LONDON — September 28, 2016 — The organizer of Fashion SVP, the United Kingdom’s unique sourcing event, announced it has secured the support of the Mauritian textile industry which is bringing a group of producers from Mauritius to the show for the first time in November, (London Olympia, 15-16 November).
The group, being organized by the government export association Enterprise Mauritius, comprises 12 high quality manufacturers of knitwear, woven and jersey products, and joins the show along with 15 other countries, including the UK, the Baltics, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco, Poland, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Bulgaria.
“We’re delighted to be working collaboratively with Enterprise Mauritius and their impressive garment manufacturers, many of whom are already working in the UK and northern Europe”, said event director Buzz Carter. “We’re looking forward to a great show featuring many new features and we’re sure this new Mauritian addition will be of great interest to show visitors.”
The CEO of Enterprise Mauritius (EM), Arvind Radhakrishna said: “Mauritius and the United Kingdom have a long trade and business relationship of more than 100 years. In the last four decades, our island has been supplying apparel to major brands globally. Mauritian exhibitors are keen to showcase their collections at Fashion SVP – our presence at this event is testimony of the loyal and dedicated relationship nurtured with UK brands and retailers”
Posted October 4, 2016
Source: Fashion SVP
