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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Türkiye’s Textile and Apparel Sector Faces Growing Pressure

Turkey’s textile and apparel industry, long considered one of the pillars of the country’s manufacturing economy, is experiencing one of the most challenging periods...

Nigeria signs Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 host agreement; gears up for Africa’s biggest marketplace

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has today signed the host agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), taking over the baton from...

Northshore Apparel Selects Coats Digital’s Full Suite of Solutions to Power Ghana’s First Regenerative Apparel Manufacturing Hub

GSDCost, FastReactPlan and FastReactFabric to form the digital foundation of a purpose-built, zero-waste apparel facility creating thousands of jobs in Northern Ghana Coats Digital today...

Hormuz Crisis Raises Indirect Risks for Global Textile Trade

The recent disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to ripple beyond energy markets, raising concerns across global supply chains—including the textile and...

Ghana Garment Manufacturers Urge Government to Fix Port Bottlenecks

Ghana’s textile and garment manufacturers have issued a clear warning to government authorities: without urgent reforms to customs procedures and port operations, the country...

Iranian Researchers Develop Advanced EC Reactor to Treat Textile Dye Wastewater

Researchers in Iran have unveiled a promising technological breakthrough aimed at addressing one of the textile industry’s most persistent environmental challenges: dye wastewater pollution....

Cantekin Dinçerler Appointed as CEO of SANKO Holding

SANKO Holding has announced the appointment of Mr. Cantekin Dinçerler as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 23, 2026, following a decision by the company’s...

Cameroonian Traders to Keep Importing Clothing From Turkey Owing to Its Quality

By the Editorial Team | Kohan Textile Journal Walk through the commercial districts of Douala, Cameroon's economic heartbeat, and something has changed. Hanging above the...

How Middle East War Could Reshape Global Supply Chains and Iran’s Textile Trade

War changes more than borders and headlines. It alters trade routes, investor confidence, currency stability, and industrial rhythm. For Iran’s textile and apparel industry...

Aid by Trade Foundation Reaches New Milestones in Supply Chain Transparency

With around 700 suppliers and producers in a total of 25 countries, the Aid by Trade Foundation has reached a new record number of...
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