Education is one of our strategic pillars. Through partnerships with leading global fashion institutions, we connect students with the world of mohair, inspiring them to rethink their design approaches and unlock their creativity using mohair.

Mohair South Africa attended Pitti Filati with several key objectives in mind. First and foremost, we aimed to promote mohair fibre, enhancing its global visibility and recognition as a sustainable, premium, and distinctly South African natural fibre.

Gugu Peteni is the creative director and owner of GUGUBYGUGU, a South African fashion brand. She recently showcased her SS25 collection at Paris Hature Couture week and won an award.

Frances van Hasselt recently attened the 2024 Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen. She shares her feedback and what it means for the South African mohair industry.

Mohair South Africa recently went to Cape Town to meet with local mohair manufacturers, tour their factories and explore opportunities for collaboration and support.

Students attending these agricultural schools represent the future of the mohair industry, including farmers, field agents, valuers, classers, and buyers. Recognising the significance of educational support, Mohair South Africa remains dedicated to nurturing the development of tomorrow's leaders within the mohair industry.

The Mohair South Africa team travelled to London last month for the 2023 Textile Exchange Conference. This global gathering brought together over 1,800 in-person and virtual attendees, encompassing a spectrum of voices from farmers and activists to CEOs and NGOs.

While in England for the Textile Exchange Conference, our Mohair South Africa team embarked on an inspiring journey to Bradford to explore the Seal International mill.

The global mohair clip for 2022 was 4.55 million kgs of which South Africa produced 51% and Lesotho produced 16%. Jointly, Southern Africa produced two thirds of the world’s mohair.