Istanbul · Full-service production

Small runs. Serious garments.

Apparel manufacturing for brands, from first sample to packed cartons: knit, woven, denim and outerwear, from 50 units per style.

Request a quote See how we work

Apparel manufacturing for brands, from first sample to packed cartons: knit, woven, denim and outerwear, from 50 units per style.

Request a quote See how we work

units per style, minimum: 50
days to first sample: 10
weeks in production: 4–6

About DUBTEX

An apparel manufacturer in Istanbul, making directly for brands.

From sampling to production, finishing and delivery: one production partner, one point of contact, complete visibility.

01
One supplier.
From sample development to production and packing, we manage pattern making, fabric, cutting, sewing, printing, embroidery, washing, quality control and packing under one roof.
02
One production team.
No agents and no commission brokers: you talk directly to our production team at every stage, so the process stays fast and transparent.
03
One accountable partner.
Our aim is to be a reliable, long-term production partner for our brands, through quality production, direct communication and a controlled process.

01What we make

Knit, woven, denim, outerwear.

For women, men, kids and babies: from everyday basics to washed denim and outerwear, for boutique labels and growing fashion brands alike.

ForWomenMenKidsBaby

Photo — cutting table, to be shot

01
Knit
Tees, long sleeves, sweatshirts and hoodies in jersey, interlock, rib and fleece.
02
Woven
Shirts, overshirts and trousers, in the weight and hand your design needs.
03
Denim
Jeans, jackets and denim pieces, with stone washes, ageing and distressing developed with you.
04
Outerwear
Jackets and outer layers, with the trims and finishing they call for.

Look closer

02Services

One partner, from idea to carton.

Development, sourcing, washing, decoration, cutting and sewing, quality control and packing: managed by one production team, with one point of contact.

Service sheet01 / 09
Product development
Technical files
We turn ideas, sketches, references or tech packs into production-ready garments, and help prepare the technical specification: measurements, construction details and production requirements.
Prototypes & samples
Prototypes and first samples confirm fit, construction, materials and the overall look before bulk production.
Pattern making & grading
Patterns are made, graded and adjusted to the required measurements, fit and construction.
In detail: Product development
Service sheet02 / 09
Fabric & materials
Fabric research & development
Fabrics researched and sourced to the required composition, GSM, construction, hand feel, performance, colour and target price: woven, knit, denim and outerwear, standard or specially developed.
Fabric testing & reports
Fabric reports from available technical and laboratory data: composition, GSM, width, shrinkage, colour fastness and other parameters.
Certified materials
Certified or non-certified materials, depending on your requirements and the standards that apply to the product.
In detail: Fabric & materials
Service sheet03 / 09
Trims, labels & packaging
Trims & accessories
Buttons, snaps, zips, cords, elastics, rivets, metal trims and other components, sourced and developed for the product.
Labels & branding
Main, size, care, composition and country-of-origin labels, made to your brand’s specification.
Hangtags & swing tickets
Hangtags, swing tickets, barcode labels and other retail identification.
Custom packaging
Branded polybags, tissue paper, stickers, boxes and cartons.
In detail: Trims, labels & packaging
Service sheet04 / 09
Washing & finishing
Garment washing
Washes chosen for the look, hand feel and performance you want.
Stone washing & surface effects
For denim and selected garments, stone washing and surface treatments for a vintage, worn or washed look.
Ageing & distressing
Controlled abrasion, fading, whiskers, grinding and localised wear.
- Enzyme
- Stone
- Bio
- Softener
- Acid
- Garment dye
- Pigment dye
- Bleach
- Vintage / aged
- Special effect
In detail: Washing & finishing
Service sheet05 / 09
Embroidery & printing
Embroidery
Logos, graphics, lettering and decorative work, including multi-colour and specialised techniques.
Printing
The technique is chosen by fabric, design, quantity and the durability you need.
- Screen
- Digital
- DTG
- DTF
- Discharge
- Pigment
- Puff
- Foil & special effect
In detail: Embroidery & printing
Service sheet06 / 09
Cutting & sewing
Fabric inspection & cutting
Fabric is checked against the specification, then cut to the approved patterns and markers.
Sewing & assembly
Construction, seam quality, measurements and workmanship follow the approved sample and specification.
Ironing & finishing
Pressing, ironing and final finishing before inspection and packing.
In detail: Cutting & sewing
Service sheet07 / 09
Quality control
In-process checks
Quality is checked during production, not only at the end: measurements, workmanship, construction, fabric defects and finishing.
Final inspection
Finished garments can be inspected to the agreed quality requirements before packing and shipment.
Third-party & live video inspection
On request we coordinate a third-party pre-shipment inspection, or you inspect the goods with our team on a live video call.
In detail: Quality control
Service sheet08 / 09
Direct, visible production
Direct communication
No intermediary between you and the manufacturer: you work with the DUBTEX production team throughout.
Updates & visual reporting
Production information, photos, videos and progress updates at the key stages of your order, and live video calls when you want to see samples, materials or finished goods. No surprises at shipment.
In detail: Direct, visible production
Service sheet09 / 09
Packing & shipment
Final packing
Folded, bagged, labelled and cartonised to your instructions: individual polybags, size and colour separation, barcodes, carton marks, retail-ready packing.
Pre-shipment control
A final check by DUBTEX, a third-party inspector or you over live video.
Ready to ship
Packed to the agreed shipping requirements and ready for dispatch; we can coordinate delivery to your warehouse.
In detail: Packing & shipment

All services in detail

03Process

Five steps. No surprises.

