African textiles

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 leaders and policymakers who gathered at...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ghana’s Used Clothing Traders Strike to Defend Livelihoods and Expose Misinformation

Accra demonstration raises the stakes for second-hand clothing trade as vendors protest defamatory “waste dumping ground” claims Hundreds of second-hand clothing traders in Accra are...

EURATEX and FTTH Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Euro-Mediterranean Textile Cooperation

On Tuesday 15 April, EURATEX (the European Apparel and Textile Confederation) and FTTH (Fédération Tunisienne du Textile et de l’Habillement) formalised a new chapter...

ICU Urges 24-Hour Economy Model to Revive Ghana’s Textile Sector

At a recent regional conference in Tema, the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) called on the Ghanaian government to adopt transformative industrial policies—including...

Egypt Launches Two Massive Textile Cities in Minya and Fayoum Spanning 11 Million sqm

In a bold move to revitalize Upper Egypt’s industrial landscape and boost textile exports, the Egyptian government has announced the establishment of two integrated...

Ghana’s Impact on African Fashion: A Cultural Revolution Redefining Style

Ghana has emerged as a powerful force in the global fashion industry, spearheading a cultural revolution that blends heritage with modernity. Renowned for its...

How African Products Are Reshaping the US Market?

The trade relationship between Africa and the United States is undergoing a significant transformation, with African products making an increasing impact on US consumers...

Kwara Garment Factory Praises Governor for Boosting Jobs and Industry

The Managing Director of the Kwara Garment Factory, Hajia Bukola Adedeji, has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to...

Nigeria Targets $4 Billion Garment Import Bill with Bold Textile Revival Plan

In a strategic move to revive Nigeria’s struggling textile industry and slash its staggering $4 billion annual garment import bill, the Federal Government has...

Made in Kenya: The Rise of a Textile Giant

Kenya, a nation renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and cultural diversity, is also steadily emerging as a powerhouse in textile and apparel manufacturing....

Tunisia-Canada Technical Textile Networking Mission Set for April 3–8, 2025

A high-level Tunisian-Canadian networking mission focused on the technical textile sector is scheduled to take place from April 3 to 8, 2025, in Montréal...
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