About us
Xalith: Thoughtful Essentials for Modern Life
Founded in 2018, Xalith was born from a shared frustration and a powerful insight: American families don’t need more stuff—they need the right stuff.
Our founders, Ming Li and John Carter, are engineers from opposite sides of the Pacific. Ming spent over a decade in Shenzhen, China, navigating the intricate world of consumer electronics manufacturing and global supply chains. He saw firsthand how well-designed, high-quality products were made, but also how layers of branding, distribution, and markups inflated their prices beyond reach for everyday households.
John, based in Seattle, was a product development engineer for a major US retailer. Day after day, he reviewed customer feedback and market research, witnessing a growing pain point: families were drowning in endless choices, yet struggled to find affordable, durable, and genuinely useful essentials. The hunt for basic, functional items became a chore, stealing time and energy from what truly mattered.
Their conversation sparked a revelation: The problem wasn't scarcity, but overload. Modern life moves fast. People aren't looking for more clutter or fleeting trends; they crave simplicity, value, and reliability in the products that form the backbone of their daily routines.
That's why we built Xalith differently:
Engineers at the Helm: We skip the hype. Ming and John apply their engineering rigor to every product. Does it solve a real problem? Is it built to last with quality materials? Is the design intuitive and genuinely useful? We relentlessly focus on function, durability, and ease of use.
Global Sourcing, Unfair Advantage: Leveraging Ming's deep supply chain expertise, we go straight to the source. We partner with skilled manufacturers worldwide – often the same ones producing for premium brands – but cut out unnecessary middlemen. This allows us to deliver exceptional quality without the premium price tag.
Curated "Thoughtful Essentials": We focus on the fundamentals – the kitchen tools that save time, the bathroom upgrades that add comfort, the organizational solutions that bring calm. These are the workhorses of your home, deserving of smart design and lasting value.
- Real Value: Not just low cost, but smart cost. Exceptional quality and performance that far exceeds the price.
- Built to Last: We reject disposable culture. We select materials and construction meant for years of reliable service.
- Effortlessly Practical: Designs that make sense. Products that integrate seamlessly into your life, making daily tasks simpler, not harder.
Xalith's Mission: Make the Good Life Simple
We're more than just an online store for home goods. Xalith is our answer to the overwhelm of modern life. We believe a calmer, more organized, and more enjoyable home starts with having the right tools – trustworthy essentials that work hard so you don't have to.
While others chase the next trend, we do the hard work: scouring global supply chains, testing rigorously, and optimizing every step to bring you peace of mind, not just products. We save you time, money, and the frustration of the endless search, freeing you to focus on what truly matters.