FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1- Is Moteks a sourcing agency or a production partner?

Moteks is a production partner. Unlike a traditional sourcing agent, our own team is involved in every step: product development, fabric and trim sourcing, proto and SMS approvals, and daily in-line quality control on the factory floor. Specialist Turkish manufacturers export and invoice directly to the brand, and Moteks is the bridge that manages the whole process.

2- Where are you based and which markets do you serve?

Moteks is based in İzmir, Türkiye, in the heart of the Aegean textile region, and has worked with European fashion brands since 1987, mainly in Germany, Switzerland and Scandinavia. Türkiye’s nearshoring position allows fast delivery to Central and Northern Europe.

3- How does pricing and invoicing work?

Our manufacturing partners export and invoice directly to your brand. This keeps the cost structure fully transparent: you see the real factory price, while Moteks manages and controls the production on your behalf.

4- Who signs the contract and who is responsible for the goods?

Your purchase contract is signed directly with the manufacturer, which exports the goods, invoices your brand and is legally responsible for the products, so you always know which factory makes your order. Moteks manages the whole process on your behalf: we select the right factory, follow development and production every day, run our own in-line quality control and act for you with the factory whenever an issue or time pressure arises, so problems are solved before shipment.

5- What is the scope of Moteks’ manufacturing network?

Moteks manages a highly developed production and sourcing ecosystem in İzmir. We work with 15+ specialized manufacturing partners, sharing over a decade of collaboration with our core factories to ensure refined processes. Additionally, we utilize a database of over 600 fabric and accessory suppliers, maintaining continuous close partnerships with 30+ premium fabric mills.

6- What apparel categories do you specialize in producing?

We develop and produce complete womenswear collections. Our manufacturing partners are specialists in diverse categories, including denim and non-denim production, light wovens for blouses and dresses, satin and silk, TENCEL™ fabrics, and garment-dyed or washed products. We also manage the production of knit and jersey pieces, faux leather, outerwear, jackets, blazers, and classic pants.

7- Does Moteks assist with collection design and style development?

Yes. Our design team analyzes best-performing products and develops commercially strong styles tailored for upcoming collections. This proactively supports designers in fast-paced collection planning, particularly for European brands that run twelve collections per year.

8- How do you utilize AI in apparel development?

We integrate AI-powered visual development to enhance clarity in early-stage decision-making. By visualizing how a model will look before physical sampling begins, we can deliver offer samples designed for upcoming collections rapidly within 1–3 days. This streamlines the development process and optimizes investment for design teams managing fast-paced calendars.

9- What are your standard production lead times?

Moteks combines clear lead-time planning with a responsive execution structure. Standard timelines are:

Proto samples: Approximately 1 week if the fabric is ready.

Salesman samples (SMS): 4–8 weeks, depending on fabric.

Bulk production: Approximately 8 weeks.

Repeat orders are usually delivered in about 4 weeks, depending on fabric availability.

10- What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

Our standard MOQ is 300 pieces per color. For new and growing brands we can start from about 100 pieces per style, depending on fabric minimums, as long as the total yearly volume is around 2,500–3,000 pieces, for example 25–30 styles of about 100 pieces each.

11- How is quality control managed during bulk production?

Our quality control team is employed by Moteks, not by the factory, so every inspection is independent of the production line. Our technicians and textile engineers are on site every day and check each order at three stages: pre-production (fabrics, trims, lab dips and PPS approval), in-line during production, and final inspection before shipment according to AQL 2.5, including measurements, workmanship, wear tests and packing. Every order comes with a written inspection report, so you can see exactly what was checked.

12- How reliable is your quality and delivery performance?

Moteks achieves 99.8% shipment accuracy and has had no customer quality claims. Because our own team is in the factories every day, issues are solved before shipment.

13- Do your manufacturing partners have certifications?

Yes. Our manufacturing partners hold certifications such as BSCI, GOTS, OEKO-TEX and Sedex. Certificates and audit reports for the factory assigned to your order are available on request.

14- Can you produce with sustainable or certified materials?

Yes. Sustainable alternatives are available for all fibre types we use. We can produce with fabrics carrying any certification you require, and the relevant certificates are provided per order.

15- What does Moteks do to reduce its environmental impact?

Our headquarters in İzmir runs on its own solar panels. Yarns and fabrics are sourced within Türkiye, and production takes place close to our European customers, so transport distances are much shorter than with Far East sourcing. AI-supported visual development lets brands review styles before physical sampling, which reduces sample production and courier shipments.

16- Which brands do you work with?

Our selected customers include Seidensticker, Peek & Cloppenburg and Christian Berg Women. Our manufacturing partners also produce for brands such as s.Oliver, Marc O’Polo, Breuninger, Gerry Weber, Ulla Popken, Vakko, Vakkorama, Beymen, Yargıcı, Network and Brooks Brothers.

17- How long do your partnerships last?

We have worked with some customers for up to 25 years, and every core manufacturing partner has worked with us for more than 10 years. Many brands start with a single category, such as trousers, and grow into complete womenswear collections with Moteks.

18- How can we start working with Moteks?

Send us 3 styles from your current range; a tech pack or a photo is enough. We come back with the right factory, prices and lead times. You are also welcome to visit us in İzmir.
Contact: moteks@moteks.co, +90 232 483 6072.