Burkina Faso: From Cotton to Uniforms, Burkina Faso Boosts its Textile Industry

[Bird Story Agency] By introducing traditional fabrics into school, judicial and military uniforms, as well as some public-service attire, Burkina Faso is seeking to create a sustainable market for locally processed cotton. The policy could support spinning mills, women weavers and garment workshops, provided the sector can meet the required volumes, prices and deadlines.