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6 Textile certifications to look for when buying natural fibres in South Africa

Natural fibres are renewable and biodegradable, which makes them preferred textiles for a circular fashion industry. But, while natural fibres are inherently more sustainable, it does not always mean that the process of farming and processing them is ethical and...

July 5, 2022

11 Local makers working with South African wool

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11 Local makers working with South African wool

South African wool, specifically locally grown, regeneratively farmed wool, is key to the revival of the textile industry and to building a sustainable, ethical and regenerative fashion system. Wool is a renewable, regenerative, biodegradable natural fibre. Unlike synthetic fibres, it...

July 5, 2022

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SA Fashion Week adds Artho Eksteen to its list of stellar New Talent Search winners

Established over two decades years ago, the SA Fashion Week New Talent Search competition is a well-respected industry springboard. It has helped launch the likes of household South African designers such as David Tlale, Black Coffee, Tiaan Nagel, Anissa Mpungwe...

May 4, 2021

“The Coutts Collection is a great honour to our family”

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“The Coutts Collection is a great honour to our family”

Nicholas Coutts and LVMH Prize 2021 finalist Lukhanyo Mdingi first met when they were fashion students at Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Design Academy of Fashion, respectively, and later they were not only friends but professional peers too. They...

May 3, 2021

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Tag: Natural Fibres

6 Textile certifications to look for when buying natural fibres in South Africa

11 Local makers working with South African wool

SA Fashion Week adds Artho Eksteen to its list of stellar New Talent Search winners

“The Coutts Collection is a great honour to our family”

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