by Equator Group | Oct 28, 2020 | Accessories, Design, Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, Sustainability Journey
For too long the fashion industry (and industries at large) have utilised the extractive model of a linear economy: take, make, use, dispose. We extract natural resources without thought and make products, fast. Quality often lacks and items are quick to be disposed...
by Equator Group | Oct 9, 2020 | Accessories, Design, Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, Green Star Certification, Sustainability, Sustainability Journey
One of our sustainability heroes here at Equator – the Belt Factory™ is Nosipho Zulu who quietly but precisely manages all office area waste – from paper for recycling, to food scraps for composting, to general waste. The management of waste is one of the most...
by Equator Group | Aug 24, 2020 | Accessories, Design, Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, Leather Zulu, Women, Womens Month
Earlier this women’s month, we celebrated the strong women at Equator – the Belt Factory™ by sharing lessons from five of them. This week we are celebrating two entrepreneurial women that we are proud to be associated with: Sisters Thembi...
by Equator Group | Oct 14, 2019 | Accessories, Design, Design House Manufacturer, Equator - The Belt Factory, Sustainability, Sustainability Journey
From vegan leather to green building, KZN-based design house and manufacturer, Equator – The Belt Factory™, is on a journey to drive social and ecological sustainability behind the scenes of South Africa’s fashion supply industry. Born from humble beginnings in 2001,...
by Equator Group | Nov 3, 2018 | Accessories, Design, Men, Sustainability, Women
At Equator we are all about sustainability, and this includes recycling, reusing and repurposing. A leather belt is an investment piece that, if taken care of, can last a lifetime, but if for some reason you are looking at clearing out your cupboards, consider...
