https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/clothing-textiles Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:41:36 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-export-councils-bullish-about-increasing-trade-with-china-2025-11-04 Tasneem Bulbulia TRADE Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0200 709195 1762250712 1762248600 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001236329_resized_untitled238.jpeg SAFVCEC GM Jill Atwood-Palm 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bbf-safety-group-showcases-its-fall-protection-components-2025-06-03 Tracy Klückow Clothing & Textiles Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0200 698300 1749127073 1748944800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001204759_resized_20250604securexbbf1.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/94933_2025-06-04_securex_bbf1.mp4191961848 BBF Safety Group technical specialist Ruaan Breedt speaks to Engineering News about its fall protection component offering on show at A-OSH Expo 2025 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/advanced-protection-for-hazardous-electrical-environments-2025-04-11 Lynne Davies Clothing & Textiles Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200 693907 1743150396 1744322400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001191240_resized_redmetaltestingbmg03251022.jpeg SAFETY FIRST BMG’s range of Dromex workwear and PPE includes dependable arc protection products that have been developed through consultation with experts, the testing of fabric combinations and work with world-leading testing facilities 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nef-invests-in-unipro-protective-wear-to-support-localisation-2025-03-11 Tasneem Bulbulia CLOTHING AND TEXTILES Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:02:00 +0200 692679 1741703750 1741701720 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001188059_resized_clothingunipro03251022.jpeg Unipro specialises in the manufacturing of armoured vests, uniforms and protective wear 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/prosper-africa-afreximbank-partner-to-boost-africa-us-trade-2025-01-17 Schalk Burger TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:07:00 +0200 688988 1737124269 1737122820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/female-ppe-innovations-showcased-at-electra-mining-africa-2024-2024-10-25 Lynne Davies Clothing & Textiles Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200 683246 1729667396 1729807200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001161053_resized_anettethompsonsisisafetywear10241022.jpeg ANETTE THOMPSON Sisi’s designs address women’s unique anatomical differences to support better posture and reduce both risk and musculoskeletal issues 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/brand-showcases-products-solutions-at-exhibitions-2024-10-25 Lynne Davies Clothing & Textiles Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200 683462 1729669774 1729807200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001161711_resized_widevarietyrssouthafrica10241022.jpeg WIDE VARIETY RS South Africa showcased its RS PRO range, a comprehensive line of high-quality, cost-effective products that are tailored for mining and industrial sectors at two Mining and Technical Exhibitions 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-boots-provide-high-temperature-voltage-protection-2024-10-25 Lynne Davies Clothing & Textiles Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200 683288 1729669905 1729807200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001161153_resized_handlingtheheatdromex10241022.jpeg HANDLING THE HEAT The polyurethane and nitrile rubber outsole of the Emperor Smelter Boot is lightweight, durable and climate controlling, while being contact heat resistant for up to 300 °C for one minute 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ill-fitted-female-ppe-risks-safety-confidence-2024-10-25 Lynne Davies Clothing & Textiles Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200 683364 1730103698 1729807200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001161368_resized_desireehlubibbfsafetygroup10241022.jpeg DESIREE HLUBI Creating inclusive safety gear goes beyond simple size adjustments. It necessitates a deep understanding of women’s specific needs and challenges in the workplace 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-ceo-takes-helm-at-specialised-textiles-group-2024-10-18 Halima Frost Clothing & Textiles Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200 682890 1729237814 1729202400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001160111_resized_manufacturingbeiercorporate10241022.jpeg HOLDING IT TOGETHER The Beier Group has welcomed a new CEO (back row, second on the left) to its ranks to take over the helm of the family run company 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/woolworths-launches-in-store-denim-recycling-initiative-2024-09-30 Schalk Burger CIRCULAR ECONOMY Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:12:00 +0200 682653 1727706529 1727705520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001159413_resized_woolworthstcbremadehandbag1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/master-plan-supporting-clothing-textile-businesses-2024-09-12 Tasneem Bulbulia MANUFACTURING Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:58:00 +0200 681445 1726139929 1726138680 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001156003_resized_manufacturingargentoclothingmachinistssenzenimaphumuloandnokukhanyantuli09241022.jpeg Argento Clothing machinists Senzeni Maphumulo and Nokukhanya Ntuli 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pilot-possibly-a-template-for-textiles-recycling-2024-09-06 Halima Frost Clothing & Textiles Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200 679890 1725261235 1725573600 99999999999 Nadine James 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001152495_resized_20240827ncpc.