Middle East and Africa
Fiber & yarn
Aid by Trade Foundation Joins International Alliance for Sustainable Cotton Production in Chad
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has joined the newly formed Koskilna Compact alliance. This international multi-stakeholder coalition of non-governmental organisations, companies, and state actors aims to promote the...
Fiber & yarn
AbTF Publishes Independent Verification Results for Cotton made in Africa’s Standards
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is releasing the latest edition of its annual, aggregated report on the...
Middle East and Africa
Top Textile Companies in Azerbaijan
The Evolution of Azerbaijan's Textile Industry
Azerbaijan's textile industry has a rich history intertwined with the nation's cultural and...
Exhibition News
Iran’s Unique Textile Industry Advantages
In recent years, Iran has made significant strides in revitalizing its textile industry, building on its unique advantages...
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Işıl Tekstil’s New Investments in the Niğde Yarn Facility
Işıl Tekstil Enhances Its Technological Infrastructure: Boosting the Niğde Yarn Facility
Işıl Tekstil continues to advance its technological infrastructure...
Intertex Tunisia: A Boost for Tunisia’s Growing Textile Industry
The Intertex Tunisia exhibition took place from October 19 to 21, 2023, at the Sousse Exhibition Center in Tunisia, and it welcomed over 170...
Incarcerated Individuals Contribute to Hospital Textile Needs and Craftsmanship
Inmates in the Central Anatolian province of Yozgat have found purpose and skill development through a prison-based workshop. This initiative caters to the textile...
Alitheia IDF’s $5 Million Investment in IVILI Group, Empowering South African Women in Textile Industry
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Alitheia IDF, the first dedicated gender lens investing Private Equity Fund in Africa, has made a substantial $5 million investment...
Discover New Innovation in Knitting Technologies at ITM 2024
The global knitting machines market is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 3.6%. Global shipments of large circular knitting...
The 29th Irantex Exhibition: Challenges, Prospects, and the Road Ahead for Iran’s Textile Industry
The 29th Irantex exhibition, recognized as the largest textile exhibition in Iran, recently came to a close, leaving an array of questions, challenges, and...
SCZONE Textile Projects Valued Over $100 Million in West Qantara Industrial Zone
Mr. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, the Chairman of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), embarked on a productive visit to Hangzhou, Shanghai, to explore collaboration...
Cape Town Embraces Arrival of a New Clothing and Textile Manufacturing Facility
The economic growth directorate of the City of Cape Town is excited to welcome a new addition to the city's textile manufacturing landscape.
James Vos,...
Texhibition Showcased the Power of Turkish Textile to the World
Texhibition Istanbul, with its enchanting and exclusive concept, swiftly transformed into one of Turkey's most esteemed fairs and gained the approval of global buyers...
Morocco’s Textile and Clothing Industry: A Post-Covid Resurgence and a Vision for the Future
After the severe disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Morocco’s textile and clothing industry is flourishing once again. In 2022, exports from the sector...
KARL MAYER Sets up a Site in Turkey: Background, Aims, Customer Reactions
Turkey is an important market with a long tradition for the KARL MAYER GROUP. The first warp knitting machine made by KARL MAYER was...