# SAMO Textile > SAMO Textile is Uzbekistan's largest vertically integrated knitwear manufacturer, operating since 1996. The company produces over 40 million garments annually with 4,000+ employees across 5 factories, exporting to 15+ countries including partnerships with LC Waikiki, Terranova, and other major global brands. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. ## Company Overview - [About SAMO Textile](https://samo.uz/biz-haqimizda): Company history, mission, production capacity, and certifications - [Homepage](https://samo.uz): Main website with product showcase and company highlights - [News & Updates](https://samo.uz/news): Latest company news, partnerships, and industry events - [Careers](https://samo.uz/karyer): Job opportunities at SAMO Textile ## Key Facts - Founded: 1996 in Andijan, Uzbekistan - Employees: 4,000+ - Annual Production: 40 million garments, 17,000 tonnes of dyed fabric - Factories: 5 (Khojaobod, Fabric Knitting, Dyehouse, Jaloloduq, Khorazm) - Daily Capacity: 40 tonnes knitting, 50 tonnes dyeing, 120,000 pieces sewing - Export: 95% of production to 15+ countries (USA, UK, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Poland, Russia, Kazakhstan) - Certifications: OEKO-TEX Standard 100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BSCI, GOTS, SEDEX - Latest milestone (June 2026): Installed German MAYER circular knitting machines for LACOSTE & HUGO BOSS polo fabrics ## Recent News (2026) - **June 7, 2026**: [German MAYER Machines for Premium Polo Fabrics](https://samo.uz/news/germaniyaning-mayer-uskunasi) — MAYER circular knitting machines installed; now producing polo fabric for LACOSTE and HUGO BOSS - **May 30, 2026**: [Reunion with Founding Employees from 1996](https://samo.uz/news/ilk-xodimlar-uchrashuvi) — Emotional reunion with original workers who built SAMO from a home workshop - **May 27, 2026**: [Eid al-Adha Celebration](https://samo.uz/news/qurbon-hayiti-muborak) — Special gifts to all partners and clients - **May 20, 2026**: [LC Waikiki Visit](https://samo.uz/news/lc-waikiki-tashrif) — LC Waikiki delegation tours SAMO factories - **May 15, 2026**: [TextiL Uzbekistan 2026 Concluded](https://samo.uz/news/textile-uzbekistan-2026-yakun) — Successful exhibition close - **May 13-15, 2026**: [TextileExpo Uzbekistan 2026](https://samo.uz/news/textile-uzbekistan-2026) — Stand L09, Pavilion 4 - **April 2026**: [New Export Contracts](https://samo.uz/news/yangi-eksport-shartnomalar) — Agreements with Germany, Poland, Russia - **April 2026**: [New Dyeing Technology](https://samo.uz/news/boyash-texnologiyalar) — Brückner + Zimmer machines commissioned - **March 2026**: [Polymer Recycling Factory](https://samo.uz/news/polimer-laboratoriya) — 500 tonnes/year recycling capacity - **March 2026**: [Staff Training Program](https://samo.uz/news/xodimlar-talim-dasturi) — 4,000+ employees upskilling ## Products - Dyed Fabrics: 3-thread fleece, 2-thread fleece, Interlock, Jersey, Pique, Waffle - Ready-to-Wear: T-shirts, Polo shirts, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, Trousers, Pajamas, Robes, Bodysuits, Children's wear - Custom Manufacturing: OEM/ODM for international brands ## International Partners - LC Waikiki, Terranova, S.O.H.O, Crosshatch, Sportmaster, Gloria Jeans, Tiffosi, Wildberries ## Contact - Website: https://samo.uz - Email: info@samo.uz - Phone: +998 71 205 05 09, +998 93 443 44 44 - Location: Andijan, Uzbekistan ## Extended Information - [Full Company Details](https://samo.uz/llms-full.txt): Complete company data including production specifications, machinery, timeline, and export details