Tise threads transform, locally produced hand crafted tie and dye/batik fabrics into ready to wear clothes, thereby creating a market for locally made textile while creating descent jobs and income opportunities for local artisans and women.
Tise Threads was conceived from a simple but powerful observation, there is extraordinary textile creativity within our communities, yet we spend time prioritizing fabrics produced in China. We wanted to build a business that could change that story. From the beginning, our vision was to create a fashion brand that would celebrate African identity while demonstrating that locally produced textiles can compete in the fashion market. Rather than simply reproducing clothing, we wanted to reinterpret our culture...
Achievements
1) We have built relationships with women within our communities who participate in the textile dyeing process, while our clothes are produced locally. We started with one lady that was recommended and now we have 5 women who dye for us and for tailors we...
Business Impact
Tise Threads is building a responsible African fashion business that connects women artisans and local producers to consumers while preserving cultural craftsmanship and reducing waste through more intentional production. So to us it is not just about money...
Future Goals
Our first priority is to strengthen the production capacity of our existing value chain. We want to work with more women fabric artisans and local tailors, while providing more consistent demand for their skills and products. As our sales grow, we aim to...
Investment or Sponsorship Use
The investment will be used as growth capital to strengthen Tise Threads' production capacity, improve our business systems, and expand market.
1) Raw material - 40% : A significant portion of the investment will be used to purchase cotton fabrics, dyes and...