African textiles

Ankara Fabric: The History, Textile Techniques and Art Behind African Wax Prints

Ankara fabric is recognised for its saturated colours, bold repeats and strong association with African fashion. Yet its significance extends beyond clothing. In contemporary...

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...

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...

Afreximbank Launches $10 Billion Programme to Shield Africa and Caribbean Economies

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to protect African and Caribbean economies from the economic...

Turkish Textile Firm Targets Kenya in Africa Expansion Drive

Turkish manufacturer Raff Military Textile has set its sights on Kenya as part of a broader strategy to expand its presence across Africa, highlighting...

Afreximbank Urges Bold Action to Transform Africa’s Cotton Sector

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called for urgent and coordinated action to transform Africa’s cotton sector from a raw material supplier into a...

Tanzania Targets Global Investment to Unlock Cotton and Textile Industry Potential

Tanzania is intensifying efforts to attract international investors into its cotton and textile sector, positioning itself as a strategic manufacturing hub within Africa’s evolving...

WTO-Backed Cotton Initiative Enters New Phase to Boost Textile Industrialisation in Africa

A new phase of the Partenariat pour le Coton (PPC) has been officially launched on the sidelines of the WTO 14th Ministerial Conference in...

African Cotton Producers Shift Strategy Toward Industrialization at WTO Summit in Yaoundé

PODCAST AVAILABLE:  Leading African cotton-producing nations are redefining their strategy for the sector, moving beyond trade advocacy toward industrial development and value addition, following a...

Kenya Secures $3 Billion Investment to Boost Export Parks and Textile Industry

Kenya has secured a major foreign investment deal exceeding $3 billion, marking a significant step in its ambition to strengthen industrial capacity and position...

Nigeria signs Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 host agreement; gears up for Africa’s biggest marketplace

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has today signed the host agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), taking over the baton from...

Ghana Garment Manufacturers Urge Government to Fix Port Bottlenecks

Ghana’s textile and garment manufacturers have issued a clear warning to government authorities: without urgent reforms to customs procedures and port operations, the country...

All You Should Know About Fashionomics Africa

In recent years, Africa has emerged as one of the most promising frontiers for the global fashion and textile industry. With its young population,...
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