by Equator Group | Jul 27, 2021 | Accessories, Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, Green Star Certification, Sustainability, Sustainability Journey
20 years into our journey, we are proud to be South Africa’s leading belt manufacturer. Everything that we have achieved so far, and all that we continue to do, is governed by our commitment to being a Place of Craft and a Place of Science™ But what exactly does that...
by Equator Group | Feb 17, 2021 | Accessories, Design, Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, Sustainability, Sustainability Journey
Behind the Scenes with Amber, Trend Forecaster and Designer. Amber Grant, our inhouse trend forecaster and designer, has been with Equator – the Belt Factory™ for just over four years. Trend forecasting is an integral part of designing and manufacturing fashion...
by Equator Group | Jan 29, 2021 | Accessories, Design, Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, Sustainability, Sustainability Journey
With the urgent call for more ethical and sustainable products and practices in fashion, vegan leather has been one trend to emerge in response. The discussion around whether vegan leather alternatives are better for the environment is a complex one. As...
by Equator Group | Jan 25, 2021 | Accessories, Design, Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, Sustainability, Sustainability Journey
he following piece is written by director Leon Buhr When our factory (which designs, manufactures & distributes belts & other accessories to many fashion & accessory retail brands) first embarked on our sustainability journey in...
by Equator Group | Nov 23, 2020 | Accessories, Design, Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, Men, Sustainability, Sustainability Journey
Behind the scenes with Rajeev Matai, our hands-on head of production excellence and sustainability champion. When asked to describe an average day, Rajeev Matai is stumped. He laughs and says it’s because every day is so vastly different. “I don’t come with a game...
by Equator Group | Nov 6, 2020 | Accessories, Design, Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, Sustainability, Sustainability Journey
Behind the Scenes with Vishal Ramdutt, Our Production Floor Supervisor, and his Team. Vishal Ramdutt has 18 years of manufacturing experience. Experience which he brings to the table each day at Equator – the Belt Factory™ with passion and...