Strom, Istanbul, Turkey, established 1994
Employees: 1.300 people
Activities: Supporting universities and schools focusing on clothing, music and disabled people. Give student scholarships. Active in animal support and blood donations.
Environmental steps: Donating saplings on behalf of employees for their birthday. Investing in environmentally friendly machines, recycling bins, and donating fabric scraps to artists for upcycling.
Last visit: March 2024
Founded in 1994 as a denim laundry, Strom has grown into one of Turkey’s leading and most versatile textile businesses. Under the leadership of Inanc, the founder’s son, Strom has continued to evolve while staying true to its roots of family-oriented values. Today, Strom is a force for positive change, supporting universities, schools and social causes such as animal welfare and blood donations. Strom’s dedication to sustainability is evident in its environmental initiatives, including investing in eco-friendly machines, recycling bins and donating fabric scraps for upcycling by artists. With a workforce of 1,300 employees, Strom is committed to empowering the next generation of textile engineers, proving that a successful business is one that sustains both its people and the planet.
Meet Semra
Semra plays a key role in Strom’s production process, where she prepares back pockets and other items for sewing. For Semra, delivering well-prepared items on time is essential: “It's important to me to deliver well-prepared items on time.” She finds great satisfaction in the precision and responsibility of her work and enjoys the environment at Strom, saying, “As a woman, it’s simply nice to work. And I really like it here.”
Meet Sedat
Sedat is responsible for attaching waistbands to trousers, an important step in ensuring the final product is both functional and polished. “Being able to give and get feedback is important to me,” Sedat shares. “It makes me proud to see someone wear a pair of trousers I helped create,” he says with a smile.
