The Problem
1 in 5

tradies say they wouldn’t seek support for their own mental health and wellbeing.

We're changing that.

Blue collar work
is tough...

Early starts. Long days. Weather that doesn’t care. You push through. You get it done. You look after your crew.

Tradies are the backbone of this country. Always have been.

But that toughness has come at a price.

Because when everything’s about getting on with it, there’s not much room left to speak up when things aren’t right.

“She’ll be right” isn’t helping anyone.

We realised something had to CHANGE

Our Story

So we made a workshirt

Yes seriously...
This shirt is loud, it’s lairy and it gets the conversation going. It makes you go “What’s this all about”
97%

of legends wearing TradeMutt now prioritise their own mental health and wellbeing

This is how a shirt changes a culture:

01

Shirts start conversations

How it Works

A funky TradeMutt work shirt turns heads, leading people to ask “What’s that all about?”

Why it matters:

Sparked curiosity leads to casual conversations about mental health.

90% of TradeMutters
share the mental health message behind the shirt

02

Step two

Mental Health becomes visible

How it Works

Visual recognition of TradeMutt shirts lead to more regular conversations which become informal check-in’s

Why it matters:

Regular check-in’s build connection and encourage open communication.

98% of TradeMutters are checking in on their mates

03

Step three

The community grows

How it Works

TradeMutt is easy for blue collar workers to jump on board. Wearing TradeMutt signals that you are part of a crew with shared values. The loud prints make it easy to spot other Mutters in the wild.

Why it matters:

Feeling a sense of belonging and connection to a community with shared values boost’s self confidence - a superpower that everyone deserves.

86% of TradeMutters say
that those they encounter are more confident to talk about mental health

04

Step four

Changing Workplace Culture

Key actions

Work crews jump on board Funky Shirt Fridays. Having a set day where teams all wear TradeMutt creates a ritual built on connection and conversation.

Why it matters:

The weekly ritual of wearing TradeMutt builds connection and instantly removes barriers around mental health. A well connected workplace empowers individuals to speak up and seek support when they need it.

67% of TradeMutters say mental health conversations become more accepted at work.

05

Step five

Behaviours Change

How it Works

By making it easy for blue collar workers to embrace the topic of mental health and wellbeing, a generational shift in both attitude and help seeking behaviour happens.

Why it matters:

Because that is the entire goal. Blue collar workers are talking about mental health and seeking support rather than suffering in silence.

67% have referred someone to TIACS while wearing TradeMutt

and we know it’s working

"They have said if it wasn’t for the TradeMutt shirts I wear and starting the conversation about how you guys help tradies and other industries with TIACS, they said they wouldn’t have made it through the rough patches. For me, being so big on men’s mental health, I really feel proud that I’ve helped in some way."
Brendan L
"Hi, I’m a mum who stumbled across your brand as my son started his carpentry apprenticeship. The guys he works for all do Friday shirts and the conversations about mental health have been flowing freely across the dining table at night. This has particularly had impact on his dad who as a 30 yr experienced project manager, this just wasn’t talked about on site. I love that you are changing a generation and that my child has tools to support his health and awareness to help others. Keep up the good work!! ❤️"
L V
"When you guys first came about I thought you’d never catch me wearing a shirt like that, now, I’m up to something like 10 shirts making an order of a work shirt and a full print once a month 👌"
William C
Ready to get around it?

One shirt. One conversation. That's how it starts.

You don't have to have all the answers. You just have to show up in something that says you give a damn. The rest takes care of itself.
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Contact us

Just send us an e-mail at hello@trademutt.com