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Marassi Denim: A Turkish Touch in Denim Sectory

50Cashmere The Most Precious Wool of the World

68Mavi 2015 Fall-Winter season54

Silk and Cashmerea Global Entrepreneurship Story

22Premier Vision 3rd Edition

36Turkish DenimDesignerAhmet GirayYılmaz

64Jean Trensd forFall-Winter2015-2016

46Blue Matters62

Interview withOsman Ege

Blue Blanket Jeans

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FounderIn the name of UludağTextile Exporters’ Association (UTİB)Pınar Taşdelen Engin

Managing DirectorKayhan Turhan

Advisory BoardOsman Nuri Canik Ali AyHilmi Gülcemalİlhan SarıYusuf AteşHalil Ersan ÖzsoyAslı Türkün KaraçorMustafa TezyaparlarFerudun KahramanEmin AkçaHaluk OganBirgül Polat ÖlmezMerve Göral ErtaşEkrem Arslan

Place of Management ULUDAG TEXTILE EXPORTERS’ ASSOCIATIONOrganize Sanayi Bölgesi 2. Gelişim SahasıKahverengi Cad. No: 11 16140 Nilüfer/Bursa/TurkeyPhone : 0224 219 10 19 Fax: 0224 219 10 99Web: www.uib.org.trE-mail: fuarlar@uib.org.tr

ProductionAjans Lim5 +90 414 00 06

Publishing DirectorKayhan Turhan

Publishing CoordinatorZeynep Beriş

Editor in ChiefMihriban Cici Taylan

EditorÜmit Çetinyuva

Creative DirectorZeynep Beriş

Digital EditorAli Yurtseven

TranslationsGlobal DilBetül Kişioğlu

Asistant to Creative DirectorBilge Arı

Supervisory BoardRossi BarbarossaAyhan Turhan

Advertising Sales DirectorSemra Gölge

Advertising Sales DepartmentMacide Şenocak

AddressÖzlüce Mah. Temizel Cad. Meşeli Sok. No:4/BNilüfer/Bursa/Turkey

PrintStar Matbaacılık A.Ş.

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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ULUDAĞ TEXTILE EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BURSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

İBRAHIM BURKAY

Even though denim was manufactured as work clothing in the past, today it has become

a fashion product and cultural icon used by the masses with pleasure.

It would be better to analyze the world denim market separately as denim fabric and denim clothing. China is the largest exporter of denim fabric and has a 34% market share in the world denim market. On the other hand, our country has a 9% market share, and exports approximately 430 million dollars per year. We are the 3rd largest exporter of denim fabric in the world. China is again the leader when it comes to denim clothing exports, and Turkey has a 5% market share. We export 3,7 billion dollars worth of denim clothing per year and are the 4th largest denim clothing exporter in the world.When we look at the largest denim fabric imports worldwide by the end of 2014, we see that the biggest importers are Bangladesh, Hong Kong and China. Denim textiles import has increased by 4% worldwide in the last 5 years, however, within the same time frame, imports by countries such as Bangladesh, Vietnam and Cambodia has increased at a much higher level, such as 5 times more than before. This is caused by large clothing companies shifting denim manufacturing to these countries. USA is the biggest buyer when we look at the largest denim clothing

importers in the world. USA has a potential over 15 billion dollars of import, 21% of the world’s denim clothing imports. Following USA, other big denim clothing imports are those countries with the largest income per capita such as European countries and Japan. Hong Kong also stands out as a major distribution center.As Turkey, our largest denim fabric export market is Italy with 82 million dollars. In addition, we have achieved significant export rank increases in Tunisia, Egypt, Hong Kong and Bangladesh in the last 5 years. On the other hand, our largest denim clothing export market is Germany with 600 million dollars. 83% of our exports are to European countries. We have increased sales in markets such as Spain, Italy, France and Belgium in the last 5-year period. It is a great sign for us to become successful in Europe where the demand is for high-segment products.

UTiB, LEADS THE SECTOR IN SUSTAINABLE GROWTH GOALS

Our country has become known for its remarkable rise in world economy thanks to great achievements in the last few years. The public and private sector working together has played an important role in our success. In this regard Uludağ Textile Exporters

Association (UTiB) while consistently extending its operational scope and carrying out over 50 projects in a year also has been doing great work in the denim industry.We aim to make sure that buyers can experience the exceptional production quality and power onsite at the most significant trade and fashion centers in the world such as Shanghai, Paris, New York, Moscow and Istanbul. We organize national participation events to important industry expos. We work to advance technology used by our sector in our international organizations such as R&D Project Market Brokerage Event. We have received a great deal of attention during these endeavors. Also as UTğB, we have created “Turkish Blue Sign” concept and registered trademark to showcase Turkey’s strong position in the denim sector. Our country already has an excellent position in world markets. It is important for us that this success becomes sustainable and everlasting. For this reason, we have initiated important projects and continue to do so for the textile sector associated with Bursa to transition its production and exports to more value-added products. In addition to our aggregation initiation, “Ur-Ge” and Expo projects, our soon-to-be founded Textiles and Technical Textiles Perfection Center will lead the sector’s sustainable growth goals in all areas.

İBRAHİM BURKAY: “WE WILL FURTHER STRENGTHEN OUR POSITION IN WORLD MARKETS”

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BATMAZ TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.BAYTEKS ITH. IHR. SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.BGT TEKSTİL ITHALAT IHRACAT TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.BOTAS NEHİR BOYA EMPRİME SAN. VE. TİC. A.Ş.BOY-BO TEKSTİL VE BOYA SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.BRT- BARUTÇU TEKSTİL SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.BZ JAKARLİ DOKUMA SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.C.T. TEKSTİL URUNLERİ PAZALARMA VE TURZİM HİZ. A.ŞDERHAN TEKSTİL KONF. ENERJİ. SAN. TİC. A.Ş.DOGAN TEKSTİL LTD. ŞTİDRİTA TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.EGR DİS TİCARET LTD. ŞTİ.EKİP TEKSTİL PAZARLAMA A.Ş.EMİN TEKSTİL SAN TİC. A.Ş.ER-EZ DOKUMA KUMAS TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.ERSAT TEKSTİL KONF. SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.ERTEKS TEKSTİL GRUBU

ETİTEKS TEKNİK DOKUMA PAZ SAN. TİC. A.Ş.FABRA TEKSTİL DİS. TİC. SAN. LTD. ŞTİ.FİLETÜL MENSUCAT VE TEKSTİL ÜR.SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.GAMATEKS TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC A.Ş.GENC MERT TEKSTİL SAN. DİS. TİC.LTD., ŞTİ.GOKHAN TEKSTİL SANAYİ VE TİC. A.Ş.HAS ÖRME SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.HERBOY ÖRME SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.HİSAR TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC., LTD. ŞTİ.HMK TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. LTD.ILKA BASKİ KUMAS TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. LTD., ŞTİ.IPEK TÜL VE KONF. SAN. A.Ş.ISİL TEKSTİL SAN VE. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.JOYTEKS TEKSTİL SANAYİ VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.KABUL TEKSTİLKARAGÖZLÜLER TEKSTİL SAN VE TİC AŞKARBOY KAHRAMANMARAS BOYA KASAR SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.

Turkish Exhibitors

ACAR IHR ITL TEKSTİL TİC. VE SAN. A.Ş.AKEL GRUP TEKSTİL GİDA INSAAT SAN.TİC.A.ŞAKER TEKSTİL KUMAŞCİLİK SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.AKSOY TEKSTİL ÖRME DOKUMA KONF.SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.AKURUN TEKSTİL TARİM GİDA SAN VE TİC A.Ş.ARASAN TEKSTİL SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.ARMEN IPLİK ÖRME TEKSTİL SAN. VE. TİC. A.Ş.ARSETEKS TEKSTİL TARİM KİMYA SAN VE PAZ. LTD. ŞT.ASLİ TEKSTİL GİYİM SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.ASY TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. VE PAZ. LTD., ŞTİ.ATA KUMAS TEKSTİL IMALAT SANAYİ VE TİCARET LTD. ŞTAVRUPA PASİFİK TEKSTİL SAN. KONF. DİS LTD. ŞTİAY-MU TEKSTİL TUR. TAŞ. SA. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.BAHATEKS TEKSTİL SANAYİ VE TİCARET LTD. ŞTİ.BARİS MENSUCAT SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.

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Uludag Textile Exporters’ Associaton had a place with information under the concept and brand of “Turkish Fashion Fabrics”. Texworld Paris hosted at the Le Bourget. Turkish Exhibitors presented their latest products in UTIB’s information booth.Exhibitors were from 27 different countries (Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, China , Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea , Lebanon, Malaysia, Mauritius, Netherlands, Pakistan, Portugal, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam).

