Ahmet Öksüz, Chairman of the Board of the Istanbul Textile and Raw Materials Exporters’ Association (İTHİB), emphasized in his speech at the 2025 Successful Exporters Award Ceremony that the global slowdown, logistics challenges, and disruptions in supply chains have once again highlighted the importance of domestic production. Pointing out that protecting the sector against unfair competition has now become critical, he stated that protecting the textile industry—one of Türkiye's key industrial backbones—is not a choice but a necessity.
Öksüz noted that despite the contraction in the European Union, the sector’s largest export market, they are striving to maintain market share, while also achieving significant momentum...
Türkiye, one of the few countries producing GMO free cotton alongside Greece and Spain, has successfully branded this unique position globally through the sustainable cotton initiative “GMO-Free Turkish Cotton,” launched by the İzmir Commodity Exchange and the National Cotton Council. Now, Türkiye is preparing to take the global stage with CRISPR/Cas9 genetically enhanced cotton featuring increased fiber length and strength.
In an interview with TRT Haber reporter İlyas Umut Özacar, Beyza Aydın, R&D lead at the Transgenic Cell Technologies Application and Research Center (TRGENMER), noted that genetic motifs which plants...
Amid rising risks in global trade in recent years, which have made long supply chains more fragile, Sun Tekstil has joined among the companies relocating production closer to their export markets. With a 5 million dollar investment, the company aims to strengthen its competitive...
German knitting machinery manufacturer Mayer & Cie., which has been represented in Türkiye by its Turkish agent Mayer Mümessillik for over 30 years, will take part in ITM 2026...
As technical textiles continue their rapid expansion across demanding markets such as defense, mobility, aerospace, construction, energy, Stäubli will showcase innovative solutions designed to empower mills to produce the...
As one of the leading manufacturers of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, Durak Tekstil will take part in Texprocess 2026, the trade fair for garment and functional textile processing to be held in Frankfurt from April 21–24, presenting solutions developed through its R&D efforts.
Visitors will be able to explore conductive, scented, cut- and flame-resistant, glow-in-the-dark, and reflective threads, along...
The Turkish company Zirve Tekstil has created a production setup that delivers outstanding yarn quality, recognized worldwide, by combining the best technologies from Trützschler, Toyota and Murata. The mill produces 18.5 tons of premium combed ring yarn daily in counts of Ne 20, 24, and 30, primarily for knitting applications. Although the focus lies on utilizing locally grown cotton,...
As technical textiles continue their rapid expansion across demanding markets such as defense, mobility, aerospace, construction, energy, Stäubli will showcase innovative solutions designed to empower mills to produce the next generation of advanced fabrics at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, from 21 to 24 April. One of the global leaders in high‑performance weaving technologies, Stäubli will exhibit its trend-setting...
The Antalya Maturation Institute has launched a research project on Seljuk-era silk weaving, aiming to carry forward a textile tradition dating back to the reign of Alaeddin Keykubad I to future generations. As part of the study, which lasted approximately five years, Seljuk fabrics held in private collections and museums were meticulously examined. Among works that had been lost...
German knitting machinery manufacturer Mayer & Cie., which has been represented in Türkiye by its Turkish agent Mayer Mümessillik for over 30 years, will take part in ITM 2026 through its local partner. At the fair, to be held on June 9–13 at the Istanbul Tüyap Fair and Congress Center, Mayer Mümessillik will present a selection from Mayer &...
All circular knitting operations of Mayer & Cie., one of the key symbols of German engineering with a 120-year history, were acquired by Chinese entrepreneur Xu Hongjie under an agreement signed on February 9. The acquisition also includes the company’s subsidiaries in Vsetín, Czech Republic, and Jintan, China.
Xu Hongjie, a representative of the family-owned Huixing Group — a company...
One of the leading manufacturers of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, Durak Tekstil will present its solutions at booth 711 during ISPA EXPO 2026, to be held in Orlando, Florida, on March 10–12. At the fair, highlighted by the slogan “The Future of Sleep Starts Here!”, Durak Tekstil will not only showcase its high-quality and technical threads for mattresses...
At the Eastern Mediterranean Agricultural Research Institute, where variety development studies continue across a wide range of crops including sunflower, wheat, soybean, pea and maize, a new cotton variety has recently been introduced. Developed in cooperation with the private sector, ‘Galaxy 351’ has been officially registered by the Seed Registration and Certification Center under the Ministry of Agriculture and...
Brückner Textile Technologies is presenting German engineering expertise and energy-efficient line concepts at this year's ITMA ASIA in Singapore on October 28-31. The family-run company, which has been a leader in customized technologies and solutions for textile equipment for over 75 years, focuses on energy efficiency, automation, and maximum productivity. The Brückner team will be ready to meet with...
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...
iNTERSPARE Textilmaschinen GmbH will welcome its visitors at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt to present its latest solutions for technical textile finishing. At the VDMA joint stand in Hall 12 / Stand C55A, the brand will highlight further developments within the Krantz, Artos and Babcock (BTM) product lines, in particular the Krantz K30 stenter as well as the reintroduction of...
The Italian textile machinery industry will be ready at Techtextil 2026 to present their solutions in technical and innovative textiles, participating with the Italy Pavilion as well as individual stands.
Italy confirms its position among the world leaders in the textile machinery sector, thanks to a solid and highly specialized production system. The industry stands out for its strong international...
For more than 60 years, FESPA has brought together screen and, later, digital printers for companies producing textiles for fashion, sportswear, soft signage, and interior applications. With its new exhibition, Textile, FESPA strengthens its textile legacy for companies producing printed textiles for apparel and décor. Duncan MacOwan, Head of Marketing & Events, FESPA, said that Textile will allow the...
