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The Oldest Boxing Gym in Toronto Became the Centre for First Event by It’s Ok*

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6 years ago

January 21, 2019

Toronto – There has been an acute shortage of venues in Toronto for organizing or promoting music. And this problem is recently faced by It’s OK*. It is the new live music series in Toronto, organized by Alicia Bee and Said Yassin. And so for their promotion, they were looking for a music venue, whose unavailability came as a shocking truth.

The month of January is not even completed, and artists are already finding it difficult to promote their music. This shows how serious or non serious the city is when it come to music.

So, to promote themselves, It’s OK* took to the oldest boxing gym in the city, Sully’s Boxing Gym. This was opened in 1943, and hence witnesses huge crowd every time. The organizers converted the boxing ring into the stage itself. And when the performances are delivered by Valee, the Chicago rising star, accompanied by the local heavyweights Sydanie and Just John x Dom Dias, the tickets literally sold out very fast. The dynamic stretching by Sydanie and other series players came in very handy this day.

The sole reason why this event became a huge success can be credited to Sydanie herself. She sparked the event and fueled it with her fire. Rest followed the rhythm and continued adding the charm.

For the second half of the event, she was backed up by The Dirty B-Sides, a live hip-hop band. The energetic performance of this band led people to sway their body to the music and enjoy the performance to the fullest. All of these rappers, though didn’t get an actual music platform to perform, still showed what a good future they hold.

The series got a great opening and hence, got a great start for further events.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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3 months 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.