TEXWORLD PARIS 14-17 SEPTEMBER 2015

KARKENT TEKSTİL INS. SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.KAYNAK TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.KAZAROGLU TEKSTİL SAN. TİC. A.Ş.KONAK TUL PERDE SANAYİİ ANONİM SİRKETİKOTON İNŞAAT TURİZM MENSUCAT SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.KOTONTEKS TEXTILE INDUSTRYKRAL TEKSTİL ÖRME SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.KUMASH TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.KURU TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.LALE MEFRUSAT SAN. TİC. VE PAZ. A.Ş.LARMA TEKSTİL SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.LÜKS KADİFE TİC. VE SAN. A.Ş.MAİTEKS TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.MENDERES TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.MERİSA TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.METEKS MODA DOKUMA KUMAS SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.METERİAL KUMAS SANAYİ VE TİC. LTD.ŞTİ.

MİGİBOY TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.MODAPINAR TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.NARA TEKSTİL SAN. VE. TİC. A.Ş.NAZ ÖRME KUMAS VE TEKSTİL SAN. A.Ş.NİL ÖRME SAN. TİC. A.Ş.ÖLCERLER TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.ÖMÜRTEKS TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.ÖRTEKS TEKSTİL İŞLETMELERİ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.OSMANBEY MENSUCAT PAZARLAMA SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.ÖZÇİMEN TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.ÖZEL TEKSTİL İNS. SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.ÖZEN MENSUCAT BOYA TERBİYE İŞLETMELERİ A.Ş.PİNTEKS TEKSTİL KUMAŞ PAZ. SAN VE TİC. A.Ş.PORTAKAL TEKSTİL SAN. VE DIŞ. TİC. A.Ş.REİSOĞLU IPLİK MENSUCAT SAN. TİC. A.Ş.SAFİR İPLİK TEKSTİL SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.ŞAHİN ÖRME TEKSTİL VE SAN LTD. ŞTİ.

SANTANA TEKSTİL SA. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.SATEL ÖRME KUMAS BOYA BASKI KONFEKSİYON SAN. VE TİC. AŞ.SAVE TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.SAYGI TEKSTİL SAN. VE. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.SERAY TEKSTİL SANAYİ VE TİCARET LTD. ŞTİSERYILMAZ TEKSTİL İTH. İHR. SAN TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.SİNATEKS TEKSTİL SAN VE TİC AŞTEKSTAS TEKSTİL SAN. VE. TİC. A.Ş.TERMİN TEKSTİL SAN.VE TİC. A.Ş.ÜNTEKS BOYA BASKİ APRE TEKSTİL SAN. İC VE DİS TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.VEGA TEKSTİL İNŞ. SAN. TİC. LTDVEMTEKS DOKUMACİLİK TEKSTİL İNS. SAN. VE. PAZ. LTD. ŞTİ.Z.MERT İPEK FAN. KUM. SAN.TİC.LTD.ŞTİ.

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PREMIERE VISION PARIS 15-17 SEPTEMBER 2015

“Turkish Fashion Fabrics Magazine” took place in press village area during Premiere Vision Paris. Premiere Vision is the best platform to meet with professional buyers. More than 61.000 visitors were at the show. Buyers from all around the world came for the well-chosen companies which were selected by Premiere Vision.

PALATEKS TEKSTIL SAN TIC ASSANKO TEKSTIL ISLETMELERI SAN. VE TIC. A.S.SAYDAM TEKSTIL SAN. VE DIS TIC. A.S.TUP MERSERIZE TEKSTIL SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.YEKPA TEKSTIL TICARET VE SANAYI ASM.F. YILMAZIPEK TEKSTIL TIC. SAN. LTD STICELIKTAS TEKSTILGULIPEK TEKSTIL A.S.ELYAF TEKSTIL SAN.VE.TIC.ASNURYILDIZ TEKSTIL SAN.TIC.A.SEKOTEN TEKSTYL SAN. VE TIC. AS.IPEKER TEKSTIL TICARET VE. SANAYI A.S.ESTAR TEKSTIL NAKIS SANAYI LTD.STI.HANTAS TEKSTIL SAN VE TIC LTD. STI.MELTAM TEKSTIL SAN. VE. TIC. LTD.STI.ANTIK DANTEL SANAYI TICARET A.S.MAYTEKS ORME SAN TIC ASGALLUS TEKSTIL SAN. VE. TICARET LTDSUNTEKS DOKUMA BOYA APRE SAN TIC.A.S.BEZTAS TEKSTILLILA AYDIN ORMEROJA ORME SAN VE TIC A.SBISCHOFF ROJA TEKSTIL SANAYI TICARET AOZLEM KUMAS SAN. TIC. LTD STI

SONMEZ ASF IPLIK DOKUMA VE BOYA SANAYI A.S.NUREL TEKSTIL BOYA APRE VE SAN.TIC.A.SAKIN TEKSTIL A.S.ALMODO ALTUNLAR TEKSTIL SANAYIALTINYILDIZ TEKSTIL VE KONFEKSIYON A.S.ARSAN DOKUMA BOYA SAN. VE TIC. A.S.BEZSAN TEKSTIL SANAYI VE TICARET A.SBM BAHARIYE MENSUCAT SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.BTD TEKSTIL SANAYI VE TICARET ASBURCE TEKSTILBUR-ER TEKSTIL SAN. VE TIC. LTDCAN TEKSTIL ENTEGRE TESISLERI SANAYI TAN TEKSTIL ASDORUK TEKSTIL TIC. SAN. A.S.IPEKIS MENSUCAT TURK A.SITKIBKIMTEKS TEKSTILKIPAS PAZARLAMA VE TIC. A.S.KIPAS PAZARLAMA ISL. A.S (SHIRTING DIVISION)KIVANC TEKSTIL SAN VE TIC. AS MERIDYEN - MERLINEOZDOKU TEKSTIL SAN VE TIC.LTD.STI.SHAMROCK TEKSTIL SAN.VE TIC.A.SSOKTAS DOKUMA ISLETMELERI SAN. VE TIC. A.S.

Turkish Exhibitors in Premiere VisionParis, September edition 2015

KARSU TEKSTIL SAN VE TİC A.ŞİŞKUR TEKSTIL ENERJI SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.SELCUK IPLIK SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.POLYTEKS TEKSTIL SANAYI ARAS. VE EGITIM A.S.GÖL IPLIK SEREMET TEKSTIL SAN.TIC.AS.KAPFIL TEKSTIL PAMUK PAZ.MIDAS TEKSTIL SAN VE TIC ASKALE IPLIK SAN VE DIS TIC A.SMEM TEKSTIL SANAYI VE TICARET ASISIKSOY TEKSTIL INS TAAH SAN VE TIC ASAKBASLAR TEKSTILAKERLER TEKSTIL SAN TIC ASAKTEKSATT TEKSTIL SANAYI VE TICARET ASBAK-AY TEKSTIL SAN VE TIC ASCONFETTI TEKSTIL SANAYI VE TICARET A.SFUN TEKSTIL LTDGÜLLE TEKSTILILAY TEXTILEILTEKS TEKSTIL TICARET VE SANAYI A.S.KARMA KOKTEYL ORME SANAYI VE TICARET

YARANGUMELI TEKSTIL A.S.YILMAZ KUMASCILIK TEKSTILYUNSA YUNLU SANAYI VE TICARET ASALTOTEKS TEKSTIL GIYIM BOYA APRE SAN. VE TIC. A.S.ESENTEKSBEZ TEKSTILREALTEKS ASUGURTEKS TEKSTIL URUNLERI TIC VE SANAYI ASORNEK TEKSTIL TICARET VE SANAYI A.S.MATESA TEKSTIL SAN. VE TIC. A.S.SOKTAS DIV. TAYLORDSIMSEK TEKSTIL SAN. VE TIC.A.SDYNAMO DENIM KUMASCILIK LTD.KIPAS FORMALRENTEKS TEKSTIL URUNLERI PAZ.SAN. VE DIS TIC. A/SAEGEAN EXPORTERS’ ASSOCIATIONSFIRATTEKS TEKSTILCU TEKSTIL REMAR TEKSTILSELEKSIYON TEKSTIL SAN VE TIC A.SVERSION TEKSTIL TURIZM SAN.VE DIS TIC A.SGULSEN TEKSTILIYASEYFELI

MASEKSPORTMERGUMOSIZAROTEKSDORAMAFISIMSEK EGE ETIKET VE MATBAACILIK LTD STIGULDOGAN MENSUCAT SAN. TIC A.S.FORM DIS TIC LTD STIPLATIN BOYA TEKSTIL BASKI TRANSFER LTD STIPOLSAN BUTTON MANUFACTURING & TRADE CO. INC.TAÇ FERMUAR SAN. VE TIC. LTD STIANTIK DANTEL SANAYI TICARET A.S.KARYA TEKSTIL / HITIT TRANSFERTUNTEKS KONFEKSIYON VE DOKUMA SAN. TIC. A.S.TUR IPCAG-TEK ZAMAK DUGME VE GIYIM AKS PAZ TIC LTD STIERENAY PLASTIK VE.END. UR.SAN.TIC.LTD. STI.MERTIZ OFSET AMBALAJ SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRNYN ASKI VE AHSAP SAN. TIC. LTD. STI.AGAMODA DERI KONFEKSIYON SAN. VE TIC. A.S.AGARTIOGLU DERI MAM SAN. TIC. LTD. STIALTINOK DERI KONFEKSIYON IHR. ITH. SAN. VE. TIC. LARPEL DERI GIYIM SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI.AS ERDOGAN DERI SAN TIC LTD STI

