African textiles
Africa in Focus at CIDPEX 2025: Raymond Chimhandamba to Spotlight Hygiene Market Trends
The FOCUS TISSUE & HYGIENE Conference, held alongside CIDPEX 2025, is proud to feature a dedicated session highlighting the African hygiene products market. The...
Egypt
Egypt to Establish Major Textile and Clothing Industrial Zone in Minya
In a landmark move to bolster its textile and apparel sector, the Egyptian government has announced the allocation...
Egypt
Turkish Textile Companies Moving to Egypt: A Strategic Shift or a Dangerous Gamble?
Introduction
Turkey’s textile industry, once a dominant force in global markets, is undergoing a major transformation. Faced with rising...
Garment & Fashion
Tunisia Strengthens EU Market Position in Workwear and Jeans Exports
Tunisia continues to solidify its role as a key textile supplier to the European Union, with its exports...
Middle East and Africa
How Nigeria Lost Its Textile Market to Chinese Imports
Once a powerhouse of industry in Africa, Nigeria's textile sector has been crippled by the influx of cheap...
Second-Hand Clothing Powers Jobs and Survival in Mozambique
A new study reveals that the second-hand clothing sector in Mozambique is far more than a trade in used garments—it is a vital lifeline...
Kabwe Textile Revival: Zambia-China Mulungushi Joint Venture on Track
The long-awaited revival of the Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles Joint Venture (ZCMT-JV) is steadily progressing, offering renewed hope for Zambia’s textile industry. The historic Kabwe-based...
Moscow Fashion Week: A New Gateway for Africa’s Fashion Industry
The Moscow Fashion Week, taking place from March 13 to 18, is set to be a grand celebration of global fashion, offering African designers...
Rivatex Leases Factory for 21 Years to Boost Revival Plans
Kenyan textile manufacturer Rivatex East Africa Ltd has entered into a 21-year factory lease agreement with an investor to support its ambitious revival strategy....
Africa’s Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins, and Diapers Market to Reach $23.6B by 2035 with +3.2% CAGR
Africa's sanitary product market is set for significant growth, driven by rising demand for sanitary towels, tampons, napkins, and diapers. According to a recent...
UAE and Central African Republic CEPA to Boost Trade Beyond AED3.67 Billion
The UAE and the Central African Republic (CAR) have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment, with...
We Know Africa: Driving Defence Innovation at the Global Strategies Conference
The African market is now of great interest to the Turkish defence and textile industries. In our effort to create more market presence in...
Indonesia’s Textile Giant Sritex to Lay Off Thousands Amid Financial Struggles
PT Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex), one of Indonesia's leading textile manufacturers, is set to close its operations and lay off approximately 11,000 employees after...
SCZONE Chairman Signs $4.5 Million Deal for Gold Star Fashion Ready-Made Garment Project in Qantara West Industrial Zone
In a major development for Egypt's textile and garment industry, the Chairman of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), Mr. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, signed...
Jeanologia Reinvents Textile Finishing at Egypt Stitch & Tex with Advanced Laser and G2 Indra Technologies
The Spanish company showcased cutting-edge technologies aimed at transforming the growing textile industry in the region.These innovations empower Egyptian manufacturers with the tools to...
