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Pioneering Protection: The Evolution of Da Gama’s D59 Workwear Fabrics
Since its establishment in 1948 as the Good Hope Textile Corporation (Pty) Ltd, Da Gama has been at the forefront of textile innovation. With a proud workwear heritage dating back to the early 1980s, Da Gama has continuously evolved its range of fabrics, particularly the renowned D59 line.
Three Cats Original Shweshwe: The original & still the best
If you’re looking for shweshwe and other traditionally-inspired fabrics, you need to ensure that you’re getting the original, authentic material – and the only way to guarantee quality and performance is to look for our Three Cats Original Shweshwe backstamp.
Da Gama Textiles: South Africa’s oldest & largest vertically integrated textile manufacturer
For almost 80 years, Da Gama has been at the forefront of textile manufacturing in South Africa. Our range of authentic shweshwe is instantly recognisable, loved by locals and international fashionistas like.
Da Gama Textiles: SA’s oldest & largest textile manufacturer
For over 75 years, Da Gama Textiles has been at the forefront of the South African textile manufacturing industry, producing a wide range of premium fabrics.
ShweShwe the perfect fit for every occasion
An iconic collection of patterns that have wowed high fashion audiences across the globe, shweshwe is a proudly traditional South African product.
Beautiful upcycled items made with authentic Three Cats Original Shweshwe
Beautiful upcycled items made with authentic Three Cats Original Shweshwe As an Eco Smart Group brand, Shwe’s mission is to create jobs and reduce waste intended for landfills, using upcycled billboard, tents and more to create the foundation and lining of all their products. Once the base of the item is made, the outside is […]
Meet the team that is raising funds for rhinos with beautiful shweshwe dolls
Meet the team that is raising funds for rhinos with beautiful shweshwe dolls Rhinos in South Africa are an endangered species, hunted for their horns which are highly prized by various cultures in China and beyond. One of the non-profit organisations that is supporting these gentle giants, the aptly named Raising Rhino Rands, has a […]
Shweshwe Poppis: Little dolls, big hearts
Shweshwe Poppis: Little dolls, big hearts Inspired by the drawings of young kids from Soweto, Shweshwe Poppis are made by hand using shweshwe by fashion designer Wandile Solombela. Each Poppi is based on the drawing of one of the children, and comes with a label that tells us about them – their favourite food, the […]