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Colin’s, one of Türkiye’s largest denim brands under Eroglu Holding, has reportedly halted production at its factory in the Aksaray Organized Industrial Zone, leaving around 1,500 workers unemployed.
The decision came shortly after Eroglu Holding launched a $40 million, 64,000-square-meter garment factory in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), employing 2,750 workers.
Founded in 1983 under Eroglu Holding, Colin’s is one of Türkiye’s leading denim and casualwear brands, known for its global retail presence and full-cycle textile production.
Production at the Aksaray facility reportedly ceased over the weekend, with the plant’s doors closed and equipment left in place. The company indicated it could restart production in Türkiye if any operational issues arise in Egypt, Turkish news outlet sozcu.com.tr reported.
Eroglu Holding has been active in Egypt since 2007, previously investing in facilities in Ismailia and Damietta. The group’s total investment in the country has grown from $150 million to $450 million, while its workforce has expanded from 2,500 to 10,000 employees.
Colin’s operates more than 600 stores across over 20 countries, including markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Its manufacturing network has expanded beyond Türkiye in recent years, with parts of production carried out in Egypt, Bangladesh, and China to support export growth and cost efficiency.
Egypt has become a key manufacturing base for Turkish companies seeking to expand their export capacity and reduce production costs. The country offers competitive advantages, including lower energy and labor expenses, tax exemptions in designated industrial zones, and free access to major markets through trade agreements with the European Union and African countries.
According to the Türkiye-Egypt Business Council, more than 1,700 Turkish firms are currently active in Egypt, spanning industries such as textiles, construction materials, automotive components, and chemicals. Turkish investment in the country has surpassed $3.5 billion to date, while nearly 200 factories operate in textiles, apparel, and chemical manufacturing alone, with an additional $500 million in new investments realized in 2025.
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