At home, in Iceland, beauty and sustainability go hand in hand. Inspired by the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’, we create beautiful, timeless fashion with the least environmental impact. By seeing beauty through nature, we remember to respect it and to value it. From innovative vegan materials to zero waste manufacturing practices, we introduce a new and different way of creating fashion. For the love of our land, its wildlife and its people, Katla is committed to being part of the solution to reduce the impact of fashion on the environment.

The way we make our clothes says everything about who we are. We design with meaning. We select fabrics with thought. We innovate with intention. We partner with purpose...

It’s no secret that fashion has a waste problem. That’s why, we design with meaning in a way that is as beneficial to you as it is to our planet. Starting with timeless clothing styles, we create high-quality, lasting garments made for conscious women to wear often and to keep always. Next, we embrace a zero waste philosophy and operate with a mix of small production runs, and made-to-order manufacturing to ensure we only create clothes that will be used and cherished by real customers. The result is inventory that never goes to waste and personal purchases that stay out of our landfills for a happier environment.

Behind the clothes we make are a group of friends who share our purpose and who turn our fashion vision into a reality. We manufacture all of our garments in the USA, and we work with top fabric mills in the US and Internationally. Our partners are recognized for their know-how, their approach to sustainability and their respect for high ethical working standards. We make it our responsibility to collaborate with awesome people who care about the safe and fair working environment of their teams, as well as their impact on the planet.

We blend innovation with transparency to offer a unique tracking number on the exterior or interior label of each item we sell. With this unique tracking number, customers can enter it on our website to learn all about the origins and history of their item. It’s our way of connecting consumers to the clothes they own. As they learn the story behind the fabrics and the people who made them, we hope to show the true intention behind the clothes we wear.

To create beautiful, timeless fashion with the least environmental impact, we thoughtfully-source fabrics and materials that respect the environment. To get there, we work with leading sustainable fabric suppliers from around the world and we set our standards high -- as should you. When considering materials through the lens of sustainability, we are able to find innovative solutions that are natural, biodegradable and made from renewable sources. Starting with the materials we choose, we weave sustainability into our business.

We use 100% organically grown cotton to offer soft and luxurious essentials such as sweatshirts, sweatpants, t-shirts and button downs. By supporting organic farming practices, we eliminate the use of synthetic chemicals, herbicides, defoliants, fertilizers and GMO seeds used to grow conventional cotton and in turn, support biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.

To create our activewear, we rely on ECONYL for its great support and sustainability. ECONYL is an innovative regenerated nylon made from synthetic waste such as recycled fishing nets, which literally helps to clean our oceans. As well as being a solution on waste, ECONYL reduces the global warming impact of nylon by up to 90%.

Inspired by our Icelandic roots, we create with Icelandic seaweed and cotton blends. Seaweed is harvested through a gentle and sustainable process that saves both energy and resources. The resulting fiber is rich in essential substances such as vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and minerals, that supports the skin’s natural moisture level and various other benefits.

Our dresses and jumpsuits are made of plant-based fabrics with silk like softness and texture that respect the environment and wildlife. These include a luxurious cupro modal blend and LENZING ECOVERO Viscose fibers, which are derived from sustainable wood and pulp. Its manufacturing generates up to 50% lower emissions and water impact when compared to generic Viscose. Moreover, it is 100% cruelty-free, compared to traditional silk -- an animal material that is harmful to silkworms.

Designing change starts with all of us. To help eliminate waste and the number of garments that end up in landfills, Katla offers an easy recycling program where you can safely and sustainably discard your clothes. Simply send us the Katla items you won’t wear anymore, and you’ll even receive credit towards your next purchase. We also pay for the return shipping, so there’s no excuse not to recycle!