Blankets Woven in South Africa

All our blankets are designed and woven by Southern Africans. The Thula Tula mill, is the oldest blanket manufacturer in South Africa, established in 1953 in Randfontein, just west of Johannesburg. It is a 4th generation, locally-owned, family business. The mill is the exclusive manufacturer of Basotho Heritage Blankets, woven with the blessing of the Basotho Nation.

  • location

    South Africa, Randfontein

  • Employees

    632 Unionized well payed Jobs created

  • Established

    Est 1953. A legacy of comfort.

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Providing Jobs and Prosperity

We are committed to the economic growth and prosperity of Lesotho and South Africa. 

South Africa has over 30% unemployment, so it is vital that we do all we can to help support the local people and economy by providing well-paid, meaningful jobs.

Every blanket we weave is proudly designed and made in South Africa by local indigenous people. Your blanket purchase helps provide well-paying unionized jobs for over 630 Basotho, Xhosa, and Zulu people.

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Blankets from the factory

The Thula Tula Factory

Ethically woven for your comfort

All our blankets are sustainably and ethically woven in South Africa using unionized labor. They are the industry leader in utilizing low-impact and socially responsible practices and are adherent to, and proudly exceed, the most stringent worker-friendly regulations in the world.

Our mill maintains regular BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) audits. All Cotton is sourced from a local gin, and they are also a vital supporter of the local cotton industry. All microfiber raw material is sourced from ethically certified European manufacturers.

The Thula Tula Factory

Blessed by the Basotho nation

Due to the quality and social mission that has driven our mill since 1953, they are the sole exclusive manufacturer of the world-famous Basotho Heritage blanket, with the blessing of the Basotho people and the Lesotho Royal Family

The Thula Tula Factory

Ethical, Transparent, and Accountable

We take full accountability in running the mill ethically and transparently, with rigorous, fair labor, health, and safety procedures. The longest-serving employee has been at the Mill for 48 years. In short, people love working here.

AGOA (African Growth and Opportunities Act) fully supports and certifies Our Mill. They can also issue Eur 1 Certificates for European exporting, only certified to the finest European and American importers.

The Thula Tula Factory