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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Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week 2025 Showcases the Continent’s Rising Textile Power

The 11th edition of Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW), the continent’s leading garment, apparel, and textile exhibition, officially opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,...

Turkish Textile Sector Exports Surpass $7 Billion in First Nine Months of 2025

The Turkish textile industry recorded $7.05 billion in exports during the first nine months of 2025, marking a modest 0.5% increase compared to the...

Zimbabwe Launches “Cotton to Clothing” Strategy to Revive Textile Industry

The Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled the “Cotton to Clothing” strategy, a comprehensive plan aimed at revitalizing the nation’s textile and apparel industry through...

ATTI Highlights Sustainability Progress in Turkey and Bangladesh

The Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI), a newly launched global program spearheaded by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International Textile Manufacturers...

Africa Finance Corporation Partners Lagos Fashion Week 2025 to Drive Africa’s Creative and Manufacturing Transformation

The 2025 edition will spotlight circular fashion, responsible sourcing, and regional value chains, areas where AFC’s infrastructure investments are helping bridge Africa’s creative and...

Kenya Courts Turkish Textile Manufacturers Amid AGOA Uncertainty

With the future of the US African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) hanging in uncertainty, Kenya is turning its attention toward Turkey’s textile and...

AfroTalks Lagos 2025 Redefines the African Dream Through Innovation and Dialogue

The AfroTalks Lagos 2025 conference, held on October 11th at Alliance Française, Ikoyi, proved to be a transformative platform for African innovation, identity, and...

Turkey Launches Anti-Dumping Investigation on Textile Imports from UAE, South Korea, and Egypt

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has officially launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of synthetic and artificial staple fiber fabrics from the United Arab...

Hop Lun Acquires Three Lingerie Factories in Morocco

Chinese Lingerie Giant Secures Three Factories in First Expansion Beyond Asia Hop Lun, a leading Hong Kong-based lingerie manufacturer, has completed two strategic acquisitions covering...

Africa’s Fashion Landscape Transforms: From Traditional Hubs to Emerging Powerhouses

Africa’s diverse and rapidly evolving fashion landscape is gaining global attention — from Morocco and Egypt’s nearshoring advantage in Europe to Lesotho’s vital trade...
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