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...

SCZONE Secures $52.6 Million in New Textile Investments During Promotional Visit to China

During his promotional roadshow across several Chinese provinces, Mr. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE),...

Weaving Progress: Cape Town’s Clothing Industry Revives Tradition Through Innovation and Inclusion

Cape Town’s historic clothing and textile industry is experiencing a powerful resurgence, driven by a dynamic blend of collaboration, innovation, and inclusive growth. Once...

Unlocking the Potential of Textile Manufacturing in the Middle East and Africa

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) are emerging as key regions in the global textile and garment industry, driven by rising demand, strategic geographic...

AAFA Urges Swift, Long-Term Renewal of AGOA to Sustain and Expand U.S.–Africa Apparel Trade

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has called on U.S. lawmakers and trade officials to enact a long-duration renewal of the African Growth...

Nigeria’s Textile Imports Skyrocket by 298% in Five Years, Hitting N726 Billion in 2024

Nigeria’s textile imports have surged dramatically, rising by 297.8% over the past five years to reach N726.18 billion in 2024, up from N182.53 billion...

Afreximbank Launches $5 Billion Integrated Textile Project in Nigeria to Drive Africa’s Industrial Renaissance

In a landmark initiative set to transform Africa’s textile industry, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the commencement of a $5 billion integrated...

AfDB and EABC Sign $1 Million Deal to Boost Sustainable Industrialisation in East Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the East African Business Council (EABC) have signed a $1 million grant agreement to promote sustainable industrialisation and...

Minya Textile City: Egypt’s Ambitious Plan to Revive Its Textile Industry

Egypt, renowned for its ancient cotton legacy, is embarking on one of its most ambitious industrial development projects — the Minya Textile City. Strategically...

Ghana Drowning in Textile Waste Despite EU’s Stricter Sustainability Rules

While the European Union has recently enacted tougher textile regulations to promote sustainability in production hubs like Bangladesh, the relentless flow of secondhand clothing...

Interview with Skander Negasi, CEO of Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW)

By: Behnam Ghasemi - Kohan Textile Journal Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) has emerged as a powerhouse event in the textile and apparel sector—not...
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