The industry’s pulse, in one place.
Lead story
EPENGLE: Velvet to 60+ Countries and EN 45545 Train Seating — Gateway to Transportation for Turkish Weavers
Established in Istanbul in 1961, EPENGLE exports velvet to more than 60 countries across 6 continents, manufacturing bus, train, and aircraft seating fabrics under the EN 45545 fire-safety standard and IATF 16949 certification.
Highlights
Elvin Tekstil Exports Sheer Curtains to 40+ Countries: The Significance of 350+ Annual Designs for Turkish Weavers
Bursa-based Elvin Tekstil exports to more than 40 countries, releasing over 350 new sheer curtain designs each year from its vertically integrated mill, backed by RedDot/iF awards and GRS/RCS/OEKO-TEX certifications.
Digital Engagement Trends: Next-Generation Strategies for Home Textile Manufacturers
According to the analysis by Home Textile magazine, user engagement and innovative strategies on digital platforms are shaping digital marketing processes on a global scale.
2.7 Million Euro Hotel Renovation in Spain: Pierre & Vacances Expands
Pierre & Vacances announced a 2.7 million euro renovation investment for its new hotel Sun Palace Albir in Costa Blanca, Spain. The development opens a new market opportunity for Turkish contract textile manufacturers.
Küçükçalık Since 1940: Five Sectors Across 200,000 m² — Home + Technical Textiles Under One Roof for Buyers
From its beginnings in 1940, Küçükçalık Group operates across 200,000 m² of enclosed facilities, spanning five sectors from home textiles to medical and automotive fabrics.
From the industry
206 · 1/18
Riu Palace Renovation in Mexico: Contract Textile Demand Across 434 Rooms
According to Hosteltur, Riu Hotels has completely renovated its first property in Mexico, Riu Palace México. This major 434-room transformation provides critical market insights for the premium contract textile and curtain sectors.
Record 40-Day Heatwave in the UK: Surging Demand for Blinds and Window Shades
According to BBSA data, record-breaking temperatures in the UK during the summer of 2026 have transformed window blinds, shutters, and shading solutions from a luxury into an essential requirement.
Vanelli's 6 FR Standards and 2025 Gold Certification: Solutions for the European Contract Market
Vanelli meets the 6 global fire safety standards demanded by the European contract market from its Bursa Nilüfer OSB base, powered by Trevira CS technology and 2025 Gold certification.
Custom packaging for home textile exporters: Altıparmak Ambalaj, founded in 1993, turns to e-export
According to Home Textile magazine, Altıparmak Ambalaj, established in 1993, is expanding its global footprint through digitalization and e-export focused strategies.
2,000 New Hotel Rooms in Seville: An Emerging Market for Contract Textiles
Approximately 2,000 new hotel rooms opening in Seville across 2026 and 2027 offer substantial export opportunities for Turkish home textile and curtain manufacturers through luxury and heritage projects.
3 steps for bed linen exporters: weave and fibre, not thread count, determine quality
The thread count myth is fading in bed linen exports. According to Cotton Incorporated and CottonWorks data, weave structure, yarn ply, and fiber quality determine genuine quality.
Categories
Bring your company to the industry’s digital home.
Manufacturer, dealer, architect or supplier — take your place on TRTex. Sign up or write to us; our team will get in touch.