The Turkish apparel industry has been rapidly losing the strong position it has maintained in global trade for many years. Despite being one of the world’s largest supply chains, Türkiye was announced as the only country whose exports contracted in the first half of 2025, while world trade was growing. At the press conference held by the Turkish Clothing Manufacturers’ Association (TGSD) ahead of the 18th Istanbul Apparel Conference to be organized in October, data showing that the sector has reached a historical breaking point were shared. During the...

PT Embee Plumbon Tekstil in Indonesia is one of the most modern spinning mills in Southeast Asia. Embee continuously invests in cutting-edge spinning technology to strengthen its competitive position and ensure long-term success. After the outstanding performance of its first Rieter spinning mill, inaugurated in 2018, the company decided to build a second Rieter compact-spinning mill – again opting...

Asteks, a leading manufacturer of high-quality and durable aprons and cots as well as advanced cots grinding, UV cots surface treatment, and automation solutions, will highlight its innovative products and strong local service at the 16th Central Asian International Textile Machinery Exhibition, CAITME 2025. At the exhibition to be held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, on September 9-11,...

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...

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...

Despite a challenging year, the efficient solutions for textile finishing continuously developed by the leading German textile finishing technology manufacturer Monforts led to a successful 2024 for the company. Supporting the textile sector’s sustainable future with its new investments, partnerships and projects, the company is also well-equipped for a new year. Nicole Croonenbroek, Marketing Manager at Monforts talked to...

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...

The full programme for the 93rd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC 2025), eagerly awaited in the industry, has been announced. At the event, which will take place from October 7-10 at the Porto Palácio Hotel and Spa in Porto, Portugal, over 100 presentations to be delivered in parellel sessions. In a comprehensive and international programme, the close collaboration between...

The Texhibition Istanbul Textile, Yarn, and Accessories Fair will open its doors at the Istanbul Fair Center from September 10–12, 2025. Organized by the Istanbul Textile and Raw Materials Exporters' Association (İTHİB) and İTKİB Fuarcılık A.Ş., the fair stands out for its innovative scope, expanding global participation, and strategic business opportunities it offers.   This year, the fair will bring together...

The Aegean Ready-to-Wear and Apparel Exporters’ Association (EHKİB) plans to take part in six trade fairs across four countries in 2025 in an effort to maintain current export levels. The Turkish fashion industry, under the umbrella of EHKİB’s Türkiye National Participation Organization, will join the Munich Fabric Start Fair in Germany, the leading export market, with eight Turkish companies. The fair to be held on September 2–3, 2025, is expected to create opportunities for new export connections. The next international marketing activity will be the PV Manufacturing Paris Fair, taking place on September 16–18, 2025, with the participation of 19 Turkish companies.  Burak Sertbaş, Member of the Sectors Council of...