2014 wool sweaters and accessories Answering Tough Questions Last spring my 8 year old daughter asked me why I travel to Nepal every year. It was a question I could not easily answer. I wanted to capture the essence of Laundromat in words simple enough for a child to understand. Our creation process was easy enough to describe: “You’ve seen how we start by drawing different designs with crayons and paper. Mixing and matching colours, patterns, textures and buttons is a lot of fun.” Describing my 20 year long relationship with the Tibetan family that oversees our production was easier still: “I work with good friends in Nepal”. But how do you explain the concept of Fair Trade without shattering the innocence of a child? Shouldn’t everyone have a fair salary, safe working conditions, and be able to keep their traditions and values? The short answer is yes, but we all know that the world economy dictates otherwise. Explaining the dangers of mass production and the pursuit of the “lowest price” at all costs, was nearly impossible (and scarier than the villain in any kid’s movie). Ph Pa ew tan roo Pokhara airport ste r lonely tree Sa dhu a la k e hi temple Tal Bara Annapurnas Chhe trap ati m arke t aw ricksh As I started telling my daughter about the sustainability of our wool products and the extra care we take to protect the planet, I surprised myself by saying: “Why don’t you come to Nepal with me and I’ll show you?” “Really Daddy? I would love to go!” My daughter may not have understood all that we do at Laundromat, but she came back with a head full of stories and a picture album full of mountains, temples and smiles. We aim to share these same experiences and images with our customers. Perhaps this explains why our knitwear is loved for much more than its comfort and style. The world according to an 8 year old is simple: Paper, crayons, friends, love, community and warmth = beautiful sweaters. We like to keep our business the same. Simple. Francis Dubé, CEO ath bhun e) m a y Swa ey templ (monk Chloé and Sabit ri foo dog Handcrafted in the Kathmandu Valley, our unique designs are knit with 100 / pure wool imported from England, New Zealand and Australia. For decades, we have been cultivating close relationships with Nepali artisans by following Fair Trade principles and practices. Creating opportunities for economically and socially marginalized producers Developing transparent and accountable relationships Building capacity Promoting fair trade Paying promptly and fairly Supporting safe and empowering working conditions Ensuring the rights of children Cultivating environmental stewardship Respecting cultural identity Laundromat is proud to contribute to the evolution of Fair Trade fashion. Wear Fair For more information visit: laundromatstuff.com Proud member of the and Pure wool or comfortable and Handmade or affordable and Fair trade or fashionable Knit it all together... Fair trade fashion, one stitch at a time Agatha 2AG102 black natural 2AG403 medium natural 2AG906 aubergine 6 Classic and elegant. Fine knit, fully fleece lined sweater features an intricate houndstooth pattern down the front, slit pockets, ribbed collar and faux suede appliqué on the shoulders. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: S, M, L, XL Heidi 2HI210 mist 2HI103 new charcoal 2HI602 cream 2HI403 medium natural Two-tone stripes with dainty dots. Fine knit fleece lined jacket with zipper pockets and felt pom-pom zipper pulls. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: S, M, L, XL 7 Geneva 1GE903 lavender 8 1GE501 red 1GE901 pink 1GE910 purple Colourful and outgoing. Multi-striped fine knit sweater lined with cotton jersey fabric. Accented with wooden toggles. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: S, M, L, XL Jackie 10JA106 nickel 10JA216 baltic 10JA204 black navy 10JA402 light natural Fleece lined vest with jacquard pattern, ribbed finishing and wide pockets. Designed for versatility and comfort. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: S, M, L, XL 9 Yoko 2YO221 jewel 10 2YO913 raspberry 2YO223 tempest 2YO315 leaf Space dyed yarn is used in this fine knit hooded sweater. Slightly longer in length, featuring faux fur pom-poms, fleece lining and wooden heart shaped zipper pull. