Maria Falas is the co-founder of minimate.com.au, an Australian made children’s clothing online store. Mini Mate's clothing is quality Austraian made clotjing that's not boring!
Maria tells Daisy Chain at the Vine:
All of our kids clothing is 100% Australian made with Australian fabrics. Our manufacturer is registered with the Textile and Clothing Footwear Union. So my business partner Helen and I can sleep at night knowing that people are being paid proper wages for making our clothing. We are also registered with the Australian made and grown campaign. Here is a little bit more about our story: A tale about Maria, Helen & Mini Mate At Mini Mate, we are passionate about keeping jobs in Australia and Australian Made products. As a child Maria saw my machinist mother being made redundant several times as clothing companies sent manufacturing offshore to save money. So when Maria became a mother in April 2007 and tried without success to buy Australian Made childrens' clothing she decided to do something about it. Maria’s cousin Helen also found it difficult to find clothes for her 3 year old son Archie. Specifically, Australian made clothing for Archie that was edgy, comfortable and affordable. The sum of these ideas was the genesis of Mini Mate, a business the girls co-founded. Mini Mate, an online shop www.minimate.com.au , specialising in Australian made childrens' fashion.
Both Helen and Maria are very passionate about keeping jobs in Australia. Mini Mate features Australian made clothing for boys and tomboys. The clothing is made from quality Australian fabrics and is sized 0 to 5. The popular designer t-shirt range were created by the girls in conjunction with a graphic designer. Therefore these designs are unique to Mini Mate. The play shorts have been a hit with tots learning to crawl and walk as well as toddlers and older children learning to toilet train and dress themselves. Helen and Maria are very proud of what they’ve been able to achieve, affordable, funky Australian made clothing for parents who have a conscience about what their children wear. Mini Mate has fans all around the world, including Alex and Simon from the real housewives of NYC (please see attached picture). We really are very proud of what we have achieved in such a short time frame.
OUR REVIEW:
Mini Mate's easy fit 'I can't believe it's not denim' shorts are not only sensational quality but they look and feel great! Easy care, easy wear these shorts are not only a cute fashion statement that are way cool, they are also so easy to look after and wash well! Our little man is wearing his to death and they are surviving creative play and a multitude of washes!
I love that they look so dressy and feel so great - so comfortable, soft and wearable, you can dress them up or down! Add a polo shirt or a tshirt depending on the look you want to achieve! These would be perfect for the next family photo or for the Kindy pics Daycare organise each year. Just so comfy for afternoon of play in the park or at the beach, and just as wearable for the family barbecue at the rellies house!
I think having at least three pair of these in your little one's wardrobe would make life so much easier because they are so versatile for every day wear. You'll never be lost for an outfit when you have a pair of Mini Mates shorts in the cupboard! They go with everything. And honestly ... you won't believe they're not denim!
We are thrilled to say we've awared Mini Mates with the 'GCGHOV Star of Excellence' for quality, innovation and fantastic customer service! The product is a two thumbs out, 10/10 from us!
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