African textiles
Zambia Advances Green Textile and Wood Value Chains to Combat Climate Change
Zambia is taking significant steps toward greening its textile and wood value chains, positioning itself for sustainable growth and competitiveness under the African Continental...
Middle East and Africa
Results of the 28th ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey
The business situation has slightly improved in September but remains dire.
The ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) for...
Africa
Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone Makes First Export of ‘Made in Benin’ Garments for U.S. Polo Assn.
The Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) has successfully exported its first shipment of ready-to-wear clothing for the renowned American...
Fiber & yarn
Independent Auditors Attest to The Good Cashmere Standard High Effectiveness in Animal Welfare and Sustainability
The latest results of the comprehensive verification of its cashmere farms and producers confirm that The Good Cashmere...
Fiber & yarn
Aid by Trade Foundation Joins International Alliance for Sustainable Cotton Production in Chad
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has joined the newly formed Koskilna Compact alliance. This international multi-stakeholder coalition...
AbTF Publishes Independent Verification Results for Cotton made in Africa’s Standards
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is releasing the latest edition of its annual, aggregated report on the verification and implementation of Cotton made...
SACTWU: South Africa’s Largest Clothing and Textile Union
The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers' Union (SACTWU) stands as the largest union in South Africa's clothing, textile, footwear, and leather sectors, representing...
Nigeria to Revive Textile Industry, Vice President Tells ICAC Delegation
Nigeria is taking strategic steps to revive its textile industry in a bid to boost job creation, Vice President Kashim Shettima recently informed a...
Aid by Trade Foundation Publishes Annual Report 2023: EUR 8.1 Million in Revenue to Increase Sustainability in Fibre and Textile Production
In 2023, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) was once again able to successfully strengthen the market position of its standards for sustainable cotton...
Boosting Gender Justice | Study Shows Impact by Cotton Made in Africa
Women play a decisive role in achieving social and economic improvements for entire communities, including those involved in cotton production. Nonetheless, female farmers continue...
National Dialogue Explores Textile Waste Reuse in Jordan
The Royal Scientific Society, in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), recently led a national dialogue to explore innovative ways to reuse textile...
ITC Launches New Phase to Boost Tunisian Textile Industry
As the International Trade Centre (ITC) embarks on a new phase of its work with Tunisia’s clothing industry, it aims to introduce digital systems...
Stitch & Tex: New Textile Exhibition Brand for Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco
Business Plus Fairs, a UAE-based exhibition organizer specializing in the textile industry, has partnered with Vision Fairs to launch a new brand, Stitch &...
SCZONE Chairman Withnesses the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Hangsheng Textile the 1st Ever Project in Qantara West
Mr. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, Chairman of the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), and Major General Pilot Mr. Akram Galal, Governor...
Voltalia and TAQA Arabia Partner to Boost Egypt’s Green Energy and Hydrogen Production
Voltalia (Euronext Paris), a global leader in renewable energy, and TAQA Arabia have signed a significant framework agreement to develop a cluster that combines...
