The apparel industry of Turkey is going green. The approach will be based on a circular economy, adopting the principles of raw material efficiency and renewable energy use.

More than 40 per cent of Turkey’s total exports are to the EU countries and the ratio for apparel exceeds 60 per cent. EU countries are of vital importance for the country’s exports.

Turkey’s apparel industry has a zero carbon target by 2050. In order to reach this target, the sector is bringing its design, innovation and branded production under green principles as EU-based companies are restructuring their supply chain on the basis of sustainability criteria.

In this emerging green supply chain, apparel products will have to be long-lasting, recyclable and eco-friendly. To protect and increase its market share, the industry is making its preparations with this fact in mind and is rapidly transforming its infrastructure.However the apparel industry has already completed many projects and has been having ongoing projects on sustainability for years.

Turkey is one of the rare countries in the apparel supply chain where all apparel products from fiber to final product are produced. Turkey also distinguishes itself from its competitors with its design power, quality, proximity to target markets and strong supplier infrastructure.