Turkey’s South‑East Anatolia Textile and Raw Materials Exporters Association organised the sixth fabric‑design competition in Gaziantep. The event awarded prizes to designers across weaving, knitting and printing categories. Nine designers earned placements in those three sections. A special award for sustainability was also presented to a winner. In total, 2,950,000 Turkish lira in prize money was distributed among the participants. The competition was described as a showcase for innovative textile design.