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Vlisco launches City of Joy fabric collection

Vlisco, a Dutch printer of wax fabrics, has teamed up with five designers including British-Nigerian fashion designer Tolu Coker to showcase a collection of fabrics designed to honour and raise funds for the women of the City of Joy, a transformational leadership community for women, who are survivors of brutal rape and mutilation by soldiers...

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Textile manufacturer Vlisco explores options for potential sale

Dutch textile manufacturer Vlisco, known for its use of colorful prints and patterns is rumored to be investigating options for a possible sale, or even a future IPO. Actis, the London-based private equity firm which has owned Vlisco since 2010 is said to have taken on British bank Barclays to explore future possibilities for the 168 year old...