Our Story: 1950-1940s

Australian Cotton Textile Industries Limited (ACTIL) was established in Woodville, South Australia in 1942.

Actil played a vital role in the war effort, producing much needed cotton yarn for bandages, uniforms, overalls and towelling.

ACTIL is the first textile company in Australia to produce Australian made sheets and pillowcases using local and overseas grown cotton.

ACTIL develops First Line. The beautifully packaged pillowcases and flat sheets were made from a durable 100% Australian grown cotton.