Tuba Bodur - Consultant - Denim

Denim & Textile Quality Consultant
With more than 25 years of experience in the textile industry, I provide consultancy services focusing on denim and non-denim fabric and garment manufacturing, especially in quality assurance, testing, and process optimization. 

Currently continue my academic journey with a master’s thesis on Total Quality Management in Denim and Garment Production at Çukurova University.
1. Expertise in Denim & Textile Testing Procedures
• Physical, visual, and color assessment of denim fabrics
• AATCC and ASTM-based test applications
• Home-wash simulation & shrinkage analysis
• Dimensional stability, elongation, and elasticity measurements
• Rubbing and tensile strength tests
• Tear strength, stiffness, and weft skew control
• Visual defect inspection & 4-point grading system
• Color grading and taper systems
• Defect mapping and cut plan preparation based on CATS system
• Laboratory setup and test standardization for QA labs

2. Consultancy Services Offered
• Establishing and optimizing QA systems in textile & garment factories
• Root cause analysis of fabric and garment quality issues
• Setting up in-house fabric test laboratories and training staff
• Process audits for denim & non-denim garment production
• R&D support for fabric development and process trials
• Customer claim resolution and technical communication
• Support for compliance with GRS, Organic, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001
• Assistance with sustainable finishing and chemical application techniques
• Technical file and documentation development for global clients