CETINKAYA KÜRK DERI KONF. TARM. SAM. VE. TIC LTD.DERISAY DERI SAN VE DIS.TIC. LTD STIDESA DERI SAN. VE. TIC.EMELDA DERI KONFEKSIYON TURIZM INSAAT SANAYI VE DIENSARI DERI KURK SAN. VE. TIC. ASGUNDUZ KURK SANAYI VE TICARET ASHARMANLI DERI A.S.LERI DERI SANAYILIDER DERI URUN SAN VE TIC A.S.MARMARA DERI SAN. VE. TIC. LTD. STIMENDER DERI SAN VE TIC, ASOVA DERI ASOZKUPLEMEZ DERI VE TARIM SAN. TIC. LTD. STI. - EGEPLATIN DERI SAN. VE. DIS. TIC. LTD. STIRG DERI IMALATI KONFEKSIYON SAN VE TIC LTD STISELINA KURK & DERI LTD STISEN DERI VE KONFEKSIYON SAN.TIC. ASSOYDANTESS DIS TICARET LTD, STI TOPRAK KURK DERI TEKS. IML. SAN VE TIC. LTD STIUCD (USAK CEVAHIR DERI) YATEKS YAKUT TARIM SAN. URUNLERI EKSPORT ASYESILLER DERI SANAYI VE TIC LTD STIYILBAY DERI SANAYI VE TICARET LTD STIONTEKS

HEIMTEXTILE RUSSIA 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2015Uludag Textile Exporters’ Associaton (UTIB) organised national participation with 35 companies in the fields of home textile and and accesories.Turkey was the most attending country as usual. Companies were satisfied about the visitors. The 17th edition of Heimtextil Russia is marked with visitors number 16.349 visitors came to the fair. 213 exhibitors from 18 countries took part in the show.

FIRAT TEKSTİL VE DERİ ÜRÜNLERİ SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.GÖKYILDIZ TEKSTİLHATEM TEKSTİL SAN. TİC. A.Ş.KAÇKAR TEKSTİL ÜRÜNLERİ SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.KARTEKS İMALAT TEKSTİL SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.KILIÇ TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC LTD. ŞTİ.KÖSEOĞLU DIŞ TİC. LTD. ŞTİMEGAPOL TÜL PERDEMETROPOL TÜL TEKSTİL SAN. TİC LTD. ŞTİMS ULUSLARARASI TEKSTİL (HALL 3 )NİL TEKSTİL VE PAZARLAMA LTD. ŞTİNOPE TEKSTİL MOB.DEK.SAN. VE TİC.LTD.ŞTİNOVATEX

OZANTEKS TEKSTİL SAN.TİC. A.Ş.PIRLANTA TEKSTİL SAN. TİC. TUR. LTD. ŞTİ.PİNA TEKSTİLRAMNUR TEKSTİLROYALSAMA TEKSTİL. SAN. İTH. İHR. A.Ş.SELİNAYSÜMAŞ TEKSTİLVERONA EV TEKSTİL ÜRÜNLERİ TİC. VE PAZARLAMA A.Ş.VİP VUAL TEKSTİL SAN. TİC. A.Ş.YELDA TEKSTİL

Turkish Exhibitors in National Pavilion;

AGM PAZ. İTH.AĞAOĞLU TEKSTİLALFA GRUP TEKS.GID.KUY.İNŞ.SAN.VE TİC.LTD.ŞTİANKARA TEKSTİLCEGİ TEKSTİL KONF.SAN.VE TİC.LTD.ŞTİDERSİYON TEKSTİLDİZAYN EV TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.DOĞPAŞDÖKMETAŞ BRODEERTEKS KADİFE TEKSTİLESKAR TEKSTİL SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.

INTERTEXTILE SHANGAI APPAREL FABRICS

13-15 OCTOBER 2015Turkish exhibitors met with World’s biggest market in Shanghai, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics fair. It is currently one of the biggest and most comprehensive apparel fabric and accessories exhibitions in the world.Uludag Textile Exporters’ Association (UTIB) had organised national participation with 11 exhibitors. It took place in National Exhibition and Convention Center for the first time in 10 halls. Turkish denim companies took place in “Beyond Denim” hall. Fair welcomed 4618 exhibitors. Turkey, France, Germany, Portugal and Italy (Milono Unica) had national pavillions in Europe Hall.

Turkish Exhibitors in National Pavilion;

ALMODO ALTUNLAR TEKSTIL SAN.VE TIC. A.SBEZSANFORM DIS TICARET LTD.STIKAYNAK TEKSTIL SAN. VE TIC. A.S.AKELGRUP TEKSTIL GIDA INSAAT SAN.TIC.A.S.ELYAF TEKSTİLSÖKTAŞ DOKUMA İŞLETMELERİ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.İPEK TÜL VE KONFEKSİYON SANAYİ A.Ş.Ş.KİPAŞ PAZARLAMA VE TİCARET A.Ş.ACAR İHR. İTH. TEKSTİL TİC. VE SAN. A.Ş.W DENIM

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PREMIERE VISION ISTANBUL 21-23 OCTOBER 2015Premiere Vision Istanbul took firm steps forward. 3 rd edition of the fair was quite successful. It is getting more distinguished in its each edition with the support of Uludag Textile Exporters’ Association (UTIB). Premiere Vision Istanbul welcomed companies from 17 different countries. Turkey attend the fair with 111 companies. Uludag Textile Exporters’ Association (UTIB) organised International Buyer Mission Programme. Within scope of Buyer Mission Programme, 34 companies from 9 different countries (Bulgaria, Greece, Iran, Jordan, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Russia, Uzbekistan) has been hosted. Exhibitiors met with the potential buyers. Autumn- Winter 16-17 season’s key colors presented in Color Range area and fashion area got all attention, prepared by famous designer Arzu Kaprol.

BURCE TEKSTILBÜNYEM TEKSTILCALIK DENIMCAN TEKSTIL ENTEGRE TESISLERIDERHAN TEKSTILECE FERMUAR / ZIPPEREKOTEN FABRICSELISSA STAMPAELYAF TEKSTIL EMR FERMUAR / ZIPPER & ACCESSORYERSAT TEKSTILESTAR TEKSTIL / BROCHE®FILETÜL MENSUCAT VE TEKSTILFORM BUTTONFUN TEKSTILGLOBAL DENIMGULDOGAN MENSUCATGULIPEK TEKSTILGÜLLEHAKCAN TEKSTILHAMZAGILHARMANCI

HITIT TRANSFERINCELER ORME VE TEKSTILIPEK FANTAZI TEKSTILISIKSOY TEKSTILISIL TEKSTILISKURITHIB - ISTANBUL TEXTILE AND RAW MATERIALS EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION JADE LACE - NUREL TEKSTILKALE IPLIKKARMA KOKTEYL KNITTINGKARSU TEKSTILKILIM DENIMKIMTEXKIPASKNOPF & KNOPF DÜGME KONAK FASHION FABRICSKORUKCU & AY-MU TEKSTIL KUMASHKUSAK TEKSTILLAMI TRANSFERLILALITEKS DIGITAL

LITEKS TEKSTILMAKS METAL - FASTENS WELLMARITAS DENIMMATESA TEKSTILMELEK DANTELMEM TEXTILEMODAPINAR TEKSTILNAZ KNITTED FABRICNILBA TEKSTILNURYILDIZ TEKSTILNYN WOODEN HANGEROR-BEYORTEKS TEKSTILOZDOKU TEKSTILOZLEM KUMASÖRKUM TEKSTILÖZÇIMEN TEKSTILPAKIPEK TEKSTIL PASTEL BY YILMAZIPEKPISA TEKSTILPOLSAN BUTTONPOLYTEKSRASEL ÖRME

ROJA LACESANKO TEXTILESANKO TEXTILE CORLUSELCUK IPLIKSIMSEK-EGE LABEL AND PRINTSIRIKCIOGLU / MARASSI DENIMSOKTAS SÖNMEZ ASFSUNTEKS TEPAR TEKSTIL TEZYAPARLAR TEZ-PA TEKSTIL TUP MERSERIZE TURAN TEKSTILTUR-IP TEKSTILTUSA DENIM TÜRKAY TEKSTILUGURTEKSULTEKS PELUSUNION KNOPF TURKEYYALÇIN TEKSTIL - EDA FABRICS YENEL LABELYILMAZ KUMASÇILIKYKK A.S (TÜRKIYE)ZUMRUT FABRICS

Turkish Exhibitors in Premiere Vision İstanbul November edition

ACAR TEXTILEAEGEAN APPAREL EXPORTERS’ ASS.AKELGRUPAKIN TEKSTILAKSPA EMBROIDERY & LACE ALTOTEKSANTIK DANTELARIKAN MENSUCAT ARMEN IPLIK ÖRME TEKSTILARSAN DOKUMAATHIBATT CONCORDEAVRUPA PASIFIK AYYILDIZ FABRICSBARUTCU TEKSTILBATMAZ TEKSTILBEZTAS TEKSTIL BISCHOFF ROJA EMBROIDERIESBTD TEXTILE

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TEXWORLD ISTANBUL 3-5 NOVEMBER 2015Uludag Textile Exporters’ Association (UTIB) took place in Texworld Istanbul fair with information stand.Third editon was on 3-5th of November, 2015, it was sourcing event for apparel fabrics, new product developments, trends and merchandise.Texworld Istanbul welcomed visitors from all over the World.

