Fashion leaders seek to raise $1 million to save Adelaide-based Silver Fleece

Fashion leaders have come together to raise $1 million by Tuesday to rescue Adelaide-based Silver Fleece knitting mill and its staff from liquidation.

Sunset Lover founders Melanie and Dean Flintoft are leading the initiative to revive the 73-year-old mill, with its operations and staff ready to resume as soon as possible, following its collapse into administration last month.

“These contracts have the mill operating at 50% of its overall capacity, so the potential for expansion is huge,” said Melanie.

“When you think about corporate clients who must buy Australian-manufactured products and the rising demand for sustainable products, the opportunities are obvious, and Australian suppliers are limited.