Middle East and Africa

Dersiyon Strengthens Its Asia-Pacific Presence at Intertextile Shanghai

Turkish home textile manufacturer Dersiyon is strengthening its engagement with Asian markets, using Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles as a strategic platform to connect with buyers across China and the...

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,...

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...

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Excessive Yarn and Fabric Imports Raise Concerns Over Currency Mismanagement in Iran

Iran’s textile industry is under pressure as uncontrolled imports of yarn and fabric—both legal and illegal—continue to drain foreign currency and undermine local manufacturing....

Qom on the Path to Becoming Iran’s Hub for Modest and Islamic Fashion

Qom, traditionally known as a spiritual and religious center in Iran, is steadily gaining prominence as an emerging powerhouse in the modest fashion and...

TEXSUM’5 in Bursa Highlights Sustainability, Digital Transformation, and Future Design in Textiles

The fifth edition of the TEXSUM Textile Summit, held at Bursa UludaÄź University (BUĂś), convened leading textile professionals, academics, and students to explore the...

Global Cotton Production, Trade Trends, and Iran’s Role

Cotton remains one of the most strategic agricultural commodities globally, not only for its vital role in the textile industry but also for its...

Kenya Becomes Africa’s Largest Importer of Second-Hand Clothes, Surpassing Nigeria

Kenya has overtaken Nigeria to become Africa’s largest importer of second-hand clothing, importing apparel worth Sh38.5 billion ($298 million) in 2023. Data compiled by...

New TBR Yarn Production Project Nears Completion in Iran

The completion of a strategic TBR yarn manufacturing project in Zanjan Province is set for next year, significantly enhancing Iran's capabilities in producing tires...

Iran’s Textile Industry Positioned for $1 Billion Investment Potential

Iran’s textile industry stands at a pivotal moment, with current investments reaching $400 million and the potential to attract up to $1 billion, provided...

Towards Zero Waste in Fashion: Kenya’s Bold Move for a Sustainable Textile Future

Over 40 participants gathered in Nairobi’s Embakasi East Constituency to celebrate the International Day of Zero Waste. The workshop, hosted by the Stockholm Environment...

Tunisia Welcomes Italian Buyers for Strategic Textile and Clothing Mission

On April 15, 2025, Tunisia will host a delegation of Italian buyers focused on the textile and clothing sector, in a mission organized by...

Euro Surge Provides New Momentum for Turkish Textile Industry

The recent appreciation of the euro has created fresh opportunities for Türkiye’s textile sector, helping ease the pressure from domestic economic challenges. With the...
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