Tastex Knitwear Incorporated

Organisation Details

Brief description

Tastex Knitwear produces high quality School, Corporate and fashion knitwear and embroidered items. We also manufacture knitted "Envirowoolly" native animal toys made from recycled woollen off-cuts.

The contribution we make to the community

Tastex Knitwear produces quality Tasmanian Knitwear & Embroidery which is marketed mainly in the school, corporate & Government Sectors. Tastex contributes to the Tasmanian economy, marketing our knitwear both throughout Tasmania and interstate. Tastex provides employment for 27 Tasmanians, 18 of our employees have an intellectual disability.

How supported employees and their families benefit

Tastex provides ongoing training, employment and support for our Supported Employees. We provide recognised traineeships and in-house training in Textile Production which improves skills and future employment opportunities. Tastex also provides training in Life Skills which enables our Supported Employees to work towards living independently within the community.

Organisation contacts

Business Contact
Vicki Hawker
Ph: 03 62728877
Em: sales@tastex.com.au


Outlets (1)

Outlet Details:

  • Name: Tastex Knitwear & Uniforms
  • Address: 12 Mill Lane, Glenorchy, TAS, 7010 (view map)

Contacts:

  • Sales: Vicki Hawker
  • Phone: 03 62728877
  • Email: sales@tastex.com.au

Tastex Knitwear Incorporated

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