African textiles

African Textiles Positioned as Strategic Alternative to Asian Sourcing in Europe

Africa Elham Habibi - 0
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

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...

Zambia Advances Green Textile and Wood Value Chains to Combat Climate Change

Africa
Zambia is taking significant steps toward greening its textile and wood value chains, positioning itself for sustainable growth and competitiveness under the African Continental...

Results of the 28th ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey

Middle East and Africa
The business situation has slightly improved in September but remains dire. The ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) for September indicates an improved business situation,...

Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone Makes First Export of ‘Made in Benin’ Garments for U.S. Polo Assn.

Africa
The Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) has successfully exported its first shipment of ready-to-wear clothing for the renowned American brand, U.S. Polo Assn. This milestone...

Independent Auditors Attest to The Good Cashmere Standard High Effectiveness in Animal Welfare and Sustainability

Fiber & yarn
The latest results of the comprehensive verification of its cashmere farms and producers confirm that The Good Cashmere Standard® (GCS) achieves very good results...

Aid by Trade Foundation Joins International Alliance for Sustainable Cotton Production in Chad

Fiber & yarn
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has joined the newly formed Koskilna Compact alliance. This international multi-stakeholder coalition of non-governmental organisations, companies, and state...

AbTF Publishes Independent Verification Results for Cotton made in Africa’s Standards

Fiber & yarn
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is releasing the latest edition of its annual, aggregated report on the verification and implementation of Cotton made...

SACTWU: South Africa’s Largest Clothing and Textile Union

Middle East and Africa
The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers' Union (SACTWU) stands as the largest union in South Africa's clothing, textile, footwear, and leather sectors, representing...

Nigeria to Revive Textile Industry, Vice President Tells ICAC Delegation

Middle East and Africa
Nigeria is taking strategic steps to revive its textile industry in a bid to boost job creation, Vice President Kashim Shettima recently informed a...

Aid by Trade Foundation Publishes Annual Report 2023: EUR 8.1 Million in Revenue to Increase Sustainability in Fibre and Textile Production

Fiber & yarn
In 2023, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) was once again able to successfully strengthen the market position of its standards for sustainable cotton...

Boosting Gender Justice | Study Shows Impact by Cotton Made in Africa

Africa
Women continue to play a decisive role in driving social and economic improvements across cotton-growing communities in Africa, yet systemic disadvantages persist. A new...
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