Turkey
Isko Up for European Business Award
Isko is winning praise from the European business community. The Turkish denim mill has been named a National…
Orta’s Ebru Debbağ on Growing a Global Denim Business
Ebru Debbağ, Orta deputy manager of product development, sales and marketing, has been in the denim industry…
Mill of the Week: Orta Anadolu
Orta Anadolu attributes its success to a rather simple concept: the mill works closely with brands to serve…
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Turkish Mills at Risk Due to New Anti-Dumping Duties
Turkey is roasting its own textile producers.
Bureau Veritas Expands Turkish Presence, Moves to Bigger Location in Istanbul
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, an inspection and certification organization, announced that its…
A Dutch Coalition Wants to Improve Garment Factory Conditions in Developing Countries
A Dutch coalition has presented an agreement, drafted under the guidance of the Social and Economic Council…
Hugo Boss Accused of Unethical Labor Practices at Turkish Factory
Fair labor has been top of mind so far in 2016 and Hugo Boss is the latest retailer to come under fire for…
Fast-Fashion Brands Could Stop Producing in Turkey
Russia recently banned trade imports of Turkish goods as retaliation for the downing of a Su-24 warplane near…
Orta and Mavi Jeans Combine Efforts to Save Indigo Turtles
For a second year, Orta and Mavi Jeans have teamed up to support the Ecological Research Society (EKAD) in…
Turkish Footwear Manufacturers State Their Case
There was a new twist to this year’s FFANY show (August 4-6), with the arrival of the Turkish Leather…
Turkish Fabric Producer Launches Bio-Based Artificial Leather
Seeking to satisfy demand for more sustainable fabrics, Turkey-based leather and suede producer Flokser…
FTA Urges European Commission to Adapt Trade Agenda
The Foreign Trade Association (FTA) published its contribution to the European Commission's trade and…
Ersin Akarlilar of Mavi Jeans on Breaking Into the Denim Industry
Mavi has always been an industry pioneer, originating from Istanbul in 1991 as the first Turkish brand to…
Cambodian May Day Protests Turn Violent; Workers March Globally
Cambodian factory workers, dubbed “May Day” protestors, flooded the streets to demand higher wages and better…