Complaints and Suggestions

1. Insufficiency of Raw Material:

One of the biggest handicaps of the textile industry in Europe is that raw materials (e.g. cotton, linen, wool) are not grown sufficiently in their countries. This can adversely affect the production process and increase costs.

Solution: It is important to increase the supply of sustainable and quality raw materials by collaborating with local producers.

2. Branding in the Value Chain:

Among the strategies for the textile and ready-made clothing industry in Turkey is the development of operations for the branding process in the value chain. The competitiveness of goods with low added value decreases.

Solution: To produce high value-added products in manufacturing and focus on the branding process.

3. Technical Textile and Innovation:

Technical textiles include special-purpose textile products used especially in the fields of construction, automotive, healthcare and sports. Innovation and R&D studies are important in this field.

Solution: To increase R&D investments in the field of technical textiles and develop new products.

4. Global Competition and Export:

The textile sector is important in terms of exports. Türkiye is an important player in the export of textile and ready-made clothing products.

Solution: Diversifying export markets and offering quality products.

5. Environmental and Social Responsibility:

The textile industry should be more sensitive to environmental and social responsibility issues. Sustainable production and ethical practices are important.

Solution: Using recyclable materials, increasing energy efficiency and respecting workers' rights. These points are important to understand the current situation of the textile industry and to create a more sustainable industry in the future.