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Svenmill Fabrics – 60 years of sustainability

aving been manufacturing
textiles since 1958, Svenmill
Hhas a long history of sustainable
thinking. In 2012, our next step in
this journey was to measure our
carbon footprint. These interventions
of measurement and education have
changed our production and behavioural
mindsets irreversibly. The awareness of
waste, water consumption and use of
environmentally damaging chemistry
has left indelible marks for our business
and people who have adopted the same
practices in their home lives.
It is against this background and
out of concern for our communities,
environment, and children’s legacy, that
we are proud to announce the launch
of our latest collection – made from
certified 80% recycled rPET, reclaimed
from landfill and beaches mainly in South

Africa. All processing of the fibre from
bottle cleaning and ‘chipping’ through
to spinning, weaving and dyeing are
performed in South Africa.
We have worked hard to ensure that
this circular economy, upcycled product
range won’t cost you any more!
With availability from March 2022,
these upcycled fabrics have a sumptuous
handle, market leading colourfastness,
and abrasion resistance making them
suitable for use as contract fabrics in high
wear areas and demanding applications
including hospitality. The range uses a
slub yarn providing a textural effect in
both the 140cm upholstery fabric as well
as the 280cm wide curtaining fabric. We
also offer a digitally printable version,
adding to options you have to join the
circular economy.
We believe that taking care of the planet
should not come at an extra cost to your
pocket. Please ask your local retailer or
favourite decorator for a quote. dw

www.svenmill.co.za

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