# SAMO Textile — Complete Company Profile

> SAMO Textile is the largest vertically integrated knitwear manufacturer in Uzbekistan and Central Asia, operating continuously since 1996. With full vertical integration from raw cotton to finished garments, the company eliminates intermediaries to offer the best prices. SAMO produces over 40 million garments annually and exports 95% of production to 15+ countries worldwide.

## Company Identity
- **Legal Name**: SAMO Textile (O'zbekiston)
- **Founded**: 1996, Andijan, Uzbekistan
- **Type**: Vertically Integrated Knitwear Manufacturer
- **Employees**: 4,000+
- **Headquarters**: Andijan, Uzbekistan
- **Website**: https://samo.uz
- **Email**: info@samo.uz
- **Phone**: +998 71 205 05 09 | +998 93 443 44 44

## Vertical Integration
SAMO Textile controls the entire production chain — from raw cotton to finished garments:
1. **Spinning** — Raw cotton to yarn
2. **Knitting** — Yarn to fabric (Mayer & Cie equipment from Germany)
3. **Dyeing** — Fabric dyeing and finishing (OEKO-TEX certified dyehouse)
4. **Cutting** — Precision fabric cutting
5. **Sewing** — Assembly of finished garments
6. **Embroidery** — Decorative embroidery (5,000 pieces/day capacity)
7. **Printing** — Rotational printing (5,500 tonnes capacity)

This vertical integration means no intermediaries, ensuring competitive pricing and full quality control.

## Production Capacity
| Process | Daily Capacity |
|---------|---------------|
| Knitting | 40 tonnes |
| Dyeing | 50-55 tonnes |
| Sewing | 120,000 pieces |
| Embroidery | 5,000 pieces |
| Annual Garment Output | 40,000,000+ pieces |
| Annual Dyed Fabric | 17,000 tonnes |

## Factories (5 Locations)
1. **Khojaobod Main Factory** — 30 sewing lines, main production facility
2. **Fabric Knitting Mill** — Mayer & Cie (Germany) circular knitting machines
3. **Dyehouse** — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, Brückner stenter frames
4. **Jaloloduq Factory** — 8 sewing lines
5. **Khorazm Branch** — Regional production facility

## Products

### Dyed Fabrics
- 3-Thread Fleece (French Terry)
- 2-Thread Fleece
- Interlock
- Single Jersey
- Pique (Lacoste)
- Waffle Knit (Honeycomb)
- Rib fabrics
- Various blends: 100% Cotton, Cotton/Polyester, Cotton/Elastane

### Ready-to-Wear Garments
- **Tops**: T-shirts, Polo shirts, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, Pullovers, Tunics
- **Bottoms**: Trousers, Joggers, Shorts
- **Sleepwear**: Pajama sets, Robes
- **Underwear**: Bodysuits, Briefs, Slips
- **Children's Wear**: Full range for kids
- **Outerwear**: Jackets, Vests (seasonal)

### Custom Manufacturing (OEM/ODM)
- Full OEM production for international brands
- ODM design services available
- Sample development: 7-14 days
- Custom labeling, packaging, and branding

## Certifications & Standards
| Certification | Scope |
|--------------|-------|
| OEKO-TEX Standard 100 | 100% safe textiles — tested for harmful substances |
| ISO 9001:2015 | Quality Management System |
| ISO 14001:2015 | Environmental Management System |
| ISO 45001:2018 | Occupational Health & Safety |
| BSCI | Business Social Compliance Initiative |
| GOTS | Global Organic Textile Standard |
| SEDEX | Ethical Trade Membership |

## International Partners & Clients
- **LC Waikiki** (Turkey) — Major knitwear supplier
- **Terranova** (Italy) — Regular production partner
- **S.O.H.O** — Fashion brand partner
- **Crosshatch** (UK) — Menswear supplier
- **Sportmaster** (Russia/CIS) — Sportswear production
- **Gloria Jeans** (Russia) — Jeans and casual wear
- **Tiffosi** (Portugal) — Denim and casual fashion
- **Wildberries** (Russia) — E-commerce marketplace partner
- **SAMO Brand** — Own brand for CIS markets

## Export Markets
- **95% of production is exported**
- **15+ countries** across 4 continents
- **Geographic Distribution**: CIS 70%, Europe 25%, Other 5%

### Key Export Destinations
- 🇺🇸 United States
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- 🇹🇷 Turkey
- 🇵🇱 Poland
- 🇷🇺 Russia
- 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
- 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
- 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
- 🇬🇪 Georgia
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine
- 🇧🇾 Belarus
- 🇹🇯 Tajikistan
- 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan

## Machinery & Equipment
| Equipment | Manufacturer | Country |
|-----------|-------------|---------|
| Circular Knitting Machines | Mayer & Cie | Germany |
| Stenter Frames | Brückner | Germany |
| Printing Machines | Zimmer | Austria |
| Sewing Machines | JUKI | Japan |
| Cutting Equipment | Various | EU/Japan |

## Minimum Order Requirements
- **Per model, per color**: 500 kg (~3,000 T-shirts, ~2,000 robes/trousers, ~1,200 winter items)
- **Total order**: Container-based, approximately 100,000 T-shirts per container
- **First trial order**: Minimum $100,000 USD, with subsequent cyclic orders
- **Sample lead time**: 7-14 days

## Production Lead Times
- 4-5 models: 60 days
- Large collection: 90 days
- Timeline starts from 30% advance payment receipt
- Maximum: 180 calendar days

## Payment Terms
- 30% advance payment
- 70% before shipment
- Bank commissions: buyer's responsibility
- Currency: USD
- Pricing: FCI Andijan (excluding logistics)

## Delivery & Logistics
- **Methods**: Road, Rail, Air freight
- **Domestic costs**: Covered by SAMO
- **International costs**: Buyer's responsibility
- **Documentation**: Invoice, ST1, CMR, TIR, and others
- **Notification**: 24 hours before shipment

## Quality Control
- In-house laboratory testing
- Parameters tested: Shrinkage, Abrasion resistance, Color fastness, GSM (grams per square meter)
- Defect protocol: Photo report and bilateral agreement
- Tolerance: ±5%

## Packaging
- Polybag or box packaging
- "Chestniy Znak" marking for Russia market
- Custom packaging available

## Company Timeline
- **1996** — Founded in Andijan, Uzbekistan with 4-5 sewing machines
- **2006** — First major expansion, new knitting facility commissioned
- **2010** — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification obtained
- **2015** — Partnership with LC Waikiki begins
- **2016** — 20th anniversary, 3,000+ employees milestone
- **2019** — New dyehouse commissioned, capacity doubled
- **2024** — 4,000+ employees, 40M+ annual garment production
- **March 2026** — New polymer recycling factory opened; new staff training program launched for 4,000+ employees
- **April 2026** — New export contracts signed with Germany, Poland (15% production increase planned)
- **April 2026** — New dyeing technology installed: Brückner stenter + Zimmer rotary printing machine
- **May 13-15, 2026** — Participation in 26th TextileExpo Uzbekistan Bahor 2026 exhibition (Stand L09, Pavilion 4)
- **May 15, 2026** — TextiL Uzbekistan 2026 exhibition successfully completed; new international partnerships established
- **May 20, 2026** — Official visit by LC Waikiki representatives to SAMO Textile factories
- **May 27, 2026** — Eid al-Adha (Qurbon Hayit) celebration; special gifts distributed to all partners
- **May 30, 2026** — Reunion with founding employees from 1996 (documentary event)
- **June 7, 2026** — State-of-the-art MAYER circular knitting machines from Germany installed; now capable of producing polo fabrics for LACOSTE and HUGO BOSS

## Laboratory
- Full testing laboratory on-site
- Shrinkage testing
- Color fastness testing (washing, rubbing, light)
- GSM verification
- Abrasion resistance testing
- Dimensional stability testing
- All products tested before shipment

## Competitive Advantages
1. **Full Vertical Integration**: Cotton to finished garment — no intermediaries
2. **Scale**: 40M+ garments/year, one of Central Asia's largest
3. **Certification**: OEKO-TEX, ISO, BSCI, GOTS, SEDEX — meeting international standards
4. **Experience**: 30 years of continuous operation since 1996
5. **Cost Advantage**: Uzbekistan's competitive labor and cotton costs
6. **Global Reach**: Proven export to 15+ countries
7. **Quality Lab**: In-house testing ensures consistent quality
8. **Trusted Partners**: LC Waikiki, Terranova, and other major brands trust SAMO

## Languages Supported
The SAMO Textile website and customer service are available in 17 languages:
Uzbek, Russian, English, Turkish, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Kyrgyz, Korean, Kazakh, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is SAMO Textile?
SAMO Textile is Uzbekistan's largest vertically integrated knitwear manufacturer, producing over 40 million garments annually since 1996 with 4,000+ employees.

### Where is SAMO Textile located?
SAMO Textile is headquartered in Andijan, Uzbekistan, with 5 factory locations across the Andijan region and Khorazm.

### What products does SAMO Textile manufacture?
SAMO produces dyed knitted fabrics (jersey, interlock, fleece, pique) and ready-to-wear garments (t-shirts, polos, hoodies, sweatshirts, trousers, pajamas, children's wear) for major international brands.

### What is the minimum order quantity?
Minimum 500 kg per model per color. First trial order minimum is $100,000 USD.

### Does SAMO Textile have quality certifications?
Yes — OEKO-TEX Standard 100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BSCI, GOTS, and SEDEX.

