Epic Group

What Epic Group does

Epic Group (Epic Designers Limited) is a Hong Kong-headquartered, vertically integrated apparel manufacturer serving global retail brands. The company operates 18 manufacturing facilities across Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, running 400 production lines with an annual capacity of approximately 120 million garments and a workforce of over 30,000 employees. Its customer base includes Uniqlo, Ralph Lauren, Levi's, Walmart, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Amazon, and Nautica, indicating a B2B contract manufacturing model where revenue is generated through long-term supply agreements with large apparel retailers and brands.

The company's operations span the full apparel value chain, including design, sourcing, fabric development, cutting, sewing, finishing, and distribution. Its core technology stack combines conventional garment manufacturing with sustainability-focused infrastructure: it operates LEED Platinum-certified facilities, net-zero carbon and water facilities, and has piloted innovations such as high-temperature heat pumps in collaboration with TRIGeN and Tonello (Italy), as well as RFID-based production tracking. The group has also formed SPECTRA, a joint venture with Creative Group, signaling investment in design and product development capabilities beyond pure manufacturing.

Epic Group is privately held and founder-controlled (Ranjan Mahtani family), with growth financed through a combination of IFC debt ($100M sustainability-linked and green loan in June 2024) and self-funded capex. Its strategic positioning centers on sustainability credentials and scale to win long-term sourcing commitments from large apparel brands, particularly Fast Retailing (Uniqlo), for which the dedicated Trimetro campus in India produces approximately 20 million garments annually. The April 2026 inauguration of Trimetro as India's first net-zero garment facility, alongside the announced $150 million technical textiles facility in Odisha, indicates an aggressive capacity and product-line expansion plan.

Name

Epic Group

Legal name

Epic Designers Limited

Website

https://epicgroup.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Epic Group is a Hong Kong-based, vertically integrated apparel manufacturer operating 18 facilities across six countries, producing 120 million garments annually for global brands including Uniqlo, Ralph Lauren, Levi's, Walmart, and Amazon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (31525)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dresses, Skirts & Tailored Apparel Cut & Sew (Suits/Formalwear) (IMAOAEAF), Workwear, Uniforms & Safety Apparel Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAC)

Keywords

• Apparel manufacturing
• Garment production
• Contract manufacturing
• Textile sourcing
• Private label apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

Kwun Tong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Apparel Manufacturing Services: Epic Group generates revenue through manufacturing garments for global fashion brands and retailers. The company operates as a vertically integrated apparel manufacturer providing design, development, manufacturing, and supply chain services. Production capacity of 120 million garments annually across 18 manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Epic Group is a Hong Kong-headquartered apparel manufacturer that produces knit, woven, and sweater garments on a full-package contract basis for global fashion and apparel brands. The company operates 18 manufacturing facilities across Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, employing more than 30,000 workers and producing approximately 120 million garments annually for customers such as Uniqlo, Ralph Lauren, Levi's, Walmart, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Amazon, and Nautica.

Product overview

Epic Group is a Hong Kong-based sustainable fashion company operating as a vertically integrated apparel manufacturer offering end-to-end services including design and development studios (NY, HK, London), supply chain management, and manufacturing operations. The company's core products include the Trimetro Manufacturing Campus (India's first net-zero garment facility producing 20 million garments annually) and the SPECTRA joint venture for denim/bottoms manufacturing. Supporting offerings encompass micro-factory capabilities for agile production, design/co-creation services, and comprehensive sustainability solutions including sustainable fibers, recycled materials, and water/energy reduction technologies. With 18 manufacturing facilities across Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Jordan, and Ethiopia producing 120 million garments annually, Epic Group serves global brands including Uniqlo, Walmart, and Ralph Lauren.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trimetro: Net-zero carbon and net-zero water garment manufacturing campus brand for Epic Group's India operations
• SPECTRA
• Green Textiles Ltd (GTL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 million garments annually production capacity at Trimetro campus
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant, supporting and flagship.

