Middle East and Africa

Ankara Fabric: The History, Textile Techniques and Art Behind African Wax Prints

Ankara fabric is recognised for its saturated colours, bold repeats and strong association with African fashion. Yet its significance extends beyond clothing. In contemporary art, the cloth has become...

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...

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...

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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...

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...
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