Do you know the story of the Classic Nightshirt? Our vintage nightshirt pattern has been used for 30+ years to make small batch sleepwear for men and women of all shapes and sizes. Continue reading

Join us in welcoming our newest nightshirt design: the Martha. We're celebrating fall with matching His and Hers Nightshirts in the New Lake Huron Plaid. Watch for the new flannel release on our website (or join our newsletter for early access). Matching Pajamas. It's a Good Thing. Continue reading

Debbie O'Reilly loves our pajamas and we love her little shop in the Muskokas: The Mag.  Read on to discover what led her to opening a store in Northern Ontario, how we agreed to sell wholesale pajama sets and boyfriend nightshirts to her, and what her favourite things to do and eat are in the summer. Continue reading

An Expert Guide by Daryl Wier: Not all flannels are created equal. Take it from someone who has been picking them for 30+ years. Consider feel, construction and shrinkage whether shopping for fabric, pajamas or shirts.  Read all the way to the end to see my top two Canadian made flannel shirt companies.  Every man in my family is dressed by these two companies. Continue reading

Read our list of 5 Great Beaches in Northern Ontario.  These nearly deserted, sandy beaches with clear sparkling water inspire us to mindfully make sustainable sleepwear here in Canada.  We've also included a few links to our cotton pajamas that can easily be worn to the beach! Continue reading

Sneak Peek at our newest REMADE item.  Upcycled 100% wool blankets made one of a kind, one at a time in our downtown Sault Ste. Marie studio.  Coming  Fall 2022.  Sign up for our Newsletter here to get first dibs. Continue reading

Books, Buttertarts and Beer

No matter what you call it (Camp or Cottage), it's a chance to relax and enjoy our short Canadian summer.  Below you will find our 49th Apparel approved list of ten things you need to pack for the most perfectly cozy stay at the lake.

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Here at 49th Apparel we LOVE womenswear.  And we have to say goodbye to our line of ethically produced, small batch clothing for women - for now.  Read on to discover more about how this decision came about and what we look forward to in the coming years... Continue reading

Producing mindfully made sleepwear in Canada for 30 years has been a journey.  Read on to discover how and why we choose the cotton and linen fabrics we do and how we have altered our production to embrace sustainable fashion practices. Our search for Canadian made raw goods continues and we hope you will follow along as we grow as a small business in Northern Ontario. Continue reading

Read on to see what goes into our Re-Made Nightshirts Continue reading