Kimaya Threads Journey

10 articles

Why Gender-Neutral Colors are Dominating Kids' Fashion This Year

The pink-for-girls, blue-for-boys era is fading. In 2026, gender-neutral palettes — sage greens, warm terracottas, soft yellows, and natural tones — dominate kids' fashion. This article explores the cultural shift, the practical benefits, and how Kimaya Threads embraces it.

From Sketch to Sample: The Lifecycle of a Kimaya Threads Dress

Behind every baby dress in your closet are months of design, sampling, testing, and iteration. This behind-the-scenes look follows a single Kimaya Threads dress from initial concept sketch through pattern development, sampling, testing, and final production.

Balancing a 9-to-5 Dev Job with a 5-to-9 Clothing Brand

Running a clothing brand while holding a full-time development job — with twin toddlers in the house. This honest account covers the time management, mental compartmentalization, and partnership strategies that make the impossible workload manageable (most days).

5 Mistakes New Parents Make When Buying 'Aesthetic' Baby Clothes

Instagram-worthy baby outfits drive purchases — and parent regret. Beautiful but impractical clothing gets worn once for a photo, then sits in a drawer. This guide covers the five most common purchasing mistakes and how to choose clothes that are both beautiful and functional.

How to Source Ethical Fabrics in India for a Small Startup

India produces some of the finest textiles in the world — and some of the most questionable. This practical guide covers how small startups can navigate India's textile supply chain to find ethical, certified, and quality fabrics without enterprise-scale purchasing power.

The Durability Test: Clothing That Survives Toddler Chaos

Toddlers are the ultimate stress test for clothing. Mud, food, falls, climbs, stretches, and machine washes — if a garment can survive a two-year-old's daily routine for three months, it's genuinely durable. Here's how we test at Kimaya Threads.

Designing for Twins: Practical Lessons from Raising Two-Year-Olds

Raising twins taught me more about children's clothing than any design course could. Two kids means double the real-world testing — what survives, what fails, what parents actually need versus what they think they want. These lessons shaped Kimaya Threads' entire design philosophy.

The 'Kimaya Threads' Story: Building a Brand with Heart

Kimaya Threads didn't start in a boardroom with market analysis. It started with a father searching for soft, safe clothes for his twin daughters and finding nothing that met his standards. This is the origin story of a brand born from genuine parental need.

Muslin vs. Bamboo: Which Fabric is Actually Better for Baby Skin?

Muslin and bamboo are the two fabrics dominating the premium baby clothing market. Both claim to be soft, breathable, and gentle on baby skin. This head-to-head comparison examines the science, sustainability, durability, and practical performance of each.

Why We Chose Muslin: The Science of Breathable Fabrics for Newborns

Muslin isn't just trendy — it's the most scientifically suitable fabric for newborn skin. This deep dive covers the textile science behind breathability, thermoregulation, and hypoallergenic properties that made muslin the foundation of Kimaya Threads' entire product line.