Laundromat was founded in 1993 by Quebecer Francis Dubé in partnership with a family-owned knitting business in Kathmandu, Nepal. But the history of our brand goes back to 1991, when Francis traveled to Nepal for the first time. Inspired by the handmade products he found there, he purchased a few items to sell to friends back home in Canada. Little did he know it was the beginning of a lifelong relationship with Nepal.

The evolution of the Laundromat brand has been a constant process of learning from our Nepali partners. We will never stop pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to develop new quality products for our customers. Our spirit of collaboration and Fair Trade ethos ensures our suppliers and artisans in Nepal grow and develop, too.