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Case : Wuxi Ximeng × Bakirlar Iplik (Turkey)
Case : Wuxi Ximeng × Bakirlar Iplik (Turkey)
A. Brief Introduction of Bakirlar Iplik Ltd. Sti.
Bakirlar Iplik is a well‑established Turkish textile manufacturer based in the Adana Organized Industrial Zone, operating across 60,000 m² of facilities with a weaving capacity of 20 million meters per annum. The company’s main export products include fabric, yarn, polyviscose double ply yarns, and a variety of textile raw materials. As a regular importer of polyester staple fiber, Bakirlar Iplik serves both domestic and European garment markets, and has built a reputation for quality, reliability and long‑term supply partnerships with international fiber suppliers.
Over the years, Bakirlar Iplik has consistently sought to upgrade its raw material sourcing strategy, particularly in spinning‑grade fibers. In 2026, the company decided to consolidate its polyester staple fiber supply through a direct‑from‑China partnership, aiming to reduce lead times, improve batch‑to‑batch consistency, and secure both white and solution‑dyed black fibers from a single source. This led to the collaboration with Wuxi Ximeng.
B. Products Supplied
| Product Specification | Description | Application in Bakirlar‘s Production |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2D×38mm Virgin Solid White Polyester Staple Fiber (Semi‑Dull, Raw White) | 1.2 denier, 38mm cut length, solid round cross‑section, 2D crimp, semi‑dull luster, raw white, virgin grade, OEKO‑TEX certified | Core material for light‑colored yarns – used in ring‑spun and open‑end yarn for knitting and weaving, producing t‑shirts, shirts, underwear and home textiles for European brands |
| 1.2D×38mm Virgin Solid Black Polyester Staple Fiber (Semi‑Dull, Dope‑Dyed) | 1.2 denier, 38mm cut length, solid round cross‑section, 2D crimp, semi‑dull luster, dope‑dyed black, virgin grade | Dark‑color yarns without post‑dyeing – blended with cotton or viscose to produce melange, workwear, and high‑fastness apparel, eliminating piece‑dyeing cost and environmental impact |
Both specifications were supplied as solid, 2D crimp, non‑siliconized (standard spinning finish), semi‑dull luster, and fully aligned with Bakirlar‘s OEKO‑TEX Standard 100 requirements. The black fiber is solution‑dyed, offering excellent color fastness and batch uniformity.
C. Order & Shipment Details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Buyer | Bakirlar Iplik Ltd. Sti. (Adana, Turkey) |
| Final Market | Turkey (domestic textile industry) and EU garment manufacturers (Germany, Italy, Spain) |
| Products Ordered | 1.2D×38mm virgin white PSF – 18MT (one 40HQ) |
| 1.2D×38mm virgin black PSF – 10MT (one 40HQ combined) | |
| Total Volume | 28MT (one 40HQ container, white + black packed separately) |
| Port of Loading | Shanghai, China |
| Port of Destination | Mersin, Turkey (Mersin International Port) |
| Incoterm | CIF Mersin |
| Shipping Time | Approx. 5 weeks (including transshipment) |
| Delivery Date | April 2026 |
| Payment Terms | T/T (30% deposit, 70% balance after B/L copy) |
The buyer requested the same 40HQ container to be partitioned with white and black fibers clearly separated, each in 250kg bales, to facilitate direct feeding into their ring‑spinning line without intermediate re‑packing.
D. Key Support Provided
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Technical alignment: The buyer initially sourced white and black fibers from two different suppliers, leading to inconsistent crimp and oil content. Our team supplied both colors from a single production batch, ensuring identical mechanical properties (tenacity, elongation, oil pickup, crimp count) across both colors, which eliminated spinning adjustment downtime.
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Customization: Standard fiber oil content (0.18%) was reduced to 0.14% to match Bakirlar‘s existing spinning oil formulation, preventing roller contamination and optimizing yarn evenness. Black fiber bale weight was reduced from 300kg to 250kg to fit their automatic bale‑opening hopper, which is configured for 250kg feed units.
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Certifications: Full OEKO‑TEX Standard 100 certification was provided for both white and black fibers, plus a supplier declaration confirming that the black fiber contains no heavy‑metal‑based dyes (a specific requirement for garment exporters supplying EU brands). The solution‑dyed black fiber also carries ISO 105‑B02 grade 4‑5 lightfastness.
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Quality consistency: Batch‑to‑batch whiteness (L value ≥92, b value ≤3.0 for white) and black shade (ΔE < 1.0 between batches) were strictly controlled. Each batch was pre‑tested for spinning performance (neps, hairiness, tenacity CV) before shipment, and test reports were included with the shipping documents.
E. Customer Feedback
After the first trial shipment, the purchasing and production teams at Bakirlar Iplik gave the following feedback:
“The white fiber gives excellent yarn evenness and low hairiness – we ran it at 5,200 rpm on our ring frames without any oil‑related issues. The black fiber has a very consistent deep shade; we did not need any shade adjustment after the first doff. Having both colors with exactly the same physical specs has reduced our machine setup time significantly. We are very satisfied with the quality and the professional support from Wuxi Ximeng.”
– Mr. Mehmet Yıldırım, Purchasing Manager, Bakirlar Iplik Ltd. Sti.
Based on this successful trial, the buyer has confirmed a regular quarterly order of 20MT white + 12MT black, with the first repeat order already placed for July 2026 delivery.
