Ethiopia focuses on organic textiles
GESAMTMASCHE has been working with the Ethiopian textile and clothing association ETGAMA for over five years. The Ministry of Agriculture Ethiopia has been a partner since the end of 2023.
Capacity Building Training for Cotton Farmers in Ethiopia
The Partner Africa Ethiopia Project implemented consecutive Training of Trainers for farmer field schools in Arbamich and Wolayita Zones over the past year in Ethiopia.
African Sourcing and Fashion Week 2024
The 10th Anniversary of the African Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW 2024) took place from 8 to 11 November 2024 at the Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa.
Handmade luxury from Ethiopia
Sabahar throw blankets: carefully elaborated pieces made by hand from Ethiopian raw materials.
Cotton expert for project management
For a cooperation project between GESAMTMASCHE, the Ethiopian association ETGAMA and the MOA, funded by the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development, we are looking for a cotton expert
CSDDD: European supply chain legislation ahead
The EU will pass soon its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). It is to enforce human rights and environmental standards. Business in and outside Europe should be prepared.
Green Deal – Green Claims
How can Ethiopian companies still advertise with "green" topics in Europe in a legally compliant manner without falling into the greenwashing trap?
The journey of handloom towels…
Sabahar’s iconic, soft and absorbent towels are beautiful due to the spinning skills which Ethiopian women have passed on to their daughters for generations. There are many artisans and unique skills.
Made in Germany AFRICA
Welcome to Germany´s only Expo and Conference presenting world‘s finest Products and Services in AFRICA! 2nd – 4th March 2023 Skylight Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Transparency Pilot: GESAMTMASCHE and ETGAMA present sustainable textiles made in Ethiopia at ASFW
At African Sourcing & Fashion Week 2022, GESAMTMASCHE and ETGAMA presented the first pilot supply chains of their BMF-funded cooperation project.
Organic cotton from Ethiopia
With its Partner Africa Project in Ethiopia, GESAMTMASCHE is committed to expanding the organic cultivation of cotton. The projects are beginning to bear fruit. But there is still much to be done.
PAN-Ethiopia: Creating an insect guide for Ethiopian cotton farmers
A new guide to insect identification in Ethiopian cotton helps farmers of the Southern Rift Valley with illustrated descriptions in Amharic.
ASFW 2022: German Pavilion
Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) is Africa's most important trade fair platform and will take place from 4 to 7 November in Addis Ababa. There will be a German Pavilion supported by BMWK.
Ethiopia’s textile sector is growing again
The current conflicts have dampened the mood in Ethiopia's economy. But growth is returning - especially in the textile industry,
Logistics as a key for success: Movement of goods to and from Ethiopia
A well-functioning movement of goods for both intra-African and international transport transactions is indispensable for business success. Here's a recent story presenting transport conditions.
Cooperating during times of crises
Despite the conflict in Ethiopia and a difficult international environment, there are still positive developments. Partner Africa Ethiopia is pushing ahead with its pilot projects.
Supervisor Leadership Training by Better Work ILO
Desta PLC works with Better Work ILO, initiated in Ethiopia. In recent months it has provided supervisor leadership skills training to Desta PLC supervisors at Butajira Butajira Factory.
Facing the future with creativity, optimism, and innovation.
What a challenging year we all faced in 2021. As the year comes to an end, we are reminded that despite this, we have so much to be thankful for.
Sustainable and efficient
The second phase of Partner Africa Ethiopia's broad-based training courses for cotton farmers in Ethiopia has started successfully.
ASFW 2021
The 7th Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week 2021, the leading exhibition for textiles, fashion, home décor and textile technology, opened its doors in Addis Ababa from 3 to 6 December 2021.
Impact of AGOA
How AGOA impacts the life of Hawassa Industrial Park Workers.
Textile Weaving in Ethiopia: an unfinished story
Weaving is one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. It is the primary method of textile production: interlinking a set of vertical threads with horizontal threads. When did Ethiopians start?
SIRAYE: Advancing Decent Work in Ethiopia
SIRAYE is a program that is working on Advancing Decent Work and inclusive industrialization in Ethiopia involving ILO’s key components BetterWork, Vision Zero Fund, SCORE, LABADMIN and INWORK.
How long does it take to make a traditional Ethiopian handmade textile product?
Sabahar unravels this question for you: The company's products are made in the age-old tradition of community creation. More than ten artisans work on different components of each article.
What it’s like to work at Desta: An Interview with the Trainee Coordinator.
One of DESTA's important goals is to always push their employees to be best they can be. We recently sat down with Amarech Ganchu, in charge of the finishing department at DESTA's factory in Butajira.
Sabahar gets started with e-commerce
Sabahar is now on Etsy! The makers of 100% handmade Ethiopian textile products consider this a first step to understand the world of e-commerce.
Ethiopian “Wild” Silk
The Ethiopian company Sabahar produces uniquely designed cotton and silk textiles. Everything is completely hand-made. With new, fresh designs, an old craftsmanship conquers international markets.
Desta PLC: A Family business on course for expansion
Ethiopian clothing manufacturer Desta PLC is a traditional medium-sized family business. With the Butajira Expansion Project, the ready-to-wearer strengthens skills, jobs and exports.
Expanding family-owned sewing business
With its Butajira Expansion Project, Desta PLC contributes to employment, builds up skills and enhances Ethiopian exports.
Garments Made in Ethiopia – socially compliant
Addis Abeba based Desta PLC specializes in producing t-shirts, uniforms and other fashion items international and local buyers. Social compliance is a big issue for the BSCI certified company.
Increase cotton quality and transparency
Technically, some Ethiopian companies would be able to produce yarn counts up to Nm 60 and above. However, today, they are slowed down by quality deficiencies in local cotton.
Surgical masks made in Ethiopia
The international fashion company EPIC DESIGNERS LTD is producing medical face masks according to international standards in Hawassa.
Cotton Yarn in Ethiopia: A Fact Finding tour
Several German companies have already expressed interest to source yarn in Ethiopia. A traditional textile pre-product in standard qualities can open the door to further exports.
Ethiopian Cotton at the crossroads
Quality is a key factor for the Ethiopian cotton sector. Ethiopia offers ideal conditions for growing cotton. However, there are a number of obstacles to overcome on the way to a prosperous sector.
Business opportunities in Ethiopia: Textiles and leather
At an information event on Ethiopia on 24 January 2020 in Frankfurt, experts offered first-hand specialist and market information.
Workshop on textile cooperation
Thriving partnership: In February, a Gesamtmasche project team travelled to Ethiopia to meet the partner association ETGAMA and its member companies.
From RAGS to GARMENTS
ETUR specialises in the production of recycled fibres, yarns and knits - everything under one roof, resource-saving and without burdening the environment.
