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...

Kenya’s Government Boosts Cotton Industry with 38% Price Increase

Kenya's government has implemented a significant 38 percent increase in the purchase price of cotton, aiming to stimulate farmers and drive a notable surge...

Kenyan-European Collaborations: Strengthening Textile Industries for Mutual Growth

Discover how European companies bolster Africa's textile industry in an insightful interview with the Kenya Export Promotion & Branding Agency. European investments, technology transfers,...

Nigeria’s Inflation Hits 29.90%, Reaches Highest Level Since Mid-1996

According to recent data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria's headline inflation rate surged to 29.90% in January 2024, marking the highest...

New Project Launched to Drive Circular Economy in Africa’s Textile Sector

In a bid to address environmental concerns and boost sustainability in Africa's textile industry, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has unveiled a...

Kenya Sets Sights on $2 Billion Apparel Exports to US and EU by 2030, Unveils Bold Growth Plan

Kenya is charting a course towards unprecedented growth in its apparel exports, aiming to reach an ambitious target of $2 billion in exports to...

Morocco Textile Expo Set to Unite Industry Professionals for the 8th Edition

Industry professionals, fashion enthusiasts, and businesses are gearing up for the 8th edition of MOROCCO TEXTILE EXPO – the International Textile, Fashion, and Machinery...

Supporting and Fostering the Growth of Africa’s Textile Industry

In this exclusive interview, we had the privilege of speaking with Marco Salvadè, President of ACIMIT (Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers), as he...

Obasanjo Advocates Ban on Chinese Adire Imports and Revival of Nigeria’s Textile Industry

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has called upon the Federal Government to implement a ban on the importation of Chinese adire while...

ITME Africa and Middle East 2023: Advancing Textile Innovation in Kenya and Beyond

The India International Textile Machinery Exhibition Society (India ITME Society) is preparing for its second venture into Africa with a three-day event set to...

Kenyan Designers Revolutionize Fashion by Tackling Textile Waste and Embracing Sustainability

In Nairobi, Kenyan designers are using their creativity to combat textile waste and promote ethical fashion choices. The Gikomba market, East Africa's largest secondhand...
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