Etiteks

About

Etiteks is one of Turkey's most established labeling and packaging manufacturers, operating since 1983 with four dedicated production facilities in Istanbul. Trusted by brands in over 60 countries, Etiteks delivers a complete range of woven labels, printed care labels, swing tags, and secondary packaging from a single source.

With a combined monthly output of 40 million units, a team of 50+ specialists, and a machine park of 30+ units featuring premium European equipment, Etiteks combines scale with precision. Etiteks actively requests certifications such as GOTS, GRS, OCS, RCS, Oeko-Tex, Sedex from its suppliers, encouraging them to contribute more to environmental and human rights efforts.

Categories & manufacturing capabilities

• Product types: woven brand labels; printed care labels (wash instruction labels); swing tags (hang tags); secondary packaging (branded boxes, bags, tissue paper, stickers); sustainable labels
• Formats: damask weave; satin weave; taffeta; flat print; rotary print; offset print; screen print; digital print; laser print
• Packaging & packaging options: custom swing tags; branded boxes; tissue paper inserts; product stickers; FSC-certified paper packaging; recycled paper options; embossed and hot foil finishes
• Manufacturing scope: private label; contract manufacturing; full-service labeling and packaging; single-source garment trim supply

Production & operational capabilities

• Lead time: 4 to 10 days depending on product type and order volume
• Production model: contract manufacturing; private label; single-source labeling and packaging partner
• Production capacity: 40 million units/month total across 4 Istanbul facilities. Woven labels: 5 million units/month (Muller Swiss machinery, Willy Italian cutting and folding). Care labels: 15 million units/month (Focus UK printing machines). Swing tags and packaging: 10 million units/month (Heidelberg German presses).
• Logistics: exports to 60+ countries; flexible shipping and Incoterms arrangements

Quality, compliance & regulatory positioning

• Quality controls: premium European machinery (Muller, Heidelberg, Willy, Focus); raw material certification tracking from yarn and paper stock to finished product
• Compliance support: first certified organic label producer in Turkey; full traceability from raw materials to finished labels; care label content compliant with EU, US, and UK textile labeling regulations
• Sustainability metrics: 35% recycled yarn in woven label production (and increasing); 50% recycled satin fabric in care label production; 10% organic cotton in care labels; 45% recycled and FSC-certified paper in swing tags and packaging

Customization & collaboration model

• Design capabilities: custom woven label design with Muller Swiss looms; full-color care label printing via Focus UK machines; offset, screen, hot foil, digital, and laser printing for swing tags; lacquering and embossing finishes
• Branding materials: complete garment branding suites available as a single order (woven label + care label + swing tag + secondary packaging), ensuring consistent brand identity across all product touchpoints

Ideal buyer fit

• Industries served: fashion and apparel; cosmetics and beauty; sportswear; home textiles; accessories; retail private label; luxury goods
• Product focus: garment labeling and branding; cosmetic secondary packaging; sustainable trims and packaging materials
• Ideal clients: mid-to-large apparel brands seeking a single-source trim partner; private label retailers consolidating label and packaging supply chains; cosmetics brands needing branded secondary packaging; sustainability-focused brands requiring certified eco-friendly labels and tags

Materials & packaging

• Woven label materials: polyester yarn; recycled polyester yarn; cotton yarn; organic cotton yarn
• Care label materials: satin fabric; recycled satin (50% of production); cotton fabric; organic cotton fabric (10% of production)
• Swing tag and packaging materials: coated paper; recycled paper (45% of production); FSC-certified paper (FSC-C183770); specialty finishes including embossing, hot foil stamping, and lacquering
• Printing capabilities: offset printing; screen printing; hot foil stamping; digital printing; laser printing; lacquering; embossing

Typical order structure & scale indicators

• Minimum order quantities (MOQ): project-dependent; Etiteks is best suited for medium to high-volume orders given their industrial-scale production infrastructure
• Production scale: 40 million units/month total capacity across 4 specialized facilities in Istanbul
• Machinery: 30+ machines including Muller looms (Switzerland), Heidelberg presses (Germany), Willy cutting/folding machines (Italy), Focus printing machines (UK)
• Team: 50+ expert production, quality assurance, and design staff