As one of the important centers of Turkish textile sector, Gaziantep is also among the most outstanding cities in terms of the number of firms which possess investment incentive certificate.
Teksel Tekstil which is representative of the textile machinery manufacturers such as Monarch, Samsung and Biancalani envisages that the sales will increase in 2013.
Having performed $ 624.3 million of textile machinery imports in the first half of 2012, the Turkish textile sector displays a more behind table than the data of 2011 which is considered to be a boom year.
Known as the first firm to produce Lenzing Modal®, Tencer® yarns in Turkey, Karsu Tekstil calls to the Chinese manufacturers with products having high added values
Turkish Textile and Apparel Sector, struggling with giant Asian competitors who are supported by Country authorities, has the disadvantages of not being considered in strategic industries.