About Çorlu
Çorlu and Cerkezkoy form the European Turkey textile corridor. The seamless Santoni machine park is the deepest outside Italy, with 350+ machines running 24/7. Quick truck access to EU via Bulgaria-Greece.
History & heritage
Çorlu OSB founded 1980s as Istanbul overflow zone. Turkish brands like LC Waikiki built mega-factories here, attracting Santoni Italian seamless tech transfer in 2000s.
Main streets & blocks
- ●Çorlu OSB
- ●Cerkezkoy OSB
- ●Velimese Industrial Zone
Who buys in Çorlu
- ●Activewear DTC brands
- ●European sport retailers
- ●Yoga studio private labels
- ●Performance brand sourcing
Visit tips
- ●Fly into Istanbul IST, drive 1.5hr west
- ●Tekirdağ wine country pairs with site visits
- ●Quick truck-load access to Bulgaria EU border in 2hr
Frequently asked questions
- Why is Çorlu the seamless capital of Turkey?
- Çorlu hosts the largest concentration of Santoni and circular knit machines for seamless yoga, shapewear and activewear in the country.
- What MOQ for Çorlu seamless activewear factories?
- Seamless production starts at MOQ 500-1500 pcs per color and style with full OEM dyeing and finishing.
- How close is Çorlu to European logistics?
- Çorlu is 100 km from Istanbul on the E5 highway, 1.5 hours by truck, ideal for fast turn EU deliveries via Edirne border crossing.
- Are recycled performance fabrics made in Çorlu?
- Yes, Repreve and Econyl recycled yarns are routinely knitted into seamless activewear at GRS-certified Çorlu mills.
- What activewear brands source from Çorlu?
- Multiple US, EU and UK athleisure and shapewear brands source from Çorlu, including private-label production for major retailers.