15 Canadian Kids' Clothing Brands To Shop Right Now

Dressing your kids in stylish, high-quality clothing doesn’t have to mean shopping from big-box U.S. retailers. Canada is home to many kids’ clothing brands that offer trendy, affordable options while keeping more money in our local economy.

For every dollar spent on a Canadian brand, $0.63 stays within our communities, compared to just $0.43 when shopping at big-box stores. So, why not support homegrown talent and find great durable clothes for your kids?

Why buy Canadian?

What does that extra money in our communities do for us and our kids? More money means better funding for public infrastructure, things like schools, community centers, daycares and other essential services.

Going beyond that, shopping Canadian often means our clothes travel a shorter distance from where they were sewn to landing in our closets. Plus, many Canadian fashion brands prioritize sustainable and ethical practices, meaning that they use eco-friendly materials, reduce waste in production and adopt responsible manufacturing processes. This all leads to a reduced strain on our environment and helps make a cleaner future for our kids.

All that being said, the economic and environmental impacts aren’t the only reason to shop Canadian. There is some great talent across our country and the designers highlighted below have unique, stylish designs you can't find anywhere else.

Canadian kidswear brands to shop now

FREED

Location: Winnipeg, MB Specializes in: Outerwear Highlights:

• Made in Canada
• Cruelty-free and vegan fabrics

About the Brand: FREED is a luxury outerwear brand founded by Marissa Freed, known for crafting animal-free and cruelty-free garments with a focus on zero waste. Marissa’s vision combines sustainability with style in every piece, embodying FREED's dedication to compassionate fashion and setting a new benchmark for conscious luxury.

Native Shoes

Location: Vancouver, BC Specializes in: Footwear

Highlights:

• Cruelty-free, vegan, and easy-to-clean
• Fabric is derived from algae to reduce environmental impact
• The Remix Project recycles old Native Shoes into new community resources (like parks)

About the Brand: Native Shoes is the go-to brand for family-friendly, sustainable water shoes, boots, and sandals. With a strong commitment to both people and the planet, Native Shoes offers stylish and functional footwear made from eco-conscious, bio-based materials. The brand prioritizes comfort, reliability, and sustainability in every step of its design process.

mini mioche

Location: Toronto, ON Specializes in: Everyday Basics

Highlights:

• Made in Canada
• 1 percent for the Planet
• Climate Neutral Certified

About the Brand: Since 2008, mini mioche has been an ethically sustainable, climate-neutral brand offering the softest, coziest, and coolest clothes for babies, toddlers, and kids. We create our garments at fair-wage factories using sustainable materials, ensuring that our clothes are as kind to the planet as they are to your little ones.

Kid’s Stuff [Trucs d’enfants]

Location: Montreal, QC Specializes in: Everyday Basics

Highlights:

• Made in Canada
• Uses environmentally friendly fabrics
• Advocates for gender-neutrality

About the Brand: Kid’s Stuff [Trucs d’enfants] offers gender-neutral, grow-with-me clothing made in Montreal from environmentally friendly fabrics, designed for children aged 0 to 12 years.

Roots

Location: Toronto Specializes in: Activewear, Casual wear

Highlights

• Commitment to organic and recycled materials
• Sustainable and responsible leather production
• Partnered with the Nature Conservancy of Canada to conserve Canada’s forests, wetlands, and habitats

About the Brand: Founded in Toronto in 1973 and inspired by the nearby wilderness of Algonquin Provincial Park, Roots encourages the world to embrace everyday adventures with comfort, style, and a touch of nature.

Pure Colour Baby

Location: Kingston, ON Specializes in: Loungewear

Highlights:

• Made in Canada
• Designed with adjustable features that extend the life of the garment
• All garments are made with Organic cotton

About the Brand: Pure Colour Baby is built on the foundations of beautiful colors, high-quality materials, comfort, and sustainability. Each piece is carefully designed and sewn in their Kingston, Ontario studio, where exceptional attention to detail meets thoughtfully sourced certified organic fabrics and non-toxic inks and dyes.

Hopper Hunter

Location: Toronto, ON Specializes in: Dress shirts and hats

Highlights:

• Made in Canada
• Matching sets for parents and kids

About the Brand: Hopper Hunter is a brand for little explorers, wanderers, and dreamers. Designed to be played in, worn to Grandma’s house, stained, cleaned, patched, passed down and cherished, each piece is thoughtfully crafted in Canada with a focus on quality, attention to detail, and the true spirit of childhood.

Deux par Deux

Location: Montreal, QC Specializes in: Casual wear, Everyday basics, Outerwear

Highlights:

• Offers a preloved marketplace for parents to shop and sell secondhand

About the Brand: Deux par Deux is a Canadian-designed baby and kids' clothing boutique known for high-quality, thoughtfully crafted pieces. Committed to premium materials and playful designs, the brand creates clothing that sparks creativity, engages the senses, and encourages kids to express their unique style.

