Our mission has never been just about creating objects. It’s about creating products with meaning — for the people who use them, and for the people who make them.

We believe that good design should last, not only in form and function, but in values. That’s why who we collaborate with matters just as much as what we create.

Every Matre product carries more than materials and design decisions. It carries the hands, skills, and stories of the people behind it. From design to production, we strive to work with partners who share our belief in quality, responsibility, and respect for craftsmanship. Local and purposeful production isn’t a trend for us — it’s a commitment.

Mamas Søm empowers women with immigrant backgrounds through meaningful employment and skill development, creating opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

Their philosophy is simple, yet powerful:
“We don’t employ to sew — we sew to employ.”This mindset turns production into something more than output. It becomes a tool for inclusion, dignity, and community.

We chose to work with Mamas Søm because they share our values. Not just local production, but purposeful production. Their craftsmanship reflects care and attention — not only to the product, but to the people behind it. Every tote bag and cushion sewn at Mamas Søm represents skill, pride, and opportunity.

When you hold a Matre Tote Bag or a Matre Pillow made by Mamas Søm, you’re holding more than a finished product.

You’re holding hours of skilled work, thoughtful hands, and a collaboration built on trust and shared values. This collaboration is one of many stories that shape us.