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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.
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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.

HS 6302 İhracatı: Denizli Havluda 9,85 Dolar Birim Değere Ulaştı
Türkiye'nin 2025 yılı HS 6302 ev tekstili ihracatı 1,05 milyar doları aşarken, Denizli havlu, bornoz ve nevresimde yüksek birim değerleriyle liderliğini koruyor.

Plant Armor: Yeni tarım tekstili çilek verimini 3 katına çıkardı
Textile World'ün haberine göre, Plant Armor adlı teknik tekstil kumaşı, tünel saha testlerinde çilek verimini üç kattan fazla artırırken su ve pestisit kullanımını önemli ölçüde azalttı.

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.
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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.

To Towel Manufacturers: GSM Is Not Enough, Prove Absorbency with AATCC TM79
In towel exports, relying solely on fabric weight (GSM) falls short. International buyers prioritize AATCC absorbency standards and Cotton Incorporated benchmarks.

Piñero Group Celebrates 20 Years in Samaná: Opportunities in Sustainable Hotel Textiles
Piñero Group celebrated 20 years of sustainable tourism investment in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Operating three resorts, their projects offer contract textile avenues.

Emotion-Driven New Hotel Brand Experiential Hospitality Founded
Founded under the leadership of Jesús Parrilla, Experiential Hospitality Group is preparing to present new contract opportunities for home textile and interior fabric manufacturers through boutique experience-oriented hotel projects.
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