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Alt.FFF 2026
FFA
Fashion Forum Africa
WHEREMATERIALSSPEAK BEFOREFASHION
WHEREMATERIALSSPEAK BEFOREFASHION

Leather · Sourced in Africa
Hand-finished technique, generations in the making.
Sourcing in Africa
Raw fibres, finished textiles, leather, and process-led innovation.



Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair is a curated platform redefining the future of fashion by placing African materials at the centre of global design conversations.
Alt.FFF celebrates the foundations of fashion itself, showcasing raw and semi-processed African fibres, fabrics, and textile innovations shaped by heritage, sustainability, and craftsmanship.
From natural fibres and handwoven textiles to process-led material innovation, each showcase reflects the richness of Africa's diverse ecosystems, centuries-old techniques, modern technology, and forward-thinking production methods.
The fair is where tradition meets innovation, unveiling the untapped potential of African materials as powerful resources for the next generation of global fashion, design, and responsible manufacturing.

The Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair
Is a premier platform uniting businesses across Africa's fashion and textile value chain. The Fair promotes meaningful connections, collaborations, and opportunities in sales, sourcing, and supply.
Participants span the entire industry, from small and large-scale manufacturers to ethical producers, textile makers, artisans, fibre and fabric innovators, and export facilitators.

Exhibitor Criteria & Call for Participation
Exhibitors must be businesses manufacturing in Africa, whether engaged in textiles, leather, fabrics (for fashion or home), accessories, or raw material processing within the fashion ecosystem.
We are welcoming applications through an open call. Final selection and curation will be carefully managed to ensure a diverse, high-quality, and comprehensive showcase of Africa's textile and fashion supply chain.

Sourcing Opportunities at the Fair
The Fair will also welcome businesses seeking to source from Africa, whether it's cotton, tanned (but uncut) hides or skins, handwoven cloth, batik, indigo, or kente.
We also invite manufacturers working with locally sourced or recycled materials such as raw silk cocoons or reeled silks, coconut shells, or textiles for accessories.
These examples highlight the kinds of sourcing partnerships and value-chain opportunities available.

Connecting African Producers to Global Markets
Our central focus is to create meaningful opportunities for African producers to connect with buyers, partners, and global markets.
Complete the form below, and a member of the Alt.FFF team will be in touch.
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