About
The Story of Erateks
Foundation Story | Erateks
Founded in 1992 in Istanbul with a vision to create long-term value in textile and sportswear manufacturing, Erateks is today positioned as a trusted fabric, accessories, product development and manufacturing partner for international brands. The foundations of the company were laid by Erhan Vatan, drawing on decades of experience in the textile and sportswear industry.
From the very beginning, Erateks has pursued a strategy that goes beyond capacity growth alone, prioritizing the parallel development of material and product capabilities, robust quality management systems and a strong sustainability approach. This integrated mindset, reinforced through long-term strategic partnerships with global brands such as adidas and PUMA, has enabled Erateks to become firmly embedded in international supply chains across team sports, active sportswear, motorsports and sportstyle (everyday sportswear) categories.
Today, guided by visionary leadership, a continuous improvement–driven management philosophy and a disciplined investment strategy, Erateks operates a scalable, responsible and competitive manufacturing model. Through continuous investments in production infrastructure, lean and digital transformation initiatives, energy efficiency projects and corporate governance structures, the company continues to strengthen its long-term resilience and performance.
Growing steadily at the intersection of sustainability, circular production, quality and reliability, Erateks carries its strong heritage forward, shaping the future of the global sportswear industry through manufacturing excellence and responsible growth.
Vision
To be one of the global leaders in sustainable and innovative sportswear manufacturing, empowering brands, athletes, and individuals with high-performance, comfortable, and circular manufacturing that inspire and elevate their potentials.
Mission
At Erateks, our mission is to provide world-class sportswear manufacturing solutions that combine cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and exceptional comfort. We aim to support brands, athletes, and individuals in delivering premium responsible apparel that enhances performance and fosters a healthier, more sustainable future.
Milestones
2025
Rebranding, Restructring and 100% capacity increase in our new HQ
2024
- Implementation of Solar Energy System,
- Implementation of digital sublimation printing
- 100% Capacity increase full automatic cutting system
2023
- 50% capacity expansion in Fatsa - Ordu, Türkiye
- Annual CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) reporting
2022
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change signatory
- Implementation of Energy efficency study and ISO 50001
2020
- Publication of the First Corporate Sustainability Impact Report
- Implementation of OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GRS, RCS, OCS, I-REC
2019
Implementation of ISO Integrated Quality Managment Systems
2018
First carbon footprint emmision analysing and reporting
2017
- Business expansion 30% - UN Global Compact WEP's signatory
2013
New factory activation, 200% capacity expansion in Fatsa - Ordu Türkiye
2010
PUMA Business Partnership
2004
adidas Business Partnership
2001
Fenerbahçe F.C. Business Partnership
1992
Establishment in İstanbul, Türkiye
Organization Chart
Integrated Quality Management Systems
Ensures quality management by meeting industry standards and customer requirements. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and maintaining high-quality standards.
Focuses on occupational health and safety, ensuring a safe working environment. We are committed to prioritizing employee well-being and workplace safety.
Ensures effective environmental management by guiding organizations to reduce their environmental footprint. We are dedicated to sustainability and minimizing environmental impact in production.
Focuses on energy management, helping organizations improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. We are committed to optimizing energy use for a more sustainable future.
Ensures information security by protecting sensitive data. We prioritize the security and confidentiality of all critical information.