African textiles

African Textiles Positioned as Strategic Alternative to Asian Sourcing in Europe

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African textile production is emerging as a credible and increasingly competitive alternative to Asian sourcing, according to industry leaders and policymakers who gathered at...
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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...
Africa

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...
Economy News

Nigeria Textile Import Ban Proposal Raises Concerns Over ₦10 Trillion Garment Industry

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned that the Nigerian Senate’s proposal to ban...
Africa

Nigerian Government Launches Textile Revival Plan to Create 1.5 Million Jobs

The Nigerian government has stepped up efforts to revive the country’s Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry as...

Used Clothing Supports Kenya’s Growth with Local Manufacturing

Garment & Fashion
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’

Garment & Fashion
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

Africa
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

Africa
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

Africa
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

Africa
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...

Africa’s Nonwoven Fabric Market Sees Steady Growth Amid Rising Demand in Hygiene and Construction Sectors

Africa
Africa’s nonwoven fabric market continues to register stable growth, driven by increasing demand across hygiene, medical, construction, and agricultural sectors, according to a new...

Reclaim Textile Network Ghana Launched to Champion Sustainable Fashion and Textile Innovation

Africa
In a vibrant and inspiring ceremony held at GNAT Hall in Accra, the Reclaim Textile Network (RTN) Ghana was officially launched, signaling a bold...

Ghana Moves to Boost Local Textile Industry with Uniform Procurement and New Policy Framework

Africa
In a bold step to revitalize the domestic textile and garment industry, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoATI) has initiated discussions with...

Sustainability Takes Center Stage at 10th Morocco Fashion Style & Tex in Casablanca

Africa
The 10th edition of Morocco Fashion Style & Tex wrapped up this week in Casablanca, drawing more than 400 companies from 16 countries and...
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