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WHO IS GELVENOR AFRICA

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CODE OF ETHICS

Gelvenor Africa empowers all staff and stakeholders to make ethical decisions that positively impact our reputation. Individual actions at work and personally, impact how the world views Gelvenor Africa. We strive to make the right Call in all decisions to ensure the integrity and compliance of products and services throughout our supply chain.

A SEAMLESS WEAVE OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION

As a leading textile manufacturer and fabric engineering company, Gelvenor Africa has been an industry innovator since 1965. Our products include a variety of aeronautical textiles, industrial fabrics, protective workwear, technical apparel and high-performance outdoor textile fabrics.

Over five decades of pushing the boundaries to unlock the possibilities of textile fabrics – driven by a passion for science, creativity and superior product performance – has resulted in a wide range of internationally acclaimed and trusted fabric solutions that meet the diverse needs of our customers.

TRIED AND TESTED: THE ATS STAMP OF APPROVAL

Each and every one of our technically engineered fabrics are manufactured in-house, giving us complete control over the entire production process and thus a distinct advantage over other textile manufacturers. In addition, our fabrics are tested by the independent Advanced Textile Services (ATS) laboratory to ensure that all textiles produced meet internationally accredited standards.  ATS is not just a laboratory but a mark of guaranteed quality.

AERONAUTICAL AND BEYOND

As the first African manufacturer of aeronautical fabrics, our history is characterised by our willingness to enter speciality markets where others fear to tread. Our achievements in innovative fabric solutions have shaped and influenced both the South African and international textile industries. These achievements include pioneering a water-based coating for parachutes, producing South Africa’s first flame-retardant fabric and – since 1994 – holding the title of Africa’s largest weaver of aramid fabrics for ballistic protection.

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INTRODUCTION

Having pioneered the manufacturing of aeronautical fabric to the African market in 1967, Gelvenor Africa has continued to innovate in this field, manufacturing high-performance aeronautical textiles which are distinctly superior in quality and design.

 

Advanced yarn technology ensures that our aeronautical textiles are durable, lightweight, and boast a high tear resistance and low pack volume. These qualities have established Gelvenor Africa as a reputable global aeronautical fabric supplier.

INTRODUCTION

Having pioneered the introduction of aeronautical fabric to the African market in 1967, Gelvenor Africa has continued to innovate in this field, manufacturing high-performance aeronautical textiles which are distinctly superior in quality and design. Five decades of development, production experience and technological advancement have consistently allowed us to deliver cutting-edge solutions as a reputable aeronautical fabric manufacturer.

 

Advanced yarn technology ensures that our aeronautical textiles are durable, lightweight, and boast high tear resistance and low pack volume. These qualities have established Gelvenor Africa as a reputable global aeronautical fabric supplier.

FABRIC FOR COVID-19 MASK MANUFACTURING

In line with the recommendations of the South African Government and the WHO, Gelvenor Africa has engineered technical fabrics to be used in the manufacturing of reusable face masks. This has been achieved by combining technology from our technical medical fabric range together with extensive research and development. Using FFP-certified masks for baseline testing, fabrics have been designed around air permeability, pore size, comfort and barrier effectiveness.

 

Our range consists of fabric designed for 1-, 2- and 3-layer solutions whilst taking into consideration the recommended guidelines set out by Government. Further to the above, we can add additional hydrophobic and anti-microbial finishes to the fabric, to enhance the performance and longevity of the mask.

 

NB: It is important to note that Gelvenor is not promoting fabric for a medical-certified mask. The fabric and mask are to be used in a barrier-mask application and are not considered to be part of PPE.

 

Please refer to the link for recommended use of face masks.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements, general assistance or advice on the correct fabrics to use.

 

FABRIC FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MANUFACTURING

 

When producing protective clothing, the fabric used to make up these garments is the key to ensuring the safety of the wearer. While garment design and manufacturing standards play an important role, it is ultimately the fabric that is responsible for delivering protection.

 

Thanks to many years of intensive research, a willingness to innovate and an extensive testing process, Gelvenor Africa excels in developing and manufacturing fabrics with protective qualities. In our state-of-the-art factory, we are able to engineer practical material options for a large range of textile applications, including a collection of protective fabrics that offer extensive solutions to various environmental and industry-specific work hazards. These hazards include industrial chemicals, electrical arc, hot metal splashes, fire, ballistics and medical contamination.

 

For additional information please follow the links below from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

i. https://www.who.int/news-room/commentaries/detail/modes-of-transmission-of-virus-causing-covid-19-implications-for-ipc-precaution-recommendations
ii. https://www.who.int/publications-detail/advice-on-the-use-of-masks-in-the-community-during-home-care-and-in-healthcare-settings-in-the-context-of-the-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)-outbreak

FABRIC FOR COVID-19 MASK MANUFACTURING

In line with the recommendations of the South African Government and the WHO, Gelvenor Africa has engineered technical fabrics to be used in the manufacturing of reusable face masks. This has been achieved by combining technology from our technical medical fabric range together with extensive research and development. Using FFP-certified masks for baseline testing, fabrics have been designed around air permeability, pore size, comfort and barrier effectiveness.

