Türkiye’s sustainable competitive advantage

André Lacroix was recently in Istanbul where he attended an incredible customer event hosted by the Intertek Turkey team that explored how sustainability can give Türkiye a key competitive advantage in the global economy.

Turkish garment manufacturers are renowned for their superior commitment to quality, customer-centric service culture, speed to market and proximity to the European market.

As a trusted partner to the textile industry, the team at Intertek Turkey have been working closely over the years with a range of major brands and manufacturers across the country as they seek to respond to rising demands from their customers for more sustainable fashion choices.

The event in Istanbul saw panellists share expert insights around how integrating sustainable practices at every stage of the sourcing and manufacturing process will foster innovations within the industry and unlock new growth opportunities.

Many panellists also highlighted the vital role that industry bodies play in encouraging collaboration among manufacturers, allowing them to better address the common sustainability challenges they face.

André was inspired to see this exchange of ideas in action and would like to thank his fellow panellists Ramazan Kaya, Çağlar Çabuk, Halide PİŞKEN and Derya Ural for their invaluable contributions.

He has no doubt that the event will leave the garment industry in Türkiye well-positioned to give their customers a winning sustainability advantage.