Togo Launches $25M Star Garments Factory in Push for Industrial Growth
TLDR
- Togo has inaugurated the Star Garments factory on the Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA), marking a major milestone in the country's industrial transformation agenda
- The $25 million (13 billion CFA francs) project is the first African site for Star Garments, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Charles Komar & Sons
- The 3.7-hectare facility will produce sleepwear, loungewear, and layering garments, creating 2,000 jobs by 2025
Togo has inaugurated the Star Garments factory on the Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA), marking a major milestone in the country's industrial transformation agenda. Backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the $25 million (13 billion CFA francs) project is the first African site for Star Garments, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Charles Komar & Sons.
The 3.7-hectare facility will produce sleepwear, loungewear, and layering garments, creating 2,000 jobs by 2025, over 60% of which will go to women. By 2030, total job creation is projected to exceed 4,500 direct and indirect roles.
Prime Minister Faure Gnassingbé called the project “tangible proof” of Togo’s transformation, highlighting its role in value-added processing of local agricultural products, especially cotton. The factory is part of a national strategy to expand the textile and agribusiness sectors and reduce reliance on imports.
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Key Takeaways
The opening of the Star Garments factory reflects Togo’s efforts to position itself as a regional industrial hub, particularly in agro-processing and textiles. By promoting local cotton use and exporting finished garments, the country seeks to build domestic value chains, increase productivity, and boost export earnings. The facility is LEED-certified, aligning with Togo’s push for low-carbon, sustainable industrialisation. It will use eco-friendly dyes, biodegradable materials, and passive buildings to reduce environmental impact. CEO Charles Komar said Togo offers a favourable investment climate, citing strong policies and stability. The project supports Togo’s broader goal to attract foreign investors while generating jobs and driving inclusive, export-led industrial growth.
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