The foundations of Aydın Örme Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. were laid in the early 1970s at one of the leading trade centers of Turkey, Sutanhamam. In 1991, the company established its Sarıgazi Facilities and thus has taken the very first step from trade to industrialism.
In 1996, the Istanbul Sarıgazi Facilities were expanded with Akyazı Dyeing and Finishing premises turning the establishment into an integrated facility; one of the leading lace, jersey fabric, weaving, tulle curtain, tergal and thread manufacturers of Turkey.
In 2006, the Istanbul-based manufacturing facilities were moved to Akyazı gathering the premises under a single center.
With its 85000 m2 closed space and nearly 550 employees today, Aydın Örme Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. has an output of 2500 tones thread, 280 tones jacquardtronic and textronic lace, 1200 tones jersey fabric, 600 tones weaving fabric and 830 tones warp knitting annually; making it one of the largest and the leading textile manufacturing facilities of Turkey as well as Europe.
While offering services in Underwear and Outerwear industries under the brand name of Lila, Aydın Örme also offers services in home textile sector with Marie Claire, Pierre Cardin, Perfiore and Lila brands.
Aydın Örme Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. exports 40 % of its fabrication to over 30 different countries including England, France, Spain, Italy, East Europe, Russia, North and South America. The company reaches its customers through agencies, wholesalers and its own offices in more than 20 countries.
Creating annual collections with French, English and Italian professionals in addition to its own designers, and developing new qualities in latest technology thread, lace and jersey machines, Aydın Örme proves itself to be an innovative company that follows trends and attaches particular importance to the power of R&D. The company presents its collections created from almost 300 new patterns and seasonal colors in international exhibitions every year.
Aydın Örme offers services to Underwear and Outerwear brands such as Inditex Grup (Zara, Oysho), Mango, Benetton, Next, M&S, Milavitsa, Lise Charmel, Princess Tam Tam, Etam, Cotonella, Berlei and Wacoal under the brand name of Lila.
The organization of Aydın Örme which has conglomerated under the name of Turgut Aydın Holding in 2008, still continues to grow incorporating Memorial Heath Group, A101 market chain and English Home home textile stores.
