Hassan Group

What Hassan Group does

Hassan Group is a privately held Turkish textile conglomerate founded in 1939, operating through seven wholly-owned subsidiaries (Hassan Tekstil, Pelsan, Merkas, CATSİS, Teksis, Telasis, Şiteks, plus Haspaş as an adjacent home textile unit). The group manufactures nonwoven fabrics, breathable and non-breathable polyethylene films, technical textiles, and felt products for the automotive, hygiene, medical, bedding, footwear, apparel, and filtration end-markets. Hassan Group serves enterprise customers globally through direct B2B sales and dedicated export operations via its trading subsidiary Teksis.

The group's core technical capabilities include needle punching, pattern felting, and proprietary film lamination. Pelsan manufactures Breatech-branded breathable and non-breathable PE films, including multi-layer Duo and Trio products, and was the first manufacturer of breathable films in Turkey. Manufacturing operations span approximately 150,000+ m² of indoor facilities across Istanbul (Hadımköy, Esenyurt, Beylikdüzü, Büyükçekmece) and Tekirdağ (Saray). The Telasis subsidiary is ranked among the world's 10 largest and Europe's 5 largest interlining/nonwovens producers by production capacity. The group maintains ISO 27001:2013 information security and CE-EN13795 medical quality certifications.

The business model is B2B industrial manufacturing with customer-specific quotations (no public pricing), direct sales to major automotive OEMs (Toyota, Tofaş, Renault) and hygiene/medical manufacturers, and export operations handled through Teksis. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of manufactured nonwoven, film, and technical textile materials. The group remains family-controlled through third-generation management with no disclosed external institutional investors or public listing, and the legal entity is Hassan Tekstil San ve Tic A.Ş., domiciled in İstanbul, Turkey.

Name

Hassan Group

Legal name

Hassan Tekstil San ve Tic A.Ş.

Website

https://hassangroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hassan Group is a privately held Turkish textile conglomerate founded in 1939, operating seven subsidiaries that manufacture nonwoven fabrics, breathable PE films (Breatech brand), technical textiles, and felts for automotive OEMs (Toyota, Tofaş, Renault) and hygiene/medical/industrial customers worldwide, exporting through Teksis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonwoven and Technical Textiles Manufacturing

NAICS

Fabric Coating Mills (313320), Apparel Manufacturing (315), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Carpets & Rugs (2273)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical & Hygiene Technical Textiles (Gauze/Drapes/Wipes/Barrier Fabrics) (IMAOADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mattress & Pillow Components Manufacturing (Ticking/Pillow Shells/Protectors) (IMAOAKAE), Hygiene Paper Raw Materials & Components (Pulp, SAP, Nonwovens, Elastics, Adhesives, Fragrances) (IMAMAGAI)

Keywords

• Nonwoven textiles
• Breathable films
• Technical textiles
• Automotive textiles
• Medical nonwovens

Headquarters

HQ city

Büyükçekmece

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Nonwoven Materials Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of nonwoven textile materials including needled and patterned felt (80-2000 gsm), technical textiles for automotive, bedding, footwear, and industrial applications.
2. Breathable Film Products: Production and sale of Breatech branded breathable and non-breathable PE films for hygiene, medical, and industrial customers. Includes laminated multi-layer products (Breatech Duo, Breatech Trio).
3. Technical Textile Components: Specialized automotive textile components including seat parts, insulation materials, carpets, ceiling and floor coverings for automotive and white goods sectors.
4. Export and International Trade: Teksis handles export of group products to international markets, including raw material trade and imports.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hassan Group manufactures and sells nonwoven fabrics, breathable and non-breathable PE films (under the Breatech brand), multi-layer laminated film products (Breatech Duo and Trio), felts, and automotive technical textiles (insulation mats, carpets, ceiling/floor coverings). Products serve automotive OEMs (Toyota, Tofaş, Renault), hygiene manufacturers (diapers, hygiene pads), medical applications (drapes, surgical gowns with CE-EN13795 certification), bedding, footwear, apparel interlining, and filtration industries, with global export managed through subsidiary Teksis.

Product overview

Hassan Group is a textile conglomerate consisting of seven companies operating across the nonwoven, technical textiles, and film industries. The group offers a diversified portfolio centered on Breatech (breathable and non-breathable PE films), nonwoven fabrics (Telasis, Merkas), felt products (Şiteks), automotive technical textiles (CATSİS, Hassan Tekstil), and export services (Teksis). Products range from hygiene and medical applications to automotive components and industrial insulation materials, with manufacturing facilities exceeding 150,000 square meters across Turkey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Breatech: Breathable and non-breathable PE film brand manufactured by Pelsan, primarily for hygiene customers, including breathable films for diapers, medical films with CE-EN13795 certification, and multi-layer products (Breatech Duo, Breatech Trio) for medical and technical applications

