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Four Students in Dubai Design Fashion Bags from Refugee Tent Material

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6 years ago

June 21, 2019

Students of a fashion college in Dubai recycled refugee tent material into handbags to send a message on World Refugee Day, which comes on June, 20. All those students study at Dubai College of Fashion and Design. The college has made a collaboration with humanitarian relief supplier firm, NRF International to organize a fashion show to display the handbags. The event was held at International Humanitarian city and was titled “Bag of Hope.” The motive of the show was to raise awareness about refugees’ problem among the people.

Four fashion designing students of the college took part in the show including Fatima Al Ali from the UAE, Sherifat Abubakar from Ghana, Hiba Asif from Pakistan, and Amira Saif from Yemen. Fatima and Amira Saif were the finalists, and the competition remained tie between them.

Sherifat Abubakar from Ghana said, “The bags (TSANTES) were made from fabric which was used as a tarpaulin for a refugee tent. We are raising awareness about peace, love, hope, and connectivity through fashion and it’s a great way to send the message about what refugees go through. If and when our products go into the market, the entire funds made will be given to the cause of refugees.”

Refugee crisis remains a problem in Dubai. Hence to tackle them, awareness raising events commonly held in the country and fashion have been playing an essential role in it. In 2017, Helen Storey, who is the designer of several celebrities, made a dress from a refugee tent cloth and walked on an exhibition to raise awareness about the refugee crisis.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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1 month ago

February 4, 2025

Jenny Jackson

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe.

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.