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:
Egypt: Cotton Flower, Sweet Girl Apparel, Egyptian Chamber of Apparel and Home Textile
Ethiopia: Desta Garment PLC, MAA Garment and Textile
Ghana: KAD Manufacturing Ltd, Uni-Jay Limited
Morocco: L’Atelier Green, AMDIE, AMITH
Senegal: PITEX – Plateforme Industrielle Textile, SOKOLATA
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.