Ütümar Superior Ironing Systems | Steam Generators and Garment Equipment
Ironing, garment shaping, and deep steam cleaning are pivotal stages in textile manufacturing, retail preparation, and fabric maintenance. Ütümar Üstün Ütüleme Sistemleri, operating under Karakoç Makine with its registered trademark, develops and distributes comprehensive finishing solutions that range from high-capacity industrial garment machinery to ergonomic domestic steam stations. The roots of the enterprise date back to founder Halil Karakoç’s hands-on involvement in the apparel and textile trade between 1994 and 1996. Identifying persistent technical bottlenecks in machinery maintenance and component supply, he established an independent enterprise on May 5, 2002. Starting as a 25-square-meter sales and maintenance workshop, the venture steadily expanded alongside its growing customer base and relocated to a dedicated 250-square-meter facility on Çevreyolu Caddesi in Bayrampaşa, Istanbul.
A fundamental engineering principle of Karakoç Makine is integrating robust, certified materials that comply with TSE, CE, and ISO standards. Fabricating and configuring ironing hardware within its Bayrampaşa workshop, the company delivers resilient systems to apparel factories, dry cleaners, tailoring ateliers, and domestic users. Recognizing during the early 2000s that pressurized steam generator irons were gaining substantial traction internationally for domestic chores, the company adapted industrial-grade steam mechanisms into consumer appliances. By refining product lines with softer aesthetics, vibrant casings, and compact dimensions while preserving industrial steam pressures, it made professional garment care accessible for households. To manage countrywide distribution, the enterprise established its digital commerce branch, “ütümaket,” in 2007, supplying equipment across all 81 provinces of Turkey.
The company’s technical catalog covers a wide spectrum of specialized machinery and supplies:
• Domestic Steam Generator Stations: Featuring reputable product lines like Gazzella and Silter, these units integrate boilers ranging from 1 to 3.5 liters. Equipped with adjustable steam outputs, safety pressure caps, and advanced soleplates such as Inor Cera ceramic, they deliver high-density dry steam for effortless wrinkle release at home.
• Industrial Steam Boilers and Garment Presses: Heavy-duty installations designed for round-the-clock workshop usage, including dual-iron automatic boilers and centralized steam units up to 100 kW equipped with warning alarms and automatic water feed systems.
• Vacuum Ironing Boards and Narrow Tables: Heated and vacuum-assisted utility tables, narrow bucks, and integrated boiler systems ensure moisture is immediately evacuated through fabric layers, setting precise seams and crisp contours.
• Multifunctional Steam Sanitization and Spot Cleaning Units: Versatile multi-tool steam cleaners (such as the Trio Clean series) utilize elevated temperatures to clean and sanitize diverse surfaces. These systems feature steam brushes, detail pistols, and specialized apparatuses, extending utility to specialized sectors including dental labs and commercial cleaning.
• Vertical Steaming and Upright Finishing Equipment: Mobile and stand-mounted vertical garment steamers allow boutiques, costume departments, and apparel stores to freshen hanging garments, tailored suits, and delicate fabrics without fabric flattening.
• Spot Removal Equipment: Textile finishing tools such as high-velocity spray spot removal guns (e.g., Red Arrow Krebs systems) and spotting boards specifically target manufacturing stains before packaging.
• Spare Parts, Components, and Consumables: A vast inventory containing heating elements, replacement solenoids, valve sockets, air compressors, and temperature-resistant ironing sponge underlays (1 cm and 1.5 cm gauges) facilitates immediate technical maintenance.
Backed by an active spare parts supply chain and localized technical assistance, Ütümar serves as a dedicated partner for textile manufacturers, garment retailers, tailoring operations, and quality-minded home users seeking reliable steam engineering.