Aiming for national expansion
Factory in Mosul produces thousands of medical scrubs each month
NINEVEH — A factory launched by Tal Afar native Hamza Hakam is producing between 1,000 and 1,500 medical scrubs a month and supplying hospitals and universities across Iraq, including in Basra, Baghdad, Karbala, and the Kurdistan Region.
Located near Al-Noor neighborhood on Mosul’s left bank, the facility is the city’s first dedicated workshop for producing medical clothing and employs 20 local tailors. “I started three years ago with a small shop selling imported clothing,” Hakam told 964media. “Last July, I opened my own factory to make apparel for doctors.”
The workshop uses a mix of Chinese, Turkish, and Taiwanese fabrics, with Chinese materials preferred for their softness, elasticity, and resistance to fraying.
Products are priced between 10,000 and 30,000 Iraqi dinars ($7 to $21) and are promoted through social media and distributed via a client network spanning multiple governorates.
The factory supplies scrubs to both public and private hospitals as well as to graduating classes of medical and dental students. “This year, we provided clothing for the colleges of medicine and dentistry at the University of Mosul,” Hakam said.
As demand grows, Hakam is planning a shift to wholesale distribution. Expansion plans include purchasing additional sewing machines, hiring more tailors, and opening a second facility in another province. He also hopes to eventually export scrubs to Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, though high shipping costs remain a challenge.