MAI TEKS TEKSTİL MEHMET ÖZEL TEKSTİL (Marsala Textile)MİGİBOY TEKSTİL SAN. Ve TİC. A.Ş. MODALT TEKSTİL TARTEKS GİYİM SAN. TİC. A.Ş. TEMA TEKSTİLTOMTEKS TEKSTİL GIDA SAN. Ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. ÜNTEKS BOYA BASKI TEKSTİL SAN. İÇ VE DIŞ TİC. A.Ş.VAR TEKSTİL SANAYİ ve TİCARET LTD. ŞTİ.

Turkish Exhibitors in Texworld İstanbul November edition

BEST INDIGO TEKSTİLDENİZ TEKSTİLERTEKS TEKSTİL GRUBUERTEKS TEKSTİL GRUBUGÖKÇAĞ KUMAŞÇILIK KASAR ve DUAL TEKSTİL SANAYİ A.Ş.

DENIM PREMIERE VISION BARCELONA

18-19 NOVEMBER 2015Uludağ Textile Exporters’ Association (UTIB) will organize national participation

to Denim Premiere Vision Fair which will be in Barcelona-Fira Montjuic-Hall 8. Denim Premiere Vision throws open the doors to visitors. For its 17th

edition – the fourth in Barcelona .Turkey is the most attending country with 28 Turkish exhibitors. For two days, the fair welcomes spring summer 17 seasons. UTIB will represent Turkish companies in its info stand with the brand “Turkish

Blue Sign” by “Turkish Fashion Fabrics Magazine” special denim edition

Turkish exhibitors attending with UTİB,

AKKUS TEKSTIL SAN.TIC A.SAKOZBEKLER TEKSTILARITEKS BOYACILIK TIC. SAN. A.SBOSSA DENIMCALIK DENIMDENIMCI DIS TIC. PAZARLAMA AS / W DENIMDERIDESEN ETIKETDNM TEKSTIL SANAYI VE TIC. A.S.

KILIM GRUBU KARTALTEPE MENSUCAT FAB TASKIPAS PAZARLAMALEFAXX JEANS DIS TIC. LTD. STIMATESA TEKSTIL SAN. VE TIC. A.S.MERKOTEKS TEKSTIL SAN VE TIC.MESURA TEKSTIL SAN. TIC .LTD. STIORTADOGU ANADOLURED BUTTON AKSESUAR SAN VE TIC. A.S.SIRIKCIOGLU MENSUCAT SAN. VE TIC. A.S.TUSA TEKSTIL AS

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TISSU PREMIERE LILLE NOVEMBER 25-26 NOVEMBER 2015The 7th national attendance to the Tissu Premiere Lille will be organized by Uludag Textile Exporters’ Association (UTIB) at 25-26 November 2015. UTIB will represent Turkish firms at UTIB’s info stand with Turkish exhibitors catalouge, Turkish Fashion Fabrics theme bags and TFF Magazine.

Turkish Exhibitors attending with UTİB;

ACAR IRH. ITL. TEKSTIL SAN. VE. TIC.  A.S.AKBASLAR TEKSTILALTINSU BARUTCU TEKSTILBEZTAS TEKSTILBZ JAKARLI CANALP TEKSTILERSAT TEKSTILETİTEKS FABRA JACQUARDGÜLCEMAL TEKSTİL HANTAS TEKSTIL SAN VE TIC LTD. STI.JOYTEKS TEKSTIL SAN VE TIC LTD STIKİMTEKS KOTONTEKS TEKSTIL TICARET VE SANAYI LTD STINARA TEKSTIL SAN. TIC. AS.NILBA TEKSTIL SAN VE TIC. LTD. STI.ORNEK TEKSTIL TICARET VE  SANAYI A.S.OZDOKU TEKSTIL SAN VE TIC.LTD.STI.OZEL TEKSTIL INSAAT SAN.TIC.VE LTD STIPAKIPEKPARLAMISSAVE TEKSTILSAYGI TEKSTIL SAN VE TIC.LTD.STITEKBOY TEKSTIL VE BOYAMA SAN. TIC. A.S.TUP MERSERIZE TEKSTIL SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.TWILL DIMI YEKPA TEKSTIL TICARET VE SANAYI AS

TEXTILE SECTORIAL

DELEGATION TO TEHRAN

Sectorial Trade mission programme will be organised in Iran, Tehran with 8 companies. Turkish Deco Team is going to meet with Iranian buyers, wholesalers, distributors. Turkish Deco Team members will

represent their products and will have bilateral meetings with buyers and wholesalers. They will also observe the market conditions.

Companies attending;

DİNA VANELLİ TEKSTİL SAN.TİC.A.Ş.GENEL TEKSTIL SAN VE TIC A.S.GÜLESER DIŞ TİCARET A.Ş.POLYTEKS TEKSTİL SANAYİ ARAŞTIRMA VE EGİTİM A.ŞREKOR DOKUMACILIK SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.TANRıVERDI MENSUCAT SAN. A.Ş.TEKSKO KADIFE A.Ş.TOSUNOGLU TEKSTIL SAN TIC AS

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HEIMTEXTIL FRANKFURT 12-15 JANUARY 2016Heimtextil Frankfurt one of the biggest trade and contract business fair in the World. Uludag Textile Exporters’ Association (UTIB) will have place with an amazing trend area in the fair. This fair has almost 3.000 exhibitors and 70.000 visitors in 4 days. In this edition fair will be in 22 halls.

PREMIERE VISION NEW YORK

19-20 JANUARY 2016The 8th national attendance to the Premiere Vision New York will be organized at 19-20 January 2015 in Pier 92.

For the first time there will be apparel and leather section in the fair. Premiere Vision New York has an upward trend.

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TARGETS SURPASSED

AT PREMIERE VISION

ISTANBUL

n its third season, Premiere Vision Istanbul fixed its position in the agendas of the textile and fashion sector professionals from Middle East and Eastern Europe, as the international event “not to be missed”. Completed its third edition with 8,407 visitors with 18 percent foreigners and 161 participants, Premiere Vision Istanbul is getting ready to open its doors to innovations at its fourth edition between 23-25 March 2016.

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Premiere Vision Istanbul that is getting ready to open its doors to innovations at its fourth edition and is the world’s most important textile and fashion expos witnessed busy visits and business negotiations once again at its third Istanbul edition between 21-23 October 2015. Held at CNR Expo, the trade fair had a significant increase in the number of foreign visitors. Experienced a 10 percent increase in the number of international visitors compared to the first expo held in October 2014, Premiere Vision Istanbul hosted total 8,407 visitors, with 1,530 being international. Compared to its first edition in October 2014, Premiere Vision Istanbul’s visitors increased by 1.3 percent in total. With 18 percent foreign visitors, Premiere Vision Istanbul had high number of visitors particularly from CIS countries, Ukraine and Iran.

PROVEN ITS POWER OF ATTRACTION ONCE AGAIN WITH FOREIGN VISITORS BY 18 PERCENT

Drew attention to the interest of the foreign visitors, Guglielmo Olearo, Director, Premiere Vision International Expos interpreted this as Premiere Vision’s proving its power of attraction once again, and said: « Premiere Vision Istanbul has proven its power of attraction in the market once again with the rate of its foreign visitors by 18 percent. Our local representatives in the target markets are always in contact with the sector representatives. This is one of the most important building stones of our expo, and we reap the fruits of this work more and more at every expo. 24 percent of our international visitors came from CIS countries and Ukraine, 11.5 percent from Greece and 10 percent from Iran. Our participants gave the signals that the visitor

profile improved in terms of quality. In the past three trade fairs, Premiere Vision Istanbul proven once again that it is the central base of the Middle Eastern and Eastern European textile markets.»

