Pure Production

Akcakaya Textiles is a producer that has a sustainable mindset. Their facility is powered by renewable energy and they try to do as much organic production as possible, or as they say themselves: "We believe that taking care of mother earth is a serious responsibility and that's why all Akcakaya Textile designs are created with nature in mind."

Akcakaya is a verified subcontractor we use in the production of our jeans produced by SARP. They take care of the embroidery work on our denim, such as our Kuyichi back pocket stitching.

BA'S Sourcing is our partner for scarves, based in Vezirköprü, Türkiye. They source and supply the scarves in our accessories collection under GOTS certification.

Borkan Tekstil is a garment finishing specialist based in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, Türkiye. They work as a subcontractor within our production chain, handling the dyeing and washing of garments produced by Meltem. They specialise in pigment dyeing, reactive dyeing, denim washing, and special techniques like tie dye and gradient dyeing, and hold GOTS, OCS, and RCS certifications.

In every denim, we have an inside pocket print on the front right pocket. It's like a canvas we use to tell a story about our jeans. We do this to remind you, every time you go for a number 1 or 2, that you have bought a denim with a story. These prints in all SARP-made jeans are screen printed by CNS Tekstil.

CNS Tekstil was founded in 1988 and has grown over the years from a 150 m2 workshop to a 3000 m2 textile printing company. This GOTS-certified print supplier is a long-time partner of SARP and is located close by.

Founded in 1974, Denim Authority is a denim manufacturing and laundry facility based in Ras Jebel, Tunisia, with 50 years of expertise in producing premium denim. They have a daily production capacity of 6,500 garments, 100% of which is exported to Europe.

Denim Authority invests in technologies such as Jeanologia and Tonello to reduce water and chemical use, and they are audited by Fair Wear Foundation. They also work with FTS and L'Orient Broderie for printing and embroidery on our garments.

Dönence Nakış is an embroidery specialist based in Istanbul, Türkiye, working as a subcontractor within our production chain for garments produced by System Denim. They handle embroidery details on selected garments in our collection and are GOTS certified, meaning the materials and processes used meet certified organic textile standards.

Egemen washes all denim by SARP jeans. As a longtime partner of SARP, they are audited under GOTS together. They've jointly worked to improve the laundry, by implementing innovative machinery and reducing the environmental impact on their washes.

As a Jeanologia laundry, they can measure all their washes with the Environmental Impact Measurement (EIM). This gives us insights into all the steps of the washing process and the amounts of water, energy, kind of chemicals, and the worker impact. With this tool, we can work together to lower the environmental impact of the laundry process.

Eyand, short for Ecological Yarns and Dyes, is one of the most unique suppliers in our supply chain. Based in Infias, Vizela, Portugal, they have developed a dyeing process that is 100% natural and 100% chemical free: all pigments come from minerals, natural fats, plants, seeds, and roots. The colours don't wash off or fade over time.

Eyand's multi-tank system, combined with solar panels, reduces energy and water consumption, and their water can be reused up to 100 times. They are GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified and also handle the sewing, cutting, and finishing of garments in-house.

FTS is a screen printing specialist based in Alia, Tunisia, working as a subcontractor of Denim Authority. With a small and focused team of 14 workers, they handle screen printing on selected garments in our collection.

L'Orient Broderie is an industrial embroidery specialist founded in 2006 in Jammel, Tunisia. They work as a subcontractor of Denim Authority, handling embroidery on selected garments in our collection.

Hüseyin Aras established Meltem Textile company in 1999 after being in textile manufacturing with his four brothers since 1986. As an experienced family business, they create high-quality T-shirts and sweaters for us. They are focused on implementing new technologies and strong technical knowledge. Furthermore, Meltem Textile values social and environmental responsibility. Their textile waste is separately collected and recycled for other textile products. They are SMETA audited every year and are GOTS, GRS, OCS, and RCS certified.

Merger is our shirt maker in Türkiye, located in Izmir. They produce the most beautiful shirts for us, from oxford fits to wide and flowy fits. They're a young team of workers who started the business back in 2007. From the beginning they've specialised in shirts, to make sure that they can deliver the highest quality.

