2014 – PRESENT

Burkina Faso

One of the largest and most significant cotton producers on the African continent, Burkina Faso is famed throughout the world for its high-quality textile production. Strengthening this sector has led to job creation and allowed for substantial social impact within the country. 

 

The introduction of wide looms, producing cloth 130 cm wide, has made this fabric attractive to international buyers, including Loewe, Camper and United Arrows. With the support of the European Union, EFI is investing in training and equipment to build production capability in the local industry. 

Cabes Gie:
EFI’s social enterprise partner in Burkina Faso

91 associations and 132 cooperatives
throughout Burkina Faso

2400 artisans in 2024 in Burkina Faso

Supported by the European Union

and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and the Pacific States

CABES, EFI’s social enterprise partner in Burkina Faso.
Welcome to the production centre of CABES, the Ethical Fashion Initiative’s social enterprise partners in Ouagadougou. Here CABES produces ‘Faso Dan Fani’, the famous Burkinabé handwoven cotton, for luxury brands all over the world.

Faso Danfani

Mud Cloth

Indigo

Koko-Dunda

Please contact us by emailing efashion@intracen.org

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