Australian Natural Fibre Womenswear
Metta is an Australian sustainable womenswear brand which began in 2007 using predominately Liberty of London prints and rustic linen. Not much has changed with Metta still specialising in premium natural fibre clothing, thoughtfully designed and made in Australia, Lithuania and India. Our Melbourne studio is based in the historic Docklands Cotton Mills in Footscray, a former 1875 cotton spinning factory on the banks of the Maribyrnong River. Metta continues the legacy of textile craftsmanship within one of Victoria’s most iconic creative precincts.
We design timeless, trans-seasonal womenswear crafted exclusively from OEKO-TEX® certified linen and cotton, with a commitment to timeless womenswear. Our collections focus on breathable, natural fabrics that are gentle on the skin, environmentally responsible, and designed to be worn for years, not seasons.
Metta is known for producing some of the highest quality linen clothing in Australia, sourcing premium European linen from France, Italy and Belgium renowned for its durability, softness, and longevity. Each garment reflects our belief in slow fashion: considered silhouettes, versatile layering pieces, and elevated essentials that move effortlessly from day to evening, summer to winter.
With decades of experience in textiles and garment production, our approach centres on conscious design, sustainable materials, and thoughtful wardrobe building. We create versatile womenswear that layers beautifully, travels effortlessly, and simplifies modern dressing, supporting a more intentional, less disposable way of living.
Metta is proudly Melbourne-based, Australian-owned by women, and committed to creating natural fibre clothing for women seeking refined simplicity and lasting quality.
Behind the Clothing
Once the garments arrive at our studio, we complete the dyeing process locally using eco-friendly dyes and recycled water at one of the last remaining dye houses in Australia, just 10 minutes from our studio.
Garments that are not dyed, are laundered in house for that signature Metta look so they will be ready to wear as soon as they arrive.
Sustainability is woven into every stage of what we do. In Lithuania, our partners collaborate with a co-op that redistributes fabric offcuts to women’s groups, who repurpose them into sellable goods. Locally we collect all of our off-cuts and either repurpose them into something new, offer fabric scrap packs for your projects or send whatever can't be used to After, a local textile recycling facility in Melbourne.
We use cotton thread in all our garments, which allows us to garment dye and gives you the freedom to refresh your pieces over time if they fade or stain. We encourage everyone to learn simple repair and darning techniques - small acts that extend the life of a garment and give it new character.
When the time eventually comes to part with your Metta piece, we hope you will pass it on to a friend or donate it to a local second-hand store. And if it has reached the end of its wearable life, you can rest assured it is fully compostable (just snip off the buttons to reuse) or it can be sent to a textile recycling centre in Melbourne such as After
Our goal is to create clothing that lasts and evolves with you, while remaining kind to the earth. If you’d like to know more about our process, we’d love to hear from you at info@mettamelbourne.com.au