# Textile and Leather Canonical URL: https://chemexworld.com/en/categories/sectors/textile-and-leather ## Latest Articles - [Selenis Acquires Polisan Hellas Assets, Scaling Capacity Beyond 200,000 Tonnes](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/selenis-acquires-polisan-hellas-assets-scaling-capacity-beyond-200000-tonnes.md): Selenis, the only specialty copolyester manufacturer producing in Europe, has acquired the manufacturing assets of Greece-based Polisan Hellas for reinstallation at its primary production site in Portugal. Factoring in t... - [Lenzing Becomes Textile Innovation Partner](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/lenzing-becomes-textile-innovation-partner.md): Wood-based specialty fiber producer Lenzing is positioning itself not merely as a raw material supplier, but as a collaborative innovation partner across the textile and apparel value chain. Merging its advanced fiber te... - [New Investment from DESA in Biomaterials](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/new-investment-from-desa-in-biomaterials.md): DESA announced the establishment of Nuera Sürdürülebilir Biyofabrikasyon Teknoloji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. with a capital of 40 million TL for biomaterials R&D, production, and commercialization. The wholly owned subsidia... - [Aegean Leather Exporters to Pivot Toward High-Income Alternative Markets](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/aegean-leather-exporters-to-pivot-toward-high-income-alternative-markets.md): Generating $73.8 million in H1 2026 exports, the Aegean Leather and Leather Products Exporters Association (EDMIB) has shifted its focus toward affluent consumer markets. To protect its global edge, the association urged... - [Footwear Export Value Per Kilogram Increased by 35 Percent](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/footwear-export-value-per-kilogram-increased-by-35-percent.md): According to data from the Istanbul Leather and Leather Products Exporters' Association (IDMIB), footwear exports decreased by 12.1 percent in value to 314.4 million dollars in the first five months of 2026, while the ex... - [Hasan Hakan Şahin Appointed CEO of SANKO Tekstil](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/hasan-hakan-sahin-appointed-ceo-of-sanko-tekstil.md): SANKO Tekstil has appointed corporate veteran Hasan Hakan Şahin—who brings 25 years of pedigree across P&G, McKinsey, and top pharma groups—as its new CEO to direct its global growth. - [ETHİB’s Sustainability-Focused UR-GE Project Receives “Good Practice Example” Award](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/ethibs-sustainability-focused-ur-ge-project-receives-good-practice-example-award.md): The project supporting green transformation in the textile sector was recognized by the Ministry of Trade for its Life Cycle Assessment activities. - [NetWork Returns from REDİN ’26 Summit with Two Major Awards](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/network-returns-from-redin-26-summit-with-two-major-awards.md): NetWork received two major awards at the REDİN ’26 Summit held in Bursa with its innovative garment design project. The brand drew attention at the intersection of fashion, materials science and sustainability with its S... - [Speed Becomes Turkey’s New Edge in Global Textile League](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/turkish-textile-industry.md): The era of "low-cost labor" is ending for the Turkish textile industry, giving way to a new battlefield of speed and sustainability. According to the PwC Strategy& report, Turkey’s 20-day lead time advantage, coupled wit... - [From Olympics to Deep Space: The Chemistry of Performance-Enhancing Fabrics and Advanced Materials](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/from-olympics-to-deep-space-the-chemistry-of-performance-enhancing-fabrics-and-advanced-materials.md): In today’s world, an athlete's success depends not only on disciplined training but also on the molecular structure of the fabric they wear, functioning like a "second skin." In fact, many of the high-performance garment... - [Why Do Some Fabrics Make You Sweat? Cotton vs. Polyester: The Hidden Chemistry of Clothes](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/why-do-some-fabrics-make-you-sweat.md): Some fabrics absorb sweat and release it, while others trap it between your skin and the cloth, creating a personal 'greenhouse effect.' Why does polyester suffocate the skin? How do cotton and linen act as 'natural air... - [Why Are Jeans Blue? The Surprising 150-Year-Old Story Behind the Color](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/why-are-jeans-blue.md): The iconic blue color of denim jeans is far from a random fashion choice. Rooted in 19th-century working life, durability, practicality, and the unique properties of indigo dye have made blue the defining color of jeans... - [Footwear Components Industry Targets Higher Global Market Share Through Value-Added Production](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/footwear-components-industry-targets-higher-global-market-share-through-value-added-production.md): AYSAD Chairman Sait Salıcı stated that despite a decline in export volume in 2025, Türkiye’s footwear components sector maintained a strong unit price of USD 8.4/kg. He emphasized that increasing Türkiye’s 0.5% global ma... - ["Ecological Textiles and Slow Fashion” Workshop Held in Istanbul](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/ecological-textiles-and-slow-fashion-workshop-held-in-istanbul.md): Hosted by Istanbul Commerce University, the “Ecological Textiles and Slow Fashion Workshop” focused on the environmental impacts of the textile and ready-to-wear industry and the steps needed to strengthen sustainability... - [AYSAF Footwear Sub-Industry Fair Opens Its Doors for the 73rd Time at the Istanbul Fair Center](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/aysaf-footwear-sub-industry-fair-opens-its-doors-for-the-73rd-time-at-the-istanbul-fair-center.md): The International Footwear Sub-Industry Fair (AYSAF) opened for the 73rd time at the Istanbul Fair Center (IFM), bringing together the sector’s key players under one roof. The event features 121 companies from five count...