Original Story Published by: Josephine Kiruku, www.growthafrica.com
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According to a report on “GLOBAL TEXTILE INDUSTRY – GROWTH, TRENDS, AND FORECAST (2019 –2024)” the global textile industry was estimated to be around USD 920 billion in 2018. This figure was projected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 4.4% during the forecast period to reach approximately USD 1,230 billion by 2024. In Africa, Ethiopia’s garment and textile manufacturing industry continues to grow and attract investors despite looming challenges. One such company specialising in garment manufacturing is Gaber Garment located in Addis Ababa. Jennet Lemma, the company’s Managing Director shares her journey of moving from USA after 12 years to set up Gaber Garment.
Meet Ethiopia’s Gaber Garment
Gaber Garment is a garment manufacturing company based in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. Birthed from a passion for fashion, the business is divided into three segments: uniform solutions, branded garments and retail with their main customers ranging between the ages of 18 to 35. However, Gaber
Garment is no ordinary business, they have distinguished themselves as a social enterprise with a notable social impact on empowering women. Jennet believes that their social impact, quality products, attention to details and adaptation of market trends keeps Gaber Garments ahead of competitors.
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