161 PARTICIPANTS WITH 31 PERCENT BEING FOREIGN EXHIBITED THEIR PRODUCTS FOR THE NEW SEASON At Premiere Vision Istanbul, total 161 participants exhibited their products developed for Fall/Winter 2016-17 season. Compared to October 2014, when Premiere Vision Istanbul was held in Turkey for the first time, number of the participants increased by 5 percent and 69 percent thereof are Turkish, while 31 percent are from foreign countries. The countries represented at the trade fair were Germany, Austuria, Bulgaria, China, Morocco, France,

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India, Holland (first participation), Englang, Italy, Lithuania, Pakistan, Portugal and Romania.Premiere Vision İstanbul was also supported by Turkey’s leading sectoral organizations including Mediterranean Textile and Raw Materials Exporters’ Association (ATHİB), Aegean Exporters’ Association (EİB), Istanbul Textile and Raw Materials Exporters’ Association (İTHİB) and Uludağ Textile Exporters’ Association (UTİB), and TR Ministry of Finance in particular.

WHAT DID THE PARTICIPANTS SAY ABOUT PREMIERE VISION ISTANBUL?Statements of the participants of Premiere Vision Istanbul also indicate that it has been a successful and fruitful trade fair. Murat Özpehlivan, Foreign Trade Manager, EMR Fermuar stated that after Premiere Vision Istanbul that they took part for the first time, they decided to participate in both Premiere Vision Paris and Premiere Vision Istanbul’s March 2016

edition, and added: «Premiere Vision Istanbul is a trend expo and is really successful. A good promotion has been made in the neighboring countries and a right strategy has been applied. We will participate in the next season as well.» Arvydas Jurevicus, Project Manager of the Lithuanian firm 3T Transfer Technologies For Textile that participated in all Premiere Visionn trade fairs held in Istanbul considered their participation in the trade fair in the third season as a result of their satisfaction, and said : «We have participated in Premiere Vision Istanbul since the first season. So this is our third participation. We are satisfied with the trade fair. Our results from our first two participations were satisfactory. Our participation in the trade fair at its third season is a result of this satisfaction. For us, it is an opportunity to meet the visitors and participants from Bulgaria, Iran and the other countries. We are also satisfied with the number of customers. One always wants more, but we are satisfied with the current condition. We will participate in the next season as well.» Tayfun Seyrek, Assistant General Manager, Kimtex that is another participant of Premiere Vision Istanbul since its first season said «It was a good and busy trade fair. We are satisfied with the visits both of our available customers and of the potential new customers.»

TRADE FAIR WILL OPEN ITS DOORS TO INNOVATION BETWEEN 23-25 MARCHNext Premiere Vision Istanbul will open its doors for the fourth time with several innovations between 23-25 March 2016. Expansion of the product range with the ready made garment manufacturers will be one of these innovations.Guglielmo Olearo explained the innovations to be made at Premiere Vision’s fourth edition in Istanbul as follows: «From March 2016 on, we will expand the product range with the ready made garment manufacturers from Turkey, Morocco and the other neighboring countries. Our aim is to offer turnkey service to our visitors. Participation of the qualified ready made garment manufacturers meeting Premiere Vision’s selection criteria has been considered as a positive development by the sector professionals that we talked.»In addition to all these developments, Premiere Vision Istanbul will continue its collaborations with the «brand ambassadors». After the successful collaboration with Arzu Kaprol in October 2015, brand ambassador of March 2016 Expo will be Bora Aksu, the worldwide known fashion designer.Bora Aksu talked on this collaboration as follows : «It is very exciting to be a part of Premiere Vision Istanbul. Premiere Vision is a unique platform that offers to us, the fashion designers the most important tools for creating our vision. I am proud to be the brand ambassador of this event of such vital importance.»

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A TURKISH

TOUCH IN

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is one of the Pioneer denim fabric company of Turkey with 2 different entegrated plants and more than 2000 personnel . We supply denim fabric to more than 15 countries and to the world’s leading brands. We made an interview with Ali Urumluoğlu, the sales director of Marassi Denim, a company with high quality and competitive prices.

MarassiDenim

MarassiDenim

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Which colors and designs

become prominent in your

denim designs this year?

Blue is prominent in denim as it has always been, and it is followed by black and its derivatives. The image that adds value to the product and the differences that make denim worn more easily are in the forefront this year.

For which markets do

you manufacture?

As a firm, we currently manufacture for and sell to Germany, Italy, Portugal, England, Holland, Tunisia, Morocco, Greece, S. Korea, Vietnam, Australia, America, Bangladesh, Argentina, Colombia, Bulgaria and Iran.

Can you provide information

on your R&D works in denim?

In fact, following the trend in denim and knowing what is happening in the world and in our country with regard to textile fashion and technology ensures having an important position within the denim sector. Denim sector, in particular, renews itself 2-3 times a year. Our most important purpose is to being one step ahead by following the trends and creating awareness with respect to R&D and product development.

Can you explain us Şirikçioğlu/

Marassi Denim? When was it

founded and what does it do?

In 1996, we embarked on the textile sector with weaving looms. In 2003, we entered into the denim sector that is the flagship of our group. Currently our firm operates in the denim sector with ring thread, oe thread, compact thread, cotton thread and polyester thread. With total 8 manufacturing facilities in Kahramanmaraş and Kayseri, our firm leads the textile sector in Turkey with its turnover in the amount of 1,000,000,000 TL. Furthermore, we, as a group, are involved in the energy, carpet and agriculture sectors too. Our future target is to become the first firm to come to mind in the textile sector.

Denim is one of your firm’s

important product groups. What is

your most important quality that

makes you what you are in denim?

Denim is a special product that brings people together all around the world, eliminates status and economic class and gather people in a common ground. Probably you cannot find this feature in any other product. As a firm, our priority in producing this special product is customer satisfaction and quality. The most important characteristic of our firm is being always flexible and instantly responding to the customers’ requests. Moreover, our product range and quality are the parameters that help us to act rapidly.

As a firm, our priority in producing this special product is customer satisfaction and quality.

To what extent do the

developments in technology

make your work easier and

what do they bring to you?

When we consider technological developments in production, the tiniest development in the textile sector brings great advantages in terms of both quality and time. Increase in production and quality create a domino effect and makes it easier for us to reach the marketing objectives and target markets.

Which trade exhibitions did

you participate this year and

are there any others that

you plan to participate?

This year we took part in Münich Fabric Start , Denim by Premiere Vision , Premiere Vision İstanbul, Intertextile Shangai,Bangladesh Denim Expo. Colombiatex and Kingpins,on the other hand, are those we plan to participate.

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Can we learn your opinions

on the world denim fashion?

World denim fashion varies depending on the geographical and cultural characteristics of the countries. We need to take action accordingly, to collect information and follow the world fashion. As you know, denim is a product that rapidly adapts to change and renews itself. World denim fashion always renews itself according to the world’s conjuncture.

How do you see Turkey’s

position in the denim sector?

Denim sector is a constantly developing sector in Turkey. Frankly, there is no other country in the world that can respond that fast and produce in such a quality in the denim sector. Turkish denim sector constantly renews itself and follows the world trend. And this causes us to be the first choice of the giant global firms.

We have been observing

a growth in the denim

sector recently. What can

you tell about this issue?

We also observe the growth in the denim market. Therefore, our biggest objective is to become one of the most important factors in this growing sector by following technology, manufacturing optimally and efficiently and providing the target markets with aggressive and good service. Turkey is the country, where the growth in denim will be the most as long as it improves itself. Our purpose is to pay importance to branding and make the statement “Made in Turkey” in a quality position for the entire world.

Turkish denim sector constantly renews itself and follows the world trend. And this causes us to be the first choice of the giant global firms.

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BLUE BLANKET JEANS

The owner and designer of Blue Blanket Antonio di Battista, doesn’t

care about trends. He works only to offer the best product in the market.

Could you please tell us about yourself? Who is Antonio Di Battista, what has he done until today, how did he decide to become a denim designer? I’m a vintage denim collector and I work in the denim business since the early 90’s, I worked for different European brands and fabric suppliers I become a Denim designer becausemy passion for the Blue Jeans.

What is the most important characteristics in denim that makes you who you really are? The research in the authentic and historical way to make jeans.

Blue Blanket collections are composed of unwashed jeans. What is the reason of this choice? I make jeans in the same way of 70 years ago was made, this is the only way I can imagine to do a real one, it is made for people who really like the essence of a pair Blue Jeans.I believe that everybody has to fade his jeans wearing it, not by an industrial laundry… (even if this is my main JOB for all the over brand I work with)

What is the definition of good denim? Weight not less of 13oz , selvedge and Pure indigo dyed.

You don’t care about trends, what is the position of your brand?I make jeans for people who loves the essence of a real basic topic and don’t care about trends or brand name. I consider my brand as a service to who want to wear a classic Icon of wardrobe with no market or price influences.

