Romatex contributes to SA’s textile manufacturing output
South Africa’s manufacturing sector saw 1.4% growth in 2022. Despite a slight downturn towards the end of the year, the third-quarter performance helped with the overall growth of the industry for the year. The year-end decline was caused by sustained load-shedding, which had a large impact on many manufacturing facilities and businesses. Within the manufacturing […]
Deneb ownership benefits Romatex
Romatex is a leading manufacturer of stitch-bonded non-woven material and other textiles in South Africa. Stitchbond is a sustainable textile made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) – the polymer used to manufacture beverage bottles. Every year, we produce around 24 million square metres of this fabric, which is enough to keep 54 million plastic bottles […]
Why choose Romatex as a sustainable textile supplier
Romatex is a leading manufacturer and supplier of sustainable textiles in South Africa, including stitch-bonded non-woven material. Environmental preservation is a vital component of modern business and daily living, so sustainability is important in a number of ways – both to consumers and business partners. Stitchbond is made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) plastic, which […]
Quality control process at Romatex
Stitch-bonded non-woven materials need to be manufactured according to stringent quality control processes and standards. Romatex is a leading manufacturer and supplier of this sustainable textile in South Africa. We follow various local and international guidelines for quality production to ensure that our customers receive world-class textiles. Every year, we produce around 24 million square […]
How SA’s supermarkets are utilising recycled materials
Many of South Africa’s supermarkets and retailers are finding innovative ways to incorporate recycled materials into their stores and services. Sustainability and eco-friendly processes are becoming more popular, even in the country’s biggest shopping chains. From zero-waste packaging and recycled shopping trolleys to reusable bag drop-offs and sustainable clothing, SA’s supermarkets are making strides in […]
What else does Romatex manufacture?
Romatex manufactures a range of textiles and homeware at its factory in Cape Town. We are a major producer and supplier of stitch-bonded non-woven material, which makes up about 60% of our business, however, we also manufacture other products too. These include bed linens, pillows, duvets and mattress protectors. We manufacture products for various industries, […]
Shop for Romatex products online
Romatex is a manufacturer and supplier of various textiles, linens and homeware in South Africa. We are a major producer of stitch-bonded non-woven materials – a sustainable textile that is commonly used to make reusable shopping bags, vertical window blinds and waterproof membranes, to name a few. In addition, Romatex also manufactures linens, pillows and […]
Non-woven fabric sector set for long-term growth
The non-woven fabric sector is on a considerable growth path across the globe. Due to recent spurts in demand and an ever-increasing use base for various non-woven textiles, the industry is projected to grow considerably by the end of this decade. These are the findings in a recent report by Data Bridge Market, called the […]
Insights from the Romatex GM of Operations
Romatex is a leading manufacturer of stitch-bonded non-woven materials (also called stitchbond) in South Africa. Our facility in Cape Town has the capacity to produce two million square metres of this plastic-based sustainable textile every month – enough to keep 54 million plastic bottles out of South African landfills every year. Although stitchbond is just […]