African textiles

Top Textile Companies and Manufacturers in Morocco

Last updated: August 2026 Morocco has developed into one of the most important textile and apparel manufacturing hubs in North Africa. Supported by its strategic...

Hirdaramani Eyes Egypt as Regional Apparel Manufacturing and Export Hub

Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer discusses expansion plans as Egypt strengthens its position in global textile and garment supply...

African Textiles Positioned as Strategic Alternative to Asian Sourcing in Europe

African textile production is emerging as a credible and increasingly competitive alternative to Asian sourcing, according to industry...

Africa Textile Talks Launches Future Fabrics Student Challenge for Emerging Innovators

Africa Textile Talks 2026 has launched its inaugural Future Fabrics Student Challenge, inviting emerging designers, researchers, makers and...

Afreximbank: Africa’s Economy Grows 4.5% in 2025 Despite Global Trade Challenges

Africa strengthened its economic resilience in 2025, recording faster economic growth despite rising geopolitical tensions, slowing global demand...

Top Textile Exhibitions in Africa

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....

Africa’s Cotton Sector in 2025: Mali Leads as Top Producer Amid Resilience and Risk

Cotton remains one of Africa’s most strategic agricultural commodities, shaping rural livelihoods, export earnings, and industrial ambitions. In 2025, the sector is balancing strong...

Algiers to Host Africa’s Largest Trade Showcase at IATF2025

Algiers will host the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025), marking a significant milestone as Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP) takes on a premier...

Gov’t Aims for $1.2bn Investment in Ghana’s Garment Sector by 2030

The Ghanaian government is targeting $1.2 billion in new investments for the country's garment and textiles sector by 2030, with plans to create 150,000...

Ghana Unveils Ambitious Plan to Revive Textile Sector with $2 Billion Target by 2033

Ghana's government has set its sights on revitalizing its struggling textile industry with a bold new policy aimed at transforming the sector into a...

Synthetic Fibers Surge, Threatening African Cotton Exports: UNCTAD Calls for Industry Development

The global fiber market has experienced a dramatic shift over the past three decades, with synthetic fibers, primarily polyester, now dominating nearly 75% of...

Bony Tekstil Launches $100 Million Integrated Textile Facility in Egypt

Bony Tekstil, in partnership with Elsewedy Industrial Development, is investing approximately $100 million to establish a state-of-the-art integrated textile production facility in 10th of...

Experts Call for Inclusive Approach to EPR at Africa Textile Talks 2025 in Cape Town

As the global shift towards sustainability gathers momentum, South Africa’s fashion and textiles industry still lacks a formal Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. But...

South Africa to Enforce Stricter Penalties for Corporate Carbon Emissions Under New Climate Law

The South African government is preparing to enact a groundbreaking climate law that will impose strict penalties on companies and executives who breach newly...

Small Clothing Makers in Africa and Beyond Embrace Sustainability as Fashion’s Environmental Impact Deepens

As concerns mount over the environmental cost of fashion, small- and medium-sized clothing manufacturers in countries like South Africa and Tunisia are leading the...
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