• TRIGeN Decarbonisation IndiacoreTechnology or Integration · 10 November 2025Partnership to install world's first high-temperature electric heat pumps (135°C) to power industrial laundry operations. TRIGeN, an IITM-incubated deeptech startup, developed specialized heat pumps capable of generating pressurized hot water at 135°C for Epic's Bhubaneswar facility. Pilot expected to displace 12,500 Metric Tonnes of CO2 over lifetime.
• Tonello ItalycoreTechnology or Integration · 10 November 2025Italian manufacturer and global leader in garment finishing technologies partnered to adapt dryers to operate with 130°C pressurized hot water, enabling integration with TRIGeN's heat pump system. Tonello designs and produces innovative solutions for washing, dyeing, drying, and garment treatment with over 10,500 machines installed globally.
• ARS SteelsignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2025Partnership to use India-first green steel TMT bars in construction of Epic's Bhubaneswar manufacturing facility. ARS Steel achieved emission intensity of 0.58 tCO₂/tfs - 4X greener than average TMT bars. This reduced embodied emissions of the building by approximately 20%, transitioning from traditional blast furnace to cleaner electric route of steel production.
• sentra.worldsupportingTechnology or Integration · 25 March 2025Technology partnership for carbon transparency throughout the supply chain. sentra.world provides real-time emissions monitoring system and AI-driven quality control framework offering detailed order-wise insights into grade chemistry and carbon emissions, facilitating development of circular supply chains in construction industry.
• Creative GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2025Strategic joint venture between Epic Group and Creative Group to transform Indian apparel manufacturing landscape. Initial investment of $15 million with vision for ₹500 crores (~US$60 million). Joint venture branded as SPECTRA for denim and bottoms manufacturing with 700,000 units/month capacity, creating 10,000 jobs. Creative Group brings 50+ years of textile excellence, vertical integration in apparel, home textile, polyester yarn, retail, and outdoor products.
• GIZ FABRICsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2024Collaboration to release comprehensive report on sustainability-related legislation and implications for apparel suppliers. Report helps companies understand legislative landscape in EU, UK, and US regarding supply chain visibility, traceability, codes of conduct, and reporting requirements.
• Transformers FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2024Groundbreaking collaboration to release report on sustainability-related legislation impacts on global apparel suppliers. Partnered with Norlanka, Shahi Exports, and Simple Approach to provide guidance for companies navigating changing requirements.
• Arvind EnvisolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for sustainable effluent treatment solutions using advanced membrane technology. Partnership helps Epic achieve ZDHC progressive/aspirational-level water discharge standards and enables 30-50% water reuse across half of manufacturing units.
• Star Garments GroupsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture SE Apparel with Star Garments Group in Sri Lanka as part of Epic's expansion and vertical integration strategy. Star Garments Group is a leading Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer.
• Better Cotton InitiativesupportingOthersEpic Group sources cotton meeting Better Cotton Initiative or equivalent standards since 2019, working with suppliers to reduce upstream environmental impact using sustainable raw materials.
• Sustainable Apparel Coalition (Higg Index)supportingOthersEpic Group uses Higg Facility Environmental Module assessment to monitor environmental performance of upstream supply chain and work with suppliers to improve environmental performance. Achieved Leader Level membership in Cascale (formerly Sustainable Apparel Coalition) for 2023.

Scale indicators28 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MAS Holdings: Sri Lanka-based vertically integrated apparel manufacturer serving global fashion and athleticwear brands across Asia and Africa. Highly comparable to Epic in scale, geography, B2B model, and customer mix (e.g., Victoria's Secret, Nike, Marks & Spencer).
• Li & Fung: Hong Kong-headquartered global apparel sourcing and supply chain manager with manufacturing and design across Asia. Comparable to Epic in B2B apparel manufacturing for global brands and Asia-centric operating model.
• Eclat Textile: Taiwan-based apparel manufacturer specializing in performance and knit garments for global activewear and fashion brands (Nike, Under Armour, Lululemon). Directly comparable to Epic in B2B apparel manufacturing with sustainability emphasis.
• Hirdaramani Group: Sri Lanka-based vertically integrated apparel manufacturer with global brand customers. Comparable to Epic in vertically integrated cut-and-sew manufacturing, Asia footprint, and B2B enterprise sales motion.
• Shahi Exports: India's largest apparel exporter and contract manufacturer serving global brands (H&M, Marks & Spencer, Levi's). Directly comparable to Epic in B2B cut-and-sew apparel manufacturing, India scale, and sustainability investments.
• Crystal International Group: Hong Kong-listed vertically integrated apparel manufacturer serving global brands with multi-country Asia production. Closely comparable to Epic in B2B cut-and-sew manufacturing, Hong Kong headquarters, and global brand customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Arvind Limited: India's largest textile-to-apparel conglomerate with denim, woven, and knit manufacturing plus branded retail. Comparable to Epic in India-based apparel manufacturing and sustainability initiatives, but broader scope includes retail and fabric.
• Hanesbrands: Global apparel manufacturer and brand owner (Hanes, Champion, Bonds) with extensive owned manufacturing in Asia and the Americas. Comparable to Epic in scale of apparel manufacturing, though Hanesbrands owns brands rather than purely contract manufacturing.
• Kontoor Brands: Owner of Levi's, Wrangler, and Lee — Epic's apparel brand customer. Comparable in apparel sector scale but operates as brand owner with outsourced manufacturing rather than as a manufacturer itself.
• Texhong Textile Group: Hong Kong-listed textile manufacturer with knit fabric and apparel operations across Asia. Comparable to Epic in Asia-centric vertically integrated textile/apparel manufacturing for global brands, though more upstream fabric-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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