{"product_id":"umsizi-fabric","title":"Umsizi Fabric (Sold Per Roll)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Clout\/SA Thread Collection (Chapter 1)\u003c\/b\u003e is a bold and colourful collection of African inspired, woven upholstery fabrics with vibrant patterns, steeped in heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChapter 1 introduces Umsizi, using a pattern by Thandazani Nofingxana. Thandazani is an award winning textile designer and the visionary behind Chap Studios, a creative textile design consultancy committed to sustainability and the revival of the local textile industry in the Eastern Cape. His workshop, based in Mthatha, is where he produces his clothing line, Abantu in Africa and Tepeta Carpets. The manufacturing process prioritizes sustainability, sourcing wool and raw materials from local suppliers with vertically integrated models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThandazani’s was a top 10 finalist in Nando’s HYD 2018 and has sold over 1200 licensed patterns to Nando’s. He has been involved in projects and collaborations with Clout\/SA and Loja as well as H\u0026amp;M, SOl Beer and Africa Fashion International.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003ecommercial-grade fabric\u003c\/b\u003e, sold by the roll (minimum order: \u003cb\u003e50 metres\u003c\/b\u003e), and is offered through a \u003cb\u003epurchasing process \u003c\/b\u003ethat reflects Clout\/SA’s curatorial and production management role. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cloutsa.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CloutSA_Thread_Collection_-_Procurement_Overview.docx\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClick here to read more about the order process.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTo request a quote, please add the number of rolls you’re interested in to your basket and submit your enquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note: Custom colourways are not available at this stage.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clout\/SA Thread Collection","offers":[{"title":"Yellow And Red","offer_id":52226981888284,"sku":"Tm15503","price":55020.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue And Yellow","offer_id":52226981921052,"sku":"Tm15504","price":55020.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8109\/5196\/files\/Q091599TraceyLynch24.jpg?v=1751965304","url":"https:\/\/cloutsa.com\/products\/umsizi-fabric","provider":"Portal To Africa Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}