Textile body targets Asian competitors

The Textile industry has been plagued by operational challenges for many years
The Textile industry has been plagued by operational challenges for many years

The newly established Botswana Textile and Clothing Association (BTCA) aims to eliminate the existing competition in the textile and clothing industry, especially those from Asian companies.

According to BTCA president, Mohammad Shahid Ghafoor, the association aims to help local textile and clothing manufacturing companies sustain themselves in a highly competitive market.

Ghafoor noted that Asian countries have a competitive advantage in terms of lower labour costs supported by efficient production, availability of vast and cheaper sources of raw materials.

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