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2026 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

The Karoo Winter Wool Festival is made possible thanks to our amazing partners and sposnors who believe in the KWWF aim and ethos. We are incredibly grateful for all that they have done to make the festival possible and are excited for the exciting activities that are still to come.

Cape Wool SA

Message from Deon Saayman

General Manager of Cape Wools SA

Official Partner and Sponsor

In the fast moving global playing field we find ourselves in, we sometimes need to take a step back to our wool roots and reflect on the origin of this wonderful fibre.

The Karoo winter wool festival provides the platform to celebrate the wool farmers, whilst bringing the creative minds of the designers right to the source of the fibre they use.

The first ever KWWF was held last year on Dwarsvlei farm in the heart of the Karoo, with Cape Wools coming on Board as a partner to the event. The success of the event and the passion with which every aspect of the festival was executed, resulted in the continuation of the festival this year.

Cape Wools is proud to be the official partner of the KWWF and bringing all the role-players in the wool community together to celebrate all things wool.

The interaction between designers and manufacturers and wool farmers creates a vibrant platform for mutual understanding up and down the value chain.

As a key supplier of certified sustainable wool to the global world, the KWWF will continue to put a focus on the South African wool manufacturers, artisans, designers, crafters and farmers.

OVK

Message from Jacque Le Roux

OVK General Manager of Fibre (Wool and Mohair)

Major Sponsor

“From the first moment we were approached by the Karoo Winter Wool Festival Organising Committee in 2022 to become part of this initiative, we knew we were onto something special.The opportunity to be part of something that celebrates the fibre and industry we love was too good to let pass and this year we intend to expand our involvement and hopefully contribute to the overall experience.

OVK has been part of the wool landscape for the last 21 years after buying a shareholding in Cape Mohair and Wool in the year 2002 and expanding on their investment in 2013 by taking up 100% of the shareholding in CMW. Today OVK is an established name in the South African wool (and mohair) industry and controls approximately 30% of all wool sold on auction.

OVK firmly believes in the value and future of Merino type wool, both in South African production terms as well as international demand for our quality. Our message to our wool producers; stick to your guns, you will reap the rewards!

Please look out for our Schools Art competition (regional schools only), Wool Innovation Competition, Best Single Wool Bale Competition.

Please contact our offices in Port Elizabeth for more information on these competitions at 041-4057600 and ask for Debbie.”

BKB

The Karoo Winter Wool Festival is proud to welcome BKB as a sponsor of the 2026 festival.

As one of South Africa’s leading agricultural and wool service companies, BKB plays a pivotal role in connecting wool growers to both local and international markets. With a long-standing presence in the agricultural sector, BKB offers a wide range of services including wool handling, marketing, logistics, auctioneering, and advisory support to farmers across the country.

At the heart of their work is a deep commitment to the wool industry and the people who sustain it. By facilitating transparent market access and ensuring efficient, high-quality wool classing and trading systems, BKB helps uphold the integrity and global competitiveness of South African wool.

Their involvement in the Karoo Winter Wool Festival reflects a shared commitment to celebrating the people, processes, and partnerships that drive the wool value chain from farm to fashion.

We are grateful for BKB’s support and for their continued contribution to strengthening and growing the South African wool industry.

Thank you, BKB, for standing alongside our wool growers and championing a thriving agricultural future.

STANDARD BANK

Standard Bank's origins in the wool industry of the 1860s underscore its strong agricultural heritage. In today’s fast-paced shift towards sustainability, we believe it is our purpose to partner for growth with stakeholders across the agricultural value chain. We recognise the agricultural industry’s importance and its impacts on livelihoods. Our commitment is to conduct business ethically, with and for our clients, driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the continent through our initiatives and product offerings. We view our commitment to sustainability in a changing global landscape as integral to our business.

