Explore pattern development, cutting, sewing, quality control and packing at our 5,500 m² facility in Istanbul. Discuss your production needs or arrange a factory visit with us.
You can start with the product category, approximate quantity and target date.
Erten’s Istanbul manufacturing facility
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5,500 m² production facility in Istanbul
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Approximately 3,000 finished shirts per day, subject to product mix and order conditions.
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Product development and sampling
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Final inspection and delivery preparation
Sedex Member
We manage our Istanbul manufacturing operation in line with responsible sourcing principles.
Our Sedex membership helps us manage information on working conditions, occupational health and safety, the environment and business ethics for customers' supplier assessments.Sedex membership is not a product certification.
Product knowledge is carried forward to the next decision at each stage.
We explain not only the areas within our factory, but also how order information moves through the operation.
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Product information
We assess the style, fabric, measurements and product details.
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Pattern development and the pattern room
Product decisions are transferred to pattern and sample work.
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Sample
Appearance, measurements and workmanship are captured in a shared product standard.
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Cutting preparation
The approved pattern and size distribution are moved to the cutting order.
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Cut
Cut components are prepared for sewing in line with the production scope.
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Product sewing
Cut pieces are assembled in a sequence suited to the product’s construction.
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In-process inspections
Measurements, appearance and workmanship are inspected during production.
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Delivery preparation
Final inspection, pressing, labelling, folding and packing are completed.
Production areas
The process, customer input and outcome of each area are clear.
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Pattern room and sampling
We turn product information into pattern, measurement and sampling decisions that form the shared reference for bulk production.
required from customer
Style objective, measurement requirements and product details
Result of this field
Approval ready product standard
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Fabric and cutting preparation
It transfers the approved pattern, size distribution and fabric information to the cutting order.
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Approved product, size-colour distribution and material decisions
Result of this field
Cut product pieces ready for sewing
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Product sewing
Assembles the cut pieces in a sequence suited to the product’s construction.
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Approved sample and clarified product details
Result of this field
Finished product ready for inspection
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Final inspection and delivery preparation
It evaluates the product appearance, order information and delivery method together before packaging.
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Labelling, folding, packaging and delivery requirement
Result of this field
Order ready for pickup or shipment
Maintain product standard
Inspection begins well before the end of production.
Approved product information is applied consistently at cutting, sewing, measurement and appearance checkpoints. The aim is to address variances before they move to the next stage.
The approved product is a shared reference
Monitoring of size, appearance and workmanship points
These photographs show real details from Erten’s Istanbul factory.
01Production workflow
02Cutting preparation
03shirt workmanship
04Product detail
Information and approval flow
See customer decision and production responsibility in the same place.
Subjectexpected from youErten's responsibilityClear result
Product informationexpected from youProduct category, style objective and brand requirementsErten's responsibilityFeasibility and sampling assessmentClear resultScope to be transferred to the sample
Sample approvalexpected from youSharing dimensions, appearance and changesErten's responsibilityTransferring changes to the product and productionClear resultApproved product standard
Production startexpected from youQuantity distribution, labelling and packaging decisionsErten's responsibilityTransferring the approved scope to the production planClear resultOrder ready for production
Delivery preparationexpected from youDelivery location and required shipping informationErten's responsibilityFinal inspection, packing and carton preparationClear resultOrder ready for delivery
See our manufacturing operation in person
Let’s plan your factory visit around your production requirements.
Request a review of our pattern room, cutting, production flow and inspection approach. We will confirm in advance which areas can be viewed without disrupting production.Share your factory visit request Visits are scheduled in advance around production and availability.
before you decide
Clear answers about our factory and manufacturing capabilities.
01Which shirt production steps are carried out in the factory?
Product development, pattern making and sampling, cutting preparation, shirt making, in-process inspection, pressing, final inspection and packing form the core production workflow.
02Are product development and sampling handled within the same operation?
Product information is transferred to the pattern room and sampling team, and the approved product standard becomes the shared reference for bulk production.
03Which product categories do you manufacture?
We produce men’s and women’s shirts, overshirts and pyjama collections. Share your style, materials, approximate quantity and target date so we can define the right scope together.
04Is support provided in fabric and trim selection?
Fabric, buttons, labels and other trim decisions are assessed against the product brief and manufacturing feasibility.
05Can the customer provide their own fabric or trims?
Before production planning, we assess the suitability, quantity and delivery status of customer-supplied materials.
06What approvals are required before production begins?
Production decisions covering the sample, measurements, product details, quantity split, labels and packaging must be agreed.
07What checks are carried out during production?
At different production stages, measurements, appearance and workmanship are checked against the approved garment specification as required by the construction.
08Can labels and packaging be customised?
Label position, folding, product protection and carton layout are agreed against the order requirements and technical feasibility.
09How is the factory visit planned?
Facility visits are scheduled in advance around production and availability. Please specify the areas you wish to review.
10What information should I provide for the initial assessment?
The product category, approximate quantity and target date are a good starting point. Any available style, fabric or sample details will also support the assessment.
11How to evaluate approximate quantity?
We assess order quantity alongside the number of styles, garment construction, material availability, workmanship and target date.
12When will the target production schedule become clear?
The target schedule is shared specifically for the order after the product and order scope and the necessary approvals are clarified.
Content that supports your decision
Explore the different stages of the manufacturing process.
Discover how we manufacture
Let’s assess your production needs and the right production approach together.
Share your product category, approximate quantity and target date so we can assess whether our manufacturing capabilities suit your requirements.