I make jeans for

people who

loves the essence

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Can we say denim is a more free fabric compared to other fabrics?Yes it is, but if you don’t know how to use it can be the most dangerous.

What is the most difficult thing about working with denim fabrics? The fading of Indigo, that is the amazing factor of denim, must be manipulated in a very careful way because if you make mistakes you can’t go back and try one more time.

What kinds of things inspire you when designing your collection? My archive…

I know it is hard to select but is there a design which you love the most

among your designs? Of course, I love the style P01 that is the most basic 5 pockets I’ve in collection, every detail is perfect and it is a evergreen blue jeans.

What are the most different markets in denim sector?Europe is more fashion oriented, USA and North Europe are more Basic and Japan is more Vintage oriented.

Let’s think about the most extreme designs. What would you want to design? The most extreme design to my opinion is when a product is equilibrate in therms of fit, fabric and respect of the brand who represents. Fortunately I already design what I want.

Where do you position Turkish denim designs in the world denim market? Turkish designs I don’t know a lot but Turkish Denim fabrics are the most performance in the world.

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I USE DENIM WITHOUT RESTRICTING ITS FREEDOM

Improved with education the design works he began early in his life, Ahmet Giray Yılmaz has made a name for himself with his successful projects. He brought a new point of view to the denim sector with his fashion show entitled Mythological that he has realized recently.

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We would like to know you first. Who is Ahmet Giray Yılmaz, what has he done so far and how did he decided to be a denim designer?

I graduated from Faculty of Fine Arts and Design. I am studying on my master’s thesis at Textile and Fashion Design Department, Haliç University. I currently work as R&D design supervisor for Gap Güneydoğu Tekstil operating under Çalık Holding. In my path to become a denim designer, I began working in the fine arts field with the encouragement of my family during my childhood. My interest particularly in plastic arts began to be explicitly coming to light. I decided to improve myself in this direction. During the period, when I began to conceptually get to know the art of fashion design, I realized that my inner world communes with this artistic discipline, and decided to get education in this field. During my school years, I also received training out of the school. My different understanding of fashion unveiled that I need to support fashion that is an artistic concept with any kind of artistic discipline. On the day I met denim fabric, I thought that I need to specialized in this field. Because I found several artistic disciplines in this unique fabric. As a person who believes in the power and effect of academic education I have always been involved in professional education. I conducted works at several phases from the phase of cotton to weaving. Then, I prepared several denim collections and organized fashion shows. I have had 4 fashion shows in Istanbul. 5. I displayed a collection on the theme of Turkish Cinema consisting of denim fabrics during Malatya International Film Festival. I had the opening fashion show at the International Textile Summit in Kahramanmaraş. Lastly, I organized a Mythological fashion show, which I prepared in 3 years with the inspiration from Arslantepe Tumulus in Malatya, with the denim fabrics woven specially, and it created

an international impression. The region is excavated by Department of Archeology, University of Rome, and therefore, our project partners included Battalgazi Municipality and University of Rome. We will take this show, which was appreciated by the local and foreign guests, to Italy in March with the leadership of Malatya Battalgazi Municipality and in cooperation with University of Rome, and we will show in how high quality we can produce this unique fabric of ours and transform it into design. This year, I was also a jury member at the 3rd Mesiad International Fashion Contest organized by Merter Businessmen’s Association. My works in the fields of denim fabric and design are ongoing.

What is your most important quality that makes you what you are in denim?Denim fabric has a rebellious stance. With this characteristic, it has distinguished itself among the other types of fabric. I have tried to use denim that I have an emotional bond since the day I noticed this characteristic, without restricting its freedom as far as possible. I have spread an effort to proceed by understanding the artistic elements inherent in denim. I have tried to integrate the techniques available in several artistic disciplines. For example I have tried to apply on denim Sfumato from the art of painting, Sigrafitto from the art of ceramics, Snap Shot from the art of photography. Its ability to respond to these techniques enabled me to reveal my need to get purified with it. This purification took me to a different dimension, where I can find satisfaction. In short, I can say that what makes me what I am in denim is the ability to apply several artistic disciplines on it.

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Which colors and designs become prominent in the denim designs this year? We are used to see denim in the form of trousers and its derivatives. However, jackets, vests and shirts were seen last year and this year. In parallel with the evolving concept of fashion, designers try to use fabrics, which are symbolized with certain products, in different positions and different groups. This makes us see denim in various options. Fashion periodically returns to past in a refreshed way. This cyclical process can also be seen in denim as well. Textile technology advanced within the recent period took denim away from what is known. We see fabrics in different basis weights, patterns and

fiber constructions. We began seeing better patterns in top and bottom garments Here, raised consciousness of our consumer is an important factor. In shirt constructions, we selvedge fabrics that we are used to see in trousers. Non-denim trend that declined last year seems to rise again. As for colors, brick red and mustard yellow seem to be in high demand. In blue shades, which is the color of denim, Baby blue is on rise. However, I can say that raw denim and Deep Blue will always maintain their popularity.

Can we say that denim is a freer fabric than the other types of fabric?

We must certainly say this. We observe that denim has no limits and no captivity. We cannot ignore that the other fabrics have specific conditions, but they cannot get out of their characteristics much. However, specific and sophisticated structure of denim makes it different. Moreover, denim has a more artistic structure than the other fabrics. The purposes of refreshing and freedom within the philosophy of arts inured to denim. Therefore, it can always stay young, dynamic and aesthetical, despite its story dating back to 1500’s. Denim products carry on their surface the life story of the person wearing. In a sense, it can be told to have a memory of life experiences. Like a pair of jean pants carrying on its surface the walking style of the user, his/her fuss and rush of being late. Likewise, a denim top, on the other

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hand, preserves emotional intensity and sometimes boredom in its worn elbows. Denim fabric gets affected throughout its life, in other words, gets old. This enables it to establish a deeper bond with us than the other fabrics do. We can find ourselves in it. This is like personification. Denim that is the type of fabric closest to us is as fond of its freedom as we do. Sometimes having a stable look, denim frequently wraps itself up in an aggressive stance. This characteristic is supported with the models and patterns it integrates with in the concept of fashion. And this makes us see it in a fearless and exultant look.

What is the most difficult part of working with denim?Denim has not only minimal aspects, but also much more marginal and aggressive sides. Designers began bringing denim to heel, when they really get to know it. Dominance of indigo dye on cotton is decided by the designers and end users. Denim is both an easy and difficult fabric. It is easy because it gives

the effect you want without pushing you too hard. However, uncontrolled power does not bring good results. A conscious designer that knows denim is able to let it explain any theme easily. However, denim manages you, until reaching this phase. Aggressive aspects of indigo dye gives you some rules. There is mutual respect. Seeing that it is understood right, denim drags you to surreal territories. On the contrary, merely commercial approaches imprison the person in a cliché. Furthermore, there are also some unchanging issues in the nature of the business. For example I use classical jackets with aggressive washes in my collections. Either I use denim in its raw form for specially sewn jackets or we wash the fabrics first and than sew the jackets. Reason for using such a method is that the jackets with a good look, smoothness and fitness lose such qualities of theirs, when they are washed. Getting treated in water at the last phase leads to some discords and deformations in some products. That is why we use different techniques. Difficult aspects of denim are these processes.

From where do you get inspiration in the process of collection design?Any kind of thing that affects my inner world and leads me to get into the deepest catharsis stages has dragged me to the process of collection preparation. Let the reality of art economy aside, my need to get purified alone leads me to design. Any kind of people are born with the freedom instinct. Any kind of event and concept to grab the inner world by the throat makes him/her face purification. Some do so by crying, some by playing violin and some by touching fabric. I began getting purified on the day I touch denim. Sometimes I need to have a disturbing issue in my inner world that I want to take out. It can be positive or negative. Sometimes you cannot wait to share an idea that makes you very happy. You cannot keep it in and try to communicate to people through your art. Sometimes there is a negative issue, which you cannot remain unresponsive to, and want to get rid of it. Sometimes a very affective period or experience leads you to the process. In short, a well-fed spirit

always wants to get purified. This way, those with psychological characteristics allowing to get involved in different artistic disciplines easily enter into the purification process. However, if what makes us what we are is the ability to express ourselves, we need to do so bravely.

