Turkish Apparel Center (TAC) is affiliated to Istanbul Apparel Exporters Association (IHKIB), the biggest institution representing apparel industry in Turkey. With its more than 9 thousands of apparel exporter member companies, IHKIB performs many activities to promote Turkish apparel goods and brands, which are famous worldwide for their high quality and stylish designs. www.ihkib.org.tr/en An affiliated institution of IHKIB, TAC is established as a subsidiary of New York Turkish Trade Center (TTC) and now welcoming its visitors in its official address in Manhattan, New York. TAC, with its offices and showrooms, is promoting Turkish apparel goods to the international buyers. TAC offers a reliable sourcing platform for potential customers to meet with Turkish apparel exporters. www.turkishapparelcenter.com

TAC Currently, nine apparel companies of Turkey have office and showrooms in Turkish Apparel Center (TAC). As being producer and supplier to many global brands and markets, TAC member companies are now ready to introduce their goods and brands to the potential buyers and customers in the USA.

ABT Supplying to & Brands: GEBE About Company: Gebe, being one of the leader maternity brands across the globe, harvests fashion with maternity wear and adds comfortability to each of it s products. Our collections offer fun and feminine styles which are suitable for pregnancy and nursing. Embrace every moment of motherhood with our cleverly designed range of discreet nursing styles, for any occasion. Contact to: Ms. Sara Bozman info@gebematernity.com sara@gebematernity.com Web site: www.gebematernity.com

AYTIM Supplying to & Brands: Supplying to many global brands LES BENJAMINS About Company: With exports going well beyond Europe s borders and a capacity of 700,000-1,200,000 pieces/month AYTIM is one of the leading textile manufacturers in Turkey. The company specializes in the design, development and production of ready-to-wear stylish women s and men s clothing. The new design line, A-HOUSE, for premium Italian and French brands is the next logical step in our ongoing quality development. Contact to: Ms. Pınar Tunçbilek pinar.tuncbilek@aytim.com Web site: www.aytim.com

DERİMOD Brands: DERİMOD About Company: Derimod, established in 1974 with the goal of combining leather and fashion, has been the pioneering figure of a brand new life style and elegance by embodying grace of leather in fashionable models. Contact to: Ms. Sara Bozman sara@derimod.com.tr Web site: www.derimod.com.tr

MEHMET EMİN TEKE Supplying to & Brands: MEHMET EMIN TEKE About Company: Mehmet Emin Teke and Teke Sport started production with 2000m² in two different places in 2003. The brand and style Mehmet Emin Teke, which has been started with quality and customers satisfaction, is proud to be the leading men s clothes exporter in Europe and keeping on growing. Contact to: Mr. Mehmet Emin Teke tekeler44@gmail.com Web site: www.mehmeteminteke.com.tr

NÜDE Supplying to & Brands: VALERIA FRATTA; ANGELINO About Company: Started its operation in 2010, Nüde Danışmanlık is among the reliable apparel companies of Turkey with a vision focusing on innovation and new product development. We promote our brands and design products in Europe and USA in three different websites. With a motto of Wearing smart is of everyone s right, we design and produce elegant and stylish plus size clothing. Contact to: Ms. Nuket Dokuz ndokuz9@gmail.com Web site: www.nudedanismanlik.com www.buyukbedeniz.com www.mangolino.com

SAFİNAT Supplying to & Brands: BRUMELL & TUSOTTI About Company: Having set out 12 years ago on its path to becoming a brand while never compromising on quality, today Brumell is the most important company that has a say in its sector s domestic and international markets and that sets the trends. Setting out with the principle Manufacturing shirts,rug bags is an art and the final touches to this art are the details, Brumell became a brand mentioned in its own right throughout the world thanks to the importance it gives to the details. Being a national brand but not contenting itself with that and further advancing its aims, Brumell progresses towards becoming a brand beloved, favored, and popular across the world. Brumell, whose name comes from the Turkish acronym of the phrase Together Our Principle is to Reach Out to the Industry with Art, has continued to be the leader in its sector from the past up until today thanks to the importance it gives to teamwork and the art it creates. Tusotti is our luxury brand that features exclusive handmade products such as special shirts and rug bags & hats & shoes. Combination of art, style, design, elegance and sophistication. Exclusively made in Turkey. Contact to: Mr. Tahsin Akkaş tahsin@safinat.com.tr Web site: www.safinat.com.tr

