Current Business Issues in African Countries
Supply Chain, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Health and Wellbeing
Textiles and Clothing
Below, is a sample of companies that have verified websites. The companies are included if their industry is among the major industries in the relevant country. The list is provided for illustrative purposes, is not exhaustive, and does not represent an endorsement of the listed companies. Note: Company descriptions were generated with ChatGPT. Copyright infringement is not intended. Please contact us to obtain a copy of the raw data and references ChatGPT used to generate the company descriptions.
Benin
Benin Textile SA (BTex)
This is a large vertically integrated textile manufacturer based in the Glo Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) near Cotonou. LinkedIn+2missions-economiques. BTex handles the full chain from local cotton (fiber) to finished home textile products: spinning, weaving, finishing, and producing items such as bed linen, towels, etc. missions-economiques. According to published information, the plant is equipped with many ring spindles and rotors, to produce yarn and fabrics at scale.
Africa New Confection S.A. (ANC)
https://www.africa-newconfection.com/
A factory founded in 2013 in Cotonou, producing men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. ANC has carried out export shipments — including under the trade provisions of African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) — exporting garments (e.g. shirts, trousers, uniforms, even religious clothing) to markets in Europe and United States/UK.
Cabo Verde
Vanessa Monteiro Design (VMD)
an atelier brand based in Mindelo (island São Vicente) offering clothing collections and other design pieces, grounded in local context and influences. vanessamonteirodesign.com
Morabeza Praia
a clothing brand that markets cotton based apparel under a name evoking Cape Verdean identity and heritage. morabezapraia.com
Cameroon
SODECOTON
The main cotton producer and ginning company in Cameroon. It organizes cotton cultivation, ginning (fiber extraction), provision of inputs to farmers, and handles marketing/exports.
https://sodecoton.cm/welcome-to-sodecoton/
Cotonnière Industrielle du Cameroun (CICAM)
The main textile processing company that transforms cotton fiber into yarns, fabrics and cotton textiles. Historically one of the few large scale cotton textile manufacturers in the country.
Eswatini
Spintex Eswatini (Pty) Ltd
A local yarn manufacturer (spinning mill). Spintex produces 100% cotton yarn — open-end, ring-spun, core-spun and twisted yarns — supplying weaving and knitting companies in Eswatini and the region.
Lesotho
Afri Expo Textiles (Pty) Ltd
Afri Expo Textiles is a Basotho owned textile manufacturing company based in Maseru that produces garments including denim, trousers, shirts, leggings, and jeans. Founded in 2011, it focuses on Cut, Make & Trim (CMT) production with plans to expand into fabric on board (FOB) services, aiming to grow exports to regional markets and overseas while increasing local participation in the textile industry.
Madagascar
Actual Textiles Madagascar
https://www.actualtextiles.com/
Actual Textiles is one of Madagascar’s leading full-service garment manufacturers, combining traditional Malagasy craftsmanship with modern garment technology. Founded in 2002, they specialize in producing high-quality apparel—including ready-to-wear, children’s clothing, loungewear, and accessories—for export markets in Europe, North America, the UK, and South Africa. The company is also known for strong sustainability commitments and certifications.
Madagascar Textile Hub
Description: Madagascar Textile Hub is a textile production and outsourcing partner that offers end-to-end services—from product development to finished garment delivery. It combines local Malagasy textile expertise with international quality control and logistical capabilities, targeting export-oriented ready-to-wear markets across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and beyond.
Morocco
Marwa
Marwa is one of Morocco’s most prominent fashion and apparel brands, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Casablanca. It specializes in trend driven ready to wear clothing and accessories, primarily for women, offered through a network of stores across Morocco and several North African and Middle Eastern countries. Marwa blends contemporary international fashion influences with affordable pricing, making it a leading fast fashion retailer in the region.
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Soft Tech (Soft Technical Textile)
Soft Tech (also marketed as Soft Technical Textile) is a major Moroccan textile manufacturer focused on non woven fabrics and technical textile solutions. Part of the larger SoftGroup holding, the company produces materials such as spunbond and meltblown nonwovens for diverse applications, including home textiles, agriculture, hygiene products, and industrial uses. Its innovative production capabilities and exports to global markets position it as a key industrial textile player in Morocco.
Rwanda
Moshions
Moshions is a Rwandan fashion house and clothing brand headquartered in Kigali that designs and manufactures apparel and accessories. Founded in 2015 by designer Moses Turahirwa, it has grown from a menswear label into a full fashion brand with local and regional recognition, blending contemporary design with cultural influences.
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RWANDA CLOTHING Ltd
Rwanda Clothing is a locally grown fashion and textile production company based in Kigali, established in 2012. The company produces custom and ready to wear clothing, home textiles and accessories, and emphasizes “Made in Rwanda” manufacturing, employing local artisans and designers and expanding its fashion footprint both domestically and internationally.
Senegal
SENTEX – Sustainable & Traceable Cotton & Textile
SENTEX is a Senegal-based textile organisation focused on building a vertically integrated, sustainable textile value chain — from cotton cultivation to finished fabrics. It emphasises traceability, sustainability, and local economic impact, supporting initiatives such as digital mapping of production stages and partnerships with textile manufacturers and designers within Senegal. SENTEX also plays a coordinating role in revitalising the textile sector through training, capacity building, and ecosystem development.
Sudan
Sudan Cotton Company Ltd.
A leading raw-material supplier in Sudan’s textile industry focused on cotton ginning, seed preparation, and marketing. As Sudan is renowned for high-quality cotton production — the backbone of its textile sector — this company plays a critical role in supplying cotton for spinning, weaving, and finished goods
The Gambia
The Emporium Group (Fabric Emporium)
https://theemporiumgambia.com/
The Emporium Group is one of the largest textile distributors and retailers in The Gambia. Its Fabric Emporium division supplies a wide range of textiles — including traditional and contemporary fabrics such as voile, jacquard, and cotton prints — to both local fashion makers and consumers. They serve not only The Gambian market but also export into the sub region.
Fabric Emporium (Standalone Textile Retailer & Distributor)
Fabric Emporium is a major fabric marketplace and online textile shop based in The Gambia, offering a broad selection of fabrics used in apparel, tailoring, and design. They stock everything from traditional African prints to modern textiles, serving designers, tailors, and hobbyists across the country
Togo
STAR GARMENTS TOGO
https://pia-togo.com/business-verticals/textile-park/
The textile manufacturing operation branded locally as STAR GARMENTS TOGO is the on-the-ground apparel production facility run under the umbrella of Star Garments Group at the PIA Textile Park. It specializes in cut-make-trim garment production for export and integrates global manufacturing standards in environmental sustainability and quality. The PIA Textile Park, where it’s located, is designed to transform local cotton and textile manufacturing into higher value-added products.
Zimbabwe
Jacaranda Textiles
https://jacarandatextiles.co.zw/
Jacaranda Textiles is a fabric manufacturer and textile producer based in Harare, engaged in the production, design and distribution of a variety of textiles. The company produces fabrics for clothing, corporate wear, protective clothing, school wear and accessories, serving both local businesses and institutional clients. It has grown since its founding in 2004 and emphasizes quality and innovation.