Greige Knitted Fabric Manufacturer Since 2015
A textile company that knits greige fabric on its own machines, manages dyeing, printing and finishing through a vetted contract network, and adds value at every stage of the fabric's journey — your single point of contact from sample to shipment.
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Experience and know-how, since 2015.
In 2015 we stepped into the textile sector as KARCEM Tekstil, backed by experience and know-how. With a daily fabric production capacity of 15 tonnes, we supply dyed-printed and greige fabric to both domestic and international markets — advancing toward our goals every day with our professional team.
A journey that began with yarn know-how.
KARCEM Tekstil was founded in 2015 on the idea of knitting greige fabric on our own machines and managing every step that follows from a single hand. At our facility in Esenyurt, our circular knitting machines produce up to 15 tonnes of greige fabric a day, while we supervise and coordinate dyeing, printing and finishing across a vetted contract network whose capability we have proven over the years.
This "we do the knitting, we manage the rest" approach gives our customers a single point of contact from sample to shipment. Alongside the domestic market, we export to Europe, the Middle East, North America and Russia, and we make it our principle to add value at every stage of the fabric's journey on every order.
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Who is KARCEM?
KARCEM Tekstil is a knitted fabric manufacturer founded in 2015 in Esenyurt, Istanbul. It knits greige fabric in its own circular knitting facility and coordinates dyeing, printing and finishing through a supervised contract network — knitting stays under its own control, while the finishing stages run at audited partners. Its own knitting facility runs at approximately 450 tonnes per month, 15 tonnes per day on average. Production runs on GOTS, OCS, GRS and RCS certified processes; for colour consistency the target is ΔE<1 against the approved lab-dip. OEM and private-label production is offered, and exports go to the EU, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, North America and Russia on EXW, FOB or CIF terms.
| Field | Value | Evidence / details |
|---|---|---|
| Legal name | KARCEM Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi | Information Society Services |
| Founded | 2015 | — |
| MERSİS · Tax ID · Trade registry | 0523097332900001 · 5230973329 (Avcılar tax office) · 126955-5 | Information Society Services |
| Facility | Zafer Mahallesi, 146. Sk., Esenyurt, Istanbul | Contact |
| Knitting capacity | Approx. 450 tonnes per month, 15 tonnes per day on average | Knit Fabric Manufacturer & Supplier |
| In-house | Circular knitting, greige fabric production | Knit · Dye · Print |
| Supervised contract network | Pre-treatment, dyeing, printing, finishing | Contract Dyeing, Printing and Finishing |
| Constructions | Single jersey, lycra single jersey, interlock, rib, 2×2 rib (kaşkorse), two-thread fleece, three-thread fleece, piqué/lacoste, polar fleece, jacquard/melange | Fabrics |
| Catalogue weights | 120–420 g/m² depending on construction | Fabrics |
| Certified processes | GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS; BCI cotton | Certifications |
| Colour target | ΔE<1 against the approved lab-dip | Colour Fastness and ΔE<1 |
| Colour archive | 20,000+ references | Knit · Dye · Print |
| On-time shipment | Approx. 98% (a target, not a contractual guarantee) | Preventing Late Deliveries and Waste |
| MOQ | Project-specific: fabric, number of colours and process | MOQ, Sampling and Delivery Process |
| Response time | Within 24 hours for quote and sample requests | Contact |
| Export markets | EU, United Kingdom, Middle East, North America, Russia | Incoterms and Shipment |
| Delivery terms | EXW, FOB, CIF | Incoterms and Shipment |
| Languages | Turkish, English, German, Dutch, Russian, Italian, Arabic | — |
| Industry codes | ISIC 1313 · NAICS 313310 | — |
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Frequently asked questions about KARCEM
Where does KARCEM manufacture?
KARCEM knits its fabric in its own circular knitting facility in Esenyurt, Istanbul. Dyeing, printing and finishing are carried out by contract partners that KARCEM selects and supervises; KARCEM remains the customer's single point of contact. Details: Knit · Dye · Print.
What is KARCEM's production capacity?
KARCEM's own knitting facility has a capacity of approximately 450 tonnes of knitted fabric per month, 15 tonnes per day on average. This volume covers both small development batches and high-volume repeat orders in the same facility. Details: Knit Fabric Manufacturer & Supplier.
What types of fabric does KARCEM produce?
