African textiles

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

Africa Elham Habibi - October 8, 2026 0

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...

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: August 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...

Africa

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...

MENA Region; Rich in Textile Heritage and Famous for Special Products

Carpet and flooring November 6, 2019

Interview with Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies, Messe Frankfurt : - Could you please let us know a brief about your textile...

Intertex Tunisia Exhibition ; 3rd International Exhibition of Textile Industry

Exhibition News October 19, 2019

Intertex Tunisia exhibition 2020 :: 3rd International Exhibition of Textile Industry which will be organized on 2 - 4 April 2020 in Sousse, Tunisia. Intertex...

YKK collaborates with Ubuntu Life on New Line of Bags

Kenya October 14, 2019

YKK has teamed up with Ubuntu Life on its Fall 2019 line of bags handmade by its ‘Maker Mums’ in Maai Mahiu region of...

CBN, Nigerian governors agree to develop agri sector

Economy News October 13, 2019

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and governors of 36 Nigerian states recently agreed to pool resources to develop their agricultural potential and generate...

Kenya – Govt identifies alternative land for Mountex Textile Industries

Exhibition News October 13, 2019

The government has identified alternative land for setting up the revival factory of the Mountex Textile Industries in Nanyuki town. Trade and Industrialization Cabinet Secretary...

Value Chain Analysis (VCA) Garments, Jordan

Fiber & yarn October 7, 2019

The garment sector is one of the principal drivers of economic growth in Jordan today. Jordan places special importance on the garment sector, since...

Nigeria to produce 450,000-metric tons of cotton in 3 yrs

Fiber & yarn October 7, 2019

Nigeria has set a target to produce up to 450,000 metric tonnes of cotton in three years as part of efforts to revive the...

Egypt Looks to Revitalise Native Textile Industry

Egypt October 2, 2019

A consolidated effort from both Egypt’s Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Swiss Confederation will look to revitalize the country’s textile industry infrastructure,...

Swiss-Egypt Partnership To Boost Textile, Clothing Exports

Egypt September 25, 2019

Egypt’s ministry of trade and industry and Switzerland recently announced scaling up collaboration to strengthen the competitiveness of Egyptian textiles and clothing producers. The...