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Turkey’s Apparel Supply Chain Preps for Digital to Drive 50% of Sales
Turkish trade association IHKIB believes the market's digitization push fully equips its apparel sector to…
Canal Istanbul to Make Turkey a ‘Playmaker in Global Maritime Trade’
The Turkey Logistics Master Plan revealed the need for an alternative waterway in the region due to increased…
Standard Textile and Küçükçalik Forge Global Textile Joint Venture
A vertically integrated company, Standard Textile is a provider of total solutions in the institutional…
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ORTA’s New VR Experience Gives Sneak Peek into the Denim Journey
The VR journey is the extension of ORTA's "New Denim Route," a supplier and resource platform promoting more…
How Sustainability Drives the Future of Turkish Apparel Production
Turkish apparel factories are focused on sustainable processes such as water treatment, energy reduction and…
Turkey’s Currency Crisis Stabilizes as Polyester Producer SASA Expands
The turn of events for the Turkish currency didn't bode well for exporters, which could see profits hurt by…
Upstream Focus: Hadi Karasu on Turkey’s Priorities, Proximity and Vertical Value Proposition
In this Q&A, TGSD president Hadi Karasu discusses how Turkish manufacturers are evaluating retail partners…
Why the ‘Partner Chain’ is Critical to Turkey’s Apparel Sourcing Success
Within the "partner chain," the manufacturer holds a significant burden of responsibility for an apparel…
New Sourcing Countries Advocate ‘Complete Reset’ of Buyer-Supplier Relationship
The STAR Network launched with Asian garment manufacturers seeking fair payment terms. Now Morocco, Indonesia…
If Diversification Is the Goal, Turkey Is a Great Place to Start
The IHKIB says Turkish apparel manufacturers can supply European distribution centers faster than their…
Hyosung Grows Creora Spandex Production with Investments in Brazil and Turkey
The company's Turkey-based expansion, expected to be complete by the third quarter, will increase spandex…
How Turkey’s Vertical Supply Chain Delivers Post-COVID Competitive Advantages
IHKIB wants to push further into the U.S. market over the next five years, where it currently only sends 4…
Mill Memo: Latest Circularity News and REFIBRA™ Denim from Turkey
With in-person trade shows still put on hold this fall, Carved in Blue is taking an opportunity to digitally…