Middle East and Africa

Syria Seeks Funding to Advance €5 Million Textile Recovery Project

Syrian officials and international partners met at the Italian Embassy in Damascus to review progress on the €5 million “Weaving Hope” project and discuss additional funding to support the...

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...

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...

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Türkiye – The Turkish apparel industry is calling for the rapid modernization of the EU-Türkiye Customs Union, citing outdated regulations that limit trade...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