Every project runs through the same five steps, and nothing goes to bulk without your approval.

Step 01 / 05Day 0
Brief
You send the idea, references or a tech pack. We reply with what we need, a sampling plan and an estimate.
What you getHelp turning your idea into a technical file
Step 02 / 0510 days
Sample
Pattern, prototype, your feedback, a revised sample. Fit, construction and materials are settled here, not in bulk.
What you getPrototypes and samples to settle fit, construction and materials
Step 03 / 05Your call
Approval
You sign off the sample, quantities per size and colour, trims and packaging. Bulk starts only after that.
What you getNo bulk without your approval
Step 04 / 054–6 weeks
Production
Fabric checked and cut, the sewing line, post-production: each stage checked, with photos and video along the way.
What you getPhotos, videos and updates at each stage
Step 05 / 05To your warehouse
QC & shipping
Final inspection by us, a third party or you over live video; packed to your spec and delivered to your warehouse.
What you getA final inspection, then packing to your spec

Along the way

You send the idea.We manage the rest.

From the first sample to your warehouse, you always know where your order stands. No surprises at shipment.

Live production updates
Live video calls with the production team whenever you want to see samples, materials or finished goods.
Photo & video reporting
Photos, videos and progress updates at the key stages of your order.
Customer representative
One point of contact for your order, from the first sample to shipment.
Sample approval
Bulk production starts only after you approve the sample.
Production milestones
Fabric, cutting, sewing, finishing, packing: you know where your order stands at each step.
Quality control
Checked at four stages: fabric and cutting, the sewing line, post-production and final packing.
Final packing check
A final check before shipping: by us, a third-party inspector or you over live video.
Retail-ready production
Polybagged, barcoded and packed retail-ready to your spec; we can coordinate delivery to your warehouse.

04Fabrics & quality

Fabrics sourced to the brief.

We research fabrics by composition, GSM, construction, hand feel, colour and target price: standard or specially developed, certified or not.

Jersey & interlock
Rib & fleece
Shirting & twill
Denim
Outerwear fabrics
Certified materials

Quality checked at four stages

01
Fabric & cutting
Fabric is checked against the specification before it is cut to the approved patterns and markers.
02
Sewing line
Measurements, seams, construction and workmanship are checked during sewing, not only at the end.
03
Post-production
Washing, printing, embroidery, pressing and finishing are checked before packing.
04
Final packing
A final inspection to the agreed standard, yours by live video if you like, then packing to your spec.
Certifications
Added once documents are provided.

05FAQ

Straight answers.

50 units per style, across sizes and colours.
Knit, woven, denim and outerwear, for women, men, kids and babies.
About 10 days from an agreed brief to a first sample. Revisions add a few days each.
Typically 4–6 weeks after sample approval, depending on fabric availability and quantity.
Yes. Sample costs are quoted with the brief and typically credited against the first production order.
No. You talk directly to the DUBTEX production team, from the first sample to shipment.
Yes: through our final inspection, a third-party inspector you choose, or yourself on a live video call with our team.
EXW Istanbul as standard; FOB, CIF and DAP on request. We can coordinate delivery to your warehouse, or your forwarder collects.
Yes. Send your idea, sketches, references or measurements and we build the technical file with you during development.

You send the brief. We build the garment.

Or the idea, a reference, a sketch. We get back to you as soon as we can.

Request a quote

New projects: sales@dubtex.com
Running orders: order@dubtex.com
Workshop: Istanbul, Türkiye

Small runs. Serious garments.

An apparel manufacturer in Istanbul, making directly for brands.

One supplier.

One production team.

One accountable partner.

Knit, woven, denim, outerwear.

Knit

Woven

Denim

Outerwear

One partner, from idea to carton.

Product development

Fabric & materials

Trims, labels & packaging

Washing & finishing

Embroidery & printing

Cutting & sewing

Quality control

Direct, visible production

Packing & shipment

Five steps. No surprises.

Brief

Sample

Approval

Production

QC & shipping

You send the idea.We manage the rest.

Live production updates

Photo & video reporting

Customer representative

Sample approval

Production milestones

Quality control

Final packing check

Retail-ready production

Fabrics sourced to the brief.

Quality checked at four stages

Fabric & cutting

Sewing line

Post-production

Final packing

Certifications

Straight answers.

What is the minimum order?+

What do you make?+

How long does sampling take?+

How long is production?+

Do you charge for samples?+

Will I deal with an agent?+

Can I check the goods before they ship?+

How do you ship?+

I do not have a tech pack. Can we still start?+

You send the brief. We build the garment.