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Case Study Sanko

Circular Knit Fabrics Future I & II

Overview

From Vertically Integrated to Circular Integrated Company

In 2019, Sanko textiles took on the challenge of transforming from a vertically integrated to a circular integrated company. The company began establishing close partnerships with agriculture to grow organic and regenerative cotton and invested in recycling technologies to reintegrate fibers back into the supply chain.

Since its founding in 1904, Sanko Textile has grown as the cornerstone of Sanko Holdings, one of the strongest corporations in Turkiye. SANKO Holdings employs over fourteen thousand persons and includes internationally renowned companies in textiles, energy production, construction, and construction machinery. “True success is being honest in Sanko’s every action, including those towards nature, people and all other creatures on our planet,” the company says.

Challenge

How to transform from a vertically to a circular integrated company. Getting access to a network in agriculture with organic non gene manipulated cotton seeds to building an infrastructure of technology driven textile recycling infrastructure.

Solution / Innovation

Closing the loop of materials in creating a network partnership with agriculture, textile industry, brands and building a recycling infrastructure with innovative technologies. Integrating circular design innovations in fabrics, materials, chemicals and colors.

Results

Transformation towards a circular integrated company in the competitive textile industry, manufacturing textiles for a safe and circular future.

Conclusion

A family-owned business is thinking in generations building a culture of care towards family, employees, stakeholders and the planet. Establishing new partnerships sharing common mindsets and driving innovation in closing the loop in a challenging textile industry.

Sanko Textiles is a lighthouse Case Study.