African textiles

US Extends AGOA Through 2028, Securing African Textile and Apparel Trade

The United States has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2028, preserving duty-free access to the US market for...

Tüfekçi Makine: “Air Conditioning Systems Are the Lungs of a Textile Factory”

Interview with Seçkin Yıldırımdemir, Deputy General Manager, Tüfekçi Makine San. ve Tic. A.Ş. During Egypt Stitch & Tex 2026...

Top Textile Companies and Manufacturers in Morocco

Last updated: October 2026 Morocco has developed into one of the most important textile and apparel manufacturing hubs in...

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...

KARL MAYER warp preparation units support a home textiles project in the Glo-Djigbé industrial zone in Benin

Benin is a small West African country with bright prospects. Only 45 km from Benin’s capital Cotonou in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, the Glo-Djigbé...

Egyptian Yarn Manufacturing Sector + 9 Egyptian Certified Facilities for Spinning

Egypt is the largest producer in Africa and worldwide of long (LS) and extra long staple (ELS) cotton, accounting for around 50 percent of...

Nigeria loses $35.81bn from apparel sector annually, says AAMAN President

Folake Oyemade is the President of Apparels and Accessories Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, AAMAN. In this interview with Moses Nosike, she lamented that the state...

African Development Bank’s Fashionomics Africa, Partners, Launch New Sustainable Fashion Competition With $6,000 in Cash Prizes

The African Development Bank Fashionomics Africa initiative's second online competition is offering $6,000 total in cash prizes, mentoring, new branding packages and other support...

Textile export earnings rise by Sh8 billion

Earnings from textile and apparel accessories grew by Sh8 billion in the nine months to September last year, boosted by higher sales to the...

AbTF and Better Cotton to Make Joint Projects for African Farmers

Partnership to Focus on Climate Action, Women’s Empowerment, and Sustainable Cotton The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and Better Cotton have announced a new collaboration...

In Ethiopia, Guinea and Mali, Fears Rise Over Losing Duty-Free Access to US Market

For Sammy Abdella, the new year has brought bad tidings: the prospect of a steep drop in sales of scarves, rugs, baskets and other...

ITMF postpones conference, welcomes African development platform

The ITMF Board together with the two co-hosts – Swiss Textiles and Swiss Textile Machinery – have decided to postpone the ITMF Annual Conference,...

Kenya’s Firm Basra Textiles Opens Factory In Zanzibar

Kenya’s firm Basra Textiles Ltd is setting up a U$51.3 million factory in Zanzibar as it targets to get a pie of the regions...

SGS Celebrates a Decade of Testing Textile Products in Morocco

As Morocco strengthens its position as a textile and apparel manufacturing and sourcing hub, testing, certification and regulatory compliance are becoming increasingly important for...
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