African textiles

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

Africa Editorial - 0
Ankara fabric is recognised for its saturated colours, bold repeats and strong association with African fashion. Yet its significance extends beyond clothing. In contemporary...
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Africa

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...
Egypt

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...
Middle East and Africa

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...
Garment & Fashion

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...

Destination Africa 2025 Concludes with Strong Global Participation and Growing Interest in Egyptian Manufacturing

Egypt
Destination Africa 2025 closed on a high note last week, reaffirming its position as one of Africa’s most influential sourcing platforms. Held on November...

Kenya’s Textile Industry Poised for Long-Awaited Revival

Africa
Kenya’s textile and cotton sector—once a cornerstone of the national economy—appears ready for a long-awaited resurgence after decades of decline. Once employing nearly 30...

Turkish YKM Textile Confirms New Investment in Tunisia

Middle East and Africa
Turkish textile manufacturer YKM Textile has officially confirmed its decision to invest in Tunisia, following a high-level meeting with Mr. Jalel Tebib, Director General...

Morocco and Egypt Emerge as New Global Garment Manufacturing Powerhouses

Economy News
As global apparel brands reassess sourcing strategies amid rising production costs and shifting supply chains in Asia, two North African nations—Morocco and Egypt—are rapidly...

Eroğlu Global Holding Expands Operations in Egypt with $350 Million Investments

Egypt
Eroğlu Global Holding, one of Turkey’s leading textile and apparel groups, has significantly expanded its presence in Egypt with $350 million in new investments...

CAFA World Press Conference Charts Roadmap Toward a $500 Billion African Fashion Economy

Africa
The NICON Luxury Hotel in Abuja hosted a landmark gathering of Africa’s creative and fashion industry leaders at the CAFA World Press Conference &...

Alibaba Sets Its Sights on South Africa as Next Major E-Commerce Battleground

Africa
Alibaba is preparing to enter the African market in a major way — and South Africa, specifically the city of Durban, has been chosen...

Cameroon Set to Launch Camtext SA, a $300 Million Cotton-to-Textile Mega Project

Africa
A high-powered consortium—comprising Panafritex (the textile arm of Arise), Sodecoton, CNPS, and Marlo Properties Fincorp—is preparing to launch Camtext SA, a major integrated cotton-to-textile...

AfDB Approves $100 Million Loan to EAAIF to Accelerate Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Africa

Africa
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $100 million loan to the Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), strengthening efforts to expand...

Lagos Fashion Week Wins 2025 Earthshot Prize for Pioneering Sustainable Fashion in Africa

Africa
Lagos Fashion Week has been named the winner of the 2025 Earthshot Prize in the “Build a Waste-Free World” category, earning global recognition for...
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