Products and services

• Needled and Patterned Felt Needled and patterned felt manufactured from synthetic fibers in weight range of 80-2000 gsm, produced at the 15,000 m² Hadımköy facility. Used by automotive, bedding, footwear, and industrial sectors for technical textile applications including seat parts, insulation, and shoe materials.
• Breatech Breathable Films Breathable and non-breathable polyethylene (PE) films with weights from 12 to 80 gsm and widths up to 2.3 metres, available with or without surface embossing and corona treatment. Includes inline water-based ink printing for wetness detection in hygiene products. Targeted at hygiene product manufacturers (diapers, hygiene pads, adult incontinence products) and medical applications.
• Breatech Duo and Breatech Trio Multi-Layer Laminated Films Multi-layer laminated products combining two or three layers of breathable or non-breathable polyethylene film with different nonwovens webs. Used for medical drapes, surgical operation kit packaging, gloves, bibs, gown reinforcements, and coveralls. Partial lamination capability in 1-80 gsm range reduces material costs by avoiding unnecessary polyethylene film use. Medical versions carry CE-EN13795 quality certification.
• Interlining Nonwovens Nonwoven interlining fabrics produced for hygiene, apparel, and artificial leather sectors. Telasis is ranked among the world's 10 largest and Europe's 5 largest interlining producers by production capacity, operating in 12,000 m² facility in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul.
• Automotive Technical Textiles (CATSIS) Technical textile components for automotive and white goods sectors including heat and sound insulation mats, automotive carpets, ceiling and floor coverings, and bitumen-based sound and vibration plates. Automotive applications include front chest components, seat cover linings, hood insulators, seat back carpets, floor carpets, trunk floors, ceiling fabrics, and headliners.
• Industrial Felt Products (Şiteks) Felt products manufactured using environmentally conscious production from textile waste materials. Operates 30,000 m² indoor and 40,000 m² outdoor facility in Tekirdağ Saray. Serves various sectors worldwide including bedding, mattress, footwear, and industrial applications.
• Performance Nonwovens for Hygiene, Medical, Confectionery, and Filtration (Merkas) Nonwoven products using Air Through Bonded Acquisition Distribution Layer technology for hygiene products (baby diapers, hygienic pads, adult diapers), medical applications, confectionery, and filtration sectors. First Turkish group to produce all components for medical products.
• Export and International Trade Services (Teksis) Export and import services for Hassan Group products, managing international sales, raw material trade, and distribution to worldwide markets. Serves as the dedicated channel for all Hassan Group products in international markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• First breathable film manufacturer in Turkey
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TofaşcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1969Partnership initiated in 1969 when Tofaş started domestic automobile manufacturing. Hassan became the local partner for producing automobile seat parts in Turkey. With training from Italy's Fiat seat manufacturer, Hassan produced Turkey's first domestic automobile cushion made from coconut tassel. This established Hassan as the automotive sector's largest domestic seat manufacturer.
• Fiat (Italy - seat manufacturing division)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1969Fiat's seat manufacturing division in Italy provided training and technical know-how to Hassan Group in 1969, enabling the production of Turkey's first domestic automobile seat cushion for the Tofaş project.
• RenaultcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1969Following the Tofaş partnership, Hassan Group established an agreement with Renault, further establishing its position as the automotive sector's largest domestic seat manufacturer.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sinterama: European technical textiles manufacturer producing polyester fibers and nonwovens for automotive, apparel interlining, and industrial applications. Direct peer to Hassan's Telasis interlining and Şiteks felt operations.
• Berry Global Group: Global nonwoven and plastic film manufacturer with leading positions in hygiene, healthcare, and specialty applications. Directly comparable to Hassan Group's Telasis, Merkas, and Pelsan subsidiaries in nonwovens and breathable film production.
• Ahlstrom: Specialty fiber-based materials producer serving filtration, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable to Hassan's medical nonwoven (Breatech CE-EN13795) and filtration segment offerings.
• Fibertex Nonwovens: European nonwoven manufacturer producing needle-punched and spunlace fabrics for automotive, hygiene, and industrial applications. Closely comparable to Hassan's Telasis and Şiteks nonwoven operations.
• Freudenberg Performance Materials: Manufacturer of nonwovens, technical textiles, and performance materials serving automotive, hygiene, and industrial markets. Highly comparable to Hassan Group's diversified product portfolio across automotive interiors and hygiene nonwovens.
• Low & Bonar (Bonar Group): Manufacturer of technical textiles and nonwovens for automotive carpet backing, construction, and industrial applications. Comparable to Hassan's CATSİS automotive carpets and ceiling/floor coverings business.

Broad incumbents

• Toray Industries: Global diversified materials group with nonwoven and technical textile divisions serving automotive and healthcare. Comparable to Hassan's broad industrial textile portfolio but with significantly larger scale and R&D resources.
• Asahi Kasei: Japanese diversified chemicals and materials manufacturer with nonwoven fabric operations serving hygiene and automotive markets. Overlaps with Hassan Group's Breatech hygiene films and automotive nonwovens.
• Kimberly-Clark: Global personal care and hygiene products company with significant nonwoven fabric manufacturing capability for diapers and medical products. Comparable downstream customer/use-case profile to Hassan's hygiene film and nonwoven supply.
• Johns Manville: Berkshire Hathaway-owned manufacturer of insulation, roofing, and nonwoven materials. Comparable to Hassan's automotive insulation, sound/vibration plates, and industrial filtration nonwoven products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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