Merger shows big efforts when it comes to social and environmental responsibility. They've obtained different certificates over the past couple of years since they've also started to commit to organic production. The products by hand are GOTS-certified or made with manmade fibers from Lenzing. Besides, their facility is audited by both BSCI and Fair Wear. We love that we have a shared vision when it comes to responsible production and quality and are sure we'll add more products by hand to our collection.

Metaş Nakış is an embroidery specialist based in Istanbul, Türkiye, working as a subcontractor within our production chain for garments produced by Meltem. They handle embroidery on selected garments in our collection.

MK Sons has been producing and exporting quality fabrics and apparel from Faisalabad, Pakistan since 1987. They operate as a large vertical facility, handling cutting, sewing, washing, finishing, and packaging all in one place, with a team of over 2,500 workers.

They hold GOTS, GRS, and OCS certifications and are committed to continuous improvement in sustainable manufacturing.

Nasa Tekstil Konfeksiyon is an embroidery subcontractor based in Eyüp, Istanbul, Türkiye, working within our production chain for garments produced by System Denim. They handle embroidery work on selected garments and hold OCS certification.

Olive Tree Tekstil is our knitwear manufacturing partner in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, Türkiye. They handle knitting, cut-make-trim (CMT), product finishing, and packaging for the knitwear styles in our collection, and hold GRS and OCS certifications.

Parboy was founded in 2013, in Izmir, Türkiye. They are a leading company when it comes to sustainability and innovation. Thanks to their innovative and up-to-date factory we can ensure low-impact dyeing processes for our pants and t-shirts.

At Parboy they only use GOTS-approved chemicals, which means their processes are always chemically safe, for humans and the environment. They are also experimenting with natural dyes. Their double wastewater filtering system is checked monthly by the government. Firstly the wastewater is filtered at the factory and sent to the industrial area where it is filtered again.

They are a trusted long-time partner of our suppliers Sarp Jeans and Merger and are located nearby.

Riler is a textile dyeing and finishing specialist based in Vizela, near Porto, Portugal, working as a subcontractor of Somani. Equipped with 24 dyeing machines capable of handling all fibre types, they provide garment dyeing for selected styles in our collection, using advanced technologies.

SARP is a factory founded in 1983 and located in the south of Türkiye. They have been a sustainable denim manufacturer for over 30 years now and are strongly committed to making sustainability more than just a trend. Their goal is to solely produce sustainable items. Since 2018 they updated the linked laundry that can make beautiful & sustainable washes, measured by the Environmental Impact Measurement (EIM) score of Jeanologia. For this, they use sustainable lasers, ozone, and other innovative techniques that save a lot of water and chemicals.

The first Kuyichi denim by their hand was launched in stores in March 2018. They are GOTS-certified and have been audited by the Fair Wear Foundation. We visit SARP regularly during our Türkiye visits.

Somani is a garment manufacturer based in Santo Tirso, Portugal, one of the country's key textile manufacturing hubs. With 108 workers and a broad set of certifications, GOTS, GRS, OCS, and RCS, they are a strong and well-rounded production partner. For dyeing and printing, they work together with Riler and Tabel as subcontractors.

We do love our vegan products! However, we can always appreciate the durability of a good leather belt. Sun Belts Europe is our partner in making these quality belts, located close to Europe in the North of Morocco, Tanger. They are committed to using the hides to the fullest, by minimising their waste and recycling the leftovers whenever possible.

Sun Belts Europe is regularly audited by BSCI. They only use European leather that meets the requirements of CAT1. Even all the buckles and other trims are produced in Europe, as are the Italian-made buckles we use for our belts.

Van Zon Mode is our intermediate for our belts. They have a profound knowledge of leather goods, are partial owners of Sun Belts Europe, and visit them regularly.

System Denim has a factory in Kırklareli, north of Istanbul. They step up and strive for a better future by producing denim that respects nature and people. Their factory does the cutting, sewing, and washing of the denim. Their laundry in the facility uses ozone, laser, and air-drying technology. System Denim is powered by renewable energy from solar panels on their roof, making them future-proof. The roof also collects rainwater to use for their laundry, and 95% of the water used is recycled, saving 154 million litres of water per year! In this way, they aim to leave a sustainability legacy to future generations. They are annually audited by SEDEX and are GOTS & GRS certified.

Tabel is a printing specialist based in Guimarães, Portugal, working as a subcontractor of Somani. They handle printing on selected garments in our collection.

