Wood / Bamboo Watches all the rage!

Eco-products really have been the flavour of the year with new brands cottoning onto the concept all the time along with new nature inspired products coming to the forefront.

The Civvio Wooden watch range, stocked by Due South stores nationwide, has been a hit.

Both the rich sandalwood watch and the crisp clean maple watch have been the media world's darlings and received loads of magazine exposure with editors and stylists alike clamoring to include images of these novel items in their fashion forward spreads.

Civvio fans will be glad to know that the Civvio Natural range is expanding to 3 awesome new styles which, are being baked and hand carved as we speak.

These 3 styles being available in Due South stores from late August. Keep your eyes peeled on our Facebook page for updated pictures and news of their landing.

A new feature of these watches being carbonised (burnt) bamboo versions as well as a bamboo/maple blend option. The sizeable two tone version comes complete with calendar and let's not forget that all 3 styles include quality Japanese Miyota movement.

Those who pre-order their wooden watches, online at www.civvio.com, will get a 10% discount off each style bought and will have bragging rights to being one of the first peeps countrywide to be sporting one of our new Civvio eco-styles. :-)

3d drawings never quite do a product justice right, but, to get those saliva glands working, I thought I'd share those styles currently in production....colouring will vary slightly from the images below.

As always, the watches will be housed in their eco-thentic card cube and make an awesome gifting option.

Prices from left to right will be: R699.00 - R649.00 - R599.00

Should you still be totally in love with our styles from last season, stock remains at Due South stores, just give them a shout to make sure before you head out :-)

Out with the Old, In with the New!

If you're a CiVViO fan, you'll most probably be aware of the awesome clearance sale we had last week. This proved to be so successful and created so much demand, we have decided to leave the sale running, with no clear end in mind :-)

Be sure to pop down to 48 Bell Crescent, Westlake Business Park, Tokai for great deals on end of line stock and fun and interesting international samples.

On another exciting note, our new ranges are currently being packed and leave for our main stockists in the coming week.

The Orbit watch, with it's silky soft negative ion infused silicon strap, is a digital watch with all the bells and whistles. Date, time, stop watch, chime, alarm and back light all come housed in a 5ATM water resistant housing.

The perfect accessory for an active and outdoor lifestyle. Black, lagoon blue, pink and red - pick a colour of your choice!!!

For just R199.00, you can't afford to miss out on this quality time piece.

The Orbit watches sister is the Plasma watch. With its sleek and futuristic styling, the Plasma also comes complete with a negative ion infused silicon strap and has time, date and back light function.  

This range is available in pink, black and blue and has a 3ATM water resistance and will be retailing for R179.00

A special feature of the watch is that, unless the side buttons are activated, the watch screen remains blank so it really is a very subtle but stylish accessory :-)

The Splash II has already received loads of interest from our regular fans with people chomping at the bit for them to arrive at stores. Available across 3 colours; red, lime and cobalt blue, the pitch black negative ion infused silicon straps pop with colour. 

This range comes with 5 ATM water resistance and a useful calendar to keep your days in check. The Splash II retails for R189.00.

 Our much anticipated Grid watches arrive at the end of June. Production is nearly complete!

The completely unique case comes across 4 colours; bush green, black, red and a bright yellow.

This sizey digital watch is again, full house with date, time, stop watch, chime, alarm and back light with 3ATM water resistance. As a teaser, check out the yellow Grid watch below....interested? :-)

On a new and exciting sound front, the brand new CiVViO Bluetooth Travel Speaker and Handsfree Kit is set to revolutionize your day to day life in terms of quality sound and convenient mobile use.

Housed in a protective zip up PU case with a nifty carabiner, the speaker pouch conveniently clips to your travel pack or rear view mirror - a perfect companion for those active and on the go.

Set to retail at R499.00 at Due South stores nationwide, these nifty speakers will be the perfect gift for any Dad this Father's Day. Check out our opening special of R449.00 on www.civvio.com.

Get with the times SA!....legalise the growth of industrial hemp!

Recently, H&M, one of the world's largest retailers announced the launch of their eco-aware "Conscious Collection". H&M become eco-aware! If one of the World's money hungry giants can start making a difference, then SA better jump on the bus and get with the times!

Celebrities the world over are becoming staunch fans of hemp - hey, Woody Harrelson so much so that he wore a tux made of it!

With the global economy being in serious decline, legalised industrial hemp production in South Africa really would be a giant leap forward in job creation and reduced farming costs -- no need to spend loads on unnecessary pesticides..hemp (our wonder plant) is immune to most pests and weeds.

With water being an ever present issue the world over, hemp's water wise characteristics are another plus for the plant. Hemp's long reaching root system also discourages soil erosion and, with every harvest, the crops actually replenish the soil with nutrients as opposed to leaching it dry. Evidence has shown much higher wheat yields after being planted in fields that the season before, had hosted hemp.

