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01.08.2025

Textile Sourcing from Africa: New Markets, Trusted Partners

Meet textile and apparel companies from across Africa at our B2B networking event and during MUNICH FABRIC START in September

The African textile and apparel sector is rapidly evolving with competitive advantages such as a young and skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, and growing compliance with international sustainability standards. For European and German buyers, this presents a unique opportunity to diversify their supply chains and explore nearshoring options.

If you're interested in sourcing textiles from Africa or expanding your existing partnerships, join us this 4th September, 2025 for the full-day B2B event “Textile & Apparel Made in Africa” at the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim.

This event will connect German and European buyers directly with export-ready producers and companies from Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, and Senegal.

The program includes:

  • Expert insights on certifications and EU regulations (e.g. OEKO-TEX®, organic cotton, ESPR, the Digital Product Passport, GSPR)
  • A tabletop exhibition and company presentations
  • Country profiles and sourcing potential
  • Guided visit to Hohenstein’s textile laboratories
  • Ample networking time for direct exchange with African companies

Find the full agenda of the event and register here: [Textile & Apparel Made in Africa – Registration Link]

Confirmed participants include:

EgyptEL HODA & ELDABI TEXSweet Girl Apparel, Egyptian Chamber of Apparel and Home Textile 
EthiopiaDesta Garment PLC,  MAA Garment and Textile
Ghana:  KAD Manufacturing LtdUni-Jay Limited
Morocco: L’Atelier GreenAMDIEAMITH
SenegalPITEX – Plateforme Industrielle TextileSOKOLATA

Can’t make it on 4th September? Visit us at the MUNICH FABRIC START on 2–3 September 2025, Hall 03 | A03 Come meet the companies and see the samples and materials firsthand.

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We are looking forward to hearing from you

Under the Invest for Jobs brand, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has put together a package of measures to support German, European and African companies in investment activities that have a high impact on employment in Africa. The Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" – the official title – offers comprehensive advice, contacts and financial support to overcome investment barriers. The development objective is to work together with companies to create up to 100,000 good jobs and to improve working conditions and social protection in its African partner countries.

Partner countries: Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal and Tunisia.

Find out more about our services for companies, universities, chambers and associations: https://invest-for-jobs.com/en/offers

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