About Valtara
A sample factory story, told like a real partner.
Valtara Sports is a custom OEM manufacturer in Leicester. The team below runs production, pattern, quality, and export from one UK floor.
Since 2012
Cut and sew on one floor
Valtara runs a vertically integrated Leicester plant: fabric inspection, sublimation, embroidery, stitch, and packing happen in the same building. That is how we keep sample-to-bulk control without a trading desk in between.
Fit is recorded
Patterns stay on file so a reorder matches the approved sample.
Colour is measured
In-house QC uses light-box checks and wash tests before cartons close.
Dates are owned
Planning, floor, and export sit in one weekly stand-up — no outsourced surprises.
ISO 9001
Quality system
Quality system
OEKO-TEX
Fabric standard
Fabric standard
AQL 2.5
In-house QC
In-house QC
Export docs
Ready pack
Ready pack
Leadership
Leadership
The people who own fit, colour, and delivery dates at Valtara.
Founder & Chief Executive
Amira Khalid
Sets the Valtara brief: low MOQ for new labels, no compromise on recorded sizing.
Head of Production
Daniel Okonkwo
Owns line balancing, stitch density, and the 4–5 week calendar on this sample floor.
Design & Pattern Director
Sofia Reyes
Turns tech packs into graded patterns from XS to 5XL before bulk is released.
Quality & Compliance
Haruto Nakamura
Runs incoming fabric checks, in-line audits, and packed-carton sampling.
Export & Client Success
Priya Mehta
Handles export logistics to North America, Europe, and Australia with carton specs you define.
Technical Development
Lukas Bergström
Develops fabric swaps, bonding, and construction notes for performance silhouettes.
Visit Leicester
Walk the Valtara floor before you place a first order
Brand partners can tour the Meridian Works facility, watch a sample sewn, and meet production leads before committing to bulk.
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