Vision
Extraction
Extracts cellulose, lignin, sugars, and other components from agricultural residues for manufacturing purposes. Solid waste (by-product) from extraction is provided to farmers for use as fertilizer.
Bio-Refinery
Compounds a variety of bio-based and bio-reinforced plastics, and manufactures other bio-refinery products.
Distribution
Markets products to various sectors such as automotive, agriculture, design, plastics, composites, and the built environment, catering to a wide range of products and segments.
Fiber Extraction Plant
Separates hemp biomass into primary fibers, tow (short fibers), and hurds for further processing, with plant waste supplied to the bio-refinery.
Fiber & Textiles Mill
Manufactures a range of woven and non-woven textiles and animal husbandry products.
Farmers
Supply biomass and agricultural residues (“waste”) to aggregators.
Aggregators
Source, assess, test, and supply biomass and agricultural residues to TexTTan.
Bio-Gas Plant
Converts liquid waste from extraction plant into bio-gas, which powers the entire facility, with potential to export any excess.
Extraction
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Bio-Refinery
Compounds a variety of bio-based and bio-reinforced plastics, and manufactures other bio-refinery products.
Distribution
Markets products to various sectors such as automotive, agriculture, design, plastics, composites, and the built environment, catering to a wide range of products and segments.
Fiber Mill
Manufactures a range of woven and non-woven textiles and animal husbandry products.
Fiber Extraction Plant
Separates hemp biomass into primary fibers, tow (short fibers), and hurds for further processing, with plant waste supplied to the bio-refinery.
Farmers
Supply biomass and agricultural residues (“waste”) to aggregators.
Aggregators
Source, assess, test, and supply biomass and agricultural residues to TexTTan.
Bio-Gas Plant
Converts liquid waste from extraction plant into bio-gas, which powers the entire facility, with potential to export any excess.
What we are solving
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Addressing the critical challenge of human-driven greenhouse gas emissions that have disrupted businesses and communities worldwide. Natural fibers offer a powerful opportunity to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more productive global economy - one that is decarbonized and sustainable for the future.
Whole-Plant Innovation
Transforming every part of crops and agricultural residues - which can make up 40% of total biomass - into high-value, high-performance products across diverse industries, driving innovation but also creating multiple revenue streams for farmers.
Revitalizing and Diversifying Our Region
The revitalization of South Africa’s textile industry, focusing on the Eastern Cape province – a region with a rich history as a national textile hub. Despite possessing many essential resources, the industry has faced significant decline over the past 20 years, calling for a renewed effort to restore its former strength.
Consumer Demand for Decarbonized Products
A rising demand for high-quality, low-carbon products and innovative processes to replace synthetic, petroleum-based, and other CO2-heavy materials. This need spans industries including construction, textiles, mobility, and energy, driving the push for cleaner, more sustainable alternatives.
Bridging Africa’s Capability Gaps
A shortage of local skills and infrastructure in decarbonized industrial processing and manufacturing limits Africa’s competitiveness on the global stage and future-proofing. Growth depends on building on existing local industrial capabilities while leveraging unique strengths and strategic international partnerships to create a future-ready industrial landscape.
Building Competitive Localization
Local industrialisation efforts linked to regional and global markets to contribute to our country’s economic development and growth objectives including reindustrialisation, private sector investment, capacity development, and job creation.