The list as to why people the World over should begin choosing hemp, or for that fact, even organic cotton, is extensive so I needn't ramble on however, these interesting facts below make for interesting reading and encourage most into expressing the words, "Hmph, who would've thought!?".

Did you know that hemp has been in use since 770 AD in order to make everything from clothing, to rope, as well as paper.

American money was once printed on a hemp type paper along with the declaration of independence! Crazy but true!

With the legal growth of hemp in South Africa yet to be passed, I sit and scratch my head wondering what the hold up is?

Sure, it's "apparently" tough to police due to the similarities in appearance to its sister plant marijuana however, the benefits that we stand to achieve in terms of job creation, economic upliftment and becoming more ecologically aware and responsible are massive.

The planting patterns of the 2 plants however, are really quite different so one begs to ask the question, why in fact is the policing part so difficult?

Marijuana is planted with wide spaces between each plant in order to encourage the leaves to grow larger. Hemp is densely packed when grown in order to encourage a strong and thick stem...essential to get the greatest fibers from...essential for efficient paper and cloth production.

Anyhoo, enough with the semantics...now's your chance to get with global eco-aware trends and make a difference.

Citymob currently have an unbelievable sale on our latest CiVViO hemp/organic cotton tee range. Pay R199 as opposed to the normal retail price of R299! CiVViO 55%hemp / 45% organic cotton tees go for a song!

Should you miss this awesome promotion or be a technofobe and prefer trying clothes on first, head on down to Due South stores today! - only drawback though...normal RRP's will apply.

You won't be disappointed...the more hemp gets worn and washed, the softer it becomes. You and your hemp tee are in for a long relationship together. The world's most durable natural fiber is making a name for itself on the map! Don't miss out!

Autumn brings life to new sporty CiVViO designs

With leaves slowly but surely falling from the trees, I've noticed Autumn making it's presence felt. This too, has led to Team CiVViO furiously finalising design plans along with quantities with the various factories responsible for creating the new and exciting sporty gear and accessories line which will be fed into the South African retail market over the next 6 months!

Keep your eyes peeled for some really innovative designs that fit into your everyday active life without compromising on style. Funky, bold new colours abound adding distinction and interest to any sporting activity. The full range of CiVViO sports watches will be available at Totalsports stores nationwide along with Sportsmans Warehouse and Due South.

Talking of Due South, our current hemp tee retailer, our CiVViO hemp and organic tees debuted at this year's Cape Getaway show, thanks to the Camp and Climb team. With 16 000 visitors attending this event over a 3 day period, they definitely got the exposure they deserve. Camp & Climb, out in Paarden Eiland are now another outlet for this great product.

Arguably one of the most eco-friendly pieces of apparel out on the market place today, if you haven't tried and tested the benefits of wearing hemp yourself, nows the chance.

Due South stores are set to reduce the price of this awesome range of tees due to Winter fast approaching. Get to stores now and don't miss the opportunity to get your hands on one of the 4 funky designs....wait, why not make it all 4, at the low prices soon to be set for this promotion, you might as well make the most of it!

Check out Mr Cape Town's blog  if you're broke and hope to win one of these awesome tees...the competition is coming to an end so get there quick in order not to miss out!

If you're nutty about deals, have you checked out City Mob lately? The group purchasing site which specialises in selling products predominantly focused on their aesthetic appeal, have been showcasing some of CiVViO's most popular leisure watches of late and shall remain to do so for the next 28 days. Check this site out if you don't want to miss out on ridiculous prices.

CiVViO Dark Wood Canvas Watch

CiVViO Tiger's Eye Silicon Watch

CiVViO Maple Watch

CiVViO Sandalwood Watch

CiVViO's safety LED pedometer's, become available on City Mob tomorrow too...another CiVViO product you definitely don't want to miss out on especially if you're a keen road runner or cyclist.

CiVViO Saftey LED Pedometer

The nifty LED is great for making you more visible when out and about on the roads with it's flashing red lights. Set to sell for a song for a limited period only.

Hope all our CiVViO fans had a fantastic weekend full of energy and outdoor living! The Cape couldn't have asked for better weather so we hope you all made the most of it and your CiVViO sporty gear and accessories accompanied you in style along the way!

A Revolution in Battery Recharging!

Here's a question for you...How do you currently dispose of your used up alkaline batteries?

Most people...myself included, merely toss them in the bin without a second thought. We really should pay heed to this thoughtlessness though, as in essence, our landfills are increasingly becoming the home to seriously toxic chemicals which...if we're not careful, can get into our precious groundwater and effect our already fragile ecosystem.

