
KEP Textile Atelier
İzmir, Turkey



KEP Textile Atelier manufactures clothing under the highest ethical and environmental standards and creates stable employment for disadvantaged women in Turkey. They offer a range of services for ethical fashion brands and other collaborators, including market research, design, material sourcing, pattern making, sampling, production, quality control, and packing. KEP Textile Atelier uses GOTS-certified textiles, deadstock or waste fabrics, and other environmentally responsible materials. Patterns are cut to minimize waste, and scraps are either composted or upcycled into new designs. Their production facility collects rainwater for ironing and is fully powered by solar panels. They provide living wages, comfortable working conditions, childcare, and capacity development training. All surplus is reinvested in KEP NGO to support social campaigns and provide textile training and women empowerment workshops. KEP Textile Atelier is a member of Yekpare Social Enterprise Turkey.