Mungo
Founded in 1998, Mungo is a homeware textile company specialising in natural fibre textiles. The brand is committed to radical transparency, demonstrated by the Mungo Mill, where every item is designed, woven, and finished, which is open to the public seven days a week.
Features
Resources and materials
- South Africa’s first GOTS-certified textile weaving mill
- Launched a 100% organic cotton towel in 2019
Making and manufacturing
- Aims to increase demand for organic textiles and the growth of organic cotton in Southern Africa
- Organic cotton is monitored by certification authorities such as GOTS
- Employs 100 local people
- All products are designed, woven, and finished at Mungo’s weaving mill in Plettenberg Bay
- The mill, where all production takes place, is open to the public
Social and cultural
- In 2019, Mungo launched its corporate social responsibility programme, MOVE
- 1% of annual turnover is dedicated to projects and initiatives that benefit and empower the Plettenberg Bay area
- Staff members on the MOVE committee have an understanding of underprivileged communities in the area
Product and design
- Creates trans-seasonal items that are made to last
2020 Winner: Retail Award
Address
72 Longships Dr, Plettenberg Bay, 6600, South Africa