The GOODMATES Journal

Practical Tips for Choosing Durable Kids Hoodies
Practical Tips for Choosing Durable Kids Hoodies
Introduction Kids never seem to sit still. Whether they’re climbing trees, riding bikes, or digging holes at the beach, their clothes need to work just as hard as they do.... Read more...
Stay Comfortable at Work with Lightweight Summer Tees
Stay Comfortable at Work with Lightweight Summer Tees
Introduction Summer workdays in Australia can feel long, hot, and heavy. When the sun hits hard and shade is nowhere to be found, what you wear makes a big difference.... Read more...
Warm and Easy Track Pants for Summer in New Zealand
Warm and Easy Track Pants for Summer in New Zealand
Introduction Up through December and even into early January, New Zealand’s alpine areas still hold onto a noticeable chill. It might be sunny in the cities, but once you’re near... Read more...
Summer Wardrobe Tips for Australian Weather
Summer Wardrobe Tips for Australian Weather
Introduction Australian summers can keep you on your toes. Blazing heat one minute, an unexpected breeze the next. Days often stretch from hot and sticky mornings to cooler evenings that... Read more...
Branded Hoodies Built for Everyday Life in Australia
Branded Hoodies Built for Everyday Life in Australia
Introduction Summer in Australia can take you by surprise. Mornings might start warm, but by the time the sun dips or the breeze picks up, you’ll be reaching for something... Read more...
Light Layers and Hoodie Fits Built for NZ Summers
Light Layers and Hoodie Fits Built for NZ Summers
Introduction Summer in New Zealand means longer days, beach weekends, and plenty of sunshine. But that doesn’t always guarantee consistent warmth from sunrise to sunset. Mornings can be a bit... Read more...
Summer-Ready Cotton Tees for Women in New Zealand
Summer-Ready Cotton Tees for Women in New Zealand
Introduction Summer in New Zealand doesn't always arrive with blazing heat from the start. Coastal breezes and cooler starts to the day are common well into December, especially in places... Read more...
Easy Kids Clothing Basics for New Zealand Summers
Easy Kids Clothing Basics for New Zealand Summers
Introduction In New Zealand, our summers can be just as unpredictable as our kids. One day the sun’s out in full force, the next brings a chilly breeze or a... Read more...
Aussie Autumn Essentials: The Basics You’ll Wear on Repeat
Aussie Autumn Essentials: The Basics You’ll Wear on Repeat
Introduction: Autumn in Australia Is a Season of Contrasts Autumn in Australia is unique. Cool mornings, warm afternoons, coastal breezes, unexpected rain, and the slow shift toward winter create a... Read more...
NZ Staples: The Everyday Basics Every Kiwi Family Needs
NZ Staples: The Everyday Basics Every Kiwi Family Needs
Introduction: Clothing That Works for Real Kiwi Life New Zealanders live differently - closer to nature, constantly on the move, and always prepared for the unexpected. Whether it’s a crisp... Read more...
The Aussie Comfort Code: Why Quality Basics Matter More Than Trends
The Aussie Comfort Code: Why Quality Basics Matter More Than Trends
Introduction: Australia’s New Approach to Style Australians have always dressed differently. Less stiff, less formal, less complicated. More comfort, more ease, more movement. But over the last few years, something... Read more...
The Ultimate NZ Layering Guide: Stay Warm, Look Sharp in Every Season
The Ultimate NZ Layering Guide: Stay Warm, Look Sharp in Every Season
Introduction: Layering for Real New Zealand Weather If there’s one thing every Kiwi knows, it’s this: you can experience all four seasons in a single day. Cool mornings, warm lunch... Read more...