BATHROOM TEXTILE DESIGN, PRODUCTION ANALYSES AND APPLICATIONS

BANYO TEKSTİLİ TASARIMI, ÜRETİM ÇÖZÜMLEMELERİ VE UYGULAMALAR

Abstract

Turkey is a rich and deeply rooted region where textile arts have been born and developed throughout history, producing objects for daily use and standing today as one of the world’s major textile centers. Historically, regions known for producing unique and characteristic textiles through techniques like weaving, knitting, printing, embroidery, and dyeing have also evolved into significant modern textile cities. One such city is Denizli, which not only continues traditional production methods but also combines advanced manufacturing techniques with innovative design approaches. This has made Denizli a global hub in bath textiles, with a substantial share in exports. Maintaining and advancing this critical position will be possible through branding and the development of original designs with innovative ideas.

In many institutions offering Textile Design education, bath textiles are covered briefly under the title of towel techniques. However, looking at the textile industry in Turkey, home and bath textiles are areas where design plays a crucial role in both exports and branding journeys. For this reason, the Denizli Exporters Association (DENIB), aiming to highlight the importance of producing high-value-added products focused on design and designers, organizes the unique DENIB Design Home and Bath Textile Competition. This competition seeks to contribute to the home textile industry and design students, raising awareness through its project.

This study highlights the importance of designing bath textile products in textile design and includes examples of designs and application processes from students who received awards in the Bath category at the 2nd and 3rd Home and Bath Textile Competitions organized by the Denizli Exporters Association. The examples in this study have been analyzed visually and technically in the context of creativity, detailing their production processes, and discussing their contributions to the field. The study also aims to emphasize the significance and benefits of university-industry collaboration.