Middle East and Africa

Kenya’s Cotton Revival Shifts Focus From Farming to Textile Manufacturing

Thika Cloth Mills says Kenya’s renewed cotton production could support a wider industrial value chain encompassing ginning, spinning, fabric production, garments and exports—but reliable supply, financing and modern technology...

Türkiye’s Textile Exports to Tunisia Rise as African Trade Gains Momentum

Turkish exports to Tunisia increased by 9.9% to $720.4 million during the first seven months of 2026, with...

China’s Shengtai Plans $246 Million Green Textile Industrial Park in Morocco

Chinese textile manufacturer Shengtai Intelligent Manufacturing Group has secured key regulatory approvals in China for a MAD 2.29...

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...

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...

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Digitalization and Sustainability in Textile Manufacturing: A Strategic Imperative for the Middle East and Africa (MEA)

The textile industry is undergoing a structural transformation driven by digitalization and sustainability imperatives. For manufacturers in the Middle East—particularly in fabric, yarn, and...

Turkish Towels and Bathrobes Make Their Mark in Luxury U.S. Hotels

Turkish exporters are gaining remarkable traction in the United States, not only in the food sector but also in home textiles. During their recent...

Fayoum Textile Hub: Egypt’s Strategic Textile Gateway in Upper Egypt

Egypt is charting an ambitious course to revitalize its textile industry through the establishment of two integrated textile cities—one of which is the Fayoum...

Ghana Drowning in Textile Waste Despite EU’s Stricter Sustainability Rules

While the European Union has recently enacted tougher textile regulations to promote sustainability in production hubs like Bangladesh, the relentless flow of secondhand clothing...

Turkish Apparel Industry Urges Immediate EU-Türkiye Customs Union Update

Istanbul, Türkiye – The Turkish apparel industry is calling for the rapid modernization of the EU-Türkiye Customs Union, citing outdated regulations that limit trade...

Ege Region Textile and Apparel Companies Shine in TİM’s Top 1000 Exporters List 2025

Ege Region, one of Turkey’s most dynamic textile and apparel hubs, has once again demonstrated its export strength, with 12 of its firms making...

Interview with Skander Negasi, CEO of Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW)

By: Behnam Ghasemi - Kohan Textile Journal Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) has emerged as a powerhouse event in the textile and apparel sector—not...

First Turkish Textile Machinery and Supplies Exhibition Opens in Damascus, Boosting Industrial Ties

The first-ever Turkish exhibition of textile machinery and production supplies officially opened at the Damascus Fairgrounds, marking a significant step in strengthening industrial and...

Chinese Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in Egypt’s Apparel Sector

In a strategic move to strengthen Egypt’s position as a regional apparel manufacturing and export hub, the Apparel Export Council of Egypt (AECE) recently...

Leadership Transition Marks a New Era at Gürmen Giyim

Gürmen Giyim, one of Türkiye’s most prominent fashion and lifestyle companies under the diversified Gürmen Group, is entering a new chapter with a landmark...
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