Based in Turkey

KEP Textile Atelier

A Non-profit

How This Works

As part of the TRANSFORM Support Hub, you will learn how to advance your career while getting hands on experience with organizations like this one.

Organization Details

KEP Textile Atelier operates as a social enterprise. Our atelier specializes in providing support ethical fashion brands im creating exclusive products that respect women and environment. 

Our custom-made services are designed for those who want to make a meaningful impact in the fashion industry. We guide you through every step of the process, from sourcing raw materials to creating designs and overseeing production. By using high-quality materials and implementing solar panel systems and rainwater harvesting methods, we reduce our environmental impact.We are committed to upholding the rights of our employees and providing a fair working environment. 

Impact Story

We exist to foster a world where environmental and women empowerment principles serve as the core drivers of the fashion industry. Our vision is to establish a production model that shapes the future while placing fair-working conditions at its heart. 

  • Empowerment and Inclusion: We support women of all ages, races, and ethnicities, particularly those who are disadvantaged, such as refugees, minorities, and locals.

  • Training and Employment: Beyond being an atelier, we are a center for empowerment. We offer job opportunities and a 5-month comprehensive textile training and women's empowerment workshops, equipping women with valuable skills.

  • Financial Independence: We help women achieve financial independence, enabling them to drive social change in their communities.

  • Fair Working Conditions: We prioritize employee satisfaction by offering fair wages, ample workspaces, and a children's playground.

  • Transparency and Accountability: We maintain transparent production processes, provide access to employee files and supply chain information, and welcome visits to our workshop.

  • Lifelong Learning: We create a lifelong learning environment through capacity-building training and social events.

  • Sustainable Practices: We use solar panels and energy-efficient machines to save energy, and implement rainwater harvesting systems to conserve water.

  • Local Collaboration: By working with local suppliers who share our values, we reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to local development.

  • Ethical Manufacturing: Our commitment to ethical and environmental clothing manufacturing ensures responsible and sustainable practices. We support young entrepreneurs and small fashion brands by keeping our minimum order quantities low.

Diverse Social Enterprise

The TRANSFORM Support Hub is committed to accelerating diverse owned and led enterprises to build more equitable and resilient supply chains.

Ethnic & Racial Minority
Owned & Led
People with Disability
Owned & Led
Women
Owned & Led