South Africa: IMESA Members Visit Fibertex Nonwovens Manufacturing Plant In KZN

Fibertex Nonwovens – specialists in the manufacture and supply of a comprehensive range of geosynthetic products – recently hosted a plant tour at its Hammarsdale manufacturing plant for members of the KwaZulu-Natal branch of IMESA (The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa).

“At the IMESA September branch meeting event – which focused on the importance of geotextiles in municipal engineering – we showcased our advanced production technologies,” explains Brian Potgieter, Technical Sales Engineer, Fibertex South Africa. “We also highlighted the benefits using of quality geosynthetic products for many applications and introduced some cutting-edge product developments we offer outside of the geotextiles that many engineers are familiar with – like Envitex Oil and Formtex CPF Liners. We concluded a tour of our plant with a presentation on the value of customising geosynthetic solutions to meet specific infrastructure needs.

“IMESA is a professional organisation that promotes excellence in the engineering profession and it was a pleasure for our team to host this event. The Fibertex team is committed to nurturing engineering skills in Africa and plays an active role in organising educational events, conferences and site visits for industry, professional bodies and students.”

Fibertex Nonwovens is the largest manufacturer of UV stabilised virgin PP (polypropylene) nonwoven geotextiles produced in Africa, with certification for durability of over 100 years, in accordance with the latest EN standards. These needlepunched materials, with a strong mechanical bonding between the fibres, are used in building and construction works for separation, filtration, drainage, protection, stabilization and reinforcement, as well as in the automotive, furniture and filtration markets.

Fibertex prioritises virgin polypropylene (PP) for its geotextiles due to its exceptional chemical resistance. This is particularly advantageous in applications with high alkalinity, such as slimes dams and waste containment sites.

Virgin PP exhibits a high level of chemical stability across a broad pH range, making it suitable for diverse environmental conditions encountered in civil engineering projects.

The focus on material stability minimises the risk of product degradation due to chemical interactions. Such degradation could lead to premature geotextile failure, resulting in significant financial repercussions and potential environmental damage.

Fibertex woven and nonwoven geotextiles play an important role in diverse sectors, including mining, civil engineering, construction, waste and environmental fields. The company also offers solutions to automotive, filtration, furniture and flooring industries.

The Fibertex Nonwovens team offers a technical advisory and support service, to ensure correct specification of durable and safe materials for every project.

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