TALU Supplying to & Brands: Supplying to many global brands About Company: Talu Tekstil is a vertical jersey manufacturing company which is a member of Taha Group founded in 1994. We produce more than 6 million garments per year for mainly European markets with expansion to US market now. Since its formation, the Company has expanded steadily and built upon its reputation for versatility and flexibility, manufacturing a diverse range of jersey ladieswear, menswear, and kidswear products, from t-shirts, sweatshirts, skirts, dresses, jeggings to sportswear. We also provide extensive design capabilities through our design offices in London and Istanbul. Our services start from concept through development and production with final logistics arrangements. Contact to: Mr. Mustafa Gültepe: mgultepe@taluteks.com; Ms. Rana Altınbaş: +1 786 417 47 69 Web site: www.taluteks.com

TAYPA Supplying to & Brands: Supplying to many global brands About Company: Began in 1977, our story transformed into foreign with TAYPA established in 1993. Taypa commenced its services in Taypa Headquarters in Istanbul as management, purchasing, design and marketing center for all companies gathered under the roof of TAY Group in early 2000s. The company offers design and manufacturing of denim and non-denim products to leading brands of the world thanks to its qualified, reliable and exclusive service worldwide. Contact to: Ms. Burçin Özer burcin.ozer@astay.com Web site: www.taypa.com.tr

UĞUR Supplying to & Brands: JOIN US; JUMODE Supplying to many global brands About Company: Uğur Konfeksiyon & BVB Tekstil was established in 1975, since then crafting fine, high quality garments that are designed to last and blended with a great deal of experience. More than four decades Uğur Konfeksiyon & BVB Tekstil has remained as a family run business and now managed by Murat Balkuv who is the second generation member of the family. Uğur Konfeksiyon & BVB Tekstil is proud to become a leading knitwear exporter in Europe. The company is running it s production in five seperate factories, which have total floor space of 48.500 m² Contact to: Ms. Yasemin Unat yasemin@ugurkonfeksiyon.com Web site: www.ugurkonfeksiyon.com

TURKISH APPAREL BRANDS

Turkish apparel industry is the 6th biggest exporter in world apparel trade. Turkey is the 3rd biggest supplier of the EU in apparel and market share in the US is increasing in recent years. In sub-sectors like hosiery, denim and knitted wear and in specific fields like organic cotton production, the reputation of Turkish apparel products is remarkable. Turkish apparel companies are increasingly focusing on fashionbranding production thanks to their strong capacity of creating stylish design collections. Many Turkish apparel brands are emerging as World famous brand names, others are gaining considerable reputation in the emerging markets. Worldwide famous branded clothes are produced by the Turkish factories under the permission of the patent owners. Turkish branded goods and design products are being sold in the boutiques and department stores throughout the world.

TURKISH APPAREL INDUSTRY WHY A LEADER SUPPLIER GLOBALLY?

Fast Fashion Strong capacity of creating design collections Strengthening and increasing brand names Developing retail sector Strong made in Turkey perception Organisational skills Sustainability Corporate Social Responsibility Product diversification and high quality Qualified workmanship Reliability at just in time delivery Possibility of working minimum stock Flexibility of production in small orders Flexibility of product development, quality control and logistics Cooperation in distribution Cooperation possibilities in production at suitable regions Eco friendly production Transparency Advanced Sub-Industry Creativity Young Designers

NEW YORK TURKISH APPAREL CENTER (TAC) NEW YORK 10 EAST 34TH ST, 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY, 10016 Contact to: Mr. Türker Çelik Turkish Apparel Center Coordinator turkercelik-usa@tim.org.tr www.turkishapparelcenter.com