KAR-DES to Bring Global Brands Together with Industry Professionals
Interview: Tuğba Karademir
KAR-DES will showcase its latest technologies and the global brands it represents at the Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, where it will welcome visitors at Hall 7, Booth 705A. Throughout the exhibition, KAR-DES aims to both strengthen its ties with existing business partners and open the door to new collaborations by offering advanced technology solutions and an integrated service approach.
Founded in 2008, KAR-DES İç ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş. is a well-established company specializing in textile and garment machinery and technologies, and it continues to lead the sector. The company was restructured in 2009 by Recep Yaran, the 4th-generation representative of the Yaran family, who brings over 20 years of industry experience. KAR-DES draws attention both domestically and internationally with its high-quality products and solution-oriented service model. Highlights from our interview with Recep Yaran, General Manager of KAR-DES, are as follows:
Strong Representations with Global Brands
KAR-DES provides advanced technology solutions to the textile and garment industry through its representation of global brands. The company is the official distributor in Turkiye for the following brands:
- SINSIM – Embroidery Machines
- RIFA – Weaving Machines
- GMI – Italian Laser Cutting Systems
- MIMAKI – Textile Digital Printing Systems
- MODENA – Textile Machinery
- MADEIRA – Embroidery Threads
- WUMU – Jacquard Systems
- WUYANG – Knitting Machines
With this strong portfolio, KAR-DES ensures that its customers have access to cutting-edge technology, helping them improve production efficiency and competitiveness.
What are your expectations from Garment Tech Istanbul Garment, Embroidery Machines, Spare Parts and Sub-Industry Exhibition?
It is widely acknowledged by all our colleagues and us that the global economy is going through a challenging period. Particularly in the textile industry, there is a noticeable slowdown worldwide. The presence of different competitive manufacturing countries has had an impact on Turkiye’s current stagnation.
Our expectation from this exhibition is to host guests from neighboring countries—given Turkiye’s strategic position at the intersection of Europe, Asia, and Africa—and to closely follow their upcoming investment projects.
We have full confidence in the company organizing this exhibition and in the exhibition owners.
“This Exhibition Will Showcase Garment Technologies from A to Z”
Can you share your thoughts on how Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition contributes to the Turkish economy and especially to the Turkish garment and ready-wear industry?
Garment Tech Istanbul is a exhibition closely followed by many brands, manufacturers, and industrialists in Turkiye. It brings together comprehensive participants, allowing one to observe garment technologies in detail from A to Z.
This exhibition is one of the most prominent in Turkiye, offering the latest updates and developments in machinery technology and related materials—all under one roof. It attracts not only companies operating in Turkiye but also manufacturers from neighboring countries.
We believe this exhibition is a great opportunity and service to the sector, helping the entire industry stay up to date and adapt to current changes.
Can you tell us about the products you plan to exhibit at Garment Tech İstanbul Exhibition?
Our company will present the latest innovations closely followed by the industry. At this exhibition, we will exhibit “next-generation” bead processing machines, which we define as top-tier technology.
We are introducing new technologies such as five-bead, six-sequin, laser cutting, and digital printing systems with camera-tracked embroidery and sewing threads. These innovations offer the industry great opportunities to produce creative and innovative products and have already been well-received.
“We Have Opened a New Office and Branch in Egypt”
Are there specific business connections or markets you are targeting during the exhibition?
We plan to host customers from neighboring countries at the exhibition. In addition, our company has recently opened a new office and branch in Egypt. We are proud to host our guests from Egypt here in our home country.
We are among the leading companies in innovation within our sector. In our core areas—embroidery and printing technologies—we expect highly positive feedback.
In your opinion, what are the greatest needs of the Turkish garment and ready-wear sector, and how can this exhibition meet those needs?
The Turkish garment and ready-wear sector has the ability to produce for major global brands and offers top-quality manufacturing capabilities. Today, however, Turkiye is experiencing a challenging period due to increasing competition from other countries.
Still, we believe that Turkiye’s deep-rooted expertise in textiles, coupled with future investments in technology, will help the industry become more competitive.
This exhibition will allow our sector to follow the latest technological advancements and update itself across all areas—from sewing to embroidery, printing to packaging—ultimately boosting productivity and efficiency.
