In the heart of Ogun State, Nigeria, a transformative vision is taking shape in Abeokuta, where the Lai Labode Heritage Foundation has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish the largest handwoven fabric factory on the African continent. This bold initiative, spearheaded by Chief Lai Labode
In the high-stakes arena of global manufacturing, a sudden tariff hike can unravel years of meticulous planning overnight, leaving businesses scrambling to adapt. Picture a mid-sized automotive parts supplier, poised to ship millions in inventory, only to be blindsided by a 25% tariff slapped on at
In a world where textiles often evoke comforting images of home and heritage, the American Folk Art Museum (AFAM) is poised to challenge these perceptions with a transformative exhibition titled “An Ecology of Quilts: The Natural History of American Textiles,” running from late September through
In a transformative development for Egypt’s industrial sector, the Chinese company Shuanfeng has made a substantial investment in a ready-made garment factory located within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), specifically in the Qantara West Industrial Zone. This initiative, backed by an $8
South Africa's clothing and textile sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economy that employs between 60,000 and 80,000 individuals, finds itself at a pivotal moment, grappling with an array of formidable global and domestic hurdles. Representing approximately 14% of the country's manufacturing
In a transformative move for the industrial landscape of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish textile and apparel parks named after Sant Kabir, a revered figure symbolizing labor and simplicity. This initiative, announced during a high-level
