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Yünsa Yünlü Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.Ş. (trading as Yünsa) is a Turkish integrated manufacturer of upper-segment worsted woolen woven fabrics, founded in 1973 in Çerkezköy and headquartered in Istanbul. The company self-describes as Europe's largest integrated upper-segment woolen fabric manufacturer and one of the five largest globally, operating annual capacities of 4,500 tons of combed (kamgarn) yarn and 10 million meters of woven fabric at its Çerkezköy production complex, which also hosts an in-house R&D center. Shares are publicly traded on Borsa Istanbul under the ticker YUNSA, with Sürmegöz Tekstil Yatırım (controlled by Mustafa Sürmegöz) holding a 57.88% controlling stake acquired from Sabancı Holding in October 2019 and consolidated in March 2022.

Yünsa's product portfolio covers men's suiting fabrics (the original line since 1973), women's apparel fabrics (added 1998), premium/luxury fabrics, uniform fabrics, and upholstery fabrics (added 2003). The company also produces next-generation functional fabrics with water-repellent, UV-protective, self-cleaning, and natural-stretch properties, alongside a proprietary naturally-colored wool process that eliminates chemical dyeing. It sells through owned sales offices in the UK (Manchester), Germany, and Italy, design offices in Biella (Italy) and Çerkezköy (Turkey), and agents in Spain, France, Japan, Korea, and the USA, exporting to more than 50 countries with Germany as its largest market. It holds Marks & Spencer, Next, Interwoollabs, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.

The business model is B2B project- and order-based, with negotiated pricing on a per-order basis serving international luxury and upper-segment fashion brands, men's and women's apparel manufacturers, uniform producers, and upholstery/furniture manufacturers. Reported financials show H1 2022 revenue of 478 million TL and net profit of 117 million TL, with Q2 2022 revenue of 252 million TL (+425% year-over-year) and 62 million TL net profit, though reported figures are heavily influenced by Turkish lira inflation.

Name

Yunsa Yunlu

Legal name

Yünsa Yünlü Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Website

https://yunsa.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Yünsa is a Turkish publicly-traded manufacturer of upper-segment worsted woolen woven fabrics, serving international luxury fashion brands, apparel makers, and upholstery producers through integrated yarn-to-fabric production and a global B2B sales network across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Textile Manufacturing / Worsted Woolen Fabrics

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (31321), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Textile Mill Products (2200)

akta.pro primary industry

Greige Woven Fabric Mills (IMAOABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)

Keywords

• Worsted wool fabrics
• Woolen textile manufacturing
• Yarn spinning production
• Premium apparel fabrics
• Fashion fabric supplier

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices6 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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Yünsa is an integrated worsted wool fabric manufacturer that produces and sells woolen woven fabrics for men's clothing, women's clothing, premium/luxury apparel, uniforms, and upholstery. The company spins its own yarn (4,500 tons annual capacity) and weaves finished fabric (10 million meters annual capacity) at its Çerkezköy facility, serving international fashion brands and apparel manufacturers across more than 50 countries.

Product overview

Yünsa operates as a textile manufacturing company offering a portfolio of woolen woven fabrics. The core product portfolio includes Men's Clothing Fabrics (the original product line since 1973), Women's Clothing Fabrics (added in 1998), Premium Fabrics for luxury markets, Uniform Fabrics for institutional use, and Upholstery Fabrics for furniture applications (since 2003). The company produces its own yarn and operates an annual capacity of 4,500 tons of worsted yarn and 10 million meters of woven fabric. Yünsa also develops innovative products through its R&D center, including naturally colored wool and advanced functional fabrics with properties such as water-repellency, UV protection, and self-cleaning capabilities. The company maintains design offices in Italy (Biella) and Turkey (Çerkezköy), and sales offices in England, Germany, and Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erkek Giyim Kumaşları (Men's Clothing Fabrics) Woolen woven fabric specifically designed and manufactured for men's apparel, including outerwear and suiting; this is Yünsa's original product line since 1973.
• Kadın Giyim Kumaşları (Women's Clothing Fabrics) Woolen woven fabric for women's clothing and outerwear, including wool and wool-blend fashion fabrics; added to Yünsa's portfolio in 1998.
• Premium Kumaşlar (Premium Fabrics) High-end premium quality woolen fabrics, including 100% wool and blends with cashmere, silk, and viscose, targeting luxury and upper-segment fashion markets.
• Üniformalık Kumaşlar (Uniform Fabrics) Specialized woolen fabric formulations designed for professional, institutional, and corporate uniform applications requiring durable, professional-appearance fabrics.
• Döşemelik Kumaşlar (Upholstery Fabrics) Woolen fabric materials designed for furniture and upholstery applications; production began in 2003 as Yünsa's first non-apparel fabric line.
• Kendinden Renkli Doğal Yün (Naturally Colored Natural Wool) Innovative naturally colored wool produced through Yünsa's R&D center, eliminating the need for chemical dyeing processes and offering eco-friendly fabric options for fashion brands.
• Advanced Functional Fabrics Next-generation functional woolen fabrics developed through Yünsa's R&D center with water-repellent, UV-protective, self-cleaning, and natural stretching properties for premium apparel applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Q2 2022 revenue increased 425% year-over-year to 252 million TL
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Marks & SpencerminorOthersYünsa holds Marks & Spencer laboratory accreditation, indicating compliance with M&S quality standards for fabric supply.
• NextminorOthersYünsa holds Next laboratory accreditation for fabric quality and supply standards.
• InterwoollabsminorOthersYünsa holds Interwoollabs laboratory accreditation for fabric testing and quality certification.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hengli Group: One of the world's largest textile conglomerates, producing polyester filament, fabric, and apparel. Comparable to Yunsa only as a broad textile incumbent — different fiber base and far larger scale — but a useful reference point for industry capacity.
• Shandong Ruyi Technology Group: Large Chinese textile and apparel conglomerate with global wool and luxury brand operations (including SMCP and Aquascutum). Comparable to Yunsa on wool fabric manufacturing but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Drago: Italian wool fabric mill based in Biella — same textile district as Yunsa's design office — specializing in worsted fabrics for menswear. Highly comparable on product, customer base, and European luxury market positioning.
• Reda: Italian wool fabric mill producing fine worsted fabrics for men's and women's apparel. Directly comparable to Yunsa on product (worsted wool broadwoven fabrics), customer segment (luxury fashion brands), and integrated yarn-to-fabric manufacturing.
• Loro Piana: Italian luxury wool and cashmere fabric maker serving the world's top fashion houses. Most directly comparable to Yunsa on product (worsted/wool suiting and coating fabrics), customer base (luxury menswear/womenswear brands), and vertical integration from yarn to finished fabric.
• Ariston: Italian wool fabric manufacturer producing worsted fabrics for suits and outerwear. Comparable to Yunsa in worsted wool broadwoven production targeting the upper-segment apparel market.
• Marzotto: Italian textile group with wool fabric operations serving fashion brands globally. Comparable to Yunsa in broadwoven wool fabric production and B2B apparel supply, with a broader portfolio across wovens and home textiles.
• Vitale Barberis Canonico: Italian wool fabric manufacturer (founded 1663) producing worsted fabrics for menswear. Closely comparable to Yunsa in product mix (wool suiting), European luxury customer base, and B2B wholesale distribution to apparel brands.

Regional players

• SASA Polyester Sanayi: Major Turkish polyester and textile manufacturer listed on Borsa Istanbul. Comparable to Yunsa as a fellow large-scale Turkish textile producer, though focused on synthetic staple fiber rather than wool; useful regional/industry context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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