Middle East and Africa

Egypt Advances Textile Sector Modernisation With Greater Private Sector Role

Egypt is moving forward with plans to modernise its state-owned cotton, spinning, weaving and garment industry, with the government seeking greater private sector participation in the management and operation...

Egypt’s Home Textile Industry Gains Momentum: Interview with Towelie

By: Behnam Ghasemi | Editor-in-Chief, Kohan Textile Journal On-location coverage at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Executive Summary At Intertextile Shanghai, the...

Kenya’s Apparel Industry Gains Trade Certainty as US Senate Backs AGOA Extension to 2028

Kenya’s textile and apparel industry is set to gain greater trade certainty following the US Senate’s approval of...

Climate Change Puts Africa’s Cotton and Textile Ambitions Under Pressure

Africa’s ambitions to expand its textile and apparel manufacturing industry are becoming increasingly linked to a challenge that...

Nigeria’s Textile Imports Surge as Northern Cotton Industry Struggles to Recover

Nigeria’s textile industry is facing mounting pressure as imported fabrics from China, India and Pakistan continue to strengthen...

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Raff Military Textile Targets New Defence Partnerships in Uganda

The Turkish manufacturer joined an official trade delegation to Kampala to explore opportunities in military uniforms, protective clothing and security equipment. Turkish military clothing and...

China’s Jasan Group Breaks Ground on $117 Million Textile Complex in Egypt

The integrated project in Qantara West will create around 6,000 direct jobs and export 90% of its textile and apparel production. China’s Jasan Group has...

SASA Polyester: Inside Türkiye’s Integrated Polyester and Petrochemical Powerhouse

SASA Polyester has evolved from an established Turkish polyester producer into one of the most strategically important integrated polyester and petrochemical platforms in TĂĽrkiye....

YĂĽnsa: How TĂĽrkiye’s Premium Wool Fabric Leader Became a Global Benchmark in High-End Textiles

For more than five decades, YĂĽnsa has been one of the most influential names in the global premium wool fabric industry. Established in 1973,...

African Buyers Turn to Milano Fashion&Jewels for Premium Made in Italy Collections

Kenyan Retailers See Strong Growth Potential for Italian Fashion, Jewellery and Accessories As demand for premium fashion continues to grow across Africa, Kenya is emerging...

Turkish Textile Manufacturers to Showcase Advanced Fabrics at Intertextile Shanghai 2026

Four Turkish companies will present upholstery, curtain, outdoor and sustainable textile collections at the TĂĽrkiye Zone during Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles. Turkish textile manufacturers will...

Benin Plans to Triple Local Cotton Processing as Textile Industry Expands

Benin is moving to increase its domestic cotton-processing capacity from 40,000 tonnes to 140,000 tonnes as part of a broader strategy to transform locally...

Top Textile Companies and Manufacturers in Morocco

Last updated: August 2026 Morocco has developed into one of the most important textile and apparel manufacturing hubs in North Africa. Supported by its strategic...

Top 10 Leather Companies in Ethiopia: Leading Manufacturers and Brands

Ethiopia has one of Africa’s most distinctive leather industries, combining a strong raw-material base with tanneries, footwear factories and a growing community of design-led...

Turkish Textile Industry Warns New US Tariff Threatens Export Competitiveness

Türkiye’s textile and apparel industry has urged the government to seek urgent talks with Washington after the United States imposed an additional 12.5% tariff...
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