Whenever Performance Matters, It Starts With Smart Ikhaya
Bulk rolls and cut lengths of PVC tarpaulin, ripstop canvas, upholstery leather, car seat fabric, and accessories – supplied to manufacturers, fabricators, tent makers, upholsterers, and trade buyers across Southern Africa from our Midrand warehouse.
Two Ways to Buy
Whether you need a standard roll or a custom cut length, we supply trade buyers and project-based customers at any scale.
Full Roll Orders
Buy a standard 50m roll at the best per-metre rate. Ideal for manufacturers, fabricators, and wholesalers who use fabric consistently.
- Best price per metre
- Consistent stock from Midrand warehouse
- SADC export-ready with documentation
- Same-day dispatch for in-stock items
Custom Cut Lengths
Order only what you need – from 1m upwards on most fabric ranges. Perfect for upholsterers, small workshops, and project-based buyers.
- Minimum 1m on most ranges
- No waste – cut to your exact spec
- Technical support from Hugo
- Formal quote via email on request
Shop the Range
Six core fabric families. All technical. All supplied from stock in Midrand.
Why Smart Ikhaya
We are a specialist wholesale technical textile supplier – not a general fabric shop. Here is what that means for your business.
Technical Expertise On Call
Hugo handles all technical queries. If you need to match fabric to load, weather, or process conditions, call him directly. You will not get a call centre.
Stock in Midrand, Ready Today
Most fabric ranges are held in stock at our Midrand warehouse. Same-day dispatch for orders placed before midday. Collections welcome during business hours.
SADC Export Support
We regularly export to Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique. We can provide the documentation your freight forwarder needs.
Swatch Books Available
Not sure about colour or texture? Request a swatch book before you commit to a roll. See the real fabric under real conditions before you buy.
Consistent Spec, Batch to Batch
Our fabric ranges are sourced to a fixed specification. You will not find width changes, weight drift, or colour surprises between orders.
No Minimum on Cut Lengths
Most ranges are available from 1m cut lengths. Prototype your product without committing to a full roll – then scale when you are ready.
What People Make With Our Fabrics
Our customers build, cover, trim, and protect things that need to last. Here is a cross-section of what leaves our warehouse every week.
- Marquee tents and frame tent canopies
- Bakkie and truck tonneau covers
- Vehicle seat re-upholstery – cars, bakkies, buses
- Boat canopies and marine covers
- Agricultural grain and produce covers
- Pool and dam liners
- Outdoor furniture cushion fabric and scatter covers
- Rucksacks, bags, and tactical gear
- Shade structures and carport netting
- Custom protective covers for industrial equipment
Knowledge Hub
Guides, comparisons, and technical answers written by the people who source and sell the fabric.
