A visit to the flowering flax fields in Normandy to meet with our linen supplier. Knowing where our yarn comes from, who grows it, and processes, has always been part of our transparency objective.
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Irreverent musings on organic cotton – and other 21st century problems.
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Absorbent, cosy, robust and visually interesting – there’s a reason the enduring the waffle weave has made its way into many of our bath, kitchen and bedroom textiles. Read more about how this classic weave, a design that’s as utilitarian as it is functional, lends it magic to our range, here.
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A reflection on the fragility of supply chains, and the importance of being adaptable.
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Life’s too short to save ‘the good stuff’ for a rainy day. A reflection on the value of enjoying, and using, what we have, now.
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The Cloverleaf Tablecloth is an enduring classic on the Mungo range. Inspired by an 18th century design, refined by our Master Weaver and woven from the finest Italian-spun linen threads. Read, and watch, the history behind this one-of-a-kind cloth on our blog.
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Discussing the historic Willow Weave design with the Master Weaver himself, Stuart Holding.
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Exploring the idea of human connection in a digital world, our writer Georgina recalls her fortuitous first trip to the Mungo Mill.
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In 2017 we started on a journey… A trip to Turkey to find the world’s best organic cotton culminated in 3 new organic cotton towels. And in 2020 following an audit, we achieved the GOTS-certified of the Mungo Mill. Now introducing our latest addition – GOTS-certified Organic Baby Blankets.
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Doing things a little differently is part of the vanguard spirit that makes Mungo ‘Mungo’… Our writer Georgina Selander shares her thoughts on flying your own flag.
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In 2020 Mungo became South Africa’s first GOTS-certified weaving mill. The Global Organic Textile Standard is the world-leading standard for ethically produced organic textiles – read more about it here.
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At Mungo we challenge the idea that value is a product of price. And we hope that as people understand where something comes from, and how it’s made, they’ll be encouraged to make more conscious purchasing decisions…
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Following an audit in Feb 2020, Mungo is now South Africa’s first GOTS-certified weaving mill. Read more about the rigorous controls & checks that took place to acquire the certification.
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Mungo? Mango?! We often are confronted with this conundrum. Read more to find out the secret behind our name.
