Middle East and Africa

Xetma: Sustainable Surface Finishing Technologies for a Changing Textile Industry

Interview with Karsten Heinz, Director Sales & Marketing, Xetma Vollenweider GmbH During ITM 2026 in Istanbul, Behnam Ghasemi, Editor-in-Chief of Kohan Textile Journal, spoke with Karsten Heinz, Director Sales &...

China Plans $2 Billion Carbon-Neutral Textile Industrial City in Egypt

China is set to make one of its largest industrial investments in the Middle East and Africa’s textile...

Nigerian Government Launches Textile Revival Plan to Create 1.5 Million Jobs

The Nigerian government has stepped up efforts to revive the country’s Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry as...

Kwara Garment Factory Signs Management Agreement to Accelerate Nigeria’s Apparel Manufacturing Growth

The Kwara Garment Factory has entered a new phase of development following the signing of a management and...

Egyptian Cotton Festival Targets Textile SMEs Across Egypt

A new initiative aimed at strengthening Egypt’s cotton and textile value chain has been launched through the Egyptian...

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AfriTrade and Trade & Fairs Partner for Africa Sourcing & Fashion Week

AfriTrade Consulting Group and Trade and Fairs East Africa Announce Strategic Partnership for Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week Nairobi 2025 AfriTrade Consulting Group and Trade...

Ghana’s Used Clothing Traders Strike to Defend Livelihoods and Expose Misinformation

Accra demonstration raises the stakes for second-hand clothing trade as vendors protest defamatory “waste dumping ground” claims Hundreds of second-hand clothing traders in Accra are...

EURATEX and FTTH Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Euro-Mediterranean Textile Cooperation

On Tuesday 15 April, EURATEX (the European Apparel and Textile Confederation) and FTTH (Fédération Tunisienne du Textile et de l’Habillement) formalised a new chapter...

ICU Urges 24-Hour Economy Model to Revive Ghana’s Textile Sector

At a recent regional conference in Tema, the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) called on the Ghanaian government to adopt transformative industrial policies—including...

Moscow Fashion Week Concludes with Global Flair and Record Participation

▶︎ In Brief: Moscow Fashion Week 2025 concludes with record-breaking attendance, bold collections, and global spotlight on Russian designers. Discover how this high-profile event boosted...

Egypt Launches Two Massive Textile Cities in Minya and Fayoum Spanning 11 Million sqm

In a bold move to revitalize Upper Egypt’s industrial landscape and boost textile exports, the Egyptian government has announced the establishment of two integrated...

Ghana’s Impact on African Fashion: A Cultural Revolution Redefining Style

Ghana has emerged as a powerful force in the global fashion industry, spearheading a cultural revolution that blends heritage with modernity. Renowned for its...

How African Products Are Reshaping the US Market?

The trade relationship between Africa and the United States is undergoing a significant transformation, with African products making an increasing impact on US consumers...

SV Pittie Expands Textile Footprint in Oman with $300M Investment at Sohar Freezone

SV Pittie, a flagship company of the India-based Shree Vallabh Pittie Group and one of the world’s largest cotton yarn manufacturers, has officially commenced...

Middle East Cotton Yarn Market Set for Steady Growth Through 2035

The cotton yarn industry in the Middle East is poised for long-term, sustainable growth, with the market expected to reach 2.4 million tons in...
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