Fashion Africa: It's about Breaking Free from the Resource Curse

Fashioning it right Africa is still a minor contributor to overconsumption and its fashion industry has the opportunity to “get things right” from the start and become global leaders in sustainable fashion. While many African designers are already integrating sustainability in textile waste management through fashion fibre-to-fibre recycling or through other optimised processes focused on recycling and reuse, consumer behaviour in particular can be influenced by promoting a culture of reuse and resale, followed by recycling and repurposing. Trevor Stuurman / UNESCO

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22 November 2023

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22 November 2023

The unique opportunity presented by the availability of high-quality local fibres, the rich array of handwoven, hand-processed or industrial textiles produced on the continent, and the strength of the demand for African designs means that the sector is ripe for new investments and policies. Unless, the West reads “ripe for investment” as “ripe for plunder.”

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