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Vibrant prints, classic basics, Peruvian yarns & haberdashery available online or in-store.

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An extensive selection of vibrant, unique textiles that inspire your imagination from our exclusive novelty-print Spanish Range to classic basics, Peruvian yarns and haberdashery essentials.

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Loved by Cape Town's makers

★★★★★

Brilliant service! Ordering online was incredibly efficient. My parcel was ready and collected by the courier within 30 minutes of placing my order. The entire process was seamless and hassle-free. Courier costs are also very reasonable. The only downside is that decimal sizes aren’t available for online purchases, only round amounts. Otherwise, highly recommended!

Juanie
★★★★★

Well curated selections of printed fabrics and a few solid colours. I love their off-cut rack, you get the best deals of unique fabrics. I find myself going back again and again.

Vitali B
★★★★★

I recently ordered some fabrics from Lively Fabrics online and was very impressed with their service. Delivery was via courier and very quick. The quality of the fabric is ecellent and the one print I chose is stunning! I had some questions and they were very helpful in answering them on Whatsapp. I will definitely be ordering from them again!

Catherine

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Join Our Team

WE'RE HIRING: Textile Sales Lead (Retail Business)

Location: Woodstock, Cape Town

Position Type: Full-Time (on-site)

Experience Level: Hobby Sewist / Fashion-Textile Graduate / Knowledgeable Salesman

Do you wear your creativity on your sleeve? Can you bring the creative or design visions of others to life?

We are seeking a vibrant Textile Sales Lead to elevate our client buying experience. In this role, you'll combine your technical fabric knowledge to drive sales while leading a sales team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Lead, direct, and motivate the sales team daily. Serve as the go-to reference for technical textile questions, delegate daily tasks, and foster a high-performance customer service environment.
  • Client Consultation: Guide clients, designers, and makers through our fabric selections with tailored advice on weight, drape, care, and project suitabilities.
  • Client Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with clients, process orders, and design professionals seeking specialized fabric solutions.
  • Drive Sales Proceedings: Proactively engage visitors, lead by example, build multi-item orders, and drive the team to consistently meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Fabric & Stock Management: Keep display bolts organized, assist with inventory counts, and ensure top-tier visual merchandising.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Textile Knowledge (ESSENTIAL): You must know your fibres, weaves, knits, and fabric applications. Eg. You can instantly distinguish flax from rayon, understand grainlines, and explain proper fabric care.
  • Leadership Potential: Demonstrated ability (or strong interest) to direct a team, give constructive direction, and maintain high productivity.
  • Background: A degree/diploma in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Garment Technology, OR equivalent proven hands-on experience in using textiles.
  • Sales Drive: Energetic, goal-oriented, and comfortable actively engaging clients.
  • Communication: Warm, Vibrant, confident, and persuasive interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us?

  • Hands-on Leadership & Industry Exposure: Gain direct management experience while working with high-quality textiles and industry clientele daily.
  • Growth Opportunities: Hone high-value sales, build real-world clientele, and team management skills with direct trajectory into management or buying roles.
  • Perks: Generous monthly textile allowance, and a creative team culture.

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