The Heart of the Home Textile Industry Beat at Hometex
The HOMETEX Home Textile Fair, one of the most significant meetings of the home textile industry worldwide, was held in Istanbul. The fair, held between May 21-25, not only contributed to the foreign trade goals of companies but also offered visitors a unique experience with its inspiring concept. During the event, 219 companies from Bursa opened booths and showcased their new products.
Organized by the Turkey Home Textile Industrialists and Businesspeople Association (TETSİAD) and KFA Fair Organization, a subsidiary of the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO), HOMETEX brought together global players in the industry. The fair, held at the Istanbul Expo Center in 11 halls, covered a total area of 200,000 square meters, with over 700 companies exhibiting. The fair saw an impressive participation of 219 companies from Bursa, making a notable presence. The opening ceremony was attended by Istanbul Deputy Governor Nail Anlar, President of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) Mustafa Gültepe, BTSO Board Chairman İbrahim Burkay, TETSİAD President Hasan Hüseyin Bayram, protocol members, and industry representatives.
Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu
TOBB President
“Everyone should see this fair”
The fair is an incredible organization with its booths, trend areas, seminars, and rich content. Everyone should definitely visit and see this fair. I congratulate our BTSO Board Chairman İbrahim Burkay, TETSİAD President Hasan Hüseyin Bayram, and the host of the fair, ITO President Şekib Avdagiç for organizing such a magnificent event. I hope this fair will bring great benefits to our industry and country.
Mustafa Gültepe
TİM President
“These fairs inspire us”
The textile, ready-to-wear, and home textile sectors are among the most outstanding industries that initiated industrialization in Turkey’s history as a whole. With a total volume of over 30 billion dollars, we are talking about a sector with the third-highest added value. It is not easy to sustain a fair for 32 years. These fairs inspire us.
İbrahim Burkay
BTSO Chairman
“It has greater potential”
The home textile sector has the potential to achieve much more than what has been accomplished so far. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of TETSİAD and KFA Fair Organization, and the support of İFM, HOMETEX has become a global fair. Turkey is the center where fashion and trends in the home textile industry are determined. When we look at the average export value of our country, our sector generates 4 times more added value. We have a significant organization that produces the highest added value products in the home textile industry and reaches the end consumer. We need to continue this strength without diminishing it. And that will happen with this unity and togetherness.
These words were shared during the event.