Trend Kuru Temizleme Tekstil Ürünleri is a professional garment washing and care facility based in Istanbul, Türkiye, working as a subcontractor within our production chain for garments produced by System Denim. They hold OCS and RCS certifications, ensuring that organic and recycled content standards are respected throughout their processes.

Ada Denim is a denim fabric company founded in 2012 in Istanbul, Türkiye. They combine technology, people, and deep textile knowledge to deliver high-quality certified denim fabrics to brands across the world.

Ada Denim has a deliberate approach to sustainability: their weaving facility runs entirely on solar energy, and they produce sample garments for only 25% of their collection, cutting unnecessary waste before it even starts. Their range covers GOTS-certified organic cotton, GRS recycled cotton, OCS, and RCS fabrics, meaning there's a certified option for every product in our collection.

Akasya is a cooperative of farmers in Izmir, Türkiye. From the heart of the organic Aidin agricultural region, 300 farmers produce organic cotton, organic sultana raisins and organic figs. By joining forces, farmers can improve and rely on each other more easily.

They are committed to social responsibility and continuous improvement; Akasya farmers produce under certificates of IFOAM, the worldwide accredited certification collection for organic farming practices. It facilitates farmers' transition to organic agriculture and raises awareness of the need for sustainable production and consumption. Akasya also has a cooperative of ginners that ensures the raw cotton harvest is cleaned and ready for the spinner.

With over 20 years of experience, Arasia Textile provides high-quality knitted fabric from Istanbul, Türkiye. They both supply dyed and ready-to-dye fabrics.

At Arasia Textile, they are highly committed to sustainable production, they carefully select their raw materials and constantly improve their knitting and dyeing processes. They obtained a wide range of certifications, from organic (GOTS & OCS) to recycled standards (GRS & RCS). Some of these standards also have high requirements in environmental and chemical management. We mainly use their 100% organic cotton jersey fabrics, but also other fiber contents are used in our collection, like TENCEL Modal.

Atateks is a woven fabric supplier and a close contact with SARP jeans. They produce the fabrics for our chino styles. The company was founded in 1995 and at that time started with 24 picanol weaving machines, nowadays they have over 155 optimax weaving machinery and have built knowledge specifically on fabrics for shirts, outerwear, and trousers.

In their facility, they work on operating as environmentally conscious as possible, reducing waste streams and emissions where possible. The Atateks fabrics Kuyichi uses are GOTS certified, but they also produce fabrics with recycled fibers under GRS certificate.

Berze Tekstil is a fabric supplier based in Izmir, Türkiye, supplying non-denim fabrics for garments in our collection. They supply fabric to Merger, one of our Turkish garment manufacturers, and their Izmir location keeps them close to our production partners in the region.

Bossa is one of our fabric suppliers in Adana, established in 1951. They're one of the best mills in Türkiye. Bossa only uses cotton that is better made, of which 10% is organic and the other 90% is Better Cotton (BCI).

Since 2018 Bossa has been a no-waste facility, reusing all waste streams into new fabrics. They have extensive environmental, energy, and social policies. They are a truly transparent company, reporting about sustainability goals, standards, and social projects thoroughly on their website.

Çalık Denim was founded in 1987 in Malatya as the first industrial investment of Çalık Holding, and has grown into one of the world's leading denim fabric producers with a capacity of 55 million metres per year. They were one of the first denim mills to take sustainability seriously.

Their weaving facility runs on solar energy and their in-house R&D centre continuously develops new sustainable fabric solutions. Their range includes GOTS-certified organic denim, GRS recycled denim, gabardine, and velvet fabrics. We mainly use their certified denim fabrics for our jeans and jackets.

Candiani has been making denim fabrics since 1938 in Robecchetto con Induno, near Milan, located inside the Parco del Ticino nature reserve. Strict environmental regulations pushed them to invest in cleaner, more responsible production long before sustainability became a trend in fashion.

Candiani holds an impressive range of certifications, including GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS, SA8000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ZDHC, and have been a Better Cotton Initiative member since 2011. Their innovative Kitotex® dyeing process uses less water than conventional methods.

We strive to use more and more (post-consumer) recycled fibres in our pure goods. To make old discarded and worn-out denim into new regenerated jeans, you need to shred them into small pieces until the garments have turned back to fibres again.

