Keywords: Textile industry


Carrefour introduces eco-score labeling for its clothing range

French retail giant Carrefour has begun rolling out an environmental impact label for its clothing products, marking a new step toward greater transparency in the fashion sector. The initiative starts this week with a pilot phase covering around 70 garments from its in-house Tex brand, before being extended......

Chinese Group sunrise launches textile factory project in Fez with 1.4 billion MAD investment

The Chinese industrial giant Sunrise has announced the launch of a new textile factory in Fez, Morocco, through its subsidiary Euwen Textile. The project, located in the Bensouda industrial zone, represents an investment of 1.4 billion Moroccan dirhams (MAD) and is scheduled for completion in the third......

Moroccan textile exports rise but lose ground in Europe

Morocco’s clothing exports to the European Union grew slightly in the first half of 2025, but the country’s share in the European market is slipping as Asian competitors strengthen their dominance. Despite positive results, Morocco faces growing pressure to reinvent its textile industry and......

Morocco’s industrial sector sees growth amid textile struggles

Morocco’s industrial production surged in May 2025, signaling robust growth across most sectors, according to Bank Al Maghrib’s latest monthly industry survey. Factories operated at 78% capacity during the month, reflecting strong demand for manufactured goods. Growth across industries,......

Morocco to renegotiate free trade pact with Turkiye amid trade deficit concerns

Morocco is preparing to reassess its free trade agreement (FTA) with Turkiye as it seeks to address a growing trade deficit, which has reached alarming levels due to significant imports of Turkish textiles and fabrics. According to sources close to the matter, Moroccan officials aim to push for increased......

Morocco’s textile sector expands as Valerius opens $10.27 million factory in Salé

Valerius Morocco has inaugurated a new textile manufacturing plant in Salé, marking a strategic expansion in Morocco’s fast-fashion ecosystem. The facility, launched in the presence of His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s Minister of Industry and Commerce Ryad Mezzour, represents a $10.27......

ESITH forum explores educational innovation in Morocco's textile industry

The Higher School of Textile and Clothing Industries (ESITH) will host its 19th ESITH-Enterprise Forum on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, bringing together academic and industry leaders to examine the future of education in an increasingly digitalized world. The event, taking place at ESITH's auditorium,......

Morocco Strengthens Textile Ties with China: A Strategic Move for Economic Growth

Morocco is taking significant steps to bolster its textile industry by forging stronger partnerships with China, a global powerhouse in textile manufacturing. This strategic move comes as part of Morocco's broader efforts to attract foreign investment and position itself as a key industrial hub in......

Sunrise Group's $422 Million Investment: A New Dawn for Morocco's Textile Industry

The Chinese textile powerhouse, Sunrise Group, has announced a significant investment of 4.1 billion dirhams (approximately $422.2 million) in Morocco, a move poised to invigorate the nation’s textile sector. This ambitious project was discussed during a meeting between Morocco's Head of Government,......