Apparel
Egypt’s ready-made garments and textiles sector holds strong potential to reach $20 billion in annual exports by 2030, fueled by global supply chain shifts and government efforts to boost manufacturing competitiveness. Mahmoud Ghazal, a member of the Textile Industries Chamber and chairperson of Nile Textile Industries, states that this target aligns with Egypt Vision 2030 for a competitive, diversified, and export-oriented economy.
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Japanese clothing giant YKK is innovating the zipper after more than a century of little change. The company aims to eliminate the traditional fabric tape to enable seamless clothing designs. This marks the first major upgrade to the ubiquitous fastener.