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ABOUT WREN OUR STORY
OUR SERVICES
Wren believes that creativity happens when we connect experiences. The inspiration behind our company was the connection that was made while driving behind a truck carrying bags of cement. And, later that same day, exploring a ballet shoe factory.
Wren offers custom product development. We will work according to your brief, create a graphic mock-up of what the final product will look like, and design the pattern to create a special product that adheres to the same high-standards of quality and craftsmanship that we are known for.
The creative outcome of connecting these two experiences is the innovative approach of the company to making paper stitchable, durable and practical. Using recycled cement packaging paper that is fused to fabric and coated to be water resistant (a process that is patent-pending), Wren produces a unique range of contemporary hand-crafted bags, device covers and gift stationery. Clockwise from left Wendren designing patterns at the studio; shelves of finished sleeves; Manufacturing team: Zurina, Juwaya and Fatima.
We have enjoyed working with many different companies, bringing a variety of ideas to life – from custom gifts for exclusive guesthouses to unique conference gifts for large corporates.
Brand a device sleeve with your logo, or go big and create a custom all-over design. For the Wren team, no job is too small – we have even made luggage tags using our special cement paper! With our products, the branding possibilities are endless! We do full colour digital printing, single or multiple-colour screen-printing, handstamping, debossing, metallic foiling, and more.
TERMINOLOGY GUIDE DIGITAL PRINTING By using water based inks on a large scale flat bed printer, we are able to achieve high quality photographic-like images. This process is most suitable for multiple colour logos and small to large runs. SCREENPRINTING This printing technique makes use of a mesh. It is achieves a very high quality design with strong colours. This technique is suited to large volumnes and cost is affected by the number of colours. HAND-STAMPING
Clockwise from left Debossing for Capgemini; bags made from PPC Cement packaging; handstamping for a Virgin workshop
Using special curing inks we hand stamp the branding before coating the paper to be water resistant. The effect has a distressed look. Stamping is the fastest, cheapest and easiest way to brand. There are limitations to the colour and size of branding.
DEBOSSING Subtle and sophisticated. Using a custom-made metal die on a specialised machine we force the paper back, creating a debossed logo. The size and location of the branding on the product is limited. FOILING Using the same process as debossing, we add colour and shine. The size, colour and location of the branding on the product is limited.
WHY USE WREN? By partnering with Wren you align your company with the following attributes that are core to our company. These include: INNOVATION Our product offering is unique – nobody else in the world uses paper like we do! Our process is patent-pending and we guarantee a two year life-span, maximum weight allowance per product and high quality craftsmanship. COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT Wren uses paper reel-ends that are destined for the dump or the recycling plant. Our coating spray is environmentally friendly and our product is biodegradable. We encourage customers to return the parts that will not biodegrade to us, and we will reuse them. Clockwise from left Digitally printed paper for Egencia; Roger sewing in his studio; rolls of paper in the Wren studio
PRACTICALITY All Wren products serve a practical purpose. From protecting expensive technical equipment and passports, to writing down notes and carrying your belongings. We put function first, while never compromising on design. SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ECONOMY Wren does this in two ways – with raw materials and human resources. Wherever possible, local supply is given preference over any import. Local jobs are created with an in-house team and we use and develop carefully selected small, independent CMTs. Wren promotes and encourages fair trade principles.
MONDI GROUP Product: Paper iPad Sleeve Application: Screen-print in white ink Quantity: 200
tablet
SLEEVES
iPad
All our sleeves are made from recycled cement paper, with one pocket inside that is padded and lined with brushed cotton to protect from bumps and scratches. The sleeves snap closed with hidden magnets.
mini & kindle
From Kindle to laptop, our sleeves are perfect for 8 different devices! Also available with leather straps, and as custom sizes.
PAUL CHOY Product: Paper Mini Sleeve Application: Digital print, inspired by Wren’s Memories Collection Quantity: 400
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA BUILT ENVIRONMENT Product: Paper iPad Sleeve Application: Hand-stamped logo in black ink Quantity: 500
NEDGROUP INVESTMENTS Product: Paper iPad Sleeve Application: Hand-stamped logo in colour-matched green ink Quantity: 200
GARY PLAYER FOUNDATION Product: Paper Tablet Sleeve Application: Screen-print in black and gold Quantity: 25
BUILD IT Product: Paper Tablet Sleeve Application: Made with Build It Cement bag packaging Quantity: 100
CITY OF CAPE TOWN TRANSPORT Product: Paper Tablet Sleeve Application: Digital print Quantity: 50
BAIN & COMPANY Product: 15" Laptop Sleeve Application: Digital Print Quantity: 175
15” Macbook
LAPTOP SLEEVES
13” Macbook 12” Macbook
12.9 “ iPad Pro & 13” 2016 Macbook
All our sleeves are made from recycled cement paper, with one pocket inside that is padded and lined with brushed cotton to protect from bumps and scratches. The sleeves snap closed with hidden magnets – laptop sleeves have a press stud for more secure closure.
