Mata Traders

Retail Apparel and FashionIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

Mata Traders designs and produces apparel and accessories through fair trade cooperatives in India and Nepal that focus on social services. Designed in Chicago, the garments and jewelry are handmade by women's cooperatives and artisan groups, featuring elements such as block printing and embroidery and using natural materials like organic cotton. Producer partners maintain agency within their organizations and strive to avoid exploitative garment factories while improving workers' livelihoods. The company operates in the retail apparel and fashion space, targeting consumers who value ethically produced products and sustainable, handmade elements. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Mata Traders is a small to mid-sized operation with producer partners in India and Nepal. In 2019, Mata Traders partnered with Ten Thousand Villages US and Fair Trade Philadelphia to raise awareness about fast fashion and ethical alternatives.

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