Woodstock Laundry

Founded in 1976, Woodstock Laundry creates loungewear and underwear, prioritising local production, biodegradable materials and employee welfare. Woodstock Laundry is known for its playful prints, which are designed in-house and printed on GOTS-certified organic cotton.

Resources and materials

  • Prioritises local partners
  • Uses a 100% GOTS-certified 90g cotton poplin for most garments

Social and cultural

  • Predominantly employs women
  • Employs 14 previously disadvantaged women
  • Some team members have worked there for over 20 years
  • Donates old machinery to micro businesses to reduce waste

Packaging and distribution

  • Labels and tags are made from 100% biodegradable cotton
  • Garments are shipped in fabric bags made in-house and screen-printed by a local printer
  • Has a no-plastic policy for product packaging
2022 Nominee: CMT or Manufacturer Award

Address

4 Queens Park Ave, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa