As Fashion SVP exhibition 2016, UK’s premier event for fashion sourcing and production returning to Olympia Central, Turkish knitter are gearing up to display their collections ranging from fashionable knitwear to the latest sustainable clothing. Turkish knitters have spent years building strong relationships with leading UK and European brands.

Modalt Tekstil is a manufacturer and exporter of a wide range of ladies’ knitwear and has developed its own collection in line with customers’ requirements. With a capacity of 80,000 pieces per month, Modalt is also renowned for its production of larger sizes. The main fabrics are cotton blends, polyesters, jacquard, viscose and printed fabrics.

Orimpex is known as a specialist in sustainable garment production. For nine years, it has been focusing on sustainable clothes made of organic cotton, tencel, recycled polyester and bamboo. Orimpex holds various certifications, including GOTS, OCS and GRS. It has been audited by the Fair Wear Foundation for good working conditions. It mainly exports to UK markets and Western Europe.

Ral Tekstil is a manufacturer and exporter and experienced in all types of sportswear, leisurewear, promotional and private label garments. Ral focuses on in-house production and provides styling and cutting services, embroidery, screen printing, sewing, sublimation and digital printing, ironing, QC, packaging and transportation services. This company works with brands such as Mitre, Puma, Asics and MGB and is audited by VF and BSCI. It also holds all ISO certifications.

Mosi Tekstil, located in Izmir, boasts a turnover of US$15 million producing 500,000 pieces per week. Mosi’s main customers are Otto, Venus Beach, Dim, Tally Weijl, Desigual, Urban Outfitters, River Island, Toys R us and Disney. In its factories in Turkey and Albania, Mosi produces t-shirts as well as other knits such as tops and dresses. Both factories are audited by BSCI, GOOD and SEDEX.

Seyfeli Textile started with the production of men’s and children’s shirts. Later, it expanded its production range to women’s, kids’ and baby knitwear and wovens. Seyfeli has also introduced organic textiles and provides organic certified plush fabrics.

IYA Tekstil produces more than 100,000 items per month, mainly ladies t-shirts, jackets, dresses, skirts, blouses, shirts, leggings, vests and coats. The company exports to Germany, Holland and Switzerland and works closely with brands brands and retailers such as Liberty as well as Germany's Bonita and Gerry Weber.

Fashion SVP will take place from 28-29 June at the Olympia, London. This year the show will be bigger and better with the a series of free production and sourcing seminars as well as an informative programme of hands-on workshops throughout the two days.