Monday, September 1, 2014

Innovative And Fun Naartjie Kids Clothes

By Harriet Porter


The word naartjie is used by South Africans to refer to a type of citrus fruit with a bright color and sweet taste. Naartjie kids clothes brand was named after this fruit and like the namesake, it is quite unique. The company started off very small in 1989 and it soon began attracting attention. Today it has grown into an international company with stores in the United States and the Middle East as well as all over South Africa. It also has an online presence and its e-commerce sites are expanding.

This brand has a style all its own which is both whimsical and wholesome and current trends are interpreted in kid-friendly ways. Bright fresh colors are used and designs are playful, reflecting the fun and imaginative aspects of childhood. Other key attributes embraced are comfort and practicality.

The garments are constructed mostly of cotton which is pre-shrunk. They are dyed after they have been stitched which gives them their vibrant color. This clothing may be rugged and durable but a special washing process makes them soft to the touch and comfortable to wear.

The brand stays abreast of current trends and translates them into clothing appreciated not only the parents who buy them but the children who wear them too. New collections are produced on a yearly basis, using current colors, prints and designs. Every second year one outfit is released for fans of the Jie Jie range. This range is named after a fairy who lives at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town.

The range of clothing includes newborn boys and girls and goes up to the age of 10. There are bottoms, tops, sleepwear and swimwear and all the different items can be inter-coordinated. Accessories like shoes, hats and even bags are also created to coordinate with outfits.

Quality is very important and this is evident at every stage of the process from design, choice of fabric and actual construction to final quality control before garments are considered ready to sell. Special care instructions are attached to each garment and it is important to follow these. As long as proper care is taken, the clothing will last for many years.

Going to one of the e-commerce sites offers a simple way of purchasing clothing from this brand. Once a particular garment has been selected, the right size can be determined by referring to a sizing chart available on the site. Downloading a foot measuring guide offers a way of determining correct shoe size. Payment can be made by securely via Payfast using internet banking or a credit card.

When the company opened a store at the Victoria and Albert Waterfront in Cape Town in 1992, the brand started attracting the attention of many overseas visitors. It soon had a loyal following that spread all over South Africa and beyond and today has many international customers. The stores, both local and e-stores, are worth visiting on a regular basis to check out the new collections.




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