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Is Turkey's clothing industry unravelling at the seams?

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Emily Wither reports from Istanbul finding out why that 'Made in Turkey' label in so much of our clothing could disappear as the industry faces competition from countries like Egypt, Turkey battles huge inflation and hundreds of factories go bankrupt leaving tens of thousands out of work.

(Photo: A worker in a Turkish garment factory in Istanbul works at a table. Credit: Emily Wither)

Published on Sunday, 30th August 2026.

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