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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South Africa’s Clothing and Textile Sector Key to Economic Recovery, Says Deputy Minister Whitfield

The clothing and textile industry is poised to play a vital role in South Africa’s economic recovery and re-industrialisation, according to Deputy Minister of...

French Brand GEMO Begins Production in Benin’s Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone

The Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) has officially welcomed GEMO, a major French ready-to-wear label, into its growing network of international textile partners. The move...

Kenyan Government Launches Textile Skills Program in TVET Institutions to Boost Industry Readiness

In a strategic move to align Kenya’s workforce with global apparel industry standards, the government has officially launched a Textile and Apparel Enhancement Programme...

OECD Forecasts Morocco’s Economic Growth to Reach 3.8% in 2025 and 2026

The Moroccan economy is projected to grow steadily at 3.8% in both 2025 and 2026, according to the latest economic outlook released by the...

Tunisia Rises as Sustainable Sourcing Hub for Recycled Cotton

As environmental standards in the fashion industry continue to rise, Tunisia is positioning itself as a key platform for sustainable and competitive sourcing of...

Ecobank Nigeria Champions SME Growth in Fashion Industry Through Adire Lagos Exhibition

Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly within the fashion and creative industries, to harness opportunities in...

Used Clothing Supports Kenya’s Growth with Local Manufacturing

New Kenyan Report Urges Governments to Back the Coexistence of Used Clothing Imports and Local Manufacturing as a Path to African Growth Evidence-based study...

Inditex Reaffirms Commitment to Turkish Suppliers, Rules Out Expansion in Egypt

In a recent high-level meeting held at Inditex’s global headquarters in Spain, the world-renowned fashion retail giant reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to sourcing from...

Innovative Companies of the Textile Industry Took Their Place at ITM 2026

One of the largest gatherings in the world of textile machinery and technology, the ITM 2026 Exhibition will host companies showcasing the most significant...

Benin Republic Emerges as West Africa’s Textile Powerhouse, Leaving Nigerian Manufacturers Concerned

Benin Republic is rapidly positioning itself as the new textile and garment hub of West Africa, sparking concern among Nigerian manufacturers over the country’s...
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