To make Post-Consumer Recycled Denim (PCRD) you need knowledgeable partners. Gama is our shredding partner and the largest regenerative yarn producer in Türkiye. Most of these PCRD fibres come from discarded Turkish denim, but Gama also shreds the Dutch denim we collect. Besides, they're specialised in recycling old PET bottles into new recycled polyester fibres. They're located close to and are a long-time partner of Bossa, one of our Turkish denim mills that supply us with PCRD fabrics.

Gea Kumaş is a denim and non-denim fabric manufacturer based in Gaziemir, Izmir, Türkiye. They produce fabrics and have internal processes that include printing, dyeing, and weaving. They supply fabrics to several of our garment production partners in Türkiye.

Their location in Izmir puts them at the heart of our Turkish supply chain, enabling close collaboration with our manufacturing partners in the same region.

Hisar Tekstil has been producing woven fabrics for over 50 years, with roots going back to a small atelier in Istanbul founded by the Topbaş family in 1973.

Their range covers cotton, linen, hemp, Tencel, and wool blend fabrics, all produced under GOTS, OCS, BCI, and OEKO-TEX certifications. We use their fabrics for our shirts and jumpsuits, where the right fabric feel and full traceability both matter.

Kipaş Tekstil was founded in 1984 in Kahramanmaraş and has grown into one of the largest integrated yarn and denim fabric producers in Türkiye and Europe. Their denim division has become a leader in sustainable innovation, their R&D Centre was the first of its kind approved by the Turkish Ministry of Industry in their region; and they've achieved a 95% reduction in water usage during yarn dyeing, and zero water usage in the finishing stage.

50% of their production is made with sustainable resources. Kipaş was also selected as the sole denim manufacturing partner in an EU-funded New Cotton Project together with adidas and H&M, working to turn post-consumer textile waste into new cellulose-based denim fibres.

All man-made fibres we use, such as Tencel, Micro-modal and Refibra, are based on cellulose derived from plants — mostly trees — and come from Lenzing. If you want to use more sustainable fibres, Lenzing is the right choice. Their production process has even won multiple innovation awards, and their lyocell has become so widespread that their fibre name Tencel has become a synonym.

Lenzing has a strong commitment to circularity and tries to implement this in everything they do. That is why they produce their fibres in closed-loop systems, reusing everything possible and recycling what cannot be reused. All the wood they use to make their fibres comes from sustainably managed forests. From their circular mindset, they have also started using our cotton waste as a resource for their Refibra fibres. Their ultimate goal is to use post-consumer clothing to close the loop completely. One thing is certain: Lenzing is part of the positive change happening in the fashion industry.

The Lycra Company is well-known around the world. Lycra fibre was invented over 60 years ago and set a high standard for stretch fibres in the industry. The company's name, Lycra, has even become synonymous with its main product, elastane. Lycra Company is our supplier of LYCRA® Elastane and T400® EcoMade. These materials ensure durability and high comfort in our jeans. Stretch that lasts!

Lycra Company is always trying to increase the sustainability profile of its products. For instance, more than 65% of the overall fibre content in LYCRA® T400® EcoMade fibre comes from recycled plastics and renewable plant-based resources. Almost all of their facilities are OEKO-TEX 100 certified, and most of their fibres are too.

Mert Ipek was founded in 1949 and is a fabric and garment producer with a strong focus on natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, wool, and silk. As Kuyichi we mainly use their linen fabrics.

In 1988 Zeki Mert started building the factory in Ödemis after his father passed away. This factory is a strong connector in the local community. They have education programs about textiles at the local schools and have internship programs at their factory.

Accompanied by their focus on natural fibers also comes the focus on organic fabrics. They are a GOTS-certified company and try to limit their environmental impact in everything they do.

The leather used for our belts comes from Montana, a tanner in Tuscany. Montana is a family-owned company with over 20 years of experience in vegetable tanning. Being a member of the Leather Working Group this tanner is audited on social and environmental topics, such as chemicals (conform ZDHC), energy use, (waste)water, traceability, and housekeeping.

Montana is also part of the 'Consorzio Vera Pelle Italiana Conciata al Vegetale' together with 20 other Tuscany tanneries. Since 1994, these tanneries committed to upholding the heritage of genuine Italian leather, produced following the traditional methods for vegetable tanning.

