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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Benefits of non-woven textiles
Non-woven textiles are made from polymer threads using various methods, including stitch-bonding. These textiles are sustainable, lightweight and incredibly durable, which is why they’re used to make recycled shopping bags, window blinds, footwear and even eco-bricks. Romatex is a leading manufacturer and supplier of stitch-bonded non-woven textiles in South Africa. Our facility in Cape Town […]
Why the textile industry is important in South Africa
The South African textile industry is a historic contributor to the national economy and is a major source of employment, particularly for women. Although most of the manufacturing facilities that produce various textiles are located in the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Free State, the economic benefits from the industry help South Africa on […]
Can textile waste be recycled?
Plastic, glass, cans and paper – everyone knows that these are the most commonly recycled materials in South Africa. However, a grey area may creep in when it comes to textiles and fabrics. In general, textiles can be recycled, but it depends on the core component of the material and whether a recycling facility in […]