Ten prizes, covering research, development, innovation, and entrepreneurship, were awarded to companies and young Tunisian entrepreneurs during the 2nd edition of the “TEX AWARDS” competition, held last Friday in Tunis at the initiative of the Tunisian Federation of Textiles and Clothing (FTTH).
The exporting garment company Altutex Group won the award in the Digital Innovation category. The startup Green Nonwomen Visline, specialized in transforming textile waste into sustainable and eco-friendly solutions, received the “Influential Startup” award.
Meanwhile, Trading Logistic Service, a company specialized in textile platforms and packaging, received the “Distinguished Exporter” award.
Sartex – Société des Arts Textiles, specialized in producing finished denim products, was recognized in the “Sustainable Textile (Green Textile)” category.
The prize dedicated to research, development, and innovation was awarded to Vizmerald, a company specialized in creating connected electronic products and intelligent 3D graphic simulations. The Ksour Essef Textile Training Center was honored in the “Training” category.
Additionally, Walid El Ghoul and Abir Obeid were recognized in the “Young Leaders” category. In the “Pioneering Women” category, the award went to Salwa Zouari.
The ready-to-wear brand Kontact also received an award in the “Tunisian Brand” category. Finally, Mesjed Aïssa Confection (MACO) was honored in the “Influential Personalities” category.
During the ceremony, presided over by Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, Fatma Thabet Chiboub, a tribute was paid to the pioneers of the textile sector: Abdelaziz Dahmani, Béchir Saïdani, Anis Saïdani, and Helmi Kâali.
The TEX AWARDS competition aims to honor innovative companies and highlight success stories that can inspire young entrepreneurs and startups, thereby boosting creativity and innovation.
According to data from the Ministry of Industry, the textile and clothing sector includes 1,365 companies, employing more than 160,000 people. It also comprises 200 integrated companies with a global presence and fully oriented toward exports. Sector exports are expected to exceed 9 billion dinars by the end of the current year.
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