Premium Circular Knit Garment Manufacturer
in Istanbul Since 1985
Who We Are
Istanbul Tekstil is a full-service circular knit garment manufacturer based in Kağıthane, Istanbul. We have been producing premium cut and sew knitwear for mid-market and premium brands in the UK, US, and Europe since 1985.
We are not a trading company or sourcing agent. Every garment is designed, cut, and sewn inside our own facility by our team in Istanbul. That means you have one point of contact, full visibility over production, and no hidden layers between your order and the finished product.
We produce over 600,000 pieces per month across T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, polo shirts, joggers, and circular knit co-ords. Our minimum order is 500 pieces per colour per style.
Why Brands Choose Turkey Over Asia
Istanbul sits at a geography no other manufacturing hub can match. We are three hours from London by air, in the same time zone as Central Europe, and within EU customs proximity.
That translates directly into your business:
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Lead times of 8 to 10 weeks from sample approval — compared to 16 to 20 weeks from Bangladesh or China
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Lower shipping costs to the UK and Europe versus sea freight from Asia
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Easier communication — our team works your business hours, not a 6 to 8 hour time difference
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Faster problem solving — if something needs correcting mid-production, we can respond the same day
When a brand is chasing a seasonal window or reacting to a trend, two months versus five months is not a small difference. It can be the difference between hitting the market or missing it.
Our Certifications
We hold the certifications that premium brands require and that fast-fashion factories often cannot meet.
GOTS Certified - Global Organic Textile Standard. Our production process meets end-to-end sustainability and ethical requirements for organic garment manufacturing.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 - Every fabric we use is certified free from harmful substances. Safe for your customers, safe for your brand.
SEDEX - We operate with full transparency across our supply chain, meeting the ethical sourcing requirements of global retail groups.
Factory Audited - Istanbul Tekstil has passed factory audits from Tesco, Primark, Puma, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Tommy Hilfiger.
How We Work
We are a made-to-order manufacturer. We do not produce stock items or sell ready-made inventory. Every order is built around your design, your fabric, and your specifications.
Our in-house pattern room handles the technical development of your garments from the ground up. You provide your design or a physical sample — we take it from there.
Sample timeline: 4 to 6 weeks once all details are confirmed.
Bulk lead time: 8 to 10 weeks from sample approval and deposit receipt.
MOQ: 500 pieces per colour per style.