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...

Kenyan Government Launches Textile Skills Program in TVET Institutions to Boost Industry Readiness

In a strategic move to align Kenya’s workforce with global apparel industry standards, the government has officially launched a Textile and Apparel Enhancement Programme...

OECD Forecasts Morocco’s Economic Growth to Reach 3.8% in 2025 and 2026

The Moroccan economy is projected to grow steadily at 3.8% in both 2025 and 2026, according to the latest economic outlook released by the...

Tunisia Rises as Sustainable Sourcing Hub for Recycled Cotton

As environmental standards in the fashion industry continue to rise, Tunisia is positioning itself as a key platform for sustainable and competitive sourcing of...

Ecobank Nigeria Champions SME Growth in Fashion Industry Through Adire Lagos Exhibition

Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly within the fashion and creative industries, to harness opportunities in...

Used Clothing Supports Kenya’s Growth with Local Manufacturing

New Kenyan Report Urges Governments to Back the Coexistence of Used Clothing Imports and Local Manufacturing as a Path to African Growth Evidence-based study...

Africa Demands Global Action to End Fast Fashion’s ‘Waste Colonialism’

As textile waste surges worldwide, African nations and environmental advocates unite in a bold call for change. As the world commemorates the International Day of...

Benin Republic Emerges as West Africa’s Textile Powerhouse, Leaving Nigerian Manufacturers Concerned

Benin Republic is rapidly positioning itself as the new textile and garment hub of West Africa, sparking concern among Nigerian manufacturers over the country’s...

Ghana Launches PET-to-Yarn Clothing Initiative to Tackle Plastic Waste and Boost Textile Industry

In a groundbreaking move toward sustainability and industrial innovation, Ghana has launched its first PET-to-yarn textile initiative, aimed at transforming plastic waste into polyester...

Lesotho’s Textile Industry Faces Crisis as U.S. Tariffs Threaten Over 5,000 Jobs

Lesotho’s once-thriving textile sector is on the brink of collapse, with over 5,000 jobs at risk, following the imposition of a 50% tariff on...

Development Bank Ghana Launches Major Revival Plan for Textile and Garment Industry

In a bold move to restore Ghana’s once-thriving textile and garment industry, Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at revitalizing...
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