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...

World Earth Day 2024 | AbTF Fosters Innovation for Climate Protection and Biodiversity

In the run-up to Earth Day, which will be celebrated in 175 countries on 22 April this year, notable researchers and representatives of African...

Morocco Garment Industry Balances Higher Wages and Global Competitiveness

The textile landscape in Morocco stands at a critical juncture, highlighted by a recent study conducted by the French association Evalliance. The study sheds...

Naseej Fabrics Launches Keffiyeh-Inspired Cushions in Solidarity with Gaza

Naseej Fabrics, a renowned Egyptian home textiles brand, has unveiled a unique collection of cushions inspired by the iconic Palestinian Keffiyeh, aiming to support...

Fullcare Medical Starts Medical Garment Production at Tatu City, Kenya

FullCare Medical has launched a new medical garment production facility in Tatu City, the 5,000-acre mixed-use Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kenya. The FullCare Medical...

Afreximbank Inaugurates FEDA Office in Kigali to Drive Africa’s Economic Transformation

Strengthening Intra-African Trade and Industrial Development The African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially inaugurated the headquarters of its Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA)...

Kenya’s Textile Challenges and Second-Hand Clothes Dumping Ground

In a groundbreaking investigation jointly conducted by the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and Circle Economy, Kenya's significant role as a destination...

Asteks Targets Asian and African Markets With its Advanced Grinding Solutions

Asteks, focusing on Asia, the dynamo of the global textile industry, and Africa, the rising star of the global textile industry, successfully reaches local...

Kenyan Company Turns Pineapple Waste into Sustainable Textiles

In an unprecedented move towards eco-conscious fashion, a Kenyan company is making waves by transforming discarded pineapple leaves into sustainable footwear. Pine Kazi, the...

The Role of Indian Companies in the Development of the Textile Industry in Africa

Several African countries are interested in tapping the global market, and they are putting laws in place to help the garment and textile industrial...

Bangladesh’s Textile Success: A Blueprint for Africa’s Economic Advancement

Bangladesh, once grappling with economic devastation and poverty, has emerged as a global textile powerhouse, offering valuable lessons for aspiring African economies. Following its...
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