Middle East and Africa

IRANTEX 2026: Once a Leading Textile Exhibition, Now Fighting for Survival

The sharp decline in exhibitor participation, near disappearance of textile machinery companies and growing frustration among manufacturers have exposed the deteriorating condition of Iran’s textile industry — and raised...

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...

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...

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Egypt Targets Stronger Global Position for Garment Exports Amid 25% Growth in 2025

In a move to reinforce Egypt’s role in international trade, Abdel Aziz Elsherif, head of the Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS), met with Fadel Marzouk,...

MEM Textile Explores South American Market Opportunities at Colombiamoda 2025

MEM Textile, one of Turkey’s leading integrated textile producers, participated for the first time at Colombiamoda 2025 in Medellín, as part of its strategy...

Egypt Studies Converting Helwan Iron into Textile Industries Complex

Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, has announced that the government is considering transforming the...

How Trump’s 10% Tariff Threatens Kenya’s Textile Sector

President Donald Trump’s administration has intensified its "America First" trade agenda by imposing a flat 10 percent tariff on all imports into the United...

Textile Industry’s ‘Comeback’: Reviving Nigeria’s Textile Without Cotton

Nigeria’s Textile Industry: A Shadow of Its Past In the 1980s, Nigeria’s textile industry was a powerhouse—employing over 750,000 workers and contributing 25% of GDP....

TA Community Launches Refab Africa to Tackle Textile Waste and Promote Circular Fashion

A non-governmental organisation, TA Community, has unveiled Refab Africa, a sustainability-focused initiative aimed at addressing textile waste and reshaping fashion consumption in Nigeria. The project...

Turkish Investor Commits $70 Million to Textile Industry in Khoy, Iran’s West Azerbaijan Province

A major boost is unfolding for Iran’s textile sector: a Turkish investor has signed off on a $70 million investment to establish a textile...

SCZONE Signs $22.6M Agreement with Changzhou RAMADA to Establish Major Textile Factory in West Qantara

New Administrative Capital, Egypt – The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has announced a new milestone in its industrial development drive with the signing...

Iran Sees 40% Decline in Upholstery Fabric Imports as Ministry Rolls Out Support Measures

Kohan Textile Journal – Editorial Desk Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade (MIMT) has reported a significant 40% drop in upholstery fabric imports over...

Top Textile Exhibitions in Africa

Africa's textile industry, a linchpin in the global economy, plays a pivotal role in employment, with over 5 million individuals engaged across the continent....
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