As agriculture evolves, we take pride in our enduring connection to the industry. Engagements such as the Karoo Winter Wool Festival provide a platform to engage with clients, prospective clients, and various stakeholders, discussing solutions and partnerships for growth. Recognising the crucial contribution of farmers to the economy, Standard Bank is proud to be one of the sponsors of the Karoo Winter Wool Festival, aligning with our purpose to drive Africa’s growth.

NATIONAL WOOL GROWERS ASSOCIATION

he Karoo Winter Wool Festival is proud to welcome the National Wool Growers Association (NWGA) as a sponsor of the 2026 festival, with their specific support of the beloved Boere Praaitjies programme.

As a key representative body for South African wool producers, the NWGA plays an essential role in supporting, developing and advocating for the country’s wool farming community. Their commitment to farmer development, education, and industry sustainability ensures that wool growers are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in an evolving agricultural landscape.

Through their sponsorship of the Boere Praaitjies, the NWGA helps create a space where farmers’ voices, stories, and lived experiences can be shared. This programme celebrates open conversation, practical insight, and the strong sense of community that defines wool farming in the Karoo and beyond.

We are deeply grateful for the NWGA’s support of the Karoo Winter Wool Festival and for their dedication to strengthening the human connections at the heart of the wool industry.

Thank you, NWGA, for investing in the stories, knowledge, and voices of our wool growers.

GIFT OF THE GIVERS

The Karoo Winter Wool Festival is honoured to welcome Gift of the Givers as a sponsor of the 2026 festival.

As Africa’s largest disaster response, non-governmental organisation, Gift of the Givers is recognised globally for its rapid humanitarian relief work, compassion-driven service, and unwavering commitment to supporting communities in times of need. Founded in South Africa, the organisation has become a symbol of hope, dignity and practical action across the country and beyond.

Their work spans disaster response, food security, healthcare support, water provision, and community upliftment—reaching vulnerable communities with speed, care and humanity. Guided by a deep ethos of service, Gift of the Givers continues to demonstrate the power of collective generosity and organised compassion.

We are deeply grateful for their support of the Karoo Winter Wool Festival and for the extraordinary impact they continue to make in communities across South Africa.

Thank you, Gift of the Givers, for being a beacon of hope and humanity.

SAMILL

The Karoo Winter Wool Festival is proud to welcome SAMIL as a sponsor of the 2026 festival.

As one of South Africa's leading natural fibre spinning mills, SAMIL plays an important role in transforming wool and other natural fibres into high-quality yarns for local and international markets. Through decades of expertise, technical excellence and innovation, SAMIL has built a reputation for producing premium yarns that serve a wide range of textile and manufacturing industries.

Their work demonstrates the remarkable journey of natural fibres beyond the farm gate, showcasing the skill, technology and craftsmanship required to create the yarns that become garments, textiles and handmade products enjoyed around the world.

We are grateful for SAMIL's support of the Karoo Winter Wool Festival and for their contribution to strengthening South Africa's natural fibre and textile industries.

STUCKEN

The Karoo Winter Wool Festival is proud to welcome Stucken Yarns as a sponsor of the 2026 festival.

Stucken Yarns is a leading South African spinning mill specialising in the transformation of fine natural fibres into high-quality yarns for the global textile market. With a strong focus on mohair as their primary fibre, and wool carefully incorporated into select blends, Stucken Yarns is recognised for its technical expertise, consistency and commitment to producing yarns of exceptional quality.

Through their craftsmanship and innovation, Stucken Yarns plays an important role in elevating natural fibres from raw material to refined textile product, supporting the creative and manufacturing industries that depend on premium yarns. Their work reflects a deep understanding of fibre behaviour, blending, and spinning excellence, resulting in products that are valued by designers and manufacturers worldwide.

We are grateful for Stucken Yarns’ support of the Karoo Winter Wool Festival and for their continued contribution to strengthening South Africa’s natural fibre value chain.

Thank you, Stucken Yarns, for helping bring world-class mohair and wool yarns to life.