Made in South Africa | Government says buy local. Is it doing the same?
A new report argues that government procurement could keep billions of rands in South Africa’s clothing and textile value chain and support more local manufacturing jobs
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Zimbabwe fashion talent heads to Africa Fashion Week London
Two designers prepare for Africa Fashion Week London where they will showcase craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and cultural storytelling driving Zimbabwe's growing fashion industry
Bogolan shows how heritage can build a fashion economy
As mud cloth gains international recognition, women artisans and entrepreneurs are turning cultural heritage into jobs, businesses and local value
Made in South Africa | Proudly SA explains the realities of making clothes locally
The country's buy local campaign's CEO Eustace Mashimbye explains what it will take to rebuild South Africa's clothing and textile industry
What does Made in South Africa really mean?
As South Africa works to rebuild its clothing industry, finding a common agreement on what Made in South Africa means has never been more important
What factory raids reveal about South Africa’s clothing industry
Factory raids in KwaZulu-Natal and court cases have exposed the rot, but what are the solutions?
The long road to the market for Lesotho’s wool farmers
From the highlands of Lesotho, quality wool is sold in Gqeberha to the world
Explainer: Floods, farms and fashion
Find out how the storms in South Africa reveal the connection between climate change, agriculture and the clothes we wear
Allfashion Sourcing 2026: Where Africa’s fashion industry connects
At one of the world’s largest textile trade fairs, sustainability is no longer a side conversation
Trade, traceability and learning at Intertextile Shanghai 2026
At one of the world’s largest textile trade fairs, sustainability is no longer a side conversation
What it means to become a B Corp
We explore how this sustainability certification measures business accountability and why South African companies like Ballo and The Wren Design are signing up
Clearly Invincible launches the Lagos Fashion Season 2025 Trend Report
A foundational intelligence report examining media impact, cultural narratives, and data gaps across Lagos’ fashion ecosystem.
An open-access photographic guide to natural fibres
Read the Photographic Encyclopedia of Natural Fibers here
Shanghai hosts cutting edge textile trade fair
Are you looking for global inspiration about sustainable and technical innovations in textiles? The Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics fair could be your answer.
When upcycled fashion meets the law
Upcycling is an important circular design solution for the fashion industry. But it's important to understand the potential legal implications of displaying trademarks in upcycled clothing