Turkey
Turkey’s Rising Minimum Wage Puts Pressure On Apparel Manufacturers
Searching for economic options, apparel manufacturers in Turkey are scrambling for solutions.
Turkey’s Denim Rise Invests in Egypt Project
The ready-made garment manufacturer will open a factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone.
Turkey Ups Minimum Wage by 30%
The increase falls short of the 74 percent requested by the workers' union, however.
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Inditex Drops Potential Turkish Supplier Over Alleged Workers’ Rights Abuses
It's a rare victory for the union Birtek-Sen, which was less successful in persuading Levi Strauss & Co. to…
Mavi Rolls Out Annual Indigo Turtles Project
The Indigo Turtles capsule collection helps raise funds and awareness for the endangered sea turtles
Turkey Is The Latest Country With a Customs Crackdown Targeting Temu, Shein
Turkey hikes customs duties and cuts de minimis thresholds, targeting online e-tailers like Shein and Temu to…
Sanko’s Re&Up Gets $76M Boost for Next-Gen Textile Recycling
Sanko Group's Re&Up secured a senior loan from Proparco to expand its textile recycling operations and…
Odak Strongly Rebuts Ethical Denim Council Findings
Sener Bucuk, Odak Denim director, speaks out about the council's report.
Levi’s Turkish Supplier Behind Worst Union-Busting Case in Years, Labor Group Says
Brand labor standards are meaningless if they're not enforced, said Scott Nova of the Worker Rights…
Levi’s to Work With ‘Union-Busting’ Turkish Factory on ‘Conditional Basis’
Months after hundreds of Özak Tekstil workers were fired after fighting for union choice, the manufacturer is…
Mill Update: Türkiye Manufacturers Talk Denim Innovation and Trends
Türkiye-based mills Bossa, Kipaş and Maritaş Denim provide their denim update.
A Fight for Union Choice at a Turkish Supplier Puts Levi’s in Hot Seat
Workers protesting inhumane conditions have been verbally and physically intimidated and attacked by law…
Clean Clothes Campaign Turkey Calls for Stronger Potassium Permanganate Regulations
A new report highlights the harmful effects it has on worker health and the environment.
HMS Washing Launches New Tool for DIY Denim
The pen allows consumers to customize their denim fades at home.