Fresh from Oz: WOMbat ethical tees for spring days

For days now the sun has been teasing us with frequent appearances that dispel our will to work and make us long for days out of the office and into the open. It is about time we start thinking about stylish and ethical clothing designed for an active lifestyle. Eleni Sardi writes about WOMbat’s Fairtrade range.

For the lucky ones who have already purchased their festival tickets, time is counting backwards till it’s time to rock. For the adventure lovers, it’s time to slip into lighter gear and enjoy the outdoors. For all these and some more, we’ve found a range that combines comfort, durability and eco-style: WOMbat clothing.

The idea behind the company was originally captured in the Australian Outback where the creators were camping in 2001. The name was chosen because it represents the Australian lifestyle; wombats are marsupials indigenous to the continent that may seem cute and fuzzy but have to be tough to survive getting out and about. Just like the creators wanted their clothes to be.

WOMbat clothes are easy to wear with a soft to the touch appeal and have been designed with graphics inspired by and for the wearers’ love of life and adventure. The adult range is currently 48% Fairtrade and where possible the denim is organic. All of WOMbat’s clothes can be washed at 30 degrees to minimise environmental impact, and the company is aiming to introduce a Fairtrade line for mini-WOMbats soon.

What we love about WOMbat is the choice of vivid colours and playful graphics that make the line so much more appealing than the boring khaki or just plain tees that are usually the choice for adventure gear: pink, red, blue and bright green, almost all of them with hand-drawn graphics and a feel-good vibe.

Perfect for walking, running, camping, rock climbing, surfing, skiing, kayaking, sailing, mountain biking, you name it!

Browse through WOMbat’s website to find your favourite outfit.