Balmoral are adding to their stock range and building on their success with up-to-date ladies' business knitwear styles.

A new shade, charcoal, has been added to the existing black and dark midnight for the long-length Melrose and mid-length Iona fashioned knitted jackets

Following the acquisition of the Stag Knitwear Group, Blue Max is now one of the leading providers of knitwear to the schoolwear industry.

The new Blue Max brochure introduces a re-styled range of 50/50 cotton/acrylic knitwear in a V-neck and cardigan format. This well priced, high quality range of knitwear is an ideal school uniform item and is available in seven colours.

The current BTC activewear portfolio reflects the continuing popularity of sweatshirts and in particular hoodies.

Made from 50% cotton/50% polyester 270gms fleece, the Gildan 18500 hooded sweatshirt uses air jet spun yarn for a softer feel and no pill.

The ingredients of a good sweatshirt are simple - comfort, style and a great fit - but getting the recipe exactly right is an art that not many have perfected. With their selection of great looking sweatshirts that strike the difficult balance between fashion and practicality, comfort and style, Front Row have hit upon an award-winning recipe for sweatshirt success.

Finden+Hales sweats and hoods have been designed to mix and match with the rest of the range, with contrast panel and piping as familiar features across the collection.

With its five models, Hanes has been expanding for years. And now the company is writing the next chapter of its success story - in its current 2009 catalogue. The Beefy Sweat portfolio has been enhanced by three smart colours, with royal blue, khaki and brown all adding a new, fashionable dimension.

Cosy and trendy - that's the new knitwear by Daiber's own brand Myrtle Beach.

Kids can play outside even on chilly days with the hot Myrtle Beach fashion. The double knitted Kids Beanie (MB 7016) will keep your kids‘ ears warm. It is available in black, light-grey melange, navy, light blue, dark green, lime green, burgundy, red, pink, light pink, orange, yellow and off white.

Fruit of the Loom's sweatshirt collection has something for everyone. There are sweatshirts (and jog pants) designed for men, women and children. Styles range from traditional crew necks and sporty hooded designs (both pullover and zip-through), to the fashionable sweat jackets and zip-neck sweat.

Henbury's machine washable knitwear is well known for its classic styling, warmth and durability.

The H730 V-neck lambswool jumper is a must for corporate workwear. The Woolmark approved 100% lambswool can be machine washed time and time again.

Essex-based promotional clothing supplier, I.S. Enterprises, can offer garment decorators a large range of classically styled, top brand named sweatshirts suitable for print and embroidery decoration.

Classic styling is at the heart of the range of sweatshirts available from Jerzees Colours.

While we may never want to hug a hoodie, we all feel hugged by one when we wear it! There's something about having a hood nestled about your neck that makes you feel a little snugger, a little safer. Add a kangaroo pouch to the front and you've got a classic. Our 575 is available in adults and kids sizes and it's worth noting that the children's product has a fixed draw cord, preventing any unwanted accidents, making your choice even safer.

Knitwear and sweatshirts are used in probably every market sector there is!

Henbury's H730 V neck jumper is 100% pure new lambswool. This jumper, which can be machine washed with Woolmark approved detergents only, has a semi fashioned armhole and neck, with the hem, neckband and cuff in 1x1 rib. Available in eight colours including cornflower and oatmeal, sizes are S to XXL.

PenCarrie's knitwear range comes from top brands including Henbury, Russell Collection, RTY Workwear and Kariban Sailing.

Most of the 17 styles available are aimed at the corporate and workwear market.

Promo QC sweatshirts are among the best in the business with what we call the best formula all through the range.

We believe we are beating the big brand quality, without the big brand price tag.

Ralawise have a host of brands offering a range of garments suitable for workwear, hospitality, sport, promotional or leisure.

Sweatshirts offer versatility, with a multitude of options available, from the classic sweatshirts and knits to full zipped sweats and hoodies.

With more than 14 fleeces in the Regatta Corporate range, this is an area of particular expertise.

And as a true family brand, the Thor is available for men, women and children, making it the perfect choice for workwear and schoolwear.

The winning formula is as simple as it is ingenious. Just take an extremely successful item from the men's collection, adapt the cut, sizes and colours to the needs of female customers and there you go - the next big seller!

Skinnifit's new Premium Hoodie (SK and SF056) is proving that there is more to the hood market than all those repetitive, samey garments that are flooding the market.

While representing only a small part of the total UKL product offer, knitwear is an important item, and is available in both traditional and more contemporary styles.