Meet our suppliers
We’ve been collaborating with many of the same partners since 2007, from our cotton growers in India to our manufacturers in China, Türkiye, Portugal and Romania. Working with such a diverse range of partners, whether that’s small suppliers specialising in traditional techniques or larger-scale factories with a focus on new technologies, means we have a tremendous amount of shared expertise and passion.
Meet some of the inspiring people behind our collections below.
MANTECO
Based in the Tuscan region of Prato, the family-run Italian textile company is renowned worldwide for its high-end fabrics. Alongside collaborating with local artisans to keep the traditions of Italian craftsmanship alive, it takes a considered approach to manufacturing by using recycled raw materials – such as recycled wool (MWool®).
Our team have been working closely with Manteco since day one, investing in the company’s zero-mile supply chain wool, where every step of the supply chain is as local as is physically possible. To find out more, read our interview with CEO Marco Mantellassi.
MATERRA
Hailing from a humble greenhouse in Essex before moving to Gujarat in India, Materra is a technology company working towards scalable and beautifully soft cotton. Its most celebrated innovation to date is growing Materra™ Cotton in climate-controlled greenhouse environments, which uses up to 80% less water and produces around 30% less carbon dioxide compared to conventional cotton.
In 2021, we invested in Materra’s first-ever yield to create a set of prototype T-shirts. To find out more about this exciting partnership, read our interview with the co-founders as they talk cutting-edge cotton farming, the importance of the local community and working with COS.
VALÉRIUS
When it comes to jersey material innovation, few manufacturers are as synonymous with progress and quality as Valérius. Now over 25 years into its legacy, the award-winning Portuguese trailblazer is focusing its energy on investing in the Valérius 360 project: the company’s own textile recycling unit which recycles its partners' cutting waste.
Since joining the COS family in 2009, the partnership has blossomed into a long-standing collaboration. Read our interview with the team at Valérius HQ where we discuss sustainability, the revolution of jersey recycling and the extraordinary journey of an everyday COS signature.
SÖKTAŞ
The Kayhan family have been cultivating cotton for generations. Founded in 1971 and based in Türkiye, Söktaş’ main specialty is in the development of original yarns and new blends. Over the years, they have brought many world firsts to the fashion industry – such as exceptional cotton fabrics blended with fine wool, silk and linen.
At COS, we work with expert manufacturers that create high-quality, long-lasting fabrics, which is why Söktaş is the perfect specialist supplier for our shirt collections.
TINTEX
Managed by a father and his two sons, the family-centric TINTEX Textiles is a jersey specialist. Based in the Portuguese district of Porto, it has been a pioneer in the textile industry for over twenty years and has been collaborating with COS since day one.
Our long-standing relationship has resulted in new innovations within the textile industry to offer jersey that has exceptional softness and vivid colour.
ÜNLÜ
Ünlü Tekstil is a garment manufacturer in Türkiye and one of COS’ biggest suppliers. Operating since 1992, the company considers adaptation the key to its success. Through its loyal partnership with COS, the company has helped to expand our collections and increase supply to offer variety.
Ünlü uses 3D sampling to reduce excess material in the product-development stage and implements a waterless thread-dyeing system for stitching threads. The company also founded the Ünlü Academy to educate its team on sustainable practices.