Middle East and Africa

US Extends AGOA Through 2028, Securing African Textile and Apparel Trade

The United States has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2028, preserving duty-free access to the US market for eligible products from sub-Saharan African...

Özlü Engineering Targets Cleaner Textile Finishing in Egypt

Rising energy costs and evolving industrial regulations are increasing demand for cleaner and more efficient textile finishing technologies...

Egypt’s Textile Finishing Market: ICOMATEX on Investment, Chinese Competition and the Value of After-Sales Service

During Egypt Stitch & Tex Expo in Cairo, Kohan Textile Journal spoke with Santi Martí, Commercial Director of...

PrimeTex: Why Egypt Is Emerging as One of the Most Promising Textile Investment Hubs

In an exclusive interview with Kohan Textile Journal during Egypt Stitch & Tex Expo in Cairo, Karam Barmada...

Pro-SMH Sees Egypt Emerging as a Major Textile Production Centre

Egypt is becoming increasingly important to the global textile industry as investment expands beyond garment manufacturing into fabric...

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Interview: Erez Group Explores New Markets Beyond Europe at Colombiatex 2026

At Colombiatex 2026, textile producers from across the globe gathered not only to showcase their capabilities but also to explore new growth frontiers. Among...

Interview: Aksa Acrylic on the Future of Acrylic Fibers, Global Markets, and Innovation Strategies

At Colombiatex 2026, global fiber producers gathered to explore new market opportunities and respond to shifting industry dynamics. Among them was Aksa Akrilik, the...

Vietnam’s Textile Exports Under Pressure as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Global Supply Chains

Vietnam’s textile, apparel, and footwear industries are facing mounting pressure as escalating tensions in the Middle East—particularly disruptions in the Red Sea shipping corridor—begin...

Korteks Highlights Sustainable Yarn Innovations at Istanbul Yarn Fair 2026

At the 22nd edition of the International Istanbul Yarn Fair, held from March 26–28, 2026, one thing was clear: the future of polyester yarn...

Iran’s Textile Industry Under Pressure: War, Uncertainty, and the Fragility of Production Chains

As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East, Iran’s textile industry is entering a critical phase marked by uncertainty, cautious decision-making, and structural vulnerability....

Kenya Secures $3 Billion Investment to Boost Export Parks and Textile Industry

Kenya has secured a major foreign investment deal exceeding $3 billion, marking a significant step in its ambition to strengthen industrial capacity and position...

Paradise Textiles Invests US$102 Million in Sustainable Fabric Facility in Egypt

Paradise Textiles, the material science and innovation division of Alpine Group, has announced a US$102 million investment in a new integrated fabric manufacturing facility...

Tanzania Seeks Chinese Investment to Revive Textile Industry

Tanzania is intensifying efforts to revive its struggling textile industry by attracting Chinese investment, as the government looks to strengthen domestic manufacturing, increase value...

Texhibition Istanbul Reinforces Role as Global Sourcing Hub

Texhibition Istanbul 2026 once again demonstrated its growing importance as a leading international sourcing platform, bringing together global buyers, manufacturers, and designers in Istanbul...

War Tensions Add Pressure to Global Textile Industry

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating a new layer of uncertainty for the global textile and apparel industry, adding to existing...
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