This year we hosted our 5th annual Swim Club, a five-day celebration of early morning swims in the Western Cape in support of Cultural Connections.
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Watching the 2023 Mungo Swim Club funds materialise into action, with an I AM WATER Ocean Guardian Workshop held in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay.
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Kikois whisper on wild sands, Driftwood sails, nature stands. Building forts, imaginations at play, Mungo's summer, in a sunlit bay. Summer series: Family Gathering | Linen Love | Holiday Reminiscing Featured Products Ruti Kikoi in Tangerine The Scout Towel South Kikoi in Sunset -
Summer is for soaking up the sun and surf. And if you’re around Plettenberg Bay during the season, there’s nothing better than spending a couple of lazy, sun-drenched days at the beach. But while some of us are busy working on our tans, there are also those who are hard at work keeping us safe: the Plett lifeguards.
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Five days of sunrise swimming. 655 swimmers. Over R100,000 raised for I AM WATER. Read the story of the 2023 Mungo Swim Club – and how you can join for the next one.
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Over the years, as I’ve become increasingly involved with Mungo, there are several questions that I get asked by members of the public repeatedly. Queries such as: “Are your towels absorbent?” (Yes. Yes they really are) and “Can I get a discount?” (For the last time, mom, the answer is still no.) But the one [...] -
Every bona fide beach bum needs one of these: the Mungo Linen Changing Towel. A lightweight surf poncho for easy changing, quick drying off and sun coverage.
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Any intrepid seafarer needs the towel of the trade. And by that, we mean a Mungo Towel. But this is no everyday flat-weave. This towel is for the next generation of sea swimmers, oceanographers, and avid explorers. It’s a towel for the rockpool-finders, for the sandcastle builders and first-time snorkellers. Bright Futures It's important to [...] -
From the iconic boardgame, to ancient tombs, New York taxis, and international runways, the classic check needs no introduction. Now from our design office, it takes a contemporary spin. Read the full story of the Willow Beach Towel, here.
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Introducing the Flax Towel – a light and lustrous flat-weave that carries with it the hallmark of heritage.
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A reflection on the fragility of supply chains, and the importance of being adaptable.
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Our bold, bright & generously sized Folly Beach Towel has been a long-favourite flat weave. Now we’ve relaunched it in Hermit Crab. We chatted to our designer, Lenore, about her process and inspiration.
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Discussing the historic Willow Weave design with the Master Weaver himself, Stuart Holding.
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Read about what Mungo got up to in 2019: product launches and our quest to go organic, international trade shows, the our MOVE CSR workshops, #mungotowelstory submissions & more
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Did you see our Mungo Treasure Hunt? We celebrated the start of spring by posting riddles to our social media, leading treasure hunters to a 40% discount! Here’s a rehash of this spring special.
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New to the flat weave towel revolution? Lightweight, quick-drying, absorbent and more… Here’s 11 reasons why we swear by them.
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On a frosty morning in July, Mungo headed to Misty Cliffs to shoot our much-loved bath and beath companion, The Dhow Towel. Read on to find out more about the day – and a couple of unexpected surprises that came along for the ride!
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We asked the Mungo team to give us their top towel picks. See which bath and beach time buddies are their favourites!
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Mungo ‘hanging ten’ at the 2019 Corona JBay Open. Catch the Folly Towel making a cameo with local and international surfing heroes. Akaw!
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In keeping with the celestial theme of the Tawulo, we are welcoming the sunny Soleil, a vibrant new towel that punctuates the muted tones of the range with its bold character. A mix of citronelle, sage, and mustard forms a melange of pattern and texture, tied together with the solidity of a duck egg stripe.