“Washing” is a word we frequently hear in the denim sector. Can you explain what it is? Washing is an important phase that makes denim fabric denim and revealing the effects of the indigo dye. As a specific dye, indigo clings on the surface of cotton and do not penetrate within completely. Dye on the surface is removed from the surface thanks to several chemicals and mechanical wearing. This is the phase, when denim finds itself. Washing is a very labor intensive and controlled job. However, although washing process seems to be known by the public, it is

a much more specific process. Several chemicals are used to bring denim to aesthetic looks. At this stage, we as designers and washing experts work together to determine washing processes suitable for the constructions of the fabrics. We initiate the process after the design is determined. This process is divided into two as dry and wet processes. As their name indicates, dry processes are the phase preceding washing. They are used for reducing the fabric’s resistance against chemical factors and to let it get effects easily. The most effective technique of this process is sanding. Removed from the surface regularly or irregularly, indigo dye is prepared for the wet processes. Order of the processes is determined depending on the structure of design. In the wet process, on the other hand, pumice stone is involved at the stage commonly known as abrasion, rubs against the surface and gives denim its effect. These effects are used for such purposes as contrast, wearing, aging and getting the intended tone etc. In addition

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to these, various other techniques are used in washing process. To mention in short, rinsing, enzyme washing, snow washing and bleaching techniques to use to get aggressive looks and many others are available within the art of washing. Ability to aesthetically wearing, which is the most distinct characteristic of denim, has always made washing necessary and full of surprises. A new chemical you try makes technical or fabric designers excited. Because you do not know exactly what kind of responses you will get, you curiously watch what is happening.

Various designs can be made with denim. What would you like to design as an extreme?In the near past, we were used to see denim as an element of ready-made clothing. But advancement in textile technology and yields of applications of the artistic elements on denim have carried denim to its current and well

deserved position. We can see denim designs in several clothing elements and accessories. I transformed denim into an eclectic performance with different elements in some of my collections. For example I can say that I applied denim on several products including ties, bags, head wraps, etc. However, I have a dream I always fictionalize in my mind. I want to design exhibition products rather than a fashion product. I can say that it is a design that integrates the art of sculpture and denim. I already have a work to be realized next year.

How do you position Turkish denim designs within the worldwide denim market?Had been considered as one of the basic fabrics in casual clothing before, denim can now be designed and produced in different basis weights and constructions, which made denim and ready wear products popular within the concept of fashion.

Our country, as an important manufacturer within this process, has recently begun important design investments with respect to fabric and fashion, thanks to which our recognition in the world increased with respect to design. For example while we were manufacturing quality products with our strong know how in the sense of contract manufacturing, we have blended the art of design with this strength and made a distinguished name for ourselves. But we still have a path to follow. Particularly imagination of the designers has to be supported and they must be presented better. There were no specific courses on denim and its process at fashion design schools. The reason is that economic power is an important factor in denim design. The way to observe the concept of denim that is revealed with the phases of washing is to get the better of washing process. Economic burden of this sort of equipment led this process to take a back seat. Recent collaborations between industry and universities in our country caused drawing attention of several interested students and raising good designers. However, based on my observations, I have to tell that we have a long way to go. If we keep on our way patiently and with discipline, we can feel success in our hands.

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BLUEMATTERS

Ece Narcy, produce garments, bags and personal accessories that you all need in daily life. They called their brand BLUE Matters, based on the symbolic meaning of the colour blue. They use raw denim and high quality genuine leather as the main materials of their products.

Can you explain us Blue Matters brand? When was it founded and what does it do?Our family is denim manufacturer, exporter. We have two companies titled EREKS and ERA both of which do the same business. This year we are celebrating EREKS’ 30th anniversary. In our 30th year, we decided to carry our activities in the sector to another dimension and founded the brand Blue Matters. Blue Matters is a very new brand that is almost one year old. We are aware that this geography that we live and manufacture in, namely Turkey is a textile, ready-made garment and denim cluster in the international dimension. We believe that a way to position this value we own is branding. Blue Matters prepares denim accessories and ready-made garment collections, and offers them to the final consumer at the store named Denim Concept Space in Çukurcuma, İstanbul. Our products are also about to be sold at the concept boutiques focused on denim in Germany, Holland and Scandinavia.

How did you decide to design concept denim products?As I mentioned before, our country is a denim country. The best fabric manufacturers, ready-made producers and designers are here. This land is a natural denim cluster. However, we have just begun to create a cross border perception on this issue. I and Didem Çakar, who is one of my partners in Blue Matters, have worked in the fields of project development and cultural heritage for years. Adding the family heritage, we considered the attemptto create a denim brand as a project and decided to realize it. We proudly say that we manufacture with Turkish denim, we use local materials. Denim is a life style for us. It is the concrete reflection of various things that we value: denim freedom, independence, continuity, durability, timelessness… Denim is our

source of inspiration: Every piece we wear, we use gets old with us, enables us to create our own style, determines our position and makes us unique within the monotony… Playful, fun, political, cool, avant-garde and many others.

Do you only design the products or also manufacture them?We design and manufacture our products on our own. We create timeless collections beyond trends. We work in collaboration with Kerim Yüzer (a.k.a. Kabus Kerim) who is a well known figure in the world of music and vintage, in the fields of style, trend and design. We create the brand identity together in a sense.

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What kind of products do you have, which of them attracts the most attention?In addition to any kind of denim accessories, bags, aprons, table mats etc., we have men’s and women’s collections. We prepare two main collections and two interim collections in a year.

Denim has always found a place for itself within the world of fashion. To what do you think denim owes this indispensability?I think what makes denim indispensable is its ability to create a powerful common perception anywhere in the world with its symbolic value, to arouse sense of belonging, to ignore the concept of status and to remove the division between men and women.

Can you give information on your events and your new projects, if any?We try to create a world of denim at Denim Concept Space in Çukurcuma, Istanbul. We effort to transmit this value and magnificent world of denim to the denim lovers in Turkey and to create a perception of denim. In this regard, we organize exhibitions, workshops and meetings at our place in collaboration with the people and organizations that like to be together and share their knowledge, experience and energy. We have a library on denim and indigo, a coffee bar and a round table to get together.

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The Most PreciousWool of the World

CASHMERE

s one of the most noteworthy luxury fabrics used in the textile sector, particularly for women’s clothing, cashmere’s silky texture, lightness and quality of keeping hot make it the favorite option for winter. Colorful sweaters, scarves, socks made out of cashmere urge one to touch, while their prices cost a bomb. So what makes cashmere distinguished among the other fabrics in terms of its texture and price?

Story of cashmere that has been considered as the most precious wool of the world for centuries dates back to the period when India was an English colony. In this period, wool of a rare goat species whose home is the region of Kashmir was discovered by the English and this wool is named cashmere that is also the name of the goat. Caprahircus or more commonly known cashmere goat is a special goat species in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, China and Mongolia. CapraHircus lives mostly in Asia in the steppe climate with the temperatures reducing to -30C during winter and rising to +40C during summer. The reason for the goat to create the world’s most precious wool is that it develops the silky inner wool to protect itself against cold.

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How isit obtained?

Why is it precious?

What can be done?

Cashmere goat is currently available in a few countries such as Iran, Tibet and India, and particularly China and Mongolia. The secret of cashmere wool lies here; living in these regions with harsh winter conditions physically distinguish the goats from the others. Body of the cashmere goats seasonally develops protective and silky inner hair underneath the upper hair that makes them hot to protect against harsh winter conditions. Once a year in spring, these hair are gathered with a special comb in a way not to hurt the animals, washed and quality hairs are separated. Then, these hairs spun are easily dyed, although they are naturally brown, white and grey.

The most popular cashmere products are sweaters. One of the issues to be considered in selecting these products is the number of layers of the cashmere thread. The most commonly used thread type is of two layers and can be comfortably used in any season. There are also thicker cashmere sweaters in twelve layers.

The more the layers of the thread, the higher the product price.Two-layer cashmere sweater called “Duvet” cashmere is thinner and softer than the other classical sweaters.Pashmina shawls are also one of the most popular cashmere products recently. While these shawls are generally produced from

100% cashmere, they are usually combined with silk by 30%, and their softness, comfort, brightness and hot keeping feature are improved even more. Therefore, Pashmina shawls are far more expensive than the other shawls produced from the other materials.

As a result of the entire process, 70 grams of hair in average is obtained from a goat, and wool of 4-6 goats is required for a sweater. Its rare availability and exhaustive process make cashmere a precious product. Therefore, it is known that cashmere is worn only by the royalties in the old times. In addition to these, cashmere is enduring and has a long useful life, when the instructions of use are considered, and cashmere clothes are accepted as precious because they ensure the thermal balance in the body. Categorized into different quality classes, cashmere’s is known to be produced in China in the highest quality.

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Chased up cashmere 23 years ago, Ayşen Zamanpur produces the world’s richest pure cashmere collection. Silk and Cashmere that is a Turkish brand has crowned its success by becoming subject of scientific books in Turkey and in the world. Passed to a new period after

participation of the second generation in management, the brand aims to grow 3 times within 5 years with

the process of change called “Renaissance”.

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Ayşen Zamanpur :

In 1988-1989 there were only a few brands in Turkey and some successful international brands that attracted my attention. Original brands that make a difference, comprehend what a certain group of customers want before they do, offer what they want to them with the right price and quality and are able to address the world… This idea was very smart and prestigious for me. Somehow it has never seem too far… I used to believe that a good idea could be realized, if it is well projected. I could not suppress my passion for cashmere in the process of brand creation. I found myself in Inner Mongolia petting goats. For sure, with a valuable, brave, small but robust team that believed in our project. We have believed in and focused on expertise. We have tried to be the best in what we do. It was the dream of becoming a centennial brand in the long run, rather than some short term plans that made me and my team excited… When you do something good and right, when you address the people’s hearts and aim for the better steadily and sincerely, what needs to happen happens.

