What certifications does SAMIL have?

SAMIL is RMS, RWS, and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, adhering to the highest environmental and ethical standards.

How does SAMIL ensure sustainability?

SAMIL implements Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) evaluations, and practices regenerative farming.

How can I contact SAMIL?

You can contact SAMIL at +27-41-486-2430 or info@samil.co.za.

Where is SAMIL located?

SAMIL operates from Woodlands Farm in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Responsible Mohair Standard Certified

RMS Certification

Q: What does SAMIL do?

SAMIL is a South African company dedicated to the ethical production, processing, trading, and spinning of Mohair.

Q: What products does SAMIL offer?

SAMIL offers Mohair tops, machine knitting yarns, hand knitting yarns, weaving yarns, and African Expressions.

Responsbile Mohair Standard

At SAMIL, we proudly uphold the Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS), a global benchmark for sustainable and ethical Mohair production. This voluntary certification ensures that every step in the Mohair supply chain—from farms to the final business-to-business transaction—is guided by the principles of animal welfare, land stewardship, and social responsibility.

What Does the Responsible Mohair Standard Cover?

The RMS sets rigorous criteria for ethical practices, promoting sustainability and transparency across the industry:
Animal Welfare: Ensures farms respect the Five Freedoms of animal welfare, safeguarding the health and wellbeing of goats.

Land Health:

Certified farms implement progressive land management practices to protect soil health, biodiversity, and native species.

Social Welfare:

Criteria include fair working conditions, health, and safety for all workers on certified farms.

Credible Certification:

Professional third-party auditors evaluate compliance at every stage of the supply chain.

OEKO Tex Standard 100

OEKE-TEX STANDARD 100

Driven by sustainability

At SAMIL, we are committed to offering safe, high-quality textiles that meet the highest international safety standards. Our OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification ensures that every component of our products is rigorously tested for harmful substances, providing you with peace of mind and unmatched quality.

Samil Mohair Oeko Tex Standard 100 Certification

What Does the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certification Guarantee?

Harmless to Human Health:
Certified products are free from harmful substances, ensuring they are safe for use.
Thorough Testing:
Every thread, button, and accessory is tested against a comprehensive list of over 1,000 harmful substances.
Skin-Safe Standards:
The more intensive the skin contact, the stricter the testing requirements to ensure safety.
Global Compliance:
Certification complies with international regulations, including REACH, CPSIA, and ECHA-SVHC directives.
Annual Reviews:
Limit values for harmful substances are updated every year to stay at the forefront of safety and innovation.