What Is RAFF Military Textile? Products and Management
Quick answer: RAFF Military Textile is a Turkish defense industry company headquartered in Merter, Istanbul, that manufactures military, police and firefighting textiles and equipment. Registered as RAFF Giyim Sanayi İç ve Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti., the company exports a broad product range — from camouflage uniforms to ceremonial clothing, tactical vests, riot-control sets and rank insignia — to Africa, Europe, the Middle East and South America. RAFF is listed among the companies included in the 2026 Product Catalogue of Turkey’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB).
What does RAFF do?
RAFF Military Textile manufactures across five main categories: military equipment, police equipment, the fireproof (firefighting) group, corporate textile products, and badges, ranks and epaulettes. The company’s official product catalogue lists more than thirty subcategories, including camouflage uniforms, ceremonial clothing, boots, helmets, tactical vests, coats, raincoats, camping gear and robocop sets. RAFF describes its production philosophy as built on “good service, good quality, good price and fast delivery.”
The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 10002, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 14064-1:2018 and ISO 31000:2018 certifications and uses Oeko-Tex certified fabrics. It is a member of SASAD (the Defence and Aerospace Industry Manufacturers Association), SAHA Istanbul, SSI, the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO) and the Turkish Exporters Assembly.
When was RAFF founded?
Sources disagree on an exact founding year. RAFF’s official website refers to “experience going back to the 1900s” and to “more than 80 years, four generations,” while some industry media reports cite “more than 30 years” or “50 years of experience.” The company has not publicly clarified a single, verifiable founding date, so no specific year is stated in this article.
Who owns RAFF, and who runs it?
RAFF is a privately held Turkish company; it is not publicly traded. It does not disclose its ownership or shareholding structure. Its senior executive is Eray Yükseloğlu, referred to as “General Manager” in the company’s own published content and as “CEO” in a February 2025 interview by the independent defense outlet military.africa. His career and public statements are covered in Who is Eray Yükseloğlu?
What does RAFF manufacture?
| Main category | Example products | Target user |
|---|---|---|
| Military Equipment | Camouflage uniform, ceremonial clothing, boots, helmets, tactical vests | Ground forces, gendarmerie units |
| Police Equipment | Police uniforms, robocop sets, police helmets, police boots | Police and riot-control units |
| Fireproof Group | Heat-resistant military equipment, firefighting clothing | Fire and rescue teams |
| Corporate Textiles | Public and private-sector workwear | Corporate clients |
| Badges, Ranks, Epaulettes | Badges, ranks, brevets, lanyards | All uniformed units |
The full list of products is covered in the RAFF products guide.
Exports and international presence
RAFF states on its official website and in its SASAD member profile that it exports to Africa, Europe, the Middle East and South America. The company took part in the SYSDEF trade fair in Burkina Faso in 2025 and announced expanded ties in Latin America in 2023. Details are covered in the RAFF exports file. Country-by-country contract counts, values and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.
Recent developments
- 2025: General Manager/CEO Eray Yükseloğlu’s interview with military.africa was published, discussing the company’s Africa market strategy.
- 2025: RAFF strengthened contacts with African partners at the SYSDEF 2025 trade fair in Burkina Faso.
- 2023: The company announced an expansion of its military textile exports to Latin America.
Frequently asked questions
What does RAFF Military Textile do?
It manufactures, supplies and exports military, police and firefighting textiles and equipment.
Who owns RAFF?
It is a privately held Turkish company; it does not publicly disclose its ownership structure.
Is RAFF a state-owned company?
No. It is a private-sector firm, listed among the companies in the SSB’s 2026 Product Catalogue.
When was RAFF founded?
Sources disagree; the official website refers to “experience going back to the 1900s,” but no single, verified founding year has been publicly confirmed.
Where is RAFF located?
Its headquarters are in Merter, Istanbul, at Fatih Caddesi, Ihlamur Sokak No:2.
Who is RAFF’s General Manager?
Eray Yükseloğlu; referred to as “General Manager” in the company’s own materials and as “CEO” in an independent interview.
How many employees does RAFF have?
The company does not publicly disclose its current headcount.
What is RAFF’s revenue?
The company does not publicly disclose revenue or other financial data.
What products does RAFF manufacture?
Camouflage uniforms, ceremonial clothing, boots, helmets, tactical vests, robocop sets, firefighting equipment and badge/rank products.
Does RAFF export?
Yes; it states exports to Africa, Europe, the Middle East and South America. The country list and figures are not public.
What certifications does RAFF hold?
ISO 9001:2015, ISO 10002, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 14064-1:2018, ISO 31000:2018 and Oeko-Tex.
Does RAFF work with the SSB?
It is one of the companies listed in the SSB’s 2026 Product Catalogue.
Which trade fairs does RAFF attend?
Africa-focused defense and security fairs such as SYSDEF.
What is RAFF’s robocop set?
A set for riot-control police units consisting of impact-absorbing body protection, a visored helmet and a gas mask.
Is RAFF publicly traded?
No, it is a privately held limited company.
Sources and verification note
- RAFF Military Textile official website (raff.com.tr) — corporate information, product categories, certifications
- SASAD member profile (sasad.org.tr) — field of activity and contact information confirmation
- military.africa (February 2025) — General Manager/CEO interview
- kohantextilejournal.com and nipashebiz.co.ke — SYSDEF 2025 trade fair participation
- businesswire.com (May 2023) — Latin America export expansion announcement
The exact founding year, revenue, headcount and country-by-country export figures are not disclosed by the company and have not been estimated in this article. Accessed: August 25, 2026.