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: S, M, L, XL Lausanne 2LA102 black natural 2LA502 fire red 2LA702 dark natural 2LA204 black navy Scandinavian inspired jacket features enbroidered flower contouring and a delicate jacquard pattern. Fine knit, fleece lined with ribbed slit pockets and zippered side slits. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: S, M, L, XL 2LA402 light natural 11 Edelweiss 1ED103 new charcoal 1ED403 medium natural 1ED210 mist lower back hand stitched detailing 12 The first of it’s kind. 3/4 length jersey lined hooded coat with hand stitched detailing, ribbed contour and wooden toggles. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: S, M, L, XL Flower 2FL702 dark natural lower back flower appliqué 2FL602 cream 2FL502 fire red 2FL403 medium natural Embroidered flower contouring, felt pom-pom zipper pulls and flower appliqué on lower back create a unique feminine style. Fleece lining and zippered waist slits for comfort and perfect fit. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: S, M, L, XL 13 Fjord 2FJ102 black natural 2FJ105 pewter 2FJ402 light natural 2FJ907 deep magenta Beautifully detailed Irish Aran cable pattern with oversized hood. Expertly hand knit and fleece lined for incredible comfort. An enduring classic. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: S, M, L, XL 15 2JN215 sapphire 2JN104 storm 16 2JN402 light natural 2JN308 pacha green 2JN204 black navy 2JN403 medium natural Cute, warm and femine. Best selling fleece lined hooded sweater. Features contrasting hand stitched flowers on lower back, sleeves, hood and torso. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: S, M, L, XL Janis Padma 2PA402 light natural 2PA702 dark natural 2PA215 sapphire 18 2PA906 aubergine Padma: Sanscrit for lotus flower. Find peace without even hitting the yoga studio. Featuring gorgeous lotus pattern on the back. Ribbed contouring finish with contrasting trim. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: S, M, L, XL Monaco 2MO910 purple 2MO501 red 2MO201 blue 2MO301 green Bright stripes in an array of colours. Fleece lined hooded sweater, accented with wooden toggles. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: S, M, L, XL 19 Sidney 4SI102 black natural 20 4SI211 steel blue 4SI304 khaki 4SI403 medium natural 4SI504 ruby 4SI702 dark natural Fine knit sporty jacket, lined with cotton jersey fabric. Ribbed detailing on pockets, cuffs and collar. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: M, L, XL Cambridge 4CB205 hamilton 4CB215 sapphire 4CB302 army 4CB307 emerald 4CB504 ruby 4CB507 chili Fine knit rugby style pullover, fully lined with cotton jersey, featuring ribbed detailing, zip collar and side slits for increased comfort and mobility. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: M, L, XL 21 Oxford 5OX107 grey 22 5OX100 black natural 5OX403 medium natural 5OX706 bark Fleece lined jacket accented with faux suede patches on shoulders and elbows. A classic best seller. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: M, L, XL Scott 9SC702 dark natural 9SC404 taupe 9SC402 light natural Fleece lined vest featuring plaid appliqué creates a rugged outdoor look. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: M, L, XL 23 Navajo 5NV102 black natural 5NV403 medium natural 5NV702 dark natural Hand knit, fully fleece lined jacket inspired by traditional Navajo patterns. Polished horn, bone or wood zipper pull. Ribbed finishing. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: M, L, XL 25 Patchwork 5PW101 black 26 5PW301 green 5PW501 red 5PW701 brown Contrasting overlock stitch combines colour patches in a unique and textured urban hoodie. Fleece lined with wide pockets and wooden toggles. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: M, L, XL Kingston 5KI100 black 5KI224 admiral 5KI508 paprika 5KI403 medium natural Urban hoodie with wide ribbed raglan sleeves for unparalleled comfort. Fleece lined and accented with wooden toggles and wide pockets. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: M, L, XL 27 Phoenix 5PX102 black natural 28 5PX403 medium natural 5PX204 black navy Hand knit, fleece lined, cardigan with fold-over collar, ribbed finishing and wood, horn or bone zipper pull. Inspired by traditional Native American Cowichan designs. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: M, L, XL Zurich 5ZU402 light natural 5ZU105 pewter 5ZU100 black 5ZU403 medium natural Hand knit, Nordic inspired jacquard pattern. Fully fleece lined hooded sweater with zip slit pockets and wooden toggles. Comfort and style perfectly combined. