The Turkish textile and apparel sectors recently hosted the Dutch Circular Textile Delegation in Bursa for a program aimed at developing circular textile cooperation.

The event was organized by the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Istanbul, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Uludağ Textile Exporters’ Association (UTİB), and Uludağ Apparel and Clothing Exporters’ Association (UHKİB), and featured bilateral meetings and new business contacts between Turkish manufacturers and 17 Dutch companies.

During their visit, the delegation visited several leading centers in the sector for research and development, training, design, and digital transformation, including the Bursa Technology Coordination and R&D Centre (BUTEKOM), Bursa Model Factory, and BTSO Energy Efficiency Centre.

The visit of the Dutch Circular Textile Delegation in Bursa highlights the importance of sustainability and innovation in the textile and apparel industry and promotes circular textile cooperation between Turkey and the Netherlands. The program provides a platform for global players to drive positive change and highlights innovations that are key to the future of the textile and apparel industry.