The Rich Tapestry of West African Cotton
Your trusted partner for sourcing premium West African cotton. We connect global spinning mills to a diverse portfolio of high-quality grades from Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and beyond.
Togolese cotton is a consistent and significant contributor to West Africa's diverse cotton offerings. Known for its reliable quality and good spinning characteristics, it's well-suited for various yarn productions, particularly for medium-count yarns. Its dependable fiber length and strength make it a valuable component in the regional supply chain, catering to manufacturing needs for everyday textiles where consistency and processability are key.
Malian cotton offers an excellent value proposition, known for its remarkable whiteness and good intrinsic strength. As a key regional exporter, its cotton meets stringent international standards, with staple lengths (27-29mm) and favorable micronaire values suitable for robust medium-count yarns. This makes Malian cotton a cost-effective choice for denim, workwear, and durable knit fabrics, with its natural whiteness reducing bleaching needs and offering processing advantages.
Côte d'Ivoire is renowned for its meticulously hand-picked cotton, ensuring minimal contamination and superior purity. This Ivorian cotton typically boasts a versatile medium to long staple length (around 28-30mm), ideal for fine apparel and quality home textiles. Its cleanliness and consistent fiber profile make it a top choice for spinners seeking reliability and excellent processing performance, yielding smooth, high-quality yarns.
Benin is a vital source of quality West African cotton, often recognized for its role in the "Cotton-4" initiative. Beninese cotton typically offers good staple length and commendable strength, meeting the demands of discerning textile manufacturers. It contributes significantly to the region's reliable cotton supply, suitable for a range of spinning systems and end-uses from apparel to home textiles, valued for its balanced fiber properties.
Celebrated as "white gold," Burkinabe cotton provides a compelling balance of quality and value. It features good strength, excellent uniformity, and staple lengths often around 28/29mm (1-1/8"), ideal for diverse textile manufacturing. This makes it a preferred choice for spinning mills requiring reliable, consistent fibers that perform well in modern machinery and yield high-quality yarns for apparel and home furnishings.
At Royal Kean International, our commitment transcends mere supply. Our experienced local teams across West Africa directly oversee quality control – from harvesting and ginning to packaging – ensuring every shipment adheres to the highest international standards. We are your strategic partners, dedicated to providing professional consulting, risk management, and optimized supply chains to help your business thrive with the best of West African cotton.