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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Africa’s Fashion Future Takes the Stage as Epic Show 2025 Arrives in Lagos

Africa’s vibrant fashion scene takes center stage this weekend as Fashions Finest Africa (FFA) returns with Epic Show 2025, set to unfold on July...

Afreximbank to Launch $5 Billion Integrated Textile Hub in Nigeria as Part of Bold Industrialisation Agenda

In a landmark move set to reshape Africa’s textile landscape, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the construction of a $5 billion integrated...

The Heart of the Global Ready-to-Wear and Garment Industry Beat in Istanbul for 4 Days

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, Showcasing Innovations in Garment Technologies, Hosted Thousands of Visitors from 82 Countries Garment Tech Istanbul Garment, Embroidery Machines, Spare Parts and...

Turkish Towels Gaining Momentum in the U.S. Market: 10 Million Units Exported Annually

Turkish towels continue to leave a strong mark on the global home textile industry, with the U.S. emerging as a top destination for high-quality...

Italy Supports Revival of Kenya’s Leather Sector with Equity Bank as Financial Partner

Italy has committed to revitalizing the leather and tanning industry in Kenya and the broader East and Central African region, with Equity Bank playing...

Relocating to Egypt: Pros and Cons for Turkish Textile Manufacturers

In recent years, Egypt has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for Turkish textile and apparel producers looking to reduce operational costs...

Heraeus Precious Metals Secures First Textile Brand Partnerships with AUX Corporate Fashion, NOMS Global and Calik Denim

Heraeus Precious Metals announces a significant milestone for its AGXX® technology in textile treatments with the onboarding of three major players in the apparel...

Lesotho Declares National Disaster as Unemployment Crisis Deepens

The Kingdom of Lesotho has officially declared a state of national disaster in response to escalating unemployment rates that have reached alarming levels. The...

Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Textile and Garment Sector During Deputy Minister’s Visit to Ajabeng Enclave

Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Sampson Ahi, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revitalizing the country’s textile and garment sector, citing...

KOMİD Responds to Growing Shift of Textile Production from Türkiye to Egypt

The Turkish Association of Apparel Machinery Manufacturers (KOMİD) has voiced strong concern over the accelerating trend of textile and apparel producers relocating their operations...
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