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ProudlySA Cloth Mask Manufacturing Portal

ProudlySA Cloth Mask Manufacturing Portal

05 May 2020

Proudly SA has launched a dedicated marketplace online portal for cloth masks, which connects corporate buyers with local producers of cloth masks.

OVERVIEW

Proudly SA, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), SA Clothing and Textile Workers Union (SACTWU) and the Manufacturing Circle’s has a drive to capacitate, retool and reinvigorate the local clothing and textile manufacturing  industry, and to generate opportunities for SMEs, so that they are able to participate in the economy, save and create jobs, and remain resilient in the tough economic times ahead.

Many local manufacturers of clothing and textiles have repurposed their production capability and machines to produce cloth masks.

Cloth Mask Manufacturers are able to register on the site to have their business shown on the site and get potential sales.

Corporate Buyers and Consumers can visit the the website here.

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

 Cloth Mask Manufacturers are required to follow the guidelines as explained here in order to have their masks featured. 

    Click here to read the manufacturing requirements for masks

    HOW DO I
    REGISTER /
    APPLY?

    Corporate buyers/consumers can visit by clicking here

    Manufacturers wishing to register on the portal can email: bongani@proudlysa.co.za

    WHERE CAN I
     FIND SUPPORT?

    For more information, you can visit the website: click here. 

    SUPPORTING RESOURCES

    B4SA Media Release of the Initiative ( PDF )
    Manufacturing Guidelines ( PDF )

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