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/93478_2024-08-27_ncpc.mp427540127 NCPC-SA project manager Andre Page discusses the CTFL waste management project recently undertaken by the NCPC-SA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/localisation-support-fund-supports-local-clothing-textiles-businesses-2024-08-21 Sabrina Jardim MANUFACTURING Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:51:00 +0200 679819 1724253663 1724248260 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/local-textile-company-opens-new-factory-and-launches-worker-shareholding-programme-2024-05-06 Rebecca Campbell MANUFACTURING Mon, 06 May 2024 15:47:00 +0200 672273 1715007592 1715003220 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001129789_resized_untitled49.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sustainability-trends-offer-opportunities-to-paper-producers-2024-03-29 Creamer Media Reporter Clothing & Textiles Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0200 669050 1711526549 1711663200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001120784_resized_paperpulpboardpaperandpulpmill2603211022.jpg THE CIRCLE OF FIBRE On average, the country recovers 1.1-million tonnes of paper and paper packaging each year, with 75% to 80% of the fibre going back into local production. More than half of the country’s locally manufactured paper is made from recycled paper fibre 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/white-biotechnology-highlighted-as-functional-solution-2024-03-15 Halima Frost Clothing & Textiles Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0200 668009 1710320476 1710453600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001117942_resized_chemicalspetrochemicalsidtechexmushroomleather03241022jpg.jpeg SO MUSHROOM FOR DEVELOPMENT The development of leather form mushrooms and other white biotechnologies bodes well for a greener textile future 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-fashion-retailers-boost-local-production-amid-port-delays-2024-02-28 Reuters MANUFACTURING Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:58:00 +0200 667869 1709118081 1709117880 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001117510_resized_textiles1022bloomberg.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sappis-cloquet-mill-scores-high-in-facility-environmental-management-audit-2023-10-31 Schalk Burger PULP Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:32:00 +0200 660116 1698745792 1698744720 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001097340_resized_cloquetfemreleasesappi1022.jpg The Cloquet mill 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-guideline-fosters-inclusivity-2023-10-27 Lynne Davies Clothing & Textiles Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200 658154 1698129146 1698357600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/hardhat-brand-recounts-15-years-of-success-2023-10-27 Lynne Davies Clothing & Textiles Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200 658577 1698217996 1698357600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-protective-pants-reduce-leg-injuries-2023-10-27 Lynne Davies Clothing & Textiles Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200 658433 1698218309 1698357600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001093158_resized_increasingsafetyhuqvarna1022.jpg INCREASING SAFETY The Husqvarna chainsaw pants aim to prevent and reduce the number of leg injuries resulting from chainsaw-related accidents in the forestry industry 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/waste-industry-can-mitigate-unemployment-2023-10-06 Bridget Lepere Clothing & Textiles Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200 657165 1695818298 1696543200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/talk-of-the-town-at-manufacturing-indaba-2023-09-29 Halima Frost MANUFACTURING INDABA PREVIEW Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200 656221 1695810884 1695938400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001087226_resized_manufacturingindabasiyenzatalkingpoints09231022.jpg TRENDING TOPICS The topics for the Manufacturing Indaba this year will cover new trends, challenges, and prospects going forward 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/industrial-policy-changes-needed-tips-forum-hears-2023-08-03 Schalk Burger MANUFACTURING Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:08:00 +0200 652804 1691055248 1691053680 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001078188_resized_textilefactory02221022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/silverleaf-business-accelerator-set-to-catapult-cannabis-industry-2023-07-25 Cameron Mackay CANNABIS INDUSTRY Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:12:00 +0200 652041 1690299105 1690294320 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pamsa-stresses-comprehensive-sustainability-of-forestry-papermaking-2023-07-05 