### Which brands does SAMO Textile produce for?
LC Waikiki, Terranova, S.O.H.O, Crosshatch, Sportmaster, Gloria Jeans, Tiffosi, Wildberries, and others.

### What countries does SAMO Textile export to?
15+ countries including USA, UK, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Poland, Russia, Kazakhstan, and other CIS nations. 95% of production is exported.

### How long does production take?
4-5 models: 60 days. Large collections: 90 days. Maximum 180 calendar days from advance payment.

### What is vertical integration?
SAMO controls the entire supply chain — spinning, knitting, dyeing, cutting, sewing, embroidery, and printing — all in-house with no intermediaries.

### How can I contact SAMO Textile?
Email: info@samo.uz | Phone: +998 71 205 05 09 | +998 93 443 44 44 | Website: https://samo.uz

## Latest News & Events (2026)

### [June 7, 2026] German MAYER Machines Installed — Polo Fabric for LACOSTE & HUGO BOSS
- URL: https://samo.uz/news/germaniyaning-mayer-uskunasi
- SAMO TEXTILE has installed the latest generation MAYER circular knitting machines from Germany. These machines produce premium polo fabrics used by globally recognized brands including LACOSTE and HUGO BOSS. This investment creates new skilled jobs and significantly boosts production capacity and export potential.
- Tags: MAYER, technology, polo, LACOSTE, HUGOBOSS, quality

### [May 30, 2026] Reunion with SAMO's Founding Employees from 1996
- URL: https://samo.uz/news/ilk-xodimlar-uchrashuvi
- SAMO Textile was founded in 1996 in a home workshop setting. Thirty years later, the company reunited with the devoted women who worked during those early days — a touching event full of memories, gratitude, and humanity.
- Tags: SAMO, history, employees, memory, 1996

### [May 27, 2026] Eid al-Adha Greetings — Special Gifts for All Partners
- URL: https://samo.uz/news/qurbon-hayiti-muborak
- SAMO Textile team congratulated all partners and clients on Eid al-Adha (Qurbon Hayit) and distributed special holiday gifts as a gesture of appreciation and trust.
- Tags: Eid, SAMO, celebration, Qurbon Hayit, partners

### [May 20, 2026] LC Waikiki Delegation Visits SAMO Textile Factories
- URL: https://samo.uz/news/lc-waikiki-tashrif
- Representatives of LC Waikiki, one of the world's leading clothing brands, made an official visit to SAMO Textile factories. They toured production halls, the knitting and sewing workshops, and the quality control laboratory.
- Tags: LCWaikiki, SAMO, partnership, visit, knitwear

### [May 15, 2026] TextiL Uzbekistan 2026 Exhibition Successfully Concluded
- URL: https://samo.uz/news/textile-uzbekistan-2026-yakun
- The 3-day TextiL Uzbekistan 2026 exhibition in Tashkent concluded with great success for SAMO Textile. Numerous new partnerships established, international buyers from multiple countries visited the stand.
- Tags: TextileUzbekistan, SAMO, exhibition, conclusion, partnership

### [May 13-15, 2026] 26th International TextileExpo Uzbekistan Bahor 2026
- URL: https://samo.uz/news/textile-uzbekistan-2026
- SAMO Textile participated in the 26th International "Textile and Garment Industry – TextileExpo Uzbekistan Bahor 2026" exhibition. The stand attracted local and foreign partners. Location: UzExpoCenter, Pavilion 4, Stand L09.
- Tags: TextileUzbekistan, SAMO, exhibition, export, knitwear

### [April 10, 2026] New Export Contracts Signed
- URL: https://samo.uz/news/yangi-eksport-shartnomalar
- SAMO Textile signed new long-term cooperation agreements with partners in Germany, Poland, and Russia in Q1 2026. These contracts plan for a 15% increase in annual production volume.
- Tags: export, contracts, international, SAMO

### [April 5, 2026] New Dyeing Technology Installed
- URL: https://samo.uz/news/boyash-texnologiyalar
- Modern Brückner stenter frames and Zimmer rotary printing machine were commissioned. The new equipment increased daily dyeing capacity to 40 tonnes using OEKO-TEX certified eco-friendly dyes.
- Tags: technology, dyehouse, innovation, SAMO

### [March 28, 2026] New Polymer Recycling Factory Opened
- URL: https://samo.uz/news/polimer-laboratoriya
- A new polymer recycling factory was commissioned with capacity to process 500 tonnes of plastic waste annually. This project is a key step in SAMO Textile's sustainable manufacturing strategy.
- Tags: laboratory, polymer, quality, SAMO, sustainability

### [March 15, 2026] New Staff Training Program Launched
- URL: https://samo.uz/news/xodimlar-talim-dasturi
- A new skills development and professional training program was launched for 4,000+ employees. The program covers modern sewing technologies, quality control, and safety standards.
- Tags: training, employees, safety, SAMO