From Kindle to laptop, our sleeves are perfect for 8 different devices! Also available with leather straps, and as custom sizes.
JUPITER DRAWING ROOM | VIRGIN ATLANTIC Product: 15” Paper Laptop Sleeve Application: Hand-stamped logo in colour-matched ink Quantity: 100
MONDI GROUP Product: Custom-sized 14” Paper Laptop Sleeve Application: Digital print Quantity: 200
MONDI FOX: MONDI GROUP Product: Custom-sized 14” Paper Laptop Sleeve Application: Digital print Quantity: 400
MAGNETIC TRUE NORTH: Product: Custom-sized 14” Paper Laptop Sleeve Application: 15" Laptop Sleeve Quantity: 20
MONDI NIGHT SKY: MONDI GROUP Product: Custom-sized 14” Paper Laptop Sleeve Application: Digital print Quantity: 110
GIFT STATIONERY
Slim wallet Travel folder Notebook organiser
EGENCIA Product: Paper Travel Folder Application: Digital print, logo in repeat pattern Quantity: 8
The slim wallet has space for up to 8 cards and cash. The travel folder features 6 card holder spaces, 3 pockets and a magnet closure. The Notebook organiser has a 128pg acid free blank A5 notebook, 5 pen and card holders, 2 folded paper holders and a double-sided magnetic closure.
Our organiser range will satisfy any stationery-lover! Our range includes 3 sizes, with custom sizing available on request.
ORKA & THULE FITMENT CENTRE Product: Paper Slim Wallet for Peter Crease Lighthouse Race Application: Digital print Quantity: 100
GOOD WOMEN GOOD BUSINESS Product: Paper Notebook Organiser Application: Digitally Printed Logo Quantity: 30
HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL Product: Paper Notebook Organiser (custom design) Application: Hand-stamped logo in black ink Quantity: 235
DISCOVERY MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT Product: Paper Notebook Organiser (custom design) Application: Digitally printed logo Quantity: 50
DISCOVERY Product: Paper Notebook Organiser (custom design and size) Application: Digitally printed cover Quantity: 150
TAL GOLDSTAR Product: Paper Laptop Bag Application: Made with Goldstar Cement Bag Packaging Quantity: 80
Our bags are made from recycled cement paper that is fused to extra thick cotton for strength and padded to protect your device. The bags have one pocket inside, 100% cotton webbing straps and two press studs to close. Tip ends are a choice of either red or charcoal.
BAGS Wren's strong and durable bags make a statement! Custom options are available, including an invisible magnetised closure.
CREATIVE PULSE FOR DITHANE Product: Leather & Paper Messenger Bag Application: Digital print of existing product packaging Quantity: 45
PLESK Product: Sling and Messenger Bags Application: Screenprint (pantone matched) Quantity: 20 Sling Bags and 40 Messenger Bags
CORPORATE EVENTS The surface of every Wren paper product can be completely re-imagined with permanent markers. Let your creativity loose! Designs, doodles, drafts & drawings - all are invited. After much trial & error at Wren’s own hugely successful Drink & Draw events; we now know what to suggest and the best-suited art materials for you to design your own iPad or laptop cover. Wren can supply blank sleeves and creative materials for corporate team-building workshops and events.
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX WITH A BIT OF CREATIVITY!
BEST END OF YEAR EVENT EVER!
BRANDS WE'VE WORKED WITH PPC IDM BUILD IT IRISH CEMENT TAL
TESTIMONIALS
Goldstar Dithane – Creative Pulse Nedbank Virgin Airlines Wilderness Safaris UNSW (University of South West Australia) TCT (Transport Cape Town) Torburnlea Guest House Bains & Co Siemens Gary Player Foundation Fine Brandy By Design (SAB) PO4 Architecture Discovery Health Mebala Conference Egencia Travel Passage to Africa Travel Millie Fashion House Mondi Paul Choy Photography Orka & Thule Fitment Centre Henley Busciness School Open Circle Academy
Many thanks Wendren. Event was awesome everyone was very intrigued with your gifts. Thank you for your brochure I will forward to all my colleagues. – 360 degrees The sleeves are stunning and they were delivered a day earlier! Thank you for the great work. – Bain & Company They arrived a bit earlier and look fabulous! They’ll be winging their way to the UK tomorrow. Many thanks for getting this wrapped up and done on time, I really appreciate it. – TAL The Laptop Sleeves looked amazing and everyone loves them! – Mondi
The client is in awe with the bags and loves them. Thank you so much for the excellent service thus far. The client is also very impressed and appreciative. Said it makes him want to do even more business with you. Good news – the client is so happy with the bags and your service that they would like to order another 10. – Creative Pulse We LOVE the items and the timing was absolutely perfect. Holding our breaths that these sample gifts will lead to many fun projects and working together in the near future. Thank you so much for checking back and for all your time. – Largesse
10 Rhodesia Rd Muizenberg Cape Town South Africa
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