Middle East and Africa

Bargh Lameh: The Origins of Iran’s Towel Manufacturing Industry

From a wooden loom in Tabriz in 1929 to international exports, Bargh Lameh played a pioneering role in the development of Iran’s home textile industry. The history of Iran’s industrial...

Monforts Sees Strong Potential for Kenya’s Textile Industry Despite Investment Challenges

Kenya has significant opportunities to develop a more competitive and integrated textile manufacturing sector, but challenges ranging from...

LMW Highlights Egypt’s Growing Textile Investment Potential at Egypt Stitch & Tex 2026

LMW reaffirmed its commitment to Egypt’s textile industry during Egypt Stitch & Tex 2026, highlighting the country’s continued...

When Machines Stop, Every Minute Matters

By Nayla El-Tawil - CEO at NobelTex NobelRepair, the Repair Division of NobelTex — Keeping Your Production Moving A machine...

Textile Export Council of Egypt to Participate in GTR North Africa 2026

The Textile Export Council of Egypt (TEC) will participate in GTR North Africa 2026, a regional conference focused...

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Lost Opportunities for Iran’s Textile Industry in Syria – Without Bashar al-Assad !

After years of war and stagnation, the Syrian market is entering a new phase of reconstruction and revival. The Minister of Economy of Syria’s...

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...
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