Handmade clothing for the little moments in life
About Us
Genetic Threads is a mother-daughter business born out of a shared passion for creating and spending time together. What started as a small venture making a single baby outfit for a family friend has blossomed into a thriving small business. In just three short years, we’ve grown from offering two products at a single market to making over 10 unique product lines, participating in more than 10 markets annually, and launching our e-commerce platform. Our inventory and business have expanded to include staple classics, in addition to featuring exclusive designs and seasonal collections.
Mom handles the sewing, while I manage social media and cut materials, making this a true family endeavor with everyone pitching in—from crafting displays to picking color combinations. We’re proud to have been invited to prestigious Atlantic Canadian juried markets and even host our own markets through the Coastal Makers Market to give back to the community. As we enter our fourth year, we’re excited to continue growing by designing our own fabrics, creating unique Genetic Threads pieces for you and your little ones for many years to come.
Let us take the hassle out of dressing your littles, so you have more time for moments like these
Where to shop GT
We primarily sell our clothing at local makers' markets. While we occasionally offer items online, these are often for pre-order or ready-to-ship options. We recommend visiting us at one of our upcoming markets to shop from the largest selection of items.
Winter Collection
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Award Nominations
We've been nominated for a Halifax Community Votes Award. We would appreciate your support in this nomination, vote for Genetic Threads as your favourite Children's clothing business using the link below.
Customer testimonials
"We LOVE the oversized crews and the grow with me pants. They use high-quality materials, and always have the best patterns/colors. I find it hard to shop anywhere else because Genetic Threads is THAT good!"
"Exactly what we were looking for, super cute, great quality and washes very well."
"We absolutely LOVE the outfit we bought! The material is super soft and stretchy which is important with a moving and growing baby."
Genetic Threads is my favourite spot to get locally made clothing. The clothing is great quality and absolutely beautiful. My favourite is that they are a mother and daughter duo.
"Not many clothes get “put away” for the potential of our next child but our Genetic Threads clothing always does!"
"I was introduced to Genetic Threads at my baby shower, where I was gifted an adorable waffle romper. I instantly fell in love with its color and coziness; and to my surprise, it was produced locally."
"I can’t get enough of Generic Threads! They’re seriously the cutest things ever! The attention to detail and quality is top-notch. I love knowing that each piece is made with love right here in our own community."
"The quality of GT is unmatched with stylish pieces that last your child across multiple sizes."
"If you want your baby to look absolutely adorable and support local at the same time, you gotta check out their wonderful business!"
"The material/comfort is unmatched and the compliments we receive are endless. I will continue to seek out Genetic Threads at various markets for years to come."
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Want to create a custom design? Have questions about our existing products? We'd love to hear from you!
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