Pioneering Nonwoven Innovation in South Africa
Decades of expertise, sustainability and performance in every product
Our Story
Brits Nonwoven is South Africa’s leading manufacturer of specialist nonwoven materials, serving industries that demand performance, consistency and sustainability.
Driven by innovation and guided by responsibility, we’ve built a legacy defined by:
Decades of technical expertise and local manufacturing excellence
A continuous focus on innovation and sustainable growth
Reliable partnerships across construction, automotive, industrial and consumer sectors
Our Commitment to Quality
Quality That Builds Confidence
At Brits Nonwoven, quality is more than a standard; it’s a promise. Every product that leaves our facilities is backed by a system designed to ensure excellence, every time.
Our quality commitment includes:
A Quality Management System aligned to ISO 9001:2015
Regular audits by SABS and ICERT
Continual process improvement through testing, training and evaluation
Ethical, transparent communication with clients and employees
These measures ensure long-term reliability, customer confidence, and trustworthy performance.
Health, Safety & Risk Management
Safeguarding Our People, Our Planet & Our Future
Our risk and safety focus includes:
Preventing unsafe acts and conditions through proactive management
Regular risk and fire prevention assessments
Occupational health initiatives, including HIV/AIDS awareness
Mandatory safety barriers on production lines
Continuous employee training to reinforce safe practices
Sustainability
Sustainability is Woven into Our DNA
We’re committed to protecting the environment through responsible manufacturing and resource efficiency.
Our Environmental Management System (EMS) focuses on:
Waste reduction and pollution prevention
Resource and energy efficiency
Reduction of emissions across operations
Compliance with national environmental legislation
Employee ownership of environmental goals through awareness and training
We’re currently implementing the ISO 14001:2015 environmental standard across all facilities to further strengthen our sustainability goals.
Our Capabilities
A Nationwide Network of Manufacturing Excellence
With a head office in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, and facilities in Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, Brits Nonwoven ensures consistency, speed, and quality across all operations.
Transformation & Ownership
Empowerment Through Partnership
Our transformation commitment includes:
Active contribution to South Africa’s BBBEE goals
Sustainable employment and development across all operations
Ethical business practices and local supplier partnerships
Empowered ownership through HCI’s diversified investment structure
Building a Better Tomorrow
Our story is one of innovation, responsibility, and growth. As South Africa’s leading nonwoven manufacturer, Brits Nonwoven continues to pioneer sustainable, high-quality solutions that shape industries and protect the planet.