Values

With fashion being one of the largest industries on the planet, there is a responsibility for every designer to consider their role.

Katalyst is not naive to the irony of modern fashion labels speaking of environmental and ethical matters, but with a considered approach it is possible for a designer to manage their impact.

Most Katalyst items are produced in a made-to-order manner. Ready-to-wear products are kept to a minimum and replenished when necessary.

Whilst this approach tends to increase the time and cost of production, the reduction in material waste is far more important.

Dead stock and excess materials from the luxury industry are utilised as much as possible, allowing for high quality fabric whilst also avoiding unnecessary impacts created by made-to-order materials.

All but a few products are made in-house. Unless stated otherwise, Katalyst products are produced in Brisbane by Kate herself.

In the event of external manufacturing, all available processes are referenced and shared to uphold best practice ethical standards. This encompasses environmental and human rights implications.

By creating well made, hard-wearing and practical pieces the impact of consumption is greatly reduced. Waste is an ever-present issue in fashion — the goal of Katalyst is create a piece of clothing you can love and cherish for years to come.

If you have any questions or feedback regarding our values and practices, we are always open to chatting about it. Please get in contact here: