FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC TO STRENGTH
Affordable. Local. Innovative.
Tshipi S.A. manufactures affordable weight plates and barbells using recycled plastic and composite materials — creating accessible strength-training equipment while giving plastic waste a new purpose.
Affordable Strength. Locally Made.
Built for Accessibility
Gym equipment can be expensive, especially for people starting their fitness journey or for small gyms operating with limited budgets.
Tshipi was created to address this challenge.
We believe that cost should not always be the barrier between people and strength training. Our products are designed around affordability, accessibility and practical innovation.
Whether you’re building a home gym, starting a small gym, equipping a school or looking for affordable fitness equipment, Tshipi is working to provide a locally manufactured alternative.
Our Products
5 KG WEIGHT PLATE
Ideal for lighter training and getting started
10 KG WEIGHT PLATE
A versatile option for home gyms and trainers
15 KG WEIGHT PLATE
Ideal for progressive training and increasing your load
20 KG WEIGHT PLATE
Ideal for heavier training and building strength
BARBELL
Ideal for strength training and versatile workouts
Why Tshipi?
AFFORDABLE
Equipment designed with accessibility in mind.
LOCALLY MANUFACTURED
Tshipi products are manufactured in South Africa.
ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS
We incorporate recycled PP and HDPE plastic into our manufacturing approach.
From Struggle to Strength. From Waste to Value.
Tshipi began with a personal challenge and a simple idea: create affordable gym equipment using recycled plastic. What started with basic tools, homemade moulds and experimentation has grown into a locally manufactured fitness equipment business.
Today, we’re turning recycled materials into practical strength-training equipment while working to make fitness more accessible.