One of the leading gatherings of the textile technology industry, the ITM International Textile Machinery Exhibition is preparing to bring industry professionals together in Istanbul in 2026 under the themes of sustainable production and digital transformation. Showcasing a wide range of solutions from green technologies to smart manufacturing systems, the exhibition will host developments shaping the future of the...
What if we were to say that without plastic, airplanes wouldn’t be able to fly, cars wouldn’t run, and even artificial intelligence wouldn’t exist? Yes, that would be an exaggeration. However, we can say this: without plastic, airplanes and cars would not have the lightness, efficiency, and accessibility we rely on today. Electronics and artificial intelligence would not have developed at this scale either. The same holds true when we look at textiles. Without plastic, production would rely solely on materials such as cotton, wool, linen, and silk—slower and more costly to produce. In other words, we would be forced to produce less and, consequently, have access to fewer...
Textilegence continues to keep its finger on the pulse of the textile and printing industry. Despite significant overall losses recorded by the Turkish textile industry in the January–February period, exports to the American continent increased by up to 10%, while exports to the US...
As one of the leading manufacturers of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, Durak Tekstil will take part in Texprocess 2026, the trade fair for garment and functional textile processing to be held in Frankfurt from April 21–24, presenting solutions developed through its R&D efforts.
Visitors...
The Italian textile machinery industry will be ready at Techtextil 2026 to present their solutions in technical and innovative textiles, participating with the Italy Pavilion as well as individual...
At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, ZIMMER AUSTRIA will present its latest advancements in Screen Printing & Coating Systems and Digital Printing Technology – solutions engineered not only for high...
Ahmet Öksüz, Chairman of the Board of the Istanbul Textile and Raw Materials Exporters’ Association (İTHİB), emphasized in his speech at the 2025 Successful Exporters Award Ceremony that the global slowdown, logistics challenges, and disruptions in supply chains have once again highlighted the importance of domestic production. Pointing out that protecting the sector against unfair competition has now become critical, he stated that protecting the textile industry—one of Türkiye's key industrial backbones—is not a choice but a necessity.
Öksüz noted that despite the contraction in the European Union, the sector’s largest export market, they are striving to maintain market share, while also achieving significant momentum in the United States, the second-largest export market. He continued: “With exports approaching 800 million dollars in 2025, we are now the eighth-largest supplier to the U.S. Over the past five years, we have increased our market share from 1.6% to 3.2%. Our goal is to rank among the top five suppliers to the U.S. We firmly believe that, with the expected downward trend in global interest rates, we will achieve this target in the coming period.”
Öksüz also stated that the implementation of additional tariffs by the U.S. and the European Union’s new trade agreements—affecting Türkiye as a key export market—have turned countries like Türkiye into target markets for Asia. “For this reason, it is of great importance to take measures affecting domestic production, such as collecting witness samples to prevent abuses within the inward processing regime and more effectively combating origin fraud, an issue our Ministry is already working on meticulously. It should not be forgotten that Türkiye cannot afford to give up a sector that has been built through investments worth billions of dollars and serves as the country’s industrial memory,” he said.
Governor Gül: “Without stability, needs cannot be met in the medium term”
Speaking at the ceremony, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül stated: “The world and recent developments have shown us this: there were places where products could be sourced at slightly lower costs; however, without stability, it has become clear that needs cannot be met...
For more than 60 years, FESPA has brought together screen and, later, digital printers for companies producing textiles for fashion, sportswear, soft signage, and interior applications. With its new...
Prepared as part of the European Union’s efforts to reduce packaging waste and strengthen its circular economy objectives, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will become directly applicable in all EU Member States as of 12 August 2026.
Adopted by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament on 19 December 2024 and published in the Official...
At the Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK, the premier international event dedicated to sustainable premium packaging, ReKrill, a patented next-generation biopolymer, was at the heart of Krill Design’s showcase. The brand presented a complete packaging solution: a jar and lid crafted entirely from orange peel-based ReKrill®️. Selected to compete for the LUXE PACK Green Award, this prototype embodies the...
By investing in the Nyala, swissQprint’s best-selling industrial UV-LED large-format flatbed printer, Tekin Reklam has strengthened its production capacity and gained new competitive advantages in the market. Operating in the industrial advertising sector in Alanya since 1998, the company has expanded its printing capabilities beyond traditional signage and advertising applications with this new investment.
Developed by swissQprint, a company known...
ZIMMER AUSTRIA, one of the global suppliers of digital carpet and textile printing systems, presents a comparison between its two flagship technologies: CHROMOJET and COLARIS. As carpet printing continues to evolve with manufacturers demanding higher efficiency, broader design capabilities, and reduced environmental impact, both systems serve distinct market needs and are recognized in the industry for their performance and...
Prepared as part of the European Union’s efforts to reduce packaging waste and strengthen its circular economy objectives, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will become directly applicable in all EU Member States as of 12 August 2026.
Adopted by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament on 19 December 2024 and published in the Official...
At the Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK, the premier international event dedicated to sustainable premium packaging, ReKrill, a patented next-generation biopolymer, was at the heart of Krill Design’s showcase. The brand presented a complete packaging solution: a jar and lid crafted entirely from orange peel-based ReKrill®️. Selected to compete for the LUXE PACK Green Award, this prototype embodies the...
The 1 Hour Shirt project, realised by the collaboration of Fashion Revolution Germany and a circular fashion brand DETTO FATTO, started out to highlight...
The Nivogo brand, a combination of the words Nivo (new) and go (to take action) is starting the circular transformation movement, representing the ‘new...
