About Us Karatas Textile was founded in 1985 and today it is among the leading companies in Turkey and since its inception it has been a successful company which manufactures all kinds of the Socks, Stockings and Hosiery, always utilizing latest technology and equipment. Our headquarter is on Bosphorus in Istanbul which is the heartland of the sock industry and we has been operating a new branch in Usak City of The Aegean Region since 2011. We are quite assertive in the sector that we are involved in and our production is 90% export oriented. We consistently create large selections of different collections, for Women's, Men's and Children's socks. We are known to create innovative and very special products including all types of antibacterial treatments and hand-linking manufacturing. Trendy designing is developed in an in house fashion design studios, staffed by highly specialized expert staff. We are following the ever changing fashion trends, and by keeping in touch with our clients and partners, we are applying the changes and demands (design, color, style) to our products in the instant. Surely this brings success to us, our clients and partners, because we attach importance to our clients suggestions and pleasures. Regularity, Creativity and Quality are our most important principles and these ensure satisfaction ranging from production to end customers. Thanks to the experience and knowledge we have had for years that we are able to get the best quality raw materials and yarns at the best prices and the same way we are able to produce exceptional quality with a minimum price. Mission and Values To be the leader in the production of Textile Industry, especially of Socks, Stockings and Hosiery production, concentrating resources, ideas and investments on growth and excellence, and also on the environmental, social and corporate sustainability. To set new standards for the market through research and innovation; To further develop our international presence, in particular by enhancing the potential available in all countries; To pay a leading role in new models for sustainable development, in order to secure the future of the generations to come, and of our company's growth; To pay attention to the needs of everyone within the Karatas world all those who help us achieve our project and are part of our world: employees, contractors, suppliers, communities of the regions where we are present. Machinery Development Department: Lonati and Bentley Komet Knitting Machines Knitting Department: Single and Double Cylinder Machines (Between 84 – 400 Needles) ''Lonati – Matec – Bentley Komet'' Toe Closing: Rosso and Hand Linking Machines Metal Detectors Fixation/Finishing: Lavatec Machines Dyeing Machines Laboratory: Full Equipped Capacity Monthly Capacity approximately 2.100.000 Pairs