Hela Apparel Holdings PLC

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC is a socially responsible, Sri Lanka‑headquartered apparel group and global apparel supply chain solution provider that delivers sustainable, ethical and innovative apparel solutions across design, sourcing, manufacturing, brand management, warehousing and distribution. The Group operates an integrated model combining private label manufacturing with brand licensing to serve international retailers and brand partners. Hela is organised into two principal divisions: a Private Label Manufacturing Division (PLMD) that provides end‑to‑end private label manufacturing and supply‑chain services and a Brand Licensing Division (BLD) headquartered in the United Kingdom that manages owned and licensed brands. The Group operates production facilities across Sri Lanka, Kenya and Egypt and maintains a commercial presence in key markets including the UK, the European Union and the US. The Group acquired Focus Brands and relaunched it as Hela Brands, with examples of Hela Brands labels (Peter Werth and Fenchurch) sold through Tesco stores in the UK. Sustainability, community programmes and ethical compliance are embedded across the business, with initiatives on renewable energy, waste reduction and social empowerment (including Diriliya and Diridaruwo) and a global workforce of over 12,400 employees.