African textiles

Ankara Fabric: The History, Textile Techniques and Art Behind African Wax Prints

Ankara fabric is recognised for its saturated colours, bold repeats and strong association with African fashion. Yet its significance extends beyond clothing. In contemporary...

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...

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...

Africa’s Fashion MSMEs Need Seamless Trade Systems to Unlock AfCFTA Potential

Strong Market Demand, Weak Trade Infrastructure Africa’s fashion and e-commerce sectors are expanding rapidly, projected to reach $75 billion by 2028, driven by youthful consumers...

Egypt Steps Up Efforts to Deepen Local Textile Manufacturing and Reduce Import Dependence

Egypt has initiated a new phase of high-level consultations aimed at expanding domestic textile production and lowering the national import bill. Deputy Prime Minister...

Nile Textile Industries Reports Strong Growth in 2025, Plans USD 20 Million Investment for Expansion in 2026

Nile Textile Industries – the industrial arm of MGS Industry Group – announced continued strong growth throughout 2025, extending the momentum achieved in 2024....

Africa’s Untapped Textile Potential Needs Technology, Not Demand

On the sidelines of ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025, John Daniel, Founder of PowerJet Press Africa Limited, shared an honest and telling perspective...

Kenya Welcomes AGOA Extension Proposal

Kenya has welcomed a proposal by the United States administration to extend the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) for an additional year, a move...

ATAG: A Trusted Name in Egypt’s Spinning Industry Since 1993

For more than three decades, ATAG has remained one of the most respected and reliable partners for Egypt’s spinning mills—never losing the thread, as...

Egypt’s Textile Producers Decry Aggressive Marketing by Competitors

Egypt’s textile manufacturers are raising concerns over what they describe as increasingly aggressive marketing tactics from foreign competitors—particularly from Turkey—warning that these practices threaten...

Turkish Textile Group VANTELA Announces Investment Plans in Tunisia

The Turkish textile company VANTELA has formally expressed its intention to establish operations in Tunisia following a meeting held on November 24 at the...

German Development Cooperation Concludes TRAINEX Program to Strengthen Ghana’s Garment Industry

The German Development Cooperation has announced the successful completion of the “Training the Next Generation of Experts in Garment Manufacturing” (TRAINEX) program, a major...

Bursa Babywear Türkiye’s Push Algeria North African Markets

Bursa’s baby and children’s apparel sector has taken another ambitious step in its global expansion journey, as 61 companies from Türkiye engaged in intensive...
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