In a statement made on October 7, World Cotton Day, National Cotton Council President Fevzi Çondur emphasized that cotton is of strategic importance for Türkiye. He noted that climate change and shrinking water resources are among the biggest threats to cotton production, drawing attention that climate-induced water shortages make production planning impossible. He shared the following current figures: “According to International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) data, 25 million 287 thousand tons of cotton were produced worldwide in the 2024-2025 season. Türkiye ranked seventh in cotton production with 840 thousand tons....

Asteks, a leading manufacturer of high-quality and durable aprons and cots, as well as advanced cot grinding machines, UV surface treatment and automation solutions, will participate in ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025, the largest textile machinery fair of the Asian market, between October 28–31. Showcasing its advanced technologies and a selection from its rich product portfolio, Asteks will...

BB Engineering (BBE) will once again be appearing at K 2025 together with its parent company Barmag (a member of the Swiss Oerlikon Group) and its associated brands, showcasing its expertise in extrusion, filtration, and recycling. Under the motto “Closing the Loop. Opening Potential,” they will be presenting innovative and profitable technologies for sustainable plastics processing at the exhibition...

International technology group ANDRITZ has completed a service retrofit for the Turkish company Turkuvaz at its Sakarya plant, integrating diversion channel technology into its baby diaper lines. With this upgrade Turkuvaz will produce game-changing diapers with enhanced core absorption and maximum comfort for babies.  Superior performance, lower material costs  In addition to improved wearability and a better fit for babies, the...

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Turkish yarn manufacturer Göliplik Şeremet Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. to deliver a complete WetlaceTM line to produce nonwovens for sustainable, flushable wipes.   The new production line will enable Göliplik to enter the nonwovens market with high-quality roll goods for flushable wipes. Made from natural, biodegradable fibers, these wipes have excellent...

The new machine control system Control 5.0 from Mayer & Cie. makes the company’s circular knitting machines Internet- and knitlink-ready, preparing them for the digital future of textile production. Control 5.0 is the prerequisite for accessing knitlink, Mayer & Cie.’s digital platform. The new machine control system is available as an upgrade kit for all machines built from 2001...

Mayer & Cie. continues to take place among the leaders in textile machinery manufacturing, combining over a century of experience with a commitment to precision, quality, and global reach. The fourth-generation family-owned business headquartered in Albstadt, Germany, serves its customers with over 450 employees worldwide and additional sites in China and the Czech Republic. Mayer & Cie. Managing Director...

Akkök Holding, one of the industrial enterprises operating in chemicals, energy, real estate and textiles and many more industries, has positioned 2025 as a transformative year with its strategies of indigenization in technology, increasing its export power and expanding its market share. The Holding is preparing to realize its new project in the real estate sector as well as...

Durak Tekstil, one of the leading manufacturers of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, will present innovative solutions for the global furniture and interior decoration industry at Interzum 2025 in Hall 10.1, Booth No A024 B025 to be held in Cologne, Germany, on May 20-23. The company focuses on strengthening presence in target markets, reaching potential new markets and establishing...

The German company iNTERSPARE Textilmaschinen will continue the tradition of its ARTOS, BABCOCK (BTM) and Krantz product lines at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 Singapore at the joint VDMA stand (Hall 7 / Stand A104) and present the latest developments. The presentation will focus on the latest versions of the Tumble Relax dryer Krantz Syncro and the stenter frame...

Cotton terry fabric has long been the most significant segment in the home textile sector. Over the years, it has evolved from a simple functional necessity to a design element and a source of domestic comfort. Biancalani offers the solutions guaranteeing minimal production costs and reduced environmental impact.Traditionally, the processing of cotton terry fabric begins with preparation (for example, to remove sizing agents), continues...

Outlast Technologies, a specialist in proactive heat management for textile materials, has succeeded in integrating aerogel into flexible fabric systems through a series of engineered composite structures now offered under the name Aersulate®. These materials provide reliable thermal insulation even in extremely thin formats and under compression or moisture exposure. Aersulate fabrics stands out with its ultra thickness and...

Nunatak Teknik Tekstil ve Dış Ticaret AŞ, a company founded by Turkish female entrepreneur Fatma Şahin İşler that produces high-value-added technical textile goods and military equipment, receiving increasing demand from abroad for the equipment it produces as a result of its R&D studies. The company, which shifted its production range to technical textiles and military equipment approximately 10 years...

Bringing representatives from more than 65 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas onto a single platform, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit marked an important milestone for Türkiye in strengthening the international standing of its national fashion industry. Parallel to the summit, held in Moscow at the end of August, Türkiye was represented at Moscow Fashion Week by renowned...

The Techtextil trade fair for technical textiles and Texprocess for textile and flexible materials processing will take place simultaneously and in an integrated format from 21-24 April 2026 at Messe Frankfurt. Aimed at becoming platforms for growth in exhibitor and visitor numbers and for introducing innovative products, the fairs were introduced at a press conference in Istanbul attended by...

BB Engineering (BBE) will once again be appearing at K 2025 together with its parent company Barmag (a member of the Swiss Oerlikon Group) and its associated brands, showcasing its expertise in extrusion, filtration, and recycling. Under the motto “Closing the Loop. Opening Potential,” they will be presenting innovative and profitable technologies for sustainable plastics processing at the exhibition to be held on October 8-15 in Düsseldorf, Germany. BBE will be focusing on high-performance extruders, highly efficient melt filters, and integrated recycling solutions for highquality rPET melts. A special highlight will be the parallel Open House event at the BBE Technical Center with live demonstrations. The team of experts...