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Editorial Team

Selin Erdem

Industry News and Market Analysis Editor

Selin Erdem is Tekstil Rehberi's industry news and market analysis editor. She follows monthly export figures, raw material prices, employment data and the trade fair calendar, citing each figure from the organization that publishes it.

Areas of expertise

  • Industry news
  • Export data
  • Raw material prices
  • Trade fair calendar

Articles

Sector and province guides

  • Guide to the textile industry in Adana

    Adana is known for cotton weaving and finishing and ranked fifth in Turkey in yarn, fabric and fiber exports in 2026. Haci Sabanci OSB, cotton price data and supplier checks.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Adiyaman

    Ready-made garments lead Adiyaman's exports, according to the regional plan data. Industrial zones, post-earthquake capacity, the Gerger Textile City call and what to check when sourcing.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Aksaray

    The Ahiler Development Agency's 2019 document lists textiles among Aksaray's three competitive sectors. The Aksaray OIZ, distances to Kayseri, Konya and Mersin Port, and what to check when sourcing.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Bursa

    Bursa is known for terry towels, home textiles and synthetic filament yarn and fabric, and ranks third in yarn-fabric-fiber exports in AKİB records. Cluster, dye house OSB and the Bursa Towel indication.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Denizli

    Towel, bathrobe, bed linen and home textile companies in Denizli. The province ranks third in apparel exports in AKİB's 2025 table; when you request a quote, ask which facility does the weaving, dyeing and sewing.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Duzce

    Apparel and textiles are among Duzce's leading export sectors: woven and knit garments, pajamas and socks. Industrial zones, 2024-2026 export data and what to ask a supplier.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Gaziantep

    Gaziantep stands out for machine-made carpet, yarn and nonwovens: about 72% of Turkey's carpet exports and 16% of its yarn-fabric-fiber exports are registered there. How the cluster works and what to ask a supplier.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Hatay

    Hatay's textile base rests on cotton, ginning and yarn-weaving plants, while its industrial zones lean toward iron and steel. Sourcing yarn, fabric and home textiles in Hatay, with post-earthquake checks.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Istanbul

    Istanbul is Turkey's hub for apparel and yarn-fabric exports: 69% of 2025 apparel exports were registered to Istanbul exporters. How the cluster works, where the trade districts are and how to vet a supplier.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Izmir

    Izmir is Turkey's second-largest apparel exporting province in exporter-association records, and several industrial zones list textiles among their sectors. Export share, cluster and supplier checks.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Kahramanmaras

    Kahramanmaras is a leading Turkish province for cotton yarn and knitted fabric: fourth in yarn, fabric and fiber exports in 2026 (AKİB). Cluster, industrial zone and what to check before you order.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Kayseri

    In textiles, Kayseri means fabric: woven and knitted fabric were among the province's top ten export sectors in 2025. Industrial zones, export data and what to ask a fabric supplier.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Kirklareli

    In Kirklareli, about 45% of insured manufacturing employees worked in textiles and apparel in 2017 (SGK data). Woven fabric, outerwear, underwear and finishing producers, export figures and supplier checks.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Kocaeli

    Kocaeli is an industrial province led by automotive, chemicals and metals; apparel and textiles are a smaller sector that still exports. Industrial zones, 2026 export data and buyer notes.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Konya

    Konya's industry centers on automotive supply, casting and machinery; its textile and apparel exports are small. Carpet, home textile and apparel sourcing in Konya, and why to verify the production address.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Malatya

    Before the 2023 earthquakes textiles made up 52% of Malatya's industrial zone employment, according to the local chamber (MTSO). Industrial zones, employment since the quakes and how to check capacity.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Manisa

    Manisa is a strong industrial province next to Izmir, but sources do not document its textile weight. Cotton share, industrial zones and export records to check before sourcing apparel, fabric or yarn.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Mersin

    Mersin's apparel exports rose to US$329.7 million in 2025, and apparel is tied for third in industrial employment. Where to source apparel, yarn and nonwovens in Mersin, and what to verify.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Osmaniye

    Osmaniye ranked 12th in Turkey in 2025 with USD 57.5 million of textile and raw material (yarn, fabric, fiber) exports. A yarn- and woven-fabric-led profile, industrial zones and data dates.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Sakarya

    Sakarya's investment portal highlights automotive, machinery and defense, while textiles appear among the leading sectors of two OSBs (2021). What to know before sourcing apparel and fabric there.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Sanliurfa

    Sanliurfa produced 41.1% of Turkey's cotton in 2024 (TEPGE). Its cotton-based textile base, industrial zones and the questions to ask when you source yarn or fabric.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Tekirdag

    Tekirdag's textile cluster centers on Corlu and Cerkezkoy, with fabric finishing and circular knitting. Industrial zones, 2026 export ranking and what to ask a supplier.

  • Guide to the textile industry in Usak

    Usak is known for woolen-type yarn, blankets and carpets and has recycled yarn and fiber producers. Its exports are small but specialized. Cluster, carpet ranking and what to ask a supplier.