Bustle

Location: Toronto, ON

Specializes in: Sportswear, Outerwear

Highlights:

• Premium clothing
• Popular brand collaborations

About the Brand: Founded in 2002 by former Bay Street lawyers Shawn Hewson (of Project Runway Canada) and Ruth Promislow, Bustle Clothing is a Canadian sportswear brand known for its sharp tailoring and playful edge. Its unisex childrenswear line, Bustle Sprouts, brings the same signature style to kids ages two to 14.

Hilary MacMillan

Location: Toronto, ON

Specializes in: Outerwear, casual wear

Highlights:

• Premium clothing
• Popular brand collaborations

About the Brand: Hilary MacMillan is a Toronto-based lifestyle brand known for its fashion-forward, ready-to-wear designs. Founded in 2013, the brand stands out for its bold colors, rich textures, and commitment to high-quality, cruelty-free materials.

Brunette the Label

Location: Vancouver, BC Specializes in: Loungewear, Casual wear

Highlights:

• Made in Canada
• Parent and kid matching looks

About the brand: Founded by Miriam Alden in early 2014, Brunette the Label is a Vancouver-based fashion and lifestyle brand. Designed with passion in Canada, each piece is created by the dedicated team at Brunette Headquarters.

Vessi

Location: Vancouver, BC Specializes in: Footwear

Highlights:

• Fully waterproof
• Machine washable
• Vegan materials

About the brand: Vessi waterproof shoes started with a simple question: Can one shoe do it all? The answer came with Dyma-tex technology—a game-changing innovation that’s soft, flexible, and breathable while keeping water out like magic.

Nooks Design

Location: Kelowna, BC Specializes in: Wool footwear and sweaters

Highlights:

• Uses eco-friendly materials
• Made in a fair-trade certified facility

About the brand: Nooks Design was born on a chilly December day in Kelowna, BC, when a visit to a local thrift store uncovered a pile of discarded wool sweaters. With a vision to give them new life, the brand transformed these forgotten pieces into something beautiful and sustainable.

KOMBI

Location: Montreal, QC Specializes in: Winter Accessories

Highlights:

• Supports over 20 local organizations from schools to shelters and hospitals
• Five-year warranty on all products

About the Brand: Founded in 1961, KOMBI is a trusted name in kids' winter accessories, known for crafting some of the warmest mittens in Canada. From expertly sewn snow gloves to cozy socks and base layers, their collection is designed to keep the whole family warm and comfortable for every winter adventure.

Parade Organics

Location: Vancouver, BC Specializes in: Sleep and loungewear

Highlights:

• Made with 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton
• Produced fair trade in India
• Matching sets for parents and kids

About the brand: As soft and comforting as fluffy clouds on a summer day, Parade’s cotton is pure luxury. With vibrant colors, nature-inspired designs, and a playful cast of characters, we embrace new beginnings, adventures, and the beauty of the world around us. Founded in Vancouver in 2004.

How to spot Canadian brands in stores (in-person and online)

• Check the label It might sound simple, but the first place to look is the garment tag. Many Canadian-made items will proudly say “Made in Canada” or mention that they source their fabrics locally.
• Check out the “About Us” page Most brands highlight their Canadian roots on their website. If you see a clear mention of local founders, manufacturing, or a commitment to Canadian materials, that’s usually a strong sign.
• Look at the contact details A Canadian mailing address, phone number, or even a “.ca” domain name is often a dead giveaway that the brand is based here.
• Snoop on social Sometimes, going through the brand's tagged Instagram posts or looking at their LinkedIn page can reveal their location. If you see consistent mentions of local events or a Canadian address, you can probably assume it's Canadian.
• Ask in store If you’re shopping in person, don’t hesitate to ask the staff. Many retailers highlight which brands are Canadian, and they’re often happy to share alternatives to ones that are not.
• Watch for collaborations Partnerships with Canadian artists, charities, or other local businesses can also clue you in. These collaborations usually reflect a brand’s commitment to supporting its local community.
• Reach out to the brand directly Finally, if all else fails, reach out to the brand via email or a quick DM to ask where it is located and if it makes its garments in Canada. Nothing beats first-hand confirmation.

Where to find more Canadian kidswear brands

Check out Toronto Loves Fashion, a directory dedicated to making it easier for Canadians to find and support Canadian-owned fashion brands. Our mission is to highlight the incredible talent within our country, provide a platform that connects Canadian fashion lovers with Canadian-owned fashion brands, and champion the benefits of buying local.