AKAL İPLİK TEKSTİL SANAYİ VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
Manufacturer
Akal İplik
Akal İplik Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. is a Turkey-based textile manufacturer specializing in the production of acrylic and acrylic-blended yarns. Founded in 1973, the company has developed into one of Turkey’s largest producers in this segment and is also recognized as a leading manufacturer on a global scale.
Following its integration into the Erdemoğlu Holding group in 2011, the company has further strengthened its industrial capabilities and expanded its production infrastructure.
Akal İplik operates large-scale production facilities in Zonguldak (Alaplı) and Adıyaman (Besni), with a total indoor production area exceeding 160,000 m², supporting high-capacity and technologically advanced manufacturing processes.
Product Groups
Akal İplik’s production portfolio is primarily focused on acrylic-based yarns:
- Acrylic yarns
- Acrylic-blended yarns (with wool, nylon, and other fibers)
- Worsted (kamgarn) yarns
- Fancy yarns
- Hand knitting and industrial yarns
The company offers yarn solutions for knitting, weaving, and hand knitting applications, addressing both industrial and consumer-oriented textile markets.
Production and Technical Infrastructure
Akal İplik operates a highly integrated and large-scale production system:
- Worsted spinning (kamgarn) technologies
- Advanced yarn spinning and blending systems
- Integrated dyeing and finishing facilities
- Modern machinery and process automation
- Laboratory-supported quality control systems
The company maintains continuous investments in production technologies, ensuring consistent quality and operational efficiency across all production stages.
Production Capacity and Industrial Scale
Akal İplik is among the largest producers in its segment:
- Annual production capacity of approximately 45,000 tons of acrylic and blended yarns
- Large-scale integrated facilities in multiple industrial regions
- Strong industrial infrastructure supporting high-volume manufacturing
This scale enables the company to operate as a key supplier in both domestic and international textile markets.
Market and Export Structure
Akal İplik operates as a global yarn supplier:
- Export activities to more than 25 countries
- Strong presence in international textile markets
- Integration into the global textile value chain
The company serves a wide range of customers, including knitting manufacturers, weaving producers, and hand knitting yarn markets.
Sustainability and Innovation Approach
Akal İplik adopts a sustainability-oriented production model:
- Investments in renewable energy (including solar energy systems)
- Efficient use of raw materials and energy
- Continuous modernization of production infrastructure
- Alignment with environmental and industrial standards
The company integrates sustainability into its industrial strategy while maintaining high production performance.
Industrial Positioning
With its high production capacity, advanced technological infrastructure, and specialization in acrylic yarns, Akal İplik is positioned as one of the leading yarn manufacturers in Turkey and a competitive player in global markets.
The company continues to strengthen its market position through investments in innovation, large-scale production capabilities, and diversified yarn solutions tailored to evolving textile industry demands.
