African textiles

Top Textile Companies and Manufacturers in Morocco

Last updated: August 2026 Morocco has developed into one of the most important textile and apparel manufacturing hubs in North Africa. Supported by its strategic...

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...

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...

Tunisia Strengthens EU Market Position in Workwear and Jeans Exports

Tunisia continues to solidify its role as a key textile supplier to the European Union, with its exports aligning closely with EU market demands. In...

How Nigeria Lost Its Textile Market to Chinese Imports

Once a powerhouse of industry in Africa, Nigeria's textile sector has been crippled by the influx of cheap Chinese imports, a development that has...

Second-Hand Clothing Powers Jobs and Survival in Mozambique

A new study reveals that the second-hand clothing sector in Mozambique is far more than a trade in used garments—it is a vital lifeline...

Kabwe Textile Revival: Zambia-China Mulungushi Joint Venture on Track

The long-awaited revival of the Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles Joint Venture (ZCMT-JV) is steadily progressing, offering renewed hope for Zambia’s textile industry. The historic Kabwe-based...

Moscow Fashion Week: A New Gateway for Africa’s Fashion Industry

The Moscow Fashion Week, taking place from March 13 to 18, is set to be a grand celebration of global fashion, offering African designers...

Rivatex Leases Factory for 21 Years to Boost Revival Plans

Kenyan textile manufacturer Rivatex East Africa Ltd has entered into a 21-year factory lease agreement with an investor to support its ambitious revival strategy....

Africa’s Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins, and Diapers Market to Reach $23.6B by 2035 with +3.2% CAGR

Africa's sanitary product market is set for significant growth, driven by rising demand for sanitary towels, tampons, napkins, and diapers. According to a recent...

UAE and Central African Republic CEPA to Boost Trade Beyond AED3.67 Billion

The UAE and the Central African Republic (CAR) have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment, with...

We Know Africa: Driving Defence Innovation at the Global Strategies Conference

The African market is now of great interest to the Turkish defence and textile industries. In our effort to create more market presence in...

Indonesia’s Textile Giant Sritex to Lay Off Thousands Amid Financial Struggles

PT Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex), one of Indonesia's leading textile manufacturers, is set to close its operations and lay off approximately 11,000 employees after...
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