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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Middle East Textile Machinery Market Forecast to Reach $11.3 Billion by 2035

The Middle East’s demand for textile preparation, weaving, and knitting machinery is set to maintain a steady upward trend over the next decade, despite...

Iran’s Fashion Industry Leaders Urge Modern Management and Academic Integration for Sustainable Growth

Prominent figures in Iran’s fashion and textile industry have called for urgent reforms in management practices and a stronger connection between academic institutions and...

Nigeria’s Fashion Industry Booms as Dune London Launches New Store in Lagos

The Dune London store in Lagos reflects growing demand for accessible luxury footwear and accessories in Nigeria’s expanding fashion market. Nigeria’s fashion sector continues its...

AfCFTA Finalizes Rules of Origin for 92% of African Trade

A major milestone in African trade integration has been reached as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) finalized rules of origin for 92%...

Merinos Textile Industry Museum: Honoring Bursa’s Industrial Legacy

Hidden within the heart of Bursa, the Merinos Textile Industry Museum offers a compelling and beautifully curated tribute to Turkey’s industrial history, particularly its...

Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry Commits to Science-Based Climate Targets

Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile industry is moving decisively toward environmental responsibility by aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) — a globally...

Monforts to Showcase Advanced Finishing Technologies at Morocco Stitch & Tex 2025

Monforts will exhibit at the upcoming Morocco Stitch & Tex 2025 exhibition which is taking place at the Casablanca International Fairground (OFEC) from May...

Uganda’s Textile and Leather Industry Calls for Branding and Policy Reforms

Uganda’s textile, apparel, and leather industry leaders are calling for urgent action to improve product quality, strengthen branding, and implement supportive policies to boost...

Bankrupt Turkish Textile Firm Bursel Loses $700M Arbitration Case Against Uzbekistan

Turkish textile company Bursel Tekstil has lost a high-profile arbitration case against the Government of Uzbekistan, with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment...

Nigeria Approves New Textile Development Board and $90 Billion Agribusiness Plan

In a significant move to reposition the nation’s economy and strengthen food security, the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the establishment of a...
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