This excerpt, taken from Earth Talk (The Environmental Magazine) states :

"Unfortunately, most of the more than 750 million alkaline batteries sold each year to power our cameras, flashlights and Discmans are landfilled and incinerated, not recycled. The chemicals in these batteries—particularly cadmium—present a major health hazard if they leak from their corroded metal jackets. Cadmium is a probable human carcinogen, and it can also affect kidney and lung function".

Now, when one starts thinking of all those people dear to you that are suffering from some or other type of Cancer, vague links begin to form...

Makes a person think doesn't it...?

Our in house brand, Relife, has a remarkable product in its range. A product that may not defeat the alkaline battery disposal problem in its entirety, but help nonetheless.

This nifty and attractive desktop charger, has the ability of recharging NON RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

You heard me right. You no longer have to fork out for those costly rechargeable batteries which are roughly 4 times the price of the normal alkaline version. This charger is capable of recharging most good quality alkaline batteries as well as Ni-CD and Ni-MH batteries up to 40 times!

With a 24 hour auto shut down of the device,  one is given peace of mind that the charger will not overheat, overcharge or short circuit.

The Relife battery charger is so intellligent it is capable of identifying faulty batteries, incorrect polarity, negative delta voltage, zero delta voltage and high temperatures...a serious breakthrough in battery technologies.

Available at the extremely reasonable price of R489.00, from our online store (www.civvio.com) and select independents around the Western Cape, you'll be silly to miss out on this fantastic "must have" essential for any eco-conscious home. Every little bit helps!

CiVViO Hemp Tee's in store now!

CiVViO Hemp proudly introduces their new range of ultra eco-conscious tshirts.

Available across 4 great colours, these shirts are composed of a 55% hemp / 45% organic cotton blend.

Hemp, also known as the World's most durable fiber not only has great benefits to the wearer but Mother Earth as well. 

On purchasing your CiVViO Hemp tshirt, the nifty recyclable swing tag will provide you with a succinct education on why hemp, and its various uses, is the way forward... 

Congratulations

You’ve made the wise and eco-friendly choice by purchasing your CiVViO HemP T-SHIRT

YOUR MIND:

No, you cannot smoke your shirt J.

Hemp Sativa is the Cannabis variant that does not contain THC, the psychoactive ingredient found in its sister plant, Cannabis Indica.

You are however in luck as your HemP T-SHIRT has many benefits to you and Mother Earth.

YOUR BODY:

Hemp breathes well and has superior insulation properties so be it hot or cold, you will be comfortable at all times.

Due to its mildew and microbe resistance, it’s a healthy option for your skin too and your HemP T-SHIRT will stay free from nasty odours.

Known as the most durable natural fibre, your HemP T-SHIRT will retain its shape and becomes softer with every wash.

YOUR ENVIRONMENT:

Hemp needn’t be grown with herbicides, fungicides or pesticides so it’s completely organic and requires far less water and space than that of cotton production.

As hemp is a renewable, reusable and recyclable resource, it’s an excellent biomass fuel producer and has assisted in reducing the loss of irreplaceable fossil fuels.

You and your CiVViO HemP T-SHIRT are in for a long relationship and are destined to become best buddies, wear it with pride!

Due to the extreme similarity in appearance to that of Cannabis Indica aka Dagga, there has been controversy around growing it legally.

Efforts are underway within South Africa in order to legalise farming this miracle plant. So many different industries within our country, along with our environment,  stand to benefit from the growth of it 

Get your CiVViO Hemp tee from Due South stores today for just R299.00 or else order online at www.civvio.com. You won't be disappointed. 

CiVViO Splash Watches available now!

CiVViO is proud to announce that the Splash Watch is now available nationwide from Totalsports stores as well as our online store www.civvio.com.

These gorgeous watches come across 3 great summer colours, namely purple, aqua and fuschia and with a crisp, white silicon strap and calendar, the CiVViO Splash Watch is a steal at R169.00. 

Due to our online site having just opened, the price is reduced for a limited time to only R135.20!!!!! A must for any Christmas stocking.

Recently we introduced the highly innovative and ever essential outdoor accessory, the Survival Band. 

These nifty accessories are now not only suited to those high action, adrenalin seeking, bush fundi's out there, but directed at sports lovers in general too. The newly designed header card is complimented by the CiVViO Sports multifunctional stand...able to display the entire collection of CiVViO goodies.

Who knows when your shoe lace will break on the field or you need a splint after that massive tackle you received :-)

The CiVViO online store is brimming with fantastic Xmas goodies just waiting to be snapped up and with our opening online specials, you'd be mad to miss out! 

Get your orders in now to avoid disappointment...the DMQ offices will be closed from 21 December through to 7 January. Should you wish to have your product on hand by 21st December, you are welcome to place your order online and uplift from the DMQ offices - 48 Bell Crescent, Westlake, Tokai.