Diversifying Sierra Leone’s economy is essential for the country’s economic and social development. Traditional Sierra Leonean textiles such as gara (a form of tie dye) and country cloth (cotton cloth hand woven in narrow strips and sewn together) offer opportunities to tap into a dynamic global fashion market.
Strengthening Sierra Leone’s fashion and textiles sector
This timeline summarises Invest Salone’s work with the fashion and textile sector, from strengthening individual businesses to building a more coordinated, competitive and internationally connected sector.