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: M, L, XL 29 Wayne 5WA207 denim 5WA102 black natural 30 5WA702 dark natural 5WA403 medium natural Intricate jacquard stripe adorns this otherwise simple fleece lined sweater. An enduring best selling style. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: M, L, XL Halifax 5HA404 taupe 5HA100 black 5HA103 new charcoal 5HA306 ivy Refined and masculine hand knit sweater, featuring traditional cable pattern down the front. Ribbed sleeves, pockets and waist. Fully fleece lined. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: M, L, XL 5HA402 light natural 31 5CG403 medium natural Chicago 5CG314 sherwood 5CG103 new charcoal 5CG402 light natural 5CG102 black natural 32 Reverse stitching and wide ribbing create this textured, fleece lined hoodie. Zip pockets and ribbed detailing complete this unique urban style. 100% wool. Handcrafted in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. Sizes: M, L, XL Accessories Our accessories are hand knit in the villages surrounding Kathmandu, enabling artisans to maintain a traditional way of life. We offer a variety of knits so that you can find the right combination of warmth, style and comfort. Fine knit - Knit with a single strand of yarn, these accessories are finer, more delicate and lightweight. Fleece lining ensures comfort, warmth and protection from the wind. Classic knit – Knit with a double strand of yarn and always fleece lined. These are our warmest accessories. Soft wool – Enjoy this naturally soft fiber against your skin. These accessories have no lining. Katy BKT215 sapphire BKT308 pacha green BKT109 light grey SKT215 sapphire SKT308 pacha green SKT109 light grey 34 BKT703 dark brown SKT703 dark brown BKT504 ruby SKT504 ruby BKT602 cream SKT602 cream Chunky soft wool slouch hat decorated with flower shaped bone, wood or horn buttons. Textured pearl stitched infinity scarf. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% soft wool therefore no lining. One size fits most. Omega BOM109 light grey BOM306 ivy BOM507 chili BOM602 cream BOM703 dark brown HOM109 light grey HOM306 ivy HOM507 chili HOM602 cream Cozy beanie and hand warmers, featuring traditional cable knit pattern. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% soft wool therefore no lining. One size fits most. HOM703 dark brown 35 Jade BJD308 pacha green BJD902 plum BJD906 aubergine BJD109 light grey BJD602 cream CJD308 pacha green CJD902 plum CJD906 aubergine CJD602 cream 36 CJD109 light grey Trendy oversized slouch hat and cowl scarf adorned with hand carved wood or bone buttons. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% soft wool therefore no lining. One size fits most. Taylor BTA100 black BTA109 light grey BTA504 ruby BTA602 cream BTA904 light magenta STA100 black STA109 light grey STA504 ruby STA602 cream STA904 light magenta Textured slightly oversized beanie and infinity scarf made from our softest wool. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% soft wool therefore no lining. One size fits most. 37 Baxter 38 BBX211 steel blue BBX215 sapphire BBX802 copper BBX903 lavender MBX211 steel blue MBX215 sapphire MBX802 copper MBX903 lavender Colourful mittens and hipster style slouch hat made with our softest wool. For him or her. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% soft wool therefore no lining. One size fits most. Gaelic BGA100 black BGA108 dark grey BGA308 pacha green BGA504 ruby BGA703 dark brown MGA100 black MGA108 dark grey MGA308 pacha green MGA504 ruby MGA703 dark brown Complex Gaelic knot design beanie and mitts. Knit with soft wool for comfort and warmth. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% soft wool therefore no lining. One size fits most. 39 Bobby 40 BBO108 dark grey BBO109 light grey BBO205 hamilton SBO108 dark grey SBO109 light grey SBO205 hamilton BBO504 ruby SBO504 ruby BBO602 cream BBO902 plum SBO602 cream SBO902 plum Incredibly soft, intricate cable beanie. Extra long scarf with twisted fringes. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% soft wool therefore no lining. One size fits most. Monaco BMO201 blue BMO301 green BMO501 red BMO901 pink BMO910 purple EMO201 blue EMO301 green EMO501 red EMO901 pink EMO910 purple MMO201 blue MMO301 green MMO501 red MMO901 pink MMO910 purple Bright striped beanie, earflap hat and mittens in an array of colours. Matches the Monaco sweaters (p.19). Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% wool, fully fleece lined. One size fits most. 41 Fjord EFJ102 black natural EFJ907 deep magenta BFJ102 black natural BFJ907 deep magenta BFJ402 light natural BFJ105 pewter EFJ402 light natural EFJ105 pewter FFJ102 black natural FFJ907 deep magenta 42 Beautifully detailed Irish Aran cable pattern accessories. Matches the Fjord sweaters (p.15). Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% wool, fully fleece lined. One size fits most. FFJ402 light natural FFJ105 pewter Halden BHA202 navy blue BHA402 light natural BHA502 fire red BHA602 cream BHA703 dark brown SHA202 navy blue SHA402 light natural SHA502 fire red SHA602 cream SHA703 dark brown Fine knit beanie and scarf, both fleece lined. Nordic inspired jacquard pattern. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% wool, fully fleece lined. One size fits most. 43 Banff BBA211 steel blue BBA102 black natural BBA308 pacha green BBA403 medium natural BBA507 chili BBA902 plum MBA211 steel blue MBA102 black natural MBA308 pacha green MBA403 medium natural MBA507 chili MBA902 plum 44 Fine knit beanie and mittens. Features hand stitched snowflakes, full pom-pom and contrast rib contour. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% wool, fully fleece lined. One size fits most. Moscow EMS100 black EMS305 komo green EMS506 rust EMS906 aubergine Beautiful version of a Russian trapper’s hat, with faux fur embellishments and horn button. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% wool, fully fleece lined. One size fits most. 45 Hockey Tsunami Navajo BHO102 black natural BHO204 black navy BHO104 storm BHO702 dark natural Sporty looking beanie with ribbed contour. A Laundromat classic. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% wool, fully fleece lined. One size fits most. BTS100 black MTS100 black BTS211 steel blue MTS211 steel blue BTS304 khaki MTS304 khaki BTS507 chili MTS507 chili BTS702 dark natural MTS702 dark natural South American inspired design with a wavy twist. Masculine with great colour combinations. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% wool, fully fleece lined. One size fits most. BNV102 black natural BNV403 medium natural BNV702 dark natural Fine knit beanie inspired by traditional Navajo patterns. Matches the Navajo sweaters (p.25). Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% wool, fully fleece lined. One size fits most. 47 Janis EJN215 sapphire EJN308 pacha green EJN403 medium natural EJN702 dark natural EJN907 deep magenta FJN215 sapphire FJN308 pacha green FJN403 medium natural FJN702 dark natural FJN907 deep magenta MJN215 sapphire MJN308 pacha green MJN403 medium natural MJN702 dark natural MJN907 deep magenta 48 Cute, warm and feminine. Features hand stitched flowers. Some colours match the Janis sweaters (p.16). Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% wool, fully fleece lined. One size fits most. Nomad BND112 smoke BND221 jewel BND223 tempest BND315 leaf BND913 raspberry MND112 smoke MND221 jewel MND223 tempest MND315 leaf Fine knit beanie and mittens. Knit with colourful space dye wool, embellished with coconut buttons. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% wool, fully fleece lined. One size fits most. MND913 raspberry 49 7HOX men’s socks mixed dozen only men’s size 3 designs/6 colours 7DUX men’s socks 7FEX women’s socks mixed dozen only women’s size 3 designs/6 colours 7CHX women’s socks 7LWX leg warmers pre-pack only (5) 50 These loose and chunky leg warmers are perfect for lending a trendy look while keeping your legs warm. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% wool. One size fits most. Keep your feet warm and cozy with these one of a kind socks. Makes a great Christmas gift. Hand knit in Nepal according to Fair Trade Principles. 100% wool. One size for Ladies, one size for Gents. Special Thanks - To our partner in Nepal, the Gurung Family, and all the dedicated artisans who make our creations possible. - To our friends, family members, suppliers and everyone who believes, like us, in Fair Trade. - To Éric Lajeunesse for his amazing photographs. (Ericlajeunesse.com) - To our models: Léonie Côté Emmanuelle Choinière Éric Lapensée Guillaume Fortin And last but not least, thank you to our loyal customers. Namaste! 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