Africa’s ambitions to expand its textile and apparel manufacturing industry are becoming increasingly linked to a challenge that begins far before the spinning mill...
Africa's cotton industry could become one of the continent's strongest drivers of industrial growth, employment, and economic transformation if more cotton is processed locally...
Cotton made in Africa has received the highest possible rating of “Excellent” from Siegelklarheit, Germany’s sustainability label assessment platform, recognizing the cotton standard for...
The United States is considering imposing an additional 12.5 percentage point tariff on imports from seven African countries following investigations into labour standards and...
Senegal has taken another significant step toward industrializing its textile sector with the inauguration of a $10.45 million garment manufacturing facility in the Diamniadio...
Trade experts are calling on African nations to move beyond raw material exports and accelerate industrialisation following China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for African goods.
The...
The global textile industry is entering a new phase—one defined not only by production and trade but increasingly by waste, circularity, and resource efficiency....
An Editorial Analysis by Kohan Textile Journal
Introduction: Africa’s Industrial Story Is Beginning to Change
For decades, Africa’s position within the global economy was largely defined...
Africa's textile industry, a linchpin in the global economy, plays a pivotal role in employment, with over 5 million individuals engaged across the continent....
In a recent interview with Dilo Group, a leading provider of machinery and production lines for the nonwoven industry, insights were shared regarding the...