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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Ghana Launches PET-to-Yarn Clothing Initiative to Tackle Plastic Waste and Boost Textile Industry

In a groundbreaking move toward sustainability and industrial innovation, Ghana has launched its first PET-to-yarn textile initiative, aimed at transforming plastic waste into polyester...

Lesotho’s Textile Industry Faces Crisis as U.S. Tariffs Threaten Over 5,000 Jobs

Lesotho’s once-thriving textile sector is on the brink of collapse, with over 5,000 jobs at risk, following the imposition of a 50% tariff on...

Turkish Textile Exporters Honored for Global Success Amid Challenging Trade Landscape

The Istanbul Textile and Raw Materials Exporters’ Association (ITHIB) held a prestigious award ceremony honoring 564 of Türkiye’s top textile exporters, recognizing their resilience...

Development Bank Ghana Launches Major Revival Plan for Textile and Garment Industry

In a bold move to restore Ghana’s once-thriving textile and garment industry, Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at revitalizing...

Africa’s Nonwoven Fabric Market Sees Steady Growth Amid Rising Demand in Hygiene and Construction Sectors

Africa’s nonwoven fabric market continues to register stable growth, driven by increasing demand across hygiene, medical, construction, and agricultural sectors, according to a new...

Reclaim Textile Network Ghana Launched to Champion Sustainable Fashion and Textile Innovation

In a vibrant and inspiring ceremony held at GNAT Hall in Accra, the Reclaim Textile Network (RTN) Ghana was officially launched, signaling a bold...

Ghana Moves to Boost Local Textile Industry with Uniform Procurement and New Policy Framework

In a bold step to revitalize the domestic textile and garment industry, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoATI) has initiated discussions with...

Sustainability Takes Center Stage at 10th Morocco Fashion Style & Tex in Casablanca

The 10th edition of Morocco Fashion Style & Tex wrapped up this week in Casablanca, drawing more than 400 companies from 16 countries and...

Libya’s Textile Industry: From Collapse to New Investment Opportunities

Libya imports more than $700 million worth of textiles, garments, and home textile products annually, yet its domestic textile manufacturing sector continues operating far...

Turkey Invests $173 Million in Spain Across Key Sectors

At the Türkiye-Spain Roundtable Meeting held in Istanbul, Turkish Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat announced that Turkish companies invested approximately $173 million in Spain...
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