Y o u have broken a new ground by combining silk and cashmere. This is a very important step in terms of both entrepreneurship and branding. How was Silk and Cashmere

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How did you come up with the idea of combining silk and cashmere?A. Zamanpur: We need to sell another thing, if we sell cashmere in winter. For sure, it was a commercial concern, but they met at a very beautiful point. We are the only brand in the world that combines these two luxury fabrics. We even combine them in the same piece and produce clothes for fall. We do everything produced out of silk and cashmere.

What is your most important difference? A. Zamanpur: Being a member of “globally born companies” group.This concept was frequently mentioned and discussed at the World Entrepreneurship Forum. We did not create a brand out of an available product, but found a special project for a vast field found vacant and created our brand.

For me, this is Silk and Cashmere’s greatest characteristic… We created a universal collection from two raw materials, namely cashmere and silk and their combination.

How do you define your brand?A. Zamanpur: Since its foundation in 1992, Silk and Cashmere, as a Turkish firm, is a global entrepreneurship story and reality available at 190 different points in 26 countries, in several elegant cities from London to Paris.

Your raw material is at the other end of the world. Why did not you choose a raw material from Turkey?A. Zamanpur: We try to sell the

world’s most luxury fabric for affordable prices, which is an assertion. Beyond pursuing what is not available in Turkey, we set out mind on as no cashmere brand had emerged in the world for 50 years. Moreover, while everyone was afraid of China in 1992, we invested in there. Even now I find it unbelievable to make such an investment there. Then, we were besotted with combining silk with cashmere…

Now your son works with you. What has changed after Mr. Ferhat took the steer? A. Zamanpur: My son Ferhat

Zamanpu r, my Assistant General Manager has initiated a big change by being loyal to the brand’s DNAs that took us here and with his respect for our textures and concept. We took steps to simplify the visual and procedural management style and design for getting a clearer and cleaner look and to shift to a modern management understanding. We took giant steps in stores at the retail side, and brought precious professionals to our company. We made significant investments in our infrastructure. We have improved our operations and foreign trade. We fine tuned, are

fine tuning and will fine tune, by working with noteworthy consultants that provide global brands with consultancy. We have achieved a lot in spreading out to the foreign countries. There are many brands with stores abroad. There are also many of them that grew by selling affordable products. We respect them, but as far as I know none of them (no brand) has stores in European capitals, in Paris, London, Zurich, Geneva, Moscow and Berlin. We have achieved this not with price advantage, but with luxury and quality products. We have achieved with our high quality.

Can you explain the process of “Renaissance” that the brand is currently in? What are your objectives?Ferhat Zamanpur: Our Renaissance has been a very important milestone for our quarter-centennial brand. Our objectives were adopting our roots and principles, renewing ourselves and adapting to the world that has changed much since our foundation. We conducted this important process with global consultants and an agency from England that works with renowned brands, by taking part at any stage of the process. It has been a 500-day process after the moment we decided, and reflected on everywhere from merchandizing to our collection, operation and our brand’s logo. In short, we brought “the tomorrow” to our brand, and are very happy with the positive response to this change within the last year.

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What are your projects for the future of the brand? What do you think to offer the consumer as a new brand, sub-brand and/or new generation manager?F. Zamanpur: Although we often discuss the sub-brand issue, what made us more comfortable as our final decision was to make Silk and Cashmere more comprehensive, rather than dividing it.This way, we included our valuable customers that are passionately loyal to our classics for a quarter century, the group wearing more bravely that we could not attract before but included with the Renaissance Collection and the ones who intend to whisper fashion instead of yelling it out. We are very happy about this, and you can be sure that we will follow this universal line.

Lastly, can you explain your book “Kaşmir Yolu” (Cashmere Route)? Who must read this book?A. Zamanpur: I can tell the ones who want to make a difference in their lives and their environment, to be original, to think and go out of the box and who need some self-esteem and good examples. I tell this based on the responses of the people that read the book and contacted me. When people read Kaşmir Yolu, they say “So it was achieved, so it is possible. No need for a high capital or support from a bank or a holding.” This brand was created with a passionate and enthusiastic team that believed in you and what you want to do.

This is the reality of Turkey. I would like it to be a good example. Silk and Cashmere being accepted in the academic world, becoming a thesis topic and case study and finding its place in scientific books make me very happy. Because t h i s

business has a real, mathematical and scientific aspect. We anticipate it to increase. It is not by coincidence, is not a Cinderella story… This is a created, target focused brand that grows by creating its own value. We got a partner for the first time in our 20th year. It has grown on its own for 20 years. If someone takes Silk and Cashmere as example, is encouraged by it and creates a brand, this would be the happiest experience in my life. Because I sincerely and wholeheartedly believe that it is the entrepreneurs to save Turkey. Contributing to this is as meaningful as creating Silk and Cashmere… I believe in teamwork, strength of teams. No one alone can be responsible for the success or failure of such a brand. We are a huge team. I trust them and I am proud of them. Tendency to teamwork is a must for me.

YOU CAN FIND A PIECE OF US IN EVERY COLORUsing its 25 years’ experience of woven and printed labels, hangtags, leather patches and metal buttons and rivets, Şimşek Ege is in a positionto give unrivalled service to the textile and ready made garment industries. Şimşek Ege is approved by many retail groups in Europe and America and, as well as supplying products, for some of these groups the Company is providing graphic and conceptual input for the origination of new ranges.

Can we learn about you a bit? How long have you been in this field?We have been operating in the field of Label and Packaging within Clothing Side Industry for 29 years. We provide all large exporter firms in the clothing sector with service.

Can you provide information on your product range?We produce leather, woven, print and cardboard labels, paper packaging, boxes and bags. We produce all types of labels used in the clothing industry.

For which markets do you manufacture?We produce the labels of worldwide brands including Zara, Bershka, Pull&Bear, Mango, El Corte Ingles, H&M, Esprit, Replay, Pepe Jeans, C&A, Debanhams,

George, Next, Arcadia etc. in Europe and Defacto, LC Waikiki, Koton and Collins in Turkey. We ship these labels to various producers in Turkey or abroad.

What is your most important distinguishing characteristic?We are a firm that produces in the world standards. Our company’s structure allows us to go through strict audits of various American and European firms. Furthermore, we produce our products in accordance with the reach criteria. We produce in an environmentally sensitive way by respecting worker rights. Due to these reasons, we are chosen by the giant brands respecting consumer rights.

How can you keep pace with the ‘fast fashion trend’ in denim?We have been working with rapid deadline and flexible production model for years. Therefore, clothing firms manufacturing in Turkey and neighboring countries intend to get us approved for their label needs. This way, we extend our customer portfolio every year.

Labels used in denim require a different design. Do you make the design or it is received from the brands? We work in both ways. We have customers, whose new season labels are designed and developed by us. We also have the other customers, who develop theirs at their own label departments and request sample from us. Consequently we produce nothing without the approval of the relevant brand.

Given that you also export, can we say that we are strong enough to compete with the foreign firms with respect to labels?

Competitive power of the label sector in Turkey is quite high. Other than some rare works requiring intensive manual labor, we compete even with China. However, in order to compete with the Italian firms in the niche marker with respect to design and R&D, we need to make more investments and raise more staff. Clothing manufacturers both in Turkey and in the neighboring countries choose us.

Do you have any objectives for the following periods and any new plans for your brand?Our objective is to become a worldwide brand in this sector. We make any kind of technological investments in label and are able to produce all label needs of the clothing firms and high technology products. Our objective is to increase our exports without eliminating the need for label imports in Turkey and to increase the rate of local products within the clothing products.

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Jean Trends for Fall-Winter2015-2016 Denim is a must for casual chic style. And, as is the case with every season, denim is here to greet us once again with stylish models each more stylish than the other.

Indispensable wardrobe items, jeans continue their reign in the 2015-2016 Fall/Winter season, as well, particularly with skirt trouser models aka culottes.

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Likewise, a key look is denim on denim, meaning that wrapping up in denims is right on trend.

Patchwork on denim fabric also has an important place this season, with fur detailed denim patchwork attracting particular attention.

Skinny jeans, which have evolved from trend to classic item, also feature this season.

Seventies bell bottom models continue to be on trend this winter, as well.

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The most striking

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100% Cashmere

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100 % cashmere collection is getting ready to be a part of your wardrobe’s ageless pieces, with its uniquely light and soft texture.Cashmere sweaters in turtleneck, crew-neck and V-neck models offer different alternatives with various color options including grey, black, white, beige and dark blue. Looking chic when worn with a simple jean, this piece makes you feel warm during cold winter days.

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