Orta Anadolu has been weaving denim since 1953, making them one of the oldest and most experienced denim mills in Türkiye. They founded their sustainability platform, Orta Blu, in 2010, and have been pushing the industry forward ever since.

Orta was one of the founding members of the Better Cotton Initiative and has been using organic cotton since 2006. In 2022, they became the first denim mill in the world to be certified to use GMO-free Turkish cotton.

Textil Santanderina is the spinning, weaving, and finishing facility of the Santanderina group. It was founded back in 1923 and is based in the North of Spain. They are known for their environmental and social commitment. They have a strong R&D department, that innovates to reduce resource consumption and waste creation.

Kuyichi uses Textil Santanderina's woven fabrics for our shirts. With their strong commitment to the environment, they have a strong fabric portfolio with organic and recycled fibers and they can provide us with the fabric certificates we aim for. They've also developed (natural) dyeing techniques that reduce water and chemical consumption.

APxpress is a trim supplier that can make all kinds of trims, from labels & hangtags to all kinds of buttons. They make our woven labels, entirely made from recycled polyester. You can find these labels for instance in the waistband of our jeans and as a folded label over the hem of our tops.

In 1980 APxpress was founded in the United Kingdom to supply to the at that time thriving fashion industry. To keep our trim suppliers as local as possible, we make use of their Turkey facility. Their sustainable mindset shows for instance in the fact that all their facilities are powered by 100% renewable sources.

Coats has been making yarns for over 250 years now and is the world's leading industrial threads supplier. Almost every bit of thread you find in our styles comes from them. They're constantly working on lowering their environmental impact by looking at waste, water, and energy use during their manufacturing and packaging processes. They report annually about the progress they make. Coats is also a member of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Programme.

All the manufacturers of Coats are bound to their employment standards. They have different programs and processes to educate their employees about health & safety and ethics. Besides conventional threads, we also use their Ecoverde 100% Recycled Polyester threads.

Erol Etiket has been producing labels and trims from Istanbul since 1992. With over 30 years of experience and a team of 50 people, they supply all the label types we need, from woven labels and hangtags to care labels and barcode stickers.

Since 2016 we've used jacron patches on the back of our jeans. But we kept searching for an even better substitute. Until we found the Viridis patch at Panama trimmings. These green PU patches are made from 48% corn polyols, 26% cotton, and normal PU, with no impact on the food chain.

In 2019 they made a bold statement with the slogan: 'Stop fucking the planet'. And they practice what they preach. The roof of their facility is stacked with solar panels, completely covering their energy demand. Besides, they offer a wide range of more sustainable patches and other products, for instance, made from recycled, vegan and biobased materials.

In 1991 Red Button was founded in Istanbul, Türkiye. They are a leading manufacturer and supplier of metal, polyester, natural, and fabric-covered buttons. Their slogan is: 'Because we all need closure'.

They are strongly committed to sustainable development projects in all their manufacturing processes, from raw materials to the end as finished products. Their recycled polyester buttons are verified through REPREVE certification to ensure high sustainability standards. The natural bio-based offer comes with traceability to the biodegradable category. Red Button also developed its "Okeanos" method, which enhances energy efficiency and minimises environmental effects. We mainly use their recycled polyester buttons, but we also have some natural vegan buttons in the collection.

In our quest to move production of trims more locally, we found Vintage Trimming. They make different kinds of trims, such as patches, hangtags, and woven labels. Over the last couple of years, they've expanded their sustainable offer, mostly focused on bringing more recycled options. Vintage Trimmings also continuously works on improving the efficiency and reducing the waste streams of their production. Besides, they make use of solar energy for their facility.

For Kuyichi, all the paper hangtags and overriders for our Turkish products come from their hand. All our hangtags and overriders are made from recycled paper, which means that they have a lower environmental impact.

YKK is a famous zipper supplier. If there is a zipper in your clothing there is a big chance it is made by YKK. In Kuyichi denim you can find YKK zips, metal buttons, and rivets. They have a beautiful philosophy: 'No one prospers without rendering benefit to others', referred to by them as the Cycle of Goodness.

To transform this philosophy into action they have set up guidelines and strict policies. YKK has policies for different subjects, such as conflict materials, wastewater treatment, and recycling. They measure their environmental and social impact with the Higg Index. They are constantly innovating and implementing new technologies like fast-dying processes and the development of biodegradable products.