Aster Textile was founded in Istanbul with the vision of becoming a global textile manufacturer. Aster launched its transformation in cooperation with the most successful global consultancy in the sector. Aster established an in-house design department and started to present its collections to clients. Aster Textile invested in the Tokat-Erbaa production facility. Aster Textile invested in its Serbia – Niš facility. Aster Textile established its in-house embroidery facility, equipped with the latest in advanced technology. The Second Life Movement project was launched. The first Sustainability Report was published. The first Annual Report was published. By moving its facility to Avcılar, Aster expanded its production capacity and customer portfolio. Aster Textile entered the European market with the objective of achieving significant successes, a long-planned strategic move into a major market. Kırklareli-Babaeski facility was set up to expand Aster’s production capacity. Aster invested in its Esenyurt headquarters office building, a structure of significant architectural importance. Aster received ISO 27001 Information Security Management System and ISO 9001 Quality Management System certifications. Aster became one of the signatories of the United Nations Global Compact. Aster Textile became one of the first textile companies to sign the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). The printing facility was established with an advanced technology infrastructure. Aster entered the technical and activewear product group by acquiring Yalçın Textile Dyeing and Finishing Company (now: Artesa Fabrics).
In addition to all these, Aster Textile continues to receive many awards from its business partners and stakeholders for the activities in the fields it serves, carrying out the projects and its general business approach.
