Clustering in the textile sector: A field study in Adıyaman

Textile and clothing industry comprises conversion processes of the fiber raw material into articles of apparel which are the final products. The textile sector, which plays a major role in the growth and development in developing countries, is the leading sector of Turkey and also it gives a huge boost to the country's exports. Clustering, provide benefits to companies in global competition, are concentrated the firms which are active in the same sector in the same area to ensure cooperation with competition. After 1960's, the clustering have became widespread and they also help to develop the area out of helping organizations for the improvement. The goal of this study is to research the clustering on the example of Adiyaman textile sector and to determine what it gains to the sector. In the study, besides the literature survey, the questions in the question form were asked to 12 firms of Adiyaman Textile Clustering Association and the current situation was revealed and the hypothesis was interviewed. The result is limited with Adiyaman so this can be shown as the limitedness of this study. The results indicate the Adıyaman textile industry could not benefit enough from the advantages of the cluster. Also the results showed that to have the success in the clustering projects an ascent and continuous management is needed.