During 1920 the first standalone DTR venue was built at 20 Krajiška street in the centre of Zagreb. At the time, the company employs between 30 and 40 workers.

In June of 1920 the factory in Krajiška street is expanded and the production capacity increased fourfold. At peak production it was expected to produce 6,000 shirts and 20,000 necklaces. The factory according to contemporary reports employed around 300 workers.

With the end of World War II as part of the process of nationalization of private capital, DTR is nationalized and from 1945 onward is state owned.

At the end of 1954 the factory in Krajiška is handed to the workers, with further expanded capacities and a modernized production line. The factory at that time stretched over 5,000 m2 and employed 550 workers. That same year DTR begins exporting products – first to Sweden and then to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The first DTR store is opened in Ilica 25 in Zagreb.

DTR opens a factory in Garešnica, which additionally increases capacity following the company’s growth. Along with the workers in Zagreb, the factory in Garešnica employs an additional 250 workers which brings the total number of workers to a respectable 800. That same year, the distribution network becomes an integral part of the company and over 6 new shops are opened in the centre of Zagreb.

With the start of the Homeland War, DTR contributes to the war effort and defence of Croatia from enemy forces by producing equipment for the Croatian army. Due to the circumstances cause by the war DTR’s market share drops and the number of workers is reduced. During the war, the factory employs around 900 workers.

Due to globalization the DTR’s market position is partly weakened, however the company stands firm in its commitment of producing high quality products and punctual delivery for customers abroad. Consequentially, DTR moves to a smaller factory in Dugo Selo close to Zagreb and employs around 200 workers.

Over one hundred years since its founding, DTR exists in spite of market globalization, competition from global brands, comparatively more expensive labour in Croatia. Domestic customers, as well as renowned international partners still recognize DTR as a brand that symbolizes quality, classic design and competitive prices.