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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AfCFTA Pushes to Finalize Rules of Origin by October 2025, But Textiles and Autos Stall

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is pushing toward its ambitious goal of 97% tariff liberalization by October 2025. However, critical negotiations remain...

Iran Plans a Sustainable Hub for Its Textile and Apparel Industry

The province of Yazd in central Iran, known for its centuries-old textile traditions, is preparing to take a new step in the development of...

US Tariffs Spark Crisis in Lesotho’s Garment Industry

Lesotho’s manufacturing sector has long been viewed as one of the country’s most promising economic drivers, with textiles and apparel standing at the forefront....

Texhibition Istanbul 2025 to Spotlight Sustainability and Innovation in Textiles

The upcoming edition of Texhibition Istanbul, organised by ITKIB Fairs for the Istanbul Textile Exporters' Association (İTHİB), will take place from 10–12 September 2025...

Türkiye’s Textile Power Showcased at Istanbul Fashion Connection

Türkiye once again demonstrated its global strength in textiles and fashion during the eighth edition of Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO), organized by the Istanbul...

WIFT Driving Change in African Fashion-Tech

The Association of Women in Fashion-Tech (WIFT) is reshaping Africa’s garment and textile sector by addressing its most pressing challenges—ranging from cheap imports and...

Saudi Arabia Cushion and Pillow Market Poised for Strong Growth Under Vision 2030

The cushion and pillow market in Saudi Arabia is set for robust expansion, with the latest report by IMARC Group projecting a compound annual...

Africa’s $100 Billion Trade Finance Gap Threatens Growth

Africa’s economic ambitions are being held back by a chronic shortage of trade finance, with banks rejecting an estimated $100 billion in legitimate trade...

Durak Tekstil Launches Laser-Resistant Sewing Thread for Denim

Durak Tekstil, a global leader in high-performance industrial threads, has unveiled an innovative product designed to tackle one of the denim industry’s most persistent...

Nigeria Partners with Brazil to Boost Cotton Productivity Through Biotechnology

Nigeria is turning to Brazil’s agricultural expertise in a bid to revive its stagnant cotton sector and support the long-term growth of its textile...
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