Children Jackets

Children jackets are in demand all year round, offering a lucrative opportunity for both new and established mitumba sellers. Overall, jackets offer a combination of functionality, style, and practicality. They meet the needs of parents looking to provide their children with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing.

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Children Jackets Bale Content

This mitumba bale contains approximately 100 to 120 children jackets of various designs, colors and sizes.

1. Winter Jackets: Insulated to keep children warm during cold and snowy weather.
2. Rain Jackets: Designed to keep kids dry during wet weather. They are lightweight and often feature a hood and adjustable closures to provide effective protection against rain.
3. Windbreakers: While not heavily insulated, they offer protection against the wind chill.
4. Puffer Jackets: They have a quilted design filled with insulation, usually synthetic materials.
5. Softshell Jackets: They are flexible and breathable, making them suitable for outdoor activities.
6. Fleece Jackets: They are made from soft, insulating fleece fabric. They provide warmth and are suitable for cool weather.
7. Bomber Jackets: Have a distinctive style with a gathered waist and cuffs, a stylish choice for casual wear.
8. Vests: These are sleeveless jackets that provide core warmth without restricting arm movement. They are suitable for milder weather.
9. Athletic Jackets: Designed for sports and physical activities, athletic jackets are lightweight, breathable, and may have moisture-wicking properties.
10. Denim Jackets: They are made from sturdy denim fabric and provide a casual and timeless look. Denim jackets are a wardrobe staple, they can be worn in various seasons.
11. Hooded Jackets: Jackets with hoods provide additional protection for the head and neck. They include puffer jackets, rain jackets and windbreakers.

Market Tips

1. Markets and Street Vending: Explore popular local markets and street vending areas where parents frequently shop for children’s clothing. Set up a stall with attractive displays during peak shopping hours, which are often on weekends and evenings.
2. Seasonal Sales: Align your sales strategy with the seasons. Stock up on warm jackets before the cold season begins and promote them during this period. Consider offering discounts or promotions during off-seasons to attract early shoppers.
3. Nairobi: Being the capital and a major urban center, Nairobi provides a significant market for children’s jackets. Explore popular markets such as Gikomba Market, Toi Market or set up stalls in the busy residential estates.
4. Thika: Thika, an industrial town, has a growing population. Explore markets like Thika Main Market or set up in populous residential areas such as Makongeni and Kiganjo.
5. Other Towns: Jackets sell well in almost every town in Kenya. Eldoret experiences cooler temperatures in the evenings. Kisumu, located near Lake Victoria, has varying temperatures. Kericho, with its tea plantations, has cooler weather.
6. Cold Season (June to August): During the colder months, parents actively seek warm clothing for their children. Focus on stocking heavier jackets and promote them in the months leading up to and during this season.
7. Back-to-School Season (January and May): The beginning of school terms is an opportune time for selling children’s jackets. Parents often shop for new items, including jackets, for the school year.
8. Holiday Season (December): The holiday season is characterized by cooler weather, especially in the evenings. Promote jackets as essential items for festive outings and family gatherings.
9. Rainy Season (March to May, October to December): Rainy seasons may bring cooler temperatures, making jackets necessary. Stock waterproof or water-resistant jackets suitable for rainy weather.