Small Town. Big Promise.
Kalamazoo Candle Company was founded on a simple premise:
You deserve a better candle
Made for You. Made to Last.
In 2013, Adam McFarlin made his first candles in a bedroom with a Crock-Pot on a folding table. Today, those humble beginnings in Kalamazoo, Michigan have grown into something we're incredibly proud of: a candle company that refuses to compromise on quality or values.
Your Candle Doesn't Exist Until You Order It
Every Kalamazoo Candle is made to order by hand. Not pulled from a warehouse shelf. Not mass-produced months ago. When your order arrives, you're receiving a candle that was poured specifically for you by our team here in Kalamazoo within the last few days.
We believe you can feel the difference between something made by a machine and something crafted by people who care.
Honest Ingredients, Honest Process
100% natural soy wax from Midwest farms. Paper-core cotton wicks. Phthalate-free fragrances. No petroleum-based paraffin. No lead. No carcinogens. No dyes.
We don't just avoid the bad stuff—we actively source the best. American-made materials. Sustainable practices. Repurposed cardboard instead of bubble wrap. Even our "Leftover Candles" give new life to excess wax from production, because waste doesn't belong in your home or our planet.
Fragrance That Fills, Never Overwhelms
After years perfecting our process, we craft scents that complement your space rather than dominate it. Our candles are designed to fill an average-sized room with fragrance that enhances your environment without giving you a headache.
Crafted by a Community
We're as honest and hardworking as the town that shaped us. When you call, you speak with a real person. When you order, we usually ship the next business day. Our team takes pride in every candle that leaves our 15,000-square-foot production facility, and we're grateful to serve customers nationwide through our retail stores and over 1,000 wholesale partners, including Whole Foods.
Because You Deserve Better
We started with one simple premise: you deserve a better candle. Years later, with countless five-star reviews and a growing community of loyal customers, that premise hasn't changed.
The only thing that's changed is our capacity to deliver on that promise—one hand-poured, made-to-order candle at a time.
Kalamazoo Candle Company
Natural. Nontoxic. Vegan. Made in Michigan.