ZORLUTEKS MILESTONES

1953

Foundation: Zorlu Textile Group was founded in Denizli in 1953 by Mehmet Zorlu.

1960

Textile trade started with the store opened in Trabzon.

1966

After the knowledge and experience gained in Trabzon, they moved to Istanbul and contract manufacturing began.

1976

Korteks Velvet Weaving Facility was established in Bursa. Curtain sales started under the Taç brand.

1984

Korteks home textile products started to be exported as the first official export.

1989

Zorlu Embroidery Factory was established in Lüleburgaz.

1997

Bed linen production started under the Taç brand in Lüleburgaz.

1999

First Step in Retailing: Linens' first store was opened.

2001

Linens' first overseas store was opened in Ukraine in 2001.

2005
Segmentation Expansion:

Valeron brand was established and entered the upper segment.

2009

In its 40th year, TAÇ brand reached 500 stores in Turkey and 100 stores abroad.

2014

Sustainability Vision: Zorluteks started to implement sustainability-oriented projects. It aimed to add value to society through environmentally friendly production processes and corporate social responsibility projects. In line with our sustainability vision, innovative products were introduced to the market.

2017

Selected as the most loved home textile brand. Istanbul Design Center was established.

2022

Sustainability Report: It brought its environmental, social, and economic impacts transparently to its stakeholders with the sustainability report published once a year.

This report revealed Zorluteks' sustainability understanding and goals.

2023

Zorlu Textile introduced its products with a reduced carbon footprint for the first time within the scope of the "Reborn" collection.

2024

Zorluteks launched the nature-friendly TAÇ Reborn Organic Satin Bed Linen Collection, prepared with satin fabrics produced from 100% organic cotton.

2030

Future Goals: Zorluteks continues to take strategic steps to contribute to sustainable development in line with its Smart Life 2030 goals.

We aim to be a pioneer in our sector with our new generation products and services.