Da Gama Fabrics, one of South Africa’s oldest and most trusted textile manufacturers, has partnered with TenCate Protective Fabrics, a global leader in protective workwear solutions, to introduce the Tecasafe® Ecogreen® XL9240 to the African market. 

This collaboration brings together our heritage of quality and local expertise with TenCate’s global authority in textile innovation, delivering a fabric that redefines advanced protective fabrics for Africa’s toughest industries. 

Engineered to perform in the most demanding work environments, Tecasafe® Ecogreen® XL9240 offers a unique combination of protection, sustainability, and comfort: 

Comprehensive Protection: Inherent multi-hazard resistance safeguards workers from arc flash, flame, thermal, and static threats, while maintaining high visibility and robust safety performance. 

Guaranteed Comfort: Made with soft, silky natural fibres, the fabric offers superior moisture management and constant breathability, keeping workers cool and comfortable in African climates. 

Durability That Lasts: With a proven colour fastness rating of 4–5 after 50 industrial wash cycles (ISO 15797), Tecasafe® Ecogreen® XL9240 maintains its protective qualities and appearance, ensuring long-term value. 

Sustainability Built-In: As the first eco-friendly inherent FR fabric with close to 50% sustainable content, it integrates responsibly sourced TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres, supported by an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD®) for measurable impact. 

Lightweight Performance: With a weight of 240 g/m², and a composition of Modacrylic, Lyocell, Para-Aramid, and Static-Control™ fibres, the fabric balances strength with comfort. 

Beyond product innovation, Tecasafe® Ecogreen® XL9240 delivers tangible benefits to the African market with extra value added through Partnership with Da Gama Textiles:  

Faster Access & Shorter Lead Times: Locally available shades and reduced stockholding delays. 

Flexible Order Quantities: Lower minimum order quantities (MOQs) simplify procurement. 

Local Content Commitment: Proudly supporting South African industries with a portion of local content. 

Exclusive Backstamp: A distinctive mark of authenticity, identity, and quality assurance found only on genuine Da Gama Fabrics textiles. 

For decades, we have stood at the forefront of textile innovation in Africa, combining heritage, quality, and local relevance. Partnering with TenCate Protective Fabrics, renowned worldwide for technical leadership, reinforces our role as a trusted supplier of sustainable workwear textiles that balance worker safety, durability, and environmental responsibility. 

Together, Da Gama Fabrics and TenCate Protective Fabrics are not only introducing a premium fabric but also shaping the future of textile innovation in Africa. 

The Tecasafe® Ecogreen® XL9240 embodies a new era of innovation, protection, and sustainability. By blending global expertise with local accessibility, this partnership empowers African industries with advanced textile solutions that protect workers, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen supply chains. 

We are proud to bring this innovation to Africa, furthering its vision as a leader in advanced, sustainable textile manufacturing.