Doku Fabric Design Competition concludes in Gaziantep

The 6th Doku Fabric Design Competition, organized by the Southeast Anatolian Textile and Raw Materials Exporters' Association (GATHİB), concluded with a final ceremony in Gaziantep. The event featured 60 garments created by 30 young designers competing in weaving, knitting, and printing categories.

A total of 2.95 million TL in prizes was awarded. In the weaving category, Eyüp Kocabaş took first place, followed by Helin Çiğdem and Pınar Haykır. The knitting category saw Melekçe Türkmen win first place, with Esra Çıtak and Emre Baran taking second and third. In the printing category, Yasemin Dikerel secured first place, followed by Adem Can Cıbır and Aslı Arıburnu Metin. Helin Çiğdem also received the Special Sustainability Award.

Winners may have the opportunity to study abroad for one year, subject to Ministry of Trade approval and regulatory requirements. Additionally, winners will receive support for international promotion and visits to textile and fashion fairs organized by GATHİB. Mete Akcan, Coordinator President of GATHİB, emphasized that increasing the strength of Turkish textiles in international markets requires combining production capabilities with original design and innovation.