Following the lead of Indonesia, the East African Community (EAC) has proposed standardisation of quality parameters for garments, with the aim to assist trade by harmonising standards. “The East African Standards Committee (EASC) has targeted various apparels which will focus on
Change catalyst IDH took centre stage at the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) 2023 held from November 3 to 6 and showcased its IN Sustainable Textile and Apparel Parks (INSTEP) programme. Throughout the event, IDH played a pivotal role, leading insightful discussions and introducing initiatives to advance sustainable practices within the industry. Jenny Löfbom, […]
Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO’s Director-General released a report titled ‘The Fashion Sector in Africa: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Growth’, arguing that the continent has all it takes to become one of the next global fashion leaders. The UNESCO analysis shows that the continent holds all the cards to become one of the next world fashion […]