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Textile is the biggest sector in Kahramanmaraş. 22.319 people are employed in this sector. 5 companies from Kahramanmaraş are in the list of top 500 companies of Turkey. Companies like Kipaş, İskur, Arsan and Bozkurt are some of the biggest companies in the city. Also, many of the American clothing companies like Aéropostale and American Eagle are supplying their yarns from Kahramanmaraş.


Producers reached high quality standards to compete in international markets. On the other hand Kahramanmaraş with its textile industry contributes Turkey’s economical growth on exports.

Sub-sectors of Textile

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2009

Yarn

358.817 (tons)

Weaving

137.725.056 (meters)

Denim

49.400.000 (meters)

Knitting

121.888 (tons)

Confection

222.705.172 (pieces)

Dye Bleaching

197.744 (tons)

Source: K.Maraş Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 2010

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