Middle East and Africa

Africa’s Textile Industry Moves Toward Sustainable and Integrated Growth

Interview with Mr. Muktar Dodo, GOTS Representative in Africa Africa’s textile and apparel industry is shifting toward greater value addition, regional integration, traceability and sustainable production. With AfCFTA, evolving global...

Tüfekçi Makine: “Air Conditioning Systems Are the Lungs of a Textile Factory”

Interview with Seçkin Yıldırımdemir, Deputy General Manager, Tüfekçi Makine San. ve Tic. A.Ş. During Egypt Stitch & Tex 2026...

Alt.FFF Launch Edition Puts Africa’s Materials, Makers and Fashion Value Chain Centre Stage in Accra

The inaugural Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair (Alt.FFF) officially launched on Saturday, 19 September 2026, bringing together industry leaders,...

CIB Provides $80 Million Financing for Eroğlu Knitting Expansion in Egypt

Commercial International Bank Egypt has signed an US$80 million financing agreement to support the expansion of Eroğlu Knitting’s...

Egypt Stitch & Tex 2026: What the Exhibition Revealed About the Future of Egypt’s Textile Industry

By Behnam Ghasemi, Editor-in-Chief, Kohan Textile Journal After spending several days at Egypt Stitch & Tex 2026 in Cairo,...

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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 their presence in the domestic market,...

Raff Military Textile Targets New Defence Partnerships in Uganda

The Turkish manufacturer joined an official trade delegation to Kampala to explore opportunities in military uniforms, protective clothing and security equipment. Turkish military clothing and...

China’s Jasan Group Breaks Ground on $117 Million Textile Complex in Egypt

The integrated project in Qantara West will create around 6,000 direct jobs and export 90% of its textile and apparel production. China’s Jasan Group has...

SASA Polyester: Inside Türkiye’s Integrated Polyester and Petrochemical Powerhouse

SASA Polyester has evolved from an established Turkish polyester producer into one of the most strategically important integrated polyester and petrochemical platforms in Türkiye....

Yünsa: How Türkiye’s Premium Wool Fabric Leader Became a Global Benchmark in High-End Textiles

For more than five decades, Yünsa has been one of the most influential names in the global premium wool fabric industry. Established in 1973,...

African Buyers Turn to Milano Fashion&Jewels for Premium Made in Italy Collections

Kenyan Retailers See Strong Growth Potential for Italian Fashion, Jewellery and Accessories As demand for premium fashion continues to grow across Africa, Kenya is emerging...

Turkish Textile Manufacturers to Showcase Advanced Fabrics at Intertextile Shanghai 2026

Four Turkish companies will present upholstery, curtain, outdoor and sustainable textile collections at the Türkiye Zone during Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles. Turkish textile manufacturers will...

Benin Plans to Triple Local Cotton Processing as Textile Industry Expands

Benin is moving to increase its domestic cotton-processing capacity from 40,000 tonnes to 140,000 tonnes as part of a broader strategy to transform locally...

Top Textile Companies and Manufacturers in Morocco

Last updated: August 2026 Morocco has developed into one of the most important textile and apparel manufacturing hubs in North Africa. Supported by its strategic...

Top 10 Leather Companies in Ethiopia: Leading Manufacturers and Brands

Ethiopia has one of Africa’s most distinctive leather industries, combining a strong raw-material base with tanneries, footwear factories and a growing community of design-led...
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