Turkish textile sector working at full capacity to meet rising demand

Significant growth in the Turkish economy has led textile and ready-wear clothing sectors to work at full capacity, with many companies putting a hold on accepting new orders. Speaking to the Anatolia news agency yesterday, Tarik Bozbey, head of the Mediterranean Ready-Wear and Textile Exporters' Union, said the effects of the global financial crisis have started to disappear, causing countries to place orders with Turkish manufacturers. He added that textile orders that once went to Far Eastern countries have shifted to Turkey. "The Turkish textile sector is experiencing a second spring," Bozbey said. People with large disposable incomes favor Turkish brands over Chinese ones, he explained. "This is also true for Far Eastern countries," he said. "Their standard of living is rising, which led them to look for higher-quality clothing. These people now choose Turkish products over Chinese ones." He added, "Over the past five years, the textile and ready-wear sectors did everything to stay afloat amid the crisis. Now they are reaping the rewards."