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Textilhogar closes today in Valencia: four fairs under one roof
Feria Hábitat València and its home textiles section Textilhogar, which opened in Valencia, Spain on 28 September, close today, 1 October. Furniture, home textiles, kitchen and ceramics fairs were held together this year under the "València Inspira Diseño" umbrella.
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Chamber elections in Bursa: 159 assembly members today, chair on 8 October
Members of the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) are electing 388 members of 70 professional committees and 159 assembly members today; the board chair will be elected on 8 October. The Denizli Chamber of Industry also votes today, and the Denizli Chamber of Commerce holds its election on 5 October.
Türkiye's textile exports rose 3.3% in August 2026; biggest gain: Egypt
According to the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Türkiye's exports in the TİM sector “Textiles and Raw Materials” reached $773.5 million in August 2026, up 3.3% year on year. January–August exports totalled $6.32 billion.
Türkiye's carpet exports rose 6.3% in August 2026; biggest gain: United States
According to the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Türkiye's exports in the TİM sector “Carpet” reached $246.5 million in August 2026, up 6.3% year on year. January–August exports totalled $1.74 billion.
Contract Towel Exports: EN 14697 and ISO Tests Inquired by Buyers
Industrial laundering and chlorine resistance are of critical importance in hotel and contract towel exports. Details of EN 14697, ISO 105-N01, and ISO 15797 standards demanded by buyers.
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HS 6302 Exports: Denizli Achieves $9.85 Unit Value in Towels
While Turkey's 2025 HS 6302 home textile exports surpassed $1.05 billion, Denizli maintains its leadership with high unit export values in towels, bathrobes, and bed linen.
Plant Armor: New Agrotextile Triples Strawberry Yield
According to a report by Textile World, a new technical textile fabric called Plant Armor increased strawberry yields more than threefold in tunnel field trials while significantly reducing water and pesticide usage.
Cordless Mechanisms: US and EU Standards Mandatory for Curtain Exports
New child safety standards in the US and EU markets are steering curtain manufacturers toward cordless and motorized systems. Here are the compliance details for export.
New KA-195 from ACG Kinna: Packaging 12 Pillows per Minute
Swedish ACG Kinna introduces the KA-195 system, advancing high-volume pillow packaging with compression and packing up to 12 units per minute.
Indoor Air Quality in Carpets: Green Label Plus Required from Exporters
For Turkish carpet manufacturers aiming to take part in green building projects, indoor air quality standards and CRI certification processes are gaining critical importance.
Contract Carpet Installation: What Do CRI 104 and 105 Standards Mandate?
We examine the scope and manufacturer significance of the CRI 104 and CRI 105 installation standards, critical for warranties and carpet longevity in contract projects.
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