65+ years of manufacturing experience
Short lead times
High production capacity
(22,000 m² manufacturing facility)
Sock Manufacturing
Öztaş Çorap, headquartered in Esenyurt, Istanbul, has over 50 years of experience in the sock manufacturing industry and operates entirely within its own facility. The company produces up to 45 million pairs of socks annually (covering men’s, women’s and children’s designs in casual, sports, medical, compression and technical socks). Its 22,000 m² factory, completed in 2006, is equipped with advanced knitting machines, automated finishing lines, automated packaging systems and integrated quality control processes, enabling precise tracking at every production stage.
The company applies specialized software to manage production scheduling, inventory and logistics, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all operations. The company’s experienced production and marketing teams oversee the full manufacturing cycle—from yarn selection and knitting to finishing and packaging—supporting organised workflows, high output targets and timely delivery.
Product Specifics
Functional socks are designed to provide enhanced support, comfort and performance for various activities and conditions. They are manufactured using advanced knitting techniques and quality materials to ensure they are durable proper fit, and suitability for everyday, athletic, or specialized use.
- Sports socks – engineered for activities like running, football, basketball and cycling, providing cushioning and moisture control.
- Medical & compression socks – designed to support circulation, reduce pressure and offer comfort for sensitive feet.
- Thermal socks – insulated socks that retain warmth effectively for cold weather or outdoor use.
- Outdoor & hiking socks – durable socks with reinforced areas for trekking, walking or extended outdoor activity.
- Casual/functional socks – Everyday socks combining comfort, breathability and support for all-day wear.
About Öztaş Çorap
Öztaş Çorap, based in Esenyurt, Istanbul, has almost 70 years of experience in the sock manufacturing sector. The company produces up to 45 million pairs of socks annually, using a computerised system to manage production, packaging and quality control.
Its 22,000 m² factory (completed in 2006) combines advanced machinery with a skilled production and marketing team, enabling organised, efficient operations and consistent delivery of high-quality socks to domestic and international clients.
- Established: 1958
- Exports to: UK, Germany, France
- Production Capacity: 45 million pairs of socks per year
Shipping & UK Logistics
How we deliver to the United Kingdom
We have optimized our supply chain to ensure that importing from Turkey feels as simple as buying from a local UK supplier. By leveraging the UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement, we eliminate unnecessary costs and provide full transparency from dispatch to delivery.
Door-to-Door Tracking: We provide a single tracking reference that monitors your shipment from our Istanbul factory floor directly to your UK business premises.
Duty-Free Import: Under the current trade agreement, our textile fasteners qualify for 0% customs duties, significantly reducing your landed cost.
Flexible Freight Options:
Express Air Freight: 3–5 working days (Best for urgent samples or small boutique runs).
Standard Road Freight: 7–10 working days (The most cost-effective balance for bulk wholesale orders).
Customs Documentation: We handle all Export Declarations and provide the necessary ‘Statement on Origin,’ ensuring your goods clear UK Global Tariff checks without delay.
Products & Indicative Pricing
FAQs - Öztaş Çorap
Thanks to our strategic location in Turkey, we offer significantly shorter lead times compared to Far East suppliers. For standard orders, production typically takes 2–3 weeks, with transit to the UK taking approximately 7–10 days via road freight or 3–5 days via air. We provide door-to-door tracking to ensure your production schedule remains on track.
Yes. All Öztaş Çorap products are CE certified.
Under the UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement, all socks of Turkish origin qualify for 0% preferential tariffs. We provide the necessary ‘Statement on Origin’ on all commercial invoices, allowing you to import duty-free. You will only be responsible for the standard UK Import VAT, which is typically reclaimable for VAT-registered businesses.
We pride ourselves on supporting both high-volume wholesalers and independent British brands. Our MOQ for customised items starts at just 500 pieces (or pairs of socks, in this case) per specification.