African textiles

US Extends AGOA Through 2028, Securing African Textile and Apparel Trade

The United States has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2028, preserving duty-free access to the US market for...

Tüfekçi Makine: “Air Conditioning Systems Are the Lungs of a Textile Factory”

Interview with Seçkin Yıldırımdemir, Deputy General Manager, Tüfekçi Makine San. ve Tic. A.Ş. During Egypt Stitch & Tex 2026...

Top Textile Companies and Manufacturers in Morocco

Last updated: October 2026 Morocco has developed into one of the most important textile and apparel manufacturing hubs in...

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...

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...

Tunisian Textile Federation Highlights Progress and Partnerships at 2025 General Assembly

The Fédération Tunisienne du Textile et de l'Habillement (FTTH) successfully held its Ordinary General Assembly on July 23, 2025, at the Novotel Lac Tunis...

522-Year-Old Dye Pits in Nigeria Continue to Preserve West Africa’s Ancient Indigo Dyeing Tradition

In the heart of West Africa, a centuries-old textile tradition continues to thrive against the odds. In Kano, Nigeria, indigo dye pits—locally known as...

New Study Refutes “Dumping” Claims on Second-Hand Clothing Exports to Africa

A recent study tracking the flow of used clothing from Sweden to Kenya challenges widespread claims that second-hand clothing exports constitute waste dumping. Conducted...

Chinese Manufacturing Reshapes African Print Textile Trade, Displacing Togolese Women Traders

The manufacturing landscape of African print textiles has undergone a major shift in the 21st century, with production moving largely from Europe to China....

Ogun State and Arise Group Launch $2 Billion Garment Hub Project, Poised to Be Africa’s Largest

The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with India-based multinational Arise Integrated Industrial Platform, has inaugurated a project implementation team to kick-start the development of...

Tunisia’s Textile and Clothing Exports Rise 2.6% by May 2025, But Structural Challenges Persist

Tunisia’s textile and clothing exports increased by 2.61% year-on-year by the end of May 2025, reaching 3,942 million dinars, according to Sabeur Ben Kilani,...

Elsewedy Industrial Development and Turkish Giant Boni to Launch $100 Million Textile Factory in Egypt

Elsewedy Industrial Development, a subsidiary of Elsewedy Electric, has signed a landmark agreement with Turkish textile manufacturer Boni to establish a $100 million integrated...

KCG Textile Expands Operations in Egypt with $24 Million Investment and New Factory

KCG Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Küçükçalık Group, marked a major milestone in its ongoing expansion in Egypt by breaking ground on a new...
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