Founded in 1985, Kyly Group produces more than 30 million pieces per year and is the largest children's clothing textile industry in Brazil.
Founded in 1985, Kyly Group produces more than 30 million pieces per year and is the largest children's clothing textile industry in Brazil.
Kyly Group, owner of the Kyly, Milon, Nanai and Mania Kids brands, offers a mix of products that suit a variety of styles, ranging from newborns to size 18, for boys and girls.
Touch, vivid colors and durability translate the quality of all brands. The shape is designed to provide comfort and freedom of movement to children and adolescents.
Integrity, quality, sustainability and valuing people are the values that guide the business.
The company is verticalized, with a complete production process from yarn to final distribution. All manufacturing steps are carried out in-house, under strict quality control at each stage, including samples, tests and deliveries carried out in laboratories.
With advanced technology, respect for the environment, creativity and care for people, the Kyly Group delivers high-quality products with excellent value for money.
The Group was consecutively recognized as an excellent company to work for by GPTW (Great Place to Work) in 2022, 2023 and 2024. This title reflects the recognition of the human management programs aimed directly at almost 3,000 employees.
The Thread of History
1985
The beginning
July 8, 1985
On this date, Kyly Indústria Têxtil was founded in the city of Blumenau, a great dream idealized by the Martins family.
It was the beginning of the success story of a company that grows every year based on ethics, respect and excellence.
It all started with the purchase of two used looms, affectionately called Ligeirinha and Tartaruga. With the aim of weaving knitwear and selling it to small clothing manufacturers, the knitwear shop was set up in the garage of the home of Salézio and Claudete Martins.
1987
With the increase in demand came the need for a larger space, transferring the operation to Pomerode.
The first 540 m² warehouse opened on July 7, 1987.
1989
Started making clothes at its headquarters in Pomerode, with its main customer located in Rio de Janeiro.
1991
Installation of the company's own dyeing plant and the first branch located in Rodeio - Santa Catarina.
That same year, sales began for major magazines such as Mesbla, Lojas Americanas, Riachuelo, Marisa and Walmart.
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1995
Start of the Kyly brand collections.
1997
Start of licensed products with Turma da Xuxinha, Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum, Eliana and Cocoricó.
1999
Expansion of facilities in Pomerode.
2000
Investments
Concern about the quality of its products led the company to invest heavily in new machinery.
2003
Inauguration of the Mundo Encantado Kyly store in Pomerode, now the Factory Outlet Store attached to the factory.
2006
Launch of the Milon brand, initially developed to serve the foreign market.
2007
Consolidation of companies and brands. Creation of the Kyly Group.
2008
Construction of the industrial condominium with more than 8,000 m². Today the Fio Puro Spinning Mill is located there.
2010
Opening of the first Milon store, in Joinville – Santa Catarina.
Inauguration of the Mundo Encantado Kyly store in Blumenau, now the Factory Outlet Store.
2012
Start of e-commerce through own websites and marketplaces.
2014
Growth
Beginning of the Jonas Project with the expansion of the industrial park and construction of the administrative building.
2014
Launch of the Amora brand, for pre-teen girls.
2014
Creation of the Kylegal Program with Well-being and Employee Motivation actions.
2015
Launch of the Lemon brand, for pre-teen boys.
2015
Celebration of 30 years of the Kyly Group.
2017
Start of the Milon brand Franchises project with the opening of the first store in Fortaleza – Ceará.
2018
Launch of the Nanai brand for modern and fun girls.
2018
Kyly Group wins the "150 Best Companies to Work For in Brazil" seal for the first time.
2019
Own Spinning Mill!
Inauguration of the Kyly Group's own spinning mill - The Fio Puro Spinning Mill.
2019
Inauguration of another Factory Outlet Store, in Blumenau, at Rua XV de Novembro.
A charming store with a complete mix of looks for all occasions!
2020
Kyly Group is the leader in the children's market with a large share.
Multichannel strategy:
- Multi-brands with 10,000 active customers.
- Exports to more than 25 countries.
- Retail with 75 Milon stores (33 franchises and 42 own stores), 4 Factory Outlet stores, 1 Universo K store and 1 Outlet.
- Own e-commerce and marketplace.
2020
December 17, 2020
Inauguration of the second phase of Fio Puro Spinning Mill, doubling production capacity.
2021
Inauguration of the Kyly Group Station Project.
2021
Kyly Group starts to market the Mania Kids brand, specialized in children's jeans.
2022
Recognition of being the best company to work for.
2023
The incredible milestone of 100 Milon stores around Brazil!
2024
Inauguration of the 3rd UniversoK Store, which brings together the brands of the Kyly Group: Kyly, Milon, Nanai and Mania Kids, in Salvador-BA
2025
Celebrating 40 years of history of the Kyly Group! Wearing memories, weaving dreams
2026
History Under Construction! ❤️
Our DNA
Our attitudes are guided by our values and commitment to society and the environment.
We base our work on good practices and share our way of being and doing things with everyone who interacts with us.
Vision
To be recognized as the best children's clothing company in the markets where it operates.
Purpose
Delighting people and making their lives easier.
Values guide our business
We believe that it is up to us to make the place where we live or work healthy, with quality, sustainability and appreciation of people. Learn about our values:
INTEGRITY
Integrity is synonymous with ethics and honesty. It means doing the right thing in the different situations of our lives, acting with respect and justice. People of integrity follow the laws, norms and procedures, taking responsibility for their actions. When faced with rules that don't seem right, they work to rebuild them instead of breaking them. Having integrity means acting on what you say, regardless of the situation or the person involved, without any kind of favoritism.
QUALITY
Quality means carrying out our actions with attention, zeal and care, wanting to delight all those who in any way relate to our products and services. We apply standards of excellence in everything we do, from the beginning to the end of our processes, seeking best practices and technologies. We are constantly innovating and open to good ideas, keeping an eye on market trends and the desires of our customers
SUSTAINABILITY
It is synonymous with perpetuity. It represents behaviors and actions aimed at making the company last forever. We follow the triple bottom line model (“3 P”) and base our initiatives on balancing the social, environmental and financial spheres:
• Social: Dignified and fair treatment of people inside and outside the company;
• Environmental: Caring for the planet's natural resources, using them consciously and disposing of our waste correctly;
• Financial: Economic result of the company, seeking growth in a safe way, acting with planning and responsibility.
VALUING PEOPLE
People are our greatest asset and it is through them that ideas become reality and impact the world. We believe that happiness generates well-being and better results, in this sense, we seek to ensure a safe environment and offer the best programs and benefits for our employees. Valuing people is respecting every individual, every story, every culture, every way of being, recognizing their potential and their contribution to the company's mission. We encourage and empower our employees to develop and grow, offering new opportunities and internal challenges
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