Leading figures from the African fashion and textile industry are set to present at African Textile Talks 2024 in Cape Town, hosted by Twyg and Imiloa Collective. The talks will focus on overcoming the challenges of transitioning the textile industry to a sustainable, post-fossil fuel future.
South African industry experts presenting alongside the cohort of international speakers include Ayanda Bam, Lindsay Humphreys, Krelyne Andrew, Beauty Mokgwamme, Rupert Koopman, Caroline Nelson and Deon Saayman.
With over 15 years of experience, Ayanda Bam, a hemp expert and visionary leader in the textile industry, is known for his commitment to sustainability and innovation. As the co-founder and CEO of TexTTan Industries, the business leader for the National Cannabis Masterplan for South Africa, the President of the Friends of Hemp South Africa (FoHSA) advocacy group, and the founding member of the Federation of Industrial Hemp Organisations (FIHO), Ayanda has been instrumental in the development of eco-friendly and ethically sourced textiles.
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