A seamless weave of science and innovation As a leading textile manufacturer and fabric engineering company, Gelvenor Textiles 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 all 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. As the first African manufacturer of aeronautical fabrics, our history is characterised by willingness to enter speciality markets where others fear to tread, and our achievements in innovative fabric solutions have shaped and influenced textile industries both in South Africa and around the world.