Our Story
Sportswear as a fashion trend has evolved in our active lifestyles and encompasses
many sports. The masculine influence is still obvious in ladies’ golf wear. Marilyn
Golf and Active Wear has ventured to return to femininity with the embodiment of
casual chic with our bold take on ladies’ golf and active wear.
Our stylish ranges are both contemporary and elegant. Our brand specialises in
ready-made golf and active wear, as well as, bespoke ranges for the individual
customer and ladies’ sports leagues. Our collections are designed by various local
designers and we purchase small quantities of our stunning materials to maintain
exclusivity.
We are passionate about making ladies look gorgeous on the golf course whilst
simultaneously supporting the South African industry! Our quest is to create a world-
class South African product.
We have endeavoured, with the help of our designers, to create a truly custom-made
boutique look that is not only comfortable and sporty, but feminine and fashionable.
While all the items comply with golfing rules, these items can be worn on and off the
course.
Our materials have been carefully selected for comfort in both movement
and outdoor activity, whilst maintaining a stylish sophistication. We have chosen
moisture-management materials and are constantly looking for new fabric
technology for sportswear, so our clients are not only trendy on the green but are
also able to reach their optimum performance.
With our eyes always looking to the future, we are on a quest to design gorgeous
and practical athleisure wear for up-and-coming sports, like padel, cross-fit and gym
wear
Customisation Services and Our Bespoke Approach
Our sales consultants will be with you from the start of your journey, there to help assist you with fabric selection, styling options and customisations. Our team of
talented seamstresses will tailor your garment to your exact specifications.
We also specialise in custom fabric printing using a sublimation process.
Sublimation is the process in which ink and heat are used to transfer print designs into material. This allows us to create one-of-a-kind garments for any occasion, be it a themed golf day, golf tour or your own league outfit, the options are limitless.
Our workshop is nestled in the heart of suburban comfort, in Bedfordview,
Johannesburg. We encourage our clients to book an appointment with us and come through to discuss their specific vision.
A Letter From Marilyn
Welcome to Marilyn Golf and Active Wear – a passion project born from a desire to offer women a range of sophisticated lifestyle pieces that not only make you look amazing but also perform under pressure – whether you’re on the golf course, travelling or just doing life.
What started as a side hustle in 2013 has grown into a thriving business. Thanks to our loyal fans, we have been able to build an enterprise that provides our seamstresses with full-time employment, doing work they love in a safe and happy environment.
Many of these talented women joined us in COVID-19 when they lost their manufacturing jobs. Before that, we had outsourced most of our production. COVID was the catalyst that made us realise that we could make a difference by starting an in-house manufacturing venture that could provide employment and training opportunities.
The results have been amazing. Having seamstresses and cutters on-site means closer cooperation between sales teams, designers, and fabric buyers, resulting in a sense of ownership and pride in each and every piece we make.
It also means that we can work together to minimise our impact on the environment. We create funky aprons with our offcuts, and we have recently begun making dog pillows from leftover fabric scraps, which we donate to our local SPCA. These pillows are filled with even smaller offcuts, ensuring that we maximise the use of our materials because beauty is also about protecting our planet and using resources wisely.
We hope that your purchase brings joy and ease to your life and game, allowing you to express yourself confidently and beautifully every day!
– Marilyn
Marilyn Shafto
+27 82 820 0002
info@marilyngolfandactivewear.co.za
The Oak Tree Venue
107 Van Buuren Road
Bedfordview
2007
Office hours: Mon – Fri
8:00 am – 3:30 pm
