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Founded on 17 January 1966 amid Kwame Nkrumah’s industrialisation efforts, the Ghana Textiles Printing Company now Tex Styles Ghana Ltd (TSGL) stands as Ghana’s pioneering indigenous cloth printmaker.

Established through a government collaboration alongside Unilever and Gamma Holdings, the enterprise was created to meet demand for locally produced wax-print fabrics.

Over the years, ownership fully transferred to Ghanaian hands, and in 2004, the company adopted its present name.

Today, GTP remains a cornerstone of the nation’s fashion scene, its designs extending influence throughout West Africa and beyond.

Commanding a substantial portion of the wax-print market between 35 and 40 percent regionally, its diverse range includes several sub-brands tailored to varying preferences: GTP Nustyle, distinguished by bold, youthful patterns; GTP Adepa, offering timeless, elegant prints; GTP Safoa, known for understated celebratory cloths; and GTP Nsroma, a premium line reserved for special occasions.

Additionally, the GTP Institutional range serves schools, churches, and corporate clients.

Beyond textiles, GTP leaves a profound cultural and economic legacy. Its golden jubilee in 2016 featured exhibitions, catwalk shows, and performances that celebrated its deep ties with Ghanaian communities.

The company has been instrumental in employment creation and supports various community development initiatives and welfare schemes, including medical provisions for staff, educational scholarships, and aid to hospitals and orphanages.

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