Made in America: The best kids clothing

By Ava Ladky

Published on February 23, 2025

Want to instill American pride, the value of sustainability, and the importance of craftsmanship in your child?

Have them live in those very values by supporting brands made in the U.S.A.

Here are 11 of our favorite American-made brands offering infant to pre-teen options.

1. Winter Water Factory

Every item is 100% organic cotton with playful whimsy designs. At Winter Water Factory, every garment is made in Brooklyn, NY. Husband-and-wife team Stefanie Lynen and Todd Warnock, aim to create jobs in the U.S. and reduce unethical labor. The brand offers playful fabrics inspired by nature, a Fraggle Rock collaboration for nostalgia’s sake, and even mom and dad options.

2. City Threads

From sea to shining sea, our next brand hails and manufactures from Los Angeles, CA. City Threads offers school uniforms, fleece, sleepwear, classic basic tees, shorts, pants, and dresses. They even have special sensory styles to avoid irritating your child’s skin. All of their swimsuits are UPF 50+ so your little ones won’t burn, and specific swimwear is made from recycled fabrics.

3. Royal Apparel

Established in 1992, Royal Apparel is factory direct meaning shoppers can buy right from the manufacturer. Baby, toddler, kids, and youth casual outfits and loungewear come in a variety of vibrant colors.

4. American Adorn

You can expect American-made children’s clothing from newborn to 6x and free shipping on all domestic orders at American Adorn. The brand is Bay Area Green Business certified and has a diverse line for boys, girls, and babies from affordable to upscale options.

5. Johnson Woolen Mills

Look no further for American outwear than Johnson Woolen Mills. The company has been around since 1842 and has four generations of Vermont ownership. With gloves, mittens, pants, and coats, dress your little one up as a tried-and-true lumberjack when cold weather hits. 

6. Firebird Kids

Featured in Vogue and Forbes, Firebird Kids offers timeless, modern, and playful children’s apparel featuring knitwear and denim collections. Firebird Kids partners with two women-owned factories in NYC and one factory in LA to create local jobs that support local families. Their “Pass It On” resale platform allows you to buy and sell outgrown Firebird Kids clothing at reduced prices for credit towards your next purchase.

7. Mocking Bird

Who doesn’t love a “Made in the USA” collection, especially on sale? Mocking Bird Baby and Kids located in Boston offers baby and kids clothing and accessories. Their “Made in the USA” collection is one of the many causes the brand supports including women-owned businesses and their #giveonegetone campaigns.

8. All USA Clothing

Based out of Michigan, this family business started over 40 years ago to outfit American auto employees. All USA Clothing’s goal is to bring you affordable, durable, good-looking, and comfortable kids’ clothing. They only carry American-made products from brands like Carhart, New Balance, Cambersports wear, and more.

9. Little Rad Things

Want your son to embrace his masculinity and be totally rad? Look no further than LRT’s “Made In America” collection, which offers cool graphic tees and sweatshirts for your little dude.

10. Tiger Islands Kids

Welcome to Tiger Island, where 70s nostalgia and 60s a la Wes Anderson rule and Americana never goes out of style. This women-owned business offers unisex clothing in vibrant and vintage colors of dresses, shorts, tops, playsuits, and pants all made in the U.S.

11. California Kids Collection

Their motto? Soft clothes make comfy kids. Comfy kids are happy kids. California Kids Collection offers clothing with unique hand-drawn designs from local artists all while being made in the U.S. The ready-to-rip collection is more durable for the ones that hit the playground hardest. This brand offers hoodies, and rashguards in baby, toddler, and youth styles.

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