HOW WE WORK

Makara Wear's way of doing things is all about keeping it real, creative, and super eco-friendly. Here's the breakdown:

Every Makara design starts old-school—with a pen, paper, and a burst of creativity. Gerda, our founder and designer, hand-sketches and colors each idea with pastels and watercolors, pouring love and imagination into every piece.

Our designs then head to a small, family-run Indonesian factory. Here, we whip up a few samples, trying to nail the perfect fit and function. We get surfers, designers, and even our founder to test them out. We even toss Econyl fabric into different waters (like pools and oceans) and crank up the heat to see how they hold up. The goal? Gorgeous clothes that are tough as nails.

Once we've got 'the one', we roll into production—but in small batches. Why? Because fresh is best. We skip the huge stockpiles and stick to making swimwear that hasn't been lounging around in plastic bags, gathering germs or weird smells.

Crafting our surf swimwear is no joke—it's a one-suit-per-day kind of deal. It's a longer, tougher process, but totally worth it when you see the end result. And when we ship your goodies, expect them in Linen Cotton Bags, minus the plastic hygiene stickers or labels. Because less waste is our kind of style.