 

Our range consists of fabric designed for 1-, 2- and 3-layer solutions whilst taking into consideration the recommended guidelines set out by Government. Further to the above, we can add additional hydrophobic and anti-microbial finishes to the fabric, to enhance the performance and longevity of the mask.

 

NB: It is important to note that Gelvenor is not promoting fabric for a medical-certified mask. The fabric and mask are to be used in a barrier-mask application and are not considered to be part of PPE.

 

Please refer to the link for recommended use of face masks.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements, general assistance or advice on the correct fabrics to use.

 

FABRIC FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MANUFACTURING

When producing protective clothing, the fabric used to make up these garments is the key to ensuring the safety of the wearer. While garment design and manufacturing standards play an important role, it is ultimately the fabric that is responsible for delivering protection.

 

Thanks to many years of intensive research, a willingness to innovate and an extensive testing process, Gelvenor Africa excels in developing and manufacturing fabrics with protective qualities. In our state-of-the-art factory, we are able to engineer practical material options for a large range of textile applications, including a collection of protective fabrics that offer extensive solutions to various environmental and industry-specific work hazards. These hazards include industrial chemicals, electrical arc, hot metal splashes, fire, ballistics and medical contamination.

 

For additional information please follow the links below from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

i. https://www.who.int/news-room/commentaries/detail/modes-of-transmission-of-virus-causing-covid-19-implications-for-ipc-precaution-recommendations
ii. https://www.who.int/publications-detail/advice-on-the-use-of-masks-in-the-community-during-home-care-and-in-healthcare-settings-in-the-context-of-the-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)-outbreak

INTRODUCTION

Gelvenor Africa focuses on a drive for innovation in fabric production. This has resulted in many unique technologies and specially engineered raw materials which provide apparel solutions for industries such as the military, hospitality, school, sportswear, corporate and medical arenas.

 

Our apparel fabrics are designed to be durable, provide long-term colour fastness (protection against washing and exposure to light) and have easy care properties that meet the demands of today’s busy lifestyles.

INTRODUCTION

Gelvenor Textiles focuses on a drive for innovation in fabric production. This has resulted in many unique technologies and specially engineered raw materials which provide apparel solutions for industries such as the military, hospitality, school, sportswear, corporate and medical arenas.

 

Our apparel fabrics are designed to be durable, provide long-term colour fastness (protection against washing and exposure to light) and have easy care properties that meet the demands of today’s busy lifestyles.

INTRODUCTION

Gelvenor Textiles produces a range of high performance fabrics, specially designed for creating clothing articles, accessories and protective applications to withstand a variety of outdoor climates. Through extensive research we have assessed multiple marine, military, sports and outdoor applications to identify the performance standards required from garments and fabrics servicing these markets.

 

Each of the fabrics developed for our outdoor range is tested extensively by the SANAS accredited independent ATS laboratory to ensure that we meet the high standards we have set for ourselves and consistently deliver quality to our customers.

INTRODUCTION

Gelvenor Textiles produces a range of high performance fabrics, specially designed for creating clothing articles, accessories and protective applications to withstand a variety of outdoor climates. Through extensive research we have assessed multiple marine, military, sports and outdoor applications to identify the performance standards required from garments and fabrics servicing these markets.

 

Each of the fabrics developed for our outdoor range is tested extensively by the SANAS accredited independent ATS laboratory to ensure that we meet the high standards we have set for ourselves and consistently deliver quality to our customers.

INTRODUCTION

As a renowned innovator in fabric development and production, Gelvenor Textiles produces a range of specialised fabrics suitable for various industrial applications. Operating out of our state of the art factory, we are committed to developing new technologies in order to provide local and international industry with unique textile solutions.

 

We manufacture a wide range of custom engineered, precision woven synthetic fabrics produced from high tenacity polyamide, polyester, aramid, Glass or polypropylene in either multi-filament or spun fibre form.

INTRODUCTION

As a renowned innovator in fabric development and production, Gelvenor Textiles produces a range of specialised fabrics suitable for various industrial applications. Operating out of our state of the art factory, we are committed to developing new technologies in order to provide local and international industry with unique textile solutions.

 

We manufacture a wide range of custom engineered, precision woven synthetic fabrics produced from high tenacity polyamide, polyester, aramid, Glass or polypropylene in either multi-filament or spun fibre form.

INTRODUCTION

Established over 20 years ago, the Gelvenor Textiles laboratory was restructured in 2011 to form a separate and independent business unit – the Advanced Textile Services Laboratory or ATS.

ATS uses a diverse range of global testing methods to implement extensive physical and colour fastness testing on textiles using market leading technology from major textile testing equipment manufacturers such as James H Heal, Shirley Development Laboratory, Textest, Instron and Qlab.