SA textile union welcomes H&M deal with Mantsho designer

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Palesa Mokubung's label has graced numerous runways, and until now, no product sold in H&M’s 23 local stores has been made in South Africa.

H&M is to collaborates with Palesa Mokubung's fashion label, Mantsho, in a new collection. Photo: Supplied

The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union has welcomed the announcement today by Swedish global retailer H&M that it will be collaborating with South African designer, Palesa Mokubung, and her label, Mantsho. Andre Kriel, SACTWU general secretary, said the union and its clothing, textile, footwear and leather members were looking forward to seeing South African products in H&M’s stores.

“SACTWU congratulates H&M on moving forward with this local sourcing project. The union views this collaboration with Mokubung as the first part of a much deeper collaboration. From SACTWU’s side, to assist H&M with its designer collaboration, the union has helped to ensure that compliant producers manufacture the Mantsho products.”

 

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