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14 Young African innovators imagine the future of textiles

From sunflower stems and banana fibre to wool, bacteria and plastic waste, the finalists in Twyg's inaugural Textile Innovation Student Challenge show how African materials and knowledge could reshape fashion

July 30, 2026

Q&A: How Kenan van Kooij turned plastic waste into the viral sensation

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Q&A: How Kenan van Kooij turned plastic waste into the viral sensation

The designer reflects on sustainability, self-expression and the creative journey behind his Sashimi dress

June 1, 2026

Woven Threads positions African fashion as a blueprint for the future

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Woven Threads positions African fashion as a blueprint for the future

Talks, exhibitions and presentations at the annual Lagos event explored African fashion as a regenerative alternative to extractive global systems

May 20, 2026

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One pair at a time

A Paris-based designer has created a brand of handcrafted upcycled luxury shoes made by a team of artisans in Senegal

May 4, 2026

African craftsmanship is shaping a caring and circular fashion future

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African craftsmanship is shaping a caring and circular fashion future

Speaking at Woven Threads VII, Omoyemi Akerele positions African craft as infrastructure for a regenerative fashion system built on care, equity and community.

April 14, 2026

13 South African sustainable swimwear brands

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13 South African sustainable swimwear brands

Your guide to swimwear made with care

December 12, 2025

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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

November 17, 2025

Africa Textile Talks Day 3: Thread with Care

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Africa Textile Talks Day 3: Thread with Care

From indigenous knowledge and fibre innovation to decentralised manufacturing, the final day of Africa Textile Talks 2025 explores how care, culture and circular thinking are shaping the continent’s textile future.

August 21, 2025

Africa Textile Talks Day 1: Circular solutions for South Africa’s textile industry

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Africa Textile Talks Day 1: Circular solutions for South Africa’s textile industry

From life cycle assessments to textile recycling and policy reform, Day 1 of Africa Textile Talks 2025 examines how circularity could reshape South Africa’s fashion and textile industry.

August 18, 2025

Explainer: How to measure the true cost of your clothes

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Explainer: How to measure the true cost of your clothes

Do you know how to measure the true cost of your clothes? Read on to learn about Life Cycle Assessments. We’ll be learning about life cycle assessments (LCAs) on the first day of Africa Textile Talks, Tuesday, 29 July. Days...

July 16, 2025

How University of Pretoria students learn to craft a better future

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How University of Pretoria students learn to craft a better future

At the University of Pretoria, sustainability isn’t just taught — it’s practiced. From bread bags to denim offcuts, students are turning waste into tools for social change. The Department of Consumer and Food Sciences integrates Sustainable Development Goals into its...

June 18, 2025

A new pact aims to build a circular future for the SA fashion and textile industry

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A new pact aims to build a circular future for the SA fashion and textile industry

Can collaboration help fix fashion? In South Africa, Green Cape has launched an initiative to unite retailers, recyclers, designers, and policymakers to co-create a circular economy pact for the textiles industry. From local tailors to large manufacturers, the future of...

May 22, 2025

The Global Change Award opens to a new round of changemakers

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The Global Change Award opens to a new round of changemakers

The H&M Foundation is searching for a new group of innovators for its Global Change Award, offering a chance to win €200,000. The annual competition aims to achieve a net-zero textile industry by 2050 by awarding grants to changemakers. Past...

October 30, 2024

What to expect at Africa Textile Talks 2024

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What to expect at Africa Textile Talks 2024

Africa Textile Talks 2024 is focussed on textile practices that inspire us to imagine and transition to a post-fossil fuel future. Our thoughtfully curated programme introduces attendees to makers and thinkers from South Africa and across the African continent who...

July 29, 2024

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Alia Peer creates fashion that connects people to nature at POLO South Africa

The connection between fashion and nature is deeply understood by Alia Peer and her family. She spent her childhood between playing outdoors on their farm and spending time at the family’s clothing manufacturing company. “When you grow up on a...

July 15, 2024

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14 Young African innovators imagine the future of textiles

Q&A: How Kenan van Kooij turned plastic waste into the viral sensation

Woven Threads positions African fashion as a blueprint for the future

One pair at a time

African craftsmanship is shaping a caring and circular fashion future

13 South African sustainable swimwear brands

When upcycled fashion meets the law

Africa Textile Talks Day 3: Thread with Care

Africa Textile Talks Day 1: Circular solutions for South Africa’s textile industry

Explainer: How to measure the true cost of your clothes

How University of Pretoria students learn to craft a better future

A new pact aims to build a circular future for the SA fashion and textile industry

The Global Change Award opens to a new round of changemakers

What to expect at Africa Textile Talks 2024

Alia Peer creates fashion that connects people to nature at POLO South Africa

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