Sun Tekstil, 40-year-old domestic textile company, has captured the headlines of the world press with its AI-supported production model. With the presence over 100 media outlets via top headline which includes the Washington Independent, America Daily Post, and Latin Post, the company widespread its operations across media channels while significantly reduced water usage also reducing the possibility of errors in the early stages of production with its project carried out in collaboration with its subsidiary Ekoten Tekstil.
The Turkish textile sector is achieving continuous successes in global context with its strong domestic brands. Izmir-based textile brand Sun Tekstil, with its project carried out in collaboration with its subsidiary Ekoten Tekstil, has captured the headlines in world press as the company has incorporated artificial intelligence, the pinnacle of today’s technology, into its production processes. The company has opened a new era in its sector with its artificial intelligence-supported production model which brought into top headlines of press such as Washington Independent, America Daily Post, Latin Post. Through the integration of real-time artificial intelligence-supported error detection systems into production lines, the company reduces errors in the early stages of production, minimizing unnecessary reprocessing and over-dyeing cycles. In addition, the company significantly reduces water usage in textile production.
Sabri Ünlütürk, Vice Chairman of the Board of Sun Tekstil and Ekoten Tekstil, said that this development reflects their commitment to operational excellence and environmental responsibility and made the following statement on the subject; “Our artificial intelligence-based quality control investments increase production accuracy while minimizing material waste. We believe that technology is the future of sustainable production.”
Sustainable Raw Materials Used in 75% of Products Exported in 2024
Sun Tekstil, which also optimizes efficiency with artificial intelligence solutions, aims to minimize the intensive water consumption in the sector with a project carried out in cooperation with its subsidiary Ekoten Tekstil. With the project, which is a breakthrough in the world, the company plans to ensure the recycling and reusing of 90% of the water consumed up in the textile sector. In fact, it is a known fact that 22% of industrial water in Turkey is used by the food sector and 18% by the textile sector. With this project, Sun Tekstil aims to reduce this rate and ensure the efficient use of water resources. While using sustainable raw materials in 75% of the products exported to more than 10 countries in 2024, the company also achieving successes with other sustainability projects which has been implemented.
In this context, the subsidiary of Sun Tekstil received an A- grade from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the second year in a row within the scope of climate change assessment, leaving behind the average B grade of the global textile industry and the C grade of the general market. The company took its place on the list of global leaders in supply chain sustainability by receiving the highest “A/Leadership” score in the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment for the third time in a row. Sabri Ünlütürk, who mentioned about their support to gender equality-based policies where women take an active role in all levels from management to production, said, “We are proud to create a work environment that encourages diversity and equality. We attach importance to inclusivity as much as our commitment to innovation and sustainability.”
The Establishment of Turkey's First 3D Digital Fabric Library
While strengthening their position in the sector with their design and production experience for global brands, Sun Tekstil and Ekoten Tekstil Vice Chairman of the Board Sabri Ünlütürk underlined R&D activities with 380 partners in 38 countries and said, “We offer our own designed collections to leading European brands. We provide fast and flexible service to our customers through our design offices in England, Spain and Turkey. As a company that established Turkey's first 3D digital fabric library in 2022, we continue to develop and produce.”
Making Difference with the Exporter Identity
Sun Tekstil's subsidiary Ekoten Tekstil, which meets 40% of the energy demand of its knitting factory from solar energy in addition to its production processes carried out with a sustainable and environmentally friendly production approach, is amongst the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers both in Turkey and in Europe. The company integrates high technology to its production processes with innovation and sustainability motivation. The company carries out production in clothing, technical textiles, medical and sportswear for global brands. Sun Tekstil and its subsidiary Ekoten Tekstil, which export to many parts of the world, especially to the UK and the US, export nearly 90% of its production. It is a known fact that Sun Tekstil, the ready-made clothing company that exports the most in the Aegean Region, continued its active growth by reaching a consolidated turnover of 250 million Euros in the third quarter of 2024. The company, which shares its distributable profit with its shareholders after going public in 2022, is also included in dividend indexes.
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