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Turkey to accelerate green and digital transformation in textile industry
Turkey’s Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır, has announced plans to accelerate the green and digital transformation of the nation’s textile industry. During visits to the Texhibition Istanbul and the ZUCHEX International Home and Kitchenware Fair, Kacır emphasized the importance of increasing technological competence and high value-added production to maintain global competitiveness.
Kacır highlighted that despite global economic challenges, government measures such as the Employment Protection Program, various incentives, and financing opportunities have helped preserve approximately 1.2 million jobs in labor-intensive sectors—including textiles, apparel, leather, and furniture—since the beginning of 2026.
The government aims to continue supporting the industrial sector by enhancing R&D capabilities, improving productivity, and fostering a more competitive, export-oriented manufacturing ecosystem.
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Istanbul Textile and Raw Materials Exporters’ Association · Mehmet Fatih Kacır · Ministry of Industry and Technology · Texhibition Istanbul · Texhibition İstanbul · Turkey · ZUCHEX · ZUCHEX
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The government aims to improve the technology and R&D capabilities of industrial firms. www.baskentgazete.com.tr · bazaartimes.com · www.yazarhaber.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 1.2 million jobs have been preserved in labor-intensive sectors including textiles, apparel, leather, and furniture since the start of 2026. www.baskentgazete.com.tr · bazaartimes.com · www.yazarhaber.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government is supporting companies through incentives, financing opportunities, and an Employment Protection Program. www.baskentgazete.com.tr · bazaartimes.com · www.yazarhaber.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government will implement measures to accelerate the green and digital transformation of the textile industry. www.baskentgazete.com.tr · bazaartimes.com · www.yazarhaber.com.tr