Cameron Mackay FOREST PRODUCTS Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:33:00 +0200 650356 1688650218 1688567580 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001072408_resized_pamsaroundtable11022.jpg Trees used to make paper in South Africa are specifically farmed, as tree growing and paper making processes are audited, certified, and sustainability managed 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bulk-collapsible-bins-designed-for-components-transport-2022-12-09 Halima Frost Clothing & Textiles Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0200 633069 1670489166 1670536800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001035166_resized_automotivecomponentsconceptainerthriftbulkcollapsiblebin1022.jpg NIFTY THRIFTY The new Thrift box developed by Conceptainer is perfectly suited to the transport and storage of various automotive components 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/distributor-opens-flagship-distribution-centre-in-s-africa-2022-11-04 Halima Frost Clothing & Textiles Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0200 630115 1667376099 1667512800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001029504_resized_warehousingmassmartriversands11221022.jpg MASSIVE MILESTONE Massmart has opened its flagship distribution center in Riversands Gateng 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/less-than-1-of-discarded-textiles-are-recycled-back-into-clothing-2022-09-27 Darren Parker TEXTILES Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:17:00 +0200 628007 1664286708 1664284620 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001025563_resized_textilefactory02221022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sappi-shows-off-its-saiccor-mill-after-latest-r77bn-upgrade-2022-09-14 Darren Parker PAPER AND PULP Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:49:00 +0200 626933 1663168728 1663145340 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001023334_resized_enonlinesappisaicor0920221022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cotton-on-unveils-new-environment--staff-friendly-head-office-distribution-centre-2022-07-21 Donna Slater LOGISTICS Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:08:00 +0200 621766 1658395292 1658394480 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001012905_resized_cottonongroupsouthafrica07221022.jpg Cotton On Group's new Midrand-based South Africa headquarters and distribution centre 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/compressor-range-well-received-by-market-2022-07-15 Halima Frost Clothing & Textiles Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0200 619772 1657705133 1657836000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001009040_resized_compressorsairmotorsdrivesarticdriers1022.jpg CLEANER CLEARER Two large air dryers from the Sahara range of compressed air dryers is being used for clean instrument air at a cement plant 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tfg-to-invest-r21bn-double-employment-following-a-record-year-2022-06-10 Tasneem Bulbulia CLOTHING & TEXTILES Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:28:00 +0200 618019 1654869064 1654864080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/s-african-leg-of-coatings-event-held-2022-06-10 Halima Frost Clothing & Textiles Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0200 616527 1654584003 1654812000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001002463_resized_corrosioncontrolcotingstribologycoatingsforafricaevent2022guestspeaker06221022.jpg HOT TOPIC The Coatings for Africa event was held in Sandton last month after a four year haitus 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/need-for-fire-related-event-realised-2022-05-20 Halima Frost Clothing & Textiles Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200 614250 1652713357 1652997600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000997861_resized_firepreventionprotectionspecialisedexhibitionsfireexpo05221022.jpg FACE TIME The inaugural FireExpo 2022 will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre and is one of the first in person expo's being held in over two years 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/labat-csir-sign-mou-to-accelerate-industrial-cannabis-processing-2022-04-01 Schalk Burger INDUSTRIAL CANNABIS Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:13:00 +0200 611425 1648825461 1648804380 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000992452_resized_labatcannabisgreenhouse04221022.jpg The companies will beneficiate biocomposites and biopolymers that will be applied in the automotive, textile, construction and packaging industries. 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/clothing-maker-starts-up-east-africas-largest-operational-solar-rooftop-plant-2022-03-16 Marleny Arnoldi RENEWABLE ENERGY Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:36:00 +0200 609764 1647420055 1647419760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000989010_resized_unitedaryankenyasolarrooftop1022.jpg A rooftop solar plant at United Aryan, in Kenya 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ifc-to-support-dtrt-apparel-to-build-sustainable-fabric-mill-expand-accra-factory-2022-03-08 Schalk Burger MANUFACTURING Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:23:00 +0200 608898 1646750379 1646749380 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0