Cemalettin Turk

Cevahir Deri

Cevahir Deri, whose foundation dates back to 1935, started its activities in Bolu/Gerede in the east of Istanbul. The factory in Gerede was developed and modernized; Production of leather used in the equipment of security forces personnel (military, police, etc.) has been chosen as the field of specialization. Cevahir Deri, a company that is sought after, reliable and has a voice, has made Cevahir Deri a sought-after, and increasingly accumulated experience in this field. These products that pass challenging tests, feature Gore-tex specialty, breathable but waterproof have become synonymous with the name of Cevahir Deri in Turkey. In 2005, the new production unit construction, which was completed in Tuzla Leather Organized Industrial Zone in Istanbul, has started production with one of the most modern machineries and leather industry in Turkey. With this new facility, besides shoe products, studies on saddlery, clothing, and upholstery clothing have been carried out and have been included in the product range and put on the market. We have factories in Tuzla, and branches in Ikitelli and Konya. Being aware of the changing conditions in the world we live in and acting with the awareness of environmental protection, Cevahir Leather has added Chrome-free, Metal-free, Wet white, and label articles. We produce 15 million sqft each year, which means 36 tons per day, 1200 Cowhide leather with our 120 employees. 40% of our production is based on Goratex (both waterproof and air-permeable) and waterproof products. We mostly use Turkish Rawhide, which lets us to be with better quality leathers and competitive prices. In addition, we have been increasing the product range in our modern R&D Laboratories, being aware of the changing world conditions and environmental protection awareness. In this sense, we produce Nubuck nappa, antique, burnish, crazy, pull-up, floather, lining products and their different versions. Our company is an LWG gold member