Shopping Canadian This Black Friday? Here's What "Designed in Edmonton" Means at Cloud Nine

By Robyn, Kate & Miranda, the sisters behind Cloud Nine Pajamas

Quick answer: If you want to shop Canadian this Black Friday (November 27) and holiday season, Cloud Nine Pajamas is a female-owned Edmonton boutique that designs its own loungewear and sleepwear brands: Georgia Rylan (bamboo for women), Bob's Sleepwear Co. (bamboo for men), Miranda Nic (velvety velour), Lounge by Jan Marie (robes and cardigans) and Remove It (makeup-removing cloths). We ship anywhere in Canada for a $10 flat rate and have three boutiques in Edmonton and St. Albert.

Are Canadians really shopping Canadian this year?

Yes, and the numbers back it up. A PwC holiday outlook reported by Global News found 72% of Canadians are looking for alternatives to U.S.-made goods, and 54% are willing to pay more for Canadian-made products, even while planning to spend less overall. A Square survey conducted by Leger and covered by Toronto Life found 62% of Black Friday shoppers planned to buy from Canadian businesses exclusively. And last year, Retail Insider reported that 80% of Canadians feel a sense of pride when they shop small.

As three sisters running a local business, we feel that pride from the other side of the counter every single day. Thank you.

The "fewer, better" holiday

The same PwC data shows Gen X shoppers plan to spend about 21% less this year, and boomers about 18% less. Spending less doesn't have to mean giving less; it can mean giving better. One beautiful thing that gets worn every day instead of five things that end up in a donation bin by March.

That's exactly what our own brands were built for. When we started designing our own pieces, we wanted to make the things our customers kept asking us for and couldn't find anywhere else.

What we design here in Edmonton

Georgia Rylan: bamboo for the woman who runs warm

Our best-selling brand. Georgia Rylan is silky, breathable, OEKO-TEX® certified bamboo designed for women dealing with hot flashes and night sweats, and loved by anyone who simply likes how it feels. Lounge sets, nightgowns, cardigans, tees and pants in prints we design ourselves, sized XS to 3XL.

• Best for gifting: the Long Sleeve/Jogger Set in Sweetheart Slumber, our top-selling bamboo set this fall.
• Best for wearing out of the house: the Long Bamboo Cardigan with Pockets and Straight Leg Bamboo Pant in Midnight Teal.
• Best for the holidays: the Sugar Plum Dreams Button Up Set.

Bob's Sleepwear Co.: bamboo for him

The same breathable, temperature-regulating bamboo, cut for men: joggers, tees and shorts in colours that coordinate with Georgia Rylan. Try the Men's Bamboo Jogger Pant in Midnight Teal or the Midnight Plaid Jogger.

Miranda Nic: velvety velour

Plush, a little nostalgic and very cozy. Miranda Nic velour sets are the kind teens, daughters and moms end up borrowing from each other. Shop Miranda Nic velour.

Lounge by Jan Marie: robes, cardigans and cozy layers

Home of our Chenille Cloud Spa Robe and the Fluffy Hooded Cozy Cardigan with Pockets, two of our best sellers this season.

Remove It: the stocking stuffer everyone uses

Our reusable makeup-removing cloths work with just water. Shop Remove It.

See everything in one place in our Designed by Cloud Nine Pajamas collection.

More Canadian brands we love (and stock)

Beyond our own labels, we carry Canadian makers like Barefoot Venus bath and body, Blue Sky Clothing Co., Jack59 hair care and By Dr. Mom Skincare. Browse them all in our Canadian Brands and Canadian Women-Owned Brands collections.

How to shop Canadian this Black Friday without the stress

1. Get on the early-access list. Sign up here and you'll hear about our Black Friday deals before everyone else.
2. Make a short list, not a long one. Choose one meaningful piece per person.
3. Check fabric and certifications. Curious what OEKO-TEX® actually means? Our plain-language OEKO-TEX® guide explains it.
4. Ask about the people behind the brand. Read the story behind our Canadian-designed Miranda Nic velour.
5. Shop early for shipping. We ship Canada-wide, and Edmonton and St. Albert shoppers get free 2-hour pickup.
6. Keep the gift receipt. Every order is tissue-wrapped with prices removed and a gift receipt included.

Shop Canadian FAQ

Is Cloud Nine Pajamas a Canadian company?
Yes. We're a female-owned boutique run by three sisters and based in Edmonton, Alberta, with stores on High Street, in Windermere and in St. Albert, plus our online store.

Which of your brands are Canadian-designed?
Georgia Rylan, Bob's Sleepwear Co., Miranda Nic, Lounge by Jan Marie and Remove It are all designed by our team in Edmonton.

How do I get early access to your Black Friday deals?
Join our list on the Black Friday early access page and we'll let you know before the sale goes live.

Do you ship across Canada?
Yes, for a $10 flat rate anywhere in Canada. We currently ship within Canada only.

What's a good Canadian-designed gift for a woman going through menopause?
A Georgia Rylan bamboo lounge set or nightgown. Bamboo is breathable and temperature regulating, so it's comfortable for hot flashes and night sweats.

What's a good Canadian-designed gift for him?
Bob's Sleepwear Co. bamboo joggers and tees. Browse our Gifts for Him collection for more.

Thank you for shopping small and shopping Canadian. Every order, online or in our stores, helps a local team keep designing pieces made for real Canadian life.

Or start browsing now in the Cloud Nine Gift Guide.