Description
Notebooks covered with Shweshwe fabric
Add a touch of tradition and sustainability to your stationery collection with our notebooks covered in vibrant Shwe Shwe fabric, where culture meets creativity.
Material:
These notebooks are meticulously rebranded using authentic Shwe Shwe fabric and other off-cut materials donated by local companies. Shwe Shwe, a traditional South African fabric known for its intricate patterns and bold colours, is paired with other high-quality textiles like viscose from corporate clothing off-cuts. This thoughtful combination results in stunning and unique notebook covers, blending heritage and sustainability.
Size:
A5
Description:
Our Shwe Shwe-covered notebooks are more than just stationery—they are works of art with purpose. Each notebook is rebranded to eliminate any traces of outdated corporate logos or designs, ensuring a fresh start as a zero-waste product. This process also includes providing companies with a destruction certificate, guaranteeing their materials are handled responsibly.
The rebranding initiative began when a corporate client turned to Upcycle with surplus branded books destined for the landfill. By covering the notebooks with donated and carefully selected fabric, we gave these products a second life. The Shwe Shwe fabric not only adds a cultural and stylish flair but also transforms the books into desirable items for personal use or gifting. Ideal for journaling, note-taking, or corporate giveaways, these notebooks are as functional as they are meaningful.
To create these notebooks, we rely on generous fabric contributions from partners like Hayley Joy and GoodBye Malaria. The Shwe Shwe fabric has become a favourite, as it embodies South African culture while ensuring a professional and vibrant finish. Clients can request customized materials for their orders, but it’s essential to consult us beforehand to ensure the fabric choice works best for this process.
Community impact:
At Upcycle, our mission is community development. We take pride in our skills development program, where we educate our team members about climate change and entrepreneurship, while equipping them with the skills to create these beautiful and practical products. By choosing our Notebooks covered with fabric, you’re not only investing in a high-quality, handmade item but also empowering our team members and contributing to the growth of our community. Upcycle diverts waste from landfills, transforming waste into livelihood opportunities for our communities.
Upcycle is committed to empowering individuals through this initiative. When new products or projects are developed, they identify community members who can be trained and empowered. Each person is tested to find the tasks that best suit their skills.
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Environmental impact:
Upcycling surplus notebooks and fabric not only diverts waste from landfills but also reduces the environmental footprint associated with producing new materials. By repurposing discarded corporate books and fabric off-cuts, we cut down on energy use, water consumption, and pollution.
This initiative promotes a circular economy, ensuring that waste is transformed into valuable products while creating jobs and fostering community empowerment. Supporting these notebooks means making a positive impact on both the environment and the lives of those involved in their creation.
Contact: For more information or to discuss options contact winnie@upcycle.co.za
Visit our shop based in Johannesburg at 172 Long Road, Greymont.
If you would like to know what Upcycle as a company does and the way we help divert waste from landfill we would love for you to read more about us HERE
