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SUSTAINABLE & STYLISH

With the Australian landscape and native flora as inspiration, Utopia Goods has expanded its textile offerings to further its mission of storytelling through ethical and sustainable production. The introduction of Native Threads — the launch collection of robust, UV-resistant woven performance fabrics (jacquards) — marks the next step in the company’s mission to combine old-world craft and innovative technologies. A design-focused solution to indoor/outdoor fabric specification and a chance to take luxury performance fabrics to the great outdoors, Native Threads is available in two new prints in three colourways. utopiagoods.com

TAKING COVER

We all love a blue sky, but here in Australia the sun is notoriously unforgiving. Enjoy the outdoors all afternoon without the danger of prolonged sun exposure using a high-quality Jardinico umbrella available from Cosh Living. Combining style and functionality to produce a range of umbrellas to suit any home, the Jardinico range is tough to beat. Whether you’re looking for

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