Ethical Fashion Blog

The Floral Cotton Sundress: One Print, Every Summer Story

Some prints just capture summer perfectly. Our magenta vine floral does exactly that—a vibrant dance of pink blooms...

Mata Traders GOTS organic clothing certification tag

You may have noticed a new tag on some of our dresses this season. Our organic jersey is made with GOTS-certified o...

An easy way to make your closet sustainable: wear what you already own, for a longer period of time. These outfits are a great place to start.

All Things Sweet, Sleek, and Soft: Nicole's Wish List

This year, we've curated a fun-ready Holiday Collection, as well as a Gifts from $10 selection that should satisfy ...

Ethical, Sustainable or Handmade Gifts - April's Wish List

This year, we've curated a fun-ready holiday collection as well as a gifts fom $10 selection that should satisf...

7 Must-Read Books for AAPI Month

Our team member Christine provides her must-read list for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, to learn more about Asian history and the impact of Asian Americans on U.S. history.

A Peek at the Process: Ajrakh Block Printing

Dating back many centuries, Ajrakh block-printing is a traditional Indian craft that uses vivid natural dyes and wooden blocks to print unique patterns on cotton fabric. The process is elaborate and laborious, requiring numerous stages of printing, dyeing, and washing to achieve the gorgeous designs.

callie wrap dress in mata traders original field print

Behind the Design: Field Print

Artist and designer Katelyn takes you through the process of developing one of the original prints from our Spring/Summer 2023 Collection!

Maureen Dunn Fetscher, founder of fair trade apparel and jewelry company Mata Traders

Behind the Scenes: Spring Farm Photo Shoot

Maureen, our founder and Creative Director, gives a behind the scenes peek of our latest photo shoot on a farm in Montana. It was all about beauties, blooms, and community connections.

female entrepreneur of a flower farm wearing Mata Traders Dress

Female Entrepreneur Spotlight: Meet Bethany of Field Five Flowers

Field Five Flowers is a woman-owned flower and floral design business outside of Missoula, MT. Tracy and Bethany's journeys as business owners require creativity, boundaries, and a most of all: a passion for plants, parenthood, produce, and petals.

and yet by kate baer, a book we're reading during a year of slow living

Slow Living: 5 Things We're Reading, Watching, and Listening To

Our approach to slow living this year is starting with an intention to spend quality time with ourselves and to value rest and relaxation. Here's what we're checking out.

our fair trade pre-fall collection is full of versatile style

Pre-Fall Style

Finding long-lasting clothing is one of the easiest ways to shop sustainably. Explore our selection of styles for the pre-fall season.

Spring Collection: Solids

Our spring collection has more styles in solid fabrics than ever before! Cotton slubs, linen blends, lightweight denim, stretchy ribbed knits, and more.

fair trade production sometimes means you must find a use for surplus fabric

Spring Collection: Surplus Fabric

In need of a sustainable solution for surplus fabric from a few collections back, we utilized it for several styles this spring!

Spring Collection: Comfortable Dresses

Our Style Snapshot this week: Adjustable Waists. This season, we're all about relaxed fits, fewer zippers, and comfortable dresses that can be worn belted or loose.

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