Farm-To-Fashion
What Is Farm-to-Fashion?
AOAC’s Farm-to-Fashion model bridges the gap between agriculture and fashion. It’s a circular, community-based approach to textile production that empowers farmers, designers, and manufacturers through sustainable practices and local resources.
Our Regional Hubs
AOAC works across several counties to localize
textile innovation:
Siaya – Cotton farming training and irrigation
Kisumu – Water hyacinth research and weaving
Migori & Homa Bay – Women-led tailoring cooperatives
Busia & Vihiga – Youth-focused design labs
Kakamega – Textile recycling and eco-material R&D
Women & Youth Empowerment
We provide targeted training for women and youth in textile design, entrepreneurship, and sustainable garment production.
Over 30,000 individuals have been empowered to build their own futures within Kenya’s evolving fashion ecosystem.
Green Innovation
We are redefining textile production through eco-friendly technologies, renewable energy, and sustainable design practices that protect the planet while empowering communities.
Research centres for textile recycling
Eco-friendly dyes & sustainable finishing techniques
Green logistics using electric vehicle fleets and tracking
Collaboration with universities on fabric development and innovation