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Ever wondered how the Australian-made canvas used in Street...

May 21, 2013, 4:57 pm





Ever wondered how the Australian-made canvas used in Street Swags is produced? Take a look this video featuring the Managing Director of Wax Converters Textiles. 

Our Australian made canvas is the highest quality and is more expensive to produce than 100% synthetic materials. Street Swags canvas and finished swags are produced in Australia where we can guarantee working conditions and further support the community.

The canvas in Street Swags uses the very best from nature and modern technology and requires no further treatments after is is manufactured. Street Swags canvas:

- is water proof and is ready to use immediately,
- has rot and mildew inhibitors, plus UV stabilisers to ensure longer life,
- is abrasion resistant and water proof,
- is low fire danger
- has 35% cotton content so it breathes (this means condensation from body moisture doesn't build up in the swag causing it to become wet.)

Street Swags canvas is the same canvas the Australian Army and R.M. Williams use. The natural and synthetic fibre mix ensures the  fabric breaths, while also delivering water proof benefits and warmth. 

As mentioned above, Street Swags are low fire danger and are non-combustible to cigarette burns. Swags and other temporary shelters such as tents generally pose minimal fire risk to users. Over 24,000 Street Swags have been distributed in Australia over the past 7 years and Street Swags have an outstanding safety record (as confirmed by the ACCC and the Queensland Government).

Canvas has been used throughout the history of swags and traditional canvas has been improved further using modern technology. Modern canvas has been chosen for use in Street Swags because it is simply the best material in the world to use in swags - and to deliver a convenient, warm, dry and comfortable night's sleep when outdoors.The comfort, safety and dignity of the people who use Street Swags is our highest priority.

Uniting Care Canberra City Early Morning Centre show us their...

May 21, 2013, 4:57 pm





Uniting Care Canberra City Early Morning Centre show us their fabulous services and facilities. They have been giving away Street Swags for five years now.

Homeless men talk about what it's like to be homeless and...

May 21, 2013, 4:57 pm





Homeless men talk about what it's like to be homeless and how a Street Swag helps.

Grill'd, Eagle Street Pier, Brisbane are supporting Street Swags.

May 21, 2013, 4:57 pm

Head on down, grab a delicious meal and look for the Local Matters Jar!