KARCEM produces ten core knit constructions: single jersey, lycra single jersey, interlock, rib, kaşkorse, two-thread fleece, three-thread fleece, piqué/lacoste, polar fleece and jacquard/melange. Catalogue weights range from 120–420 g/m² depending on construction. Details: Fabrics.
Does KARCEM produce single jersey (süprem), interlock and rib?
Yes. Single jersey (120–180 g/m²), interlock (180–260 g/m²) and rib (180–260 g/m²) are core constructions that KARCEM knits on its own machines; they are supplied greige or dyed/printed. Details: Single Jersey (Süprem) Fabric.
Does KARCEM produce activewear fabrics?
Yes. KARCEM produces polyester/elastane (220–300 g/m²), polyamide/elastane (200–280 g/m²) and recycled polyester/elastane constructions for leggings and sportswear. Details: Activewear & Legging Fabric.
What is KARCEM's minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
At KARCEM, the MOQ is not a fixed number: it is determined once fabric construction, number of colours and process are defined together, and is shared with the quote. Development batches and bulk orders are planned in the same facility. Details: MOQ, Sampling and Delivery Process.
How does sampling work at KARCEM?
KARCEM responds to quote and sample requests within 24 hours; sample lead time depends on the fabric and colour. Bulk production starts only after the colour has been measured against the approved lab-dip. Details: Lab-Dip Approval Flow.
Which delivery terms does KARCEM work with?
KARCEM works on EXW, FOB and CIF delivery terms; pricing is calculated according to the selected term. Details: Incoterms and Shipment.
How does KARCEM control colour consistency?
KARCEM measures the colour of every batch with a spectrophotometer against the approved lab-dip and targets ΔE<1. ΔE is the numerical difference between two colours; even a trained eye cannot distinguish differences in the 0–1 range. Details: Colour Fastness and ΔE<1.
What quality checks does KARCEM carry out?
KARCEM inspects the fabric surface according to the four-point system and reports tolerances for weight, width and dimensional stability. Washing, rubbing and light fastness tests as well as dimensional change tests are available on request. Details: The 4-Point Fabric Inspection System and GSM/Width Tolerances.
Does KARCEM supply GOTS- or GRS-certified fabrics?
Yes. KARCEM processes organic cotton under GOTS and OCS and recycled fibres under GRS and RCS, and supplies the fabric with a valid transaction certificate. The certified scope must be requested at the time of order. Details: Certifications.
What data does KARCEM provide for the Digital Product Passport (DPP)?
Per batch, KARCEM provides the batch ID, fibre composition by percentage, origin, chemical compliance, the valid certificate number and scope, and the fastness and ΔE report. For inputs such as yarn, the documentation chain is requested from the supplier. Details: DPP-Ready Supplier.
Does KARCEM export to Europe?
Yes. KARCEM exports knitted fabric from Turkey to the EU, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, North America and Russia, working on EXW, FOB and CIF terms and with the certifications each market requires. Details: Incoterms and Shipment.
By closely following market dynamics and demands, we aim to always offer our customers the newest, fastest and highest-quality — while keeping sustainability in mind throughout.
At KARCEM Tekstil our core principle is process-based, measurable quality. Our goal is to knit in our own facility and manage dyeing, printing and finishing through a vetted contract network — delivering shorter lead times, ΔE<1 colour consistency and 98% on-time delivery.
Production managed with know-how, verified by measurement.
For us, quality is not an outcome but a process built in from the start. We manage every batch with publicly available test standards and measurable targets.
Colour management
With more than 20,000 colour references and a spectrophotometer, every incoming batch is verified against CIE L*a*b*, keeping the difference between recipe and batch below the ΔE<1 threshold.
Certified chain
We work with GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS and BCI and target OEKO-TEX safety in the finished product; a certified claim is planned from the very start with certified yarn.
Lead times under one contact
By knitting in our own facility and managing dyeing, printing and finishing across our vetted contract network, we target shorter lead times and 98% on-time delivery.
Verified quality
Every order is measured and delivered through tests for weight (ISO 3801), pilling and Martindale (ISO 12945 · 12947), colour fastness (ISO 105 · AATCC) and dimensional stability (ISO 6330 · 5077).
The values that define us.
Quality
A quality standard measured and tracked at every stage.
Customer Satisfaction
An approach that meets demands quickly and accurately.
Reliability
A business partner by your side at every stage.
Sustainability
A responsible, sustainable view of production.
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