Traders in parts of the Ashanti Region are decrying the continuous loss of customers due to the influx of fake textiles on the market.
They said that they risk being pushed out of business if measures are not adopted to curb this influx. A section of the Kejetia Market is dominated by fake products.
Traders, especially those selling GTP fabrics and other made-in-Ghana textiles, lament the loss of customers due to the proliferation of fake products.
The operations of Ghana Textiles Printing Limited, producers of various local fabrics, are threatened by fierce competition from individuals who illegally use their labels and trademarks.
Local textile businesses are not only experiencing dwindling sales but also face threats in their operations due to the influx of fake and imitated fabrics.
The government recently introduced tax stamps as a measure to curb this challenge, but traders say they are ineffective. Others blamed the ineffectiveness of the supposed stop-gap measure on low public education.
These traders want the government to implement stricter measures to save local textile businesses. For customers, differentiating between fake and original textiles is often difficult.
Those who can identify them point out that other customers prioritise price when making a choice.
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