The 2019 EURATEX convention focused on the challenges of globalisation, environmental impact and digitalisation, and how these challenges can be turned into opportunities. It addressed a number of topics crucial for the EU and Turkish textile and clothing industry ranging from trade tensions to circular economy and collaboration between designers and manufacturers. The convention featured European and Turkish entrepreneurs, international experts, designers and policy makers who discussed current and future scenarios in the textile and clothing sector.

The 2019 EURATEX convention was organised by the Turkish EURATEX members – TGSD (Turkish Clothing Manufacturers’ Association), TTSIS (Turkish Textile Employers’ Association), IHKIB (Turkish Apparel Exporters’ Association) and ITHIB (Turkish Textile & Raw Material Exporters’ Association). It was attended by over 500 visitors. Panel discussions, testimonials and insightful presentations at the convention allowed participants to have an overview of the sector in Turkey, and opportunities for collaboration both locally and internationally.