Adi International

What Adi International does

Adi International is a UAE-based manufacturer and exporter of decorated apparel, founded in 1996 and headquartered in a 50,000 sq ft factory in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai. The company produces polo shirts, sweatshirts, and t-shirts using 100% combed and carded cotton, offering 16-color screen printing, 18-color embroidery, digital direct-to-garment printing, and specialty finishes such as Dip Dying and silicon/enzyme washes. An in-house art department supports design and pre-press work. The company reports producing over 100 million impressions across twenty years and self-positions as the UAE's leading exporter of decorated apparel.

The business operates a primarily B2B model, selling decorated apparel to Fortune 500 enterprises and international retail outlets across the US, Japan, Europe and the Middle East. Revenue mechanics are undisclosed; pricing is not publicly listed and the company does not disclose customer-level data, headcount specifics beyond a 51-100 band, or financial results. A wholly-owned sub-brand, teedesignshop™, extends the company into direct-to-consumer social commerce, allowing individuals to design and sell custom apparel with no upfront cost or inventory risk via teedesignshop.com (teedesign.ae).

Operationally, ADI leverages its Jebel Ali Free Zone location for access to inexpensive energy, skilled labor, and proximity to cotton and fabric supply chains. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent entity, no public listing, and no named management team in the source data. Its technology stack centers on industrial screen printing and digital printing machinery rather than software or AI platforms. CSR activities (Adopt-a-Camp, Duke University Medical Center, Pakistan Earthquake relief, diabetes/obesity grants) are prominent in the company's public positioning but are not commercial revenue drivers.

Name

Adi International

Legal name

ADI International

Website

https://adintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Adi International is a UAE-based manufacturer and exporter of decorated apparel (polo shirts, sweatshirts, t-shirts) serving Fortune 500 enterprises across the US, Japan, Europe, and the Middle East from a 50,000 sq ft Jebel Ali Free Zone factory, with a D2C sub-brand called teedesignshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorated Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Decorated apparel manufacturing
• Screen printing services
• Digital printing services
• Custom apparel export
• Social commerce apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Decorated Apparel Sales: ADI International generates revenue through manufacturing and selling high-quality decorated apparel including polo shirts, sweatshirts, and t-shirts. Products are made from finest materials including 100% combed and carded cotton. The company serves Fortune 500 clients globally and distributes through international outlets.
2. teedesignshop Platform: Social media t-shirt company platform where anyone can design and sell their apparel creation. Platform operates with no cost and no risk model for creators.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Adi International is a Dubai-based manufacturer and global exporter of decorated apparel, including polo shirts, sweatshirts, and t-shirts. The company uses advanced screen printing and direct-to-garment digital printing technologies, supported by an in-house art department, to produce customized garments from premium materials such as 100% combed and carded cotton. Adi also operates teedesignshop.com, a social media t-shirt platform that lets individuals design and sell custom apparel with no upfront cost or inventory risk.

Product overview

ADI International is a textile and apparel manufacturing company offering a portfolio of production services and finished decorated apparel products. The core service offerings include Screen Printing (producing over 100 million impressions in 20 years), Digital Printing (direct to garment), and an in-house Art Department for design. The company operates teedesignshop™ as a social commerce sub-brand enabling users to design and sell custom apparel. The finished product line includes decorated apparel across three main categories: Polo Shirts (Lacoste, Jersey, Herringbone, Honeycomb, Jacquard Knit variants), Sweatshirts, and T-shirts—all available in up to 16 print colors and 18 embroidery colors, with specialty finishes including Dip Dying and silicon/enzyme washes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• teedesignshop: A social media t-shirt company that provides a platform for anyone to design and sell their apparel creation with 'NO COST & NO RISK' via social media. Operates at teedesign.ae.

Products and services

• Screen Printing Industrial screen printing service using cutting-edge printing machinery and dedicated printing teams, producing over 100 million impressions across twenty years. Serves enterprise apparel brands needing intricate, large-scale, customized prints.
• Digital Printing Direct-to-garment digital printing service using advanced digital printing equipment to render client artwork onto apparel. Targets enterprise and brand clients needing vibrant, high-fidelity prints.
• Art Department Services In-house design and pre-press service combining years of printing and embroidery design expertise with up-to-date software and hardware, supporting enterprise clients' artwork and product development needs.
• Decorated Polo Shirts Finished decorated polo shirts including Lacoste, Jersey, Herringbone, Honeycomb, and Jacquard Knit variants, available in up to 16 print colors and 18 embroidery colors, made from 100% combed and carded cotton for enterprise brand customers.
• Decorated Sweatshirts Finished decorated sweatshirts produced from various blends of cotton, polyester, and viscose, with Dupont Lycra mixes in ribbing, for enterprise brand customers.
• Decorated T-Shirts Finished decorated t-shirts made from 100% combed cotton and polyester blends in a variety of weights, distributed globally to enterprise clients.
• Dip-Dyed and Washed Garments Garments produced with specialty finishes including dip dyeing, silicon washes, and enzyme washes, sold to enterprise apparel customers.
• teedesignshop Platform Social media t-shirt marketplace platform that allows anyone to design and sell custom apparel creations via social media with no cost and no risk, connecting independent designers with buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 million+ impressions produced over 20 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Duke University Medical Center (DUMC)minorOthersIn 2003 ADI International arranged a significant financial contribution to Duke University Medical Center to help improve healthcare delivery to underserved Americans. This was part of their 'Heal the World' Corporate Social Responsibility campaign focused on healthcare improvement.
• Adopt-a-Camp (AAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADI International has actively contributed to Adopt-a-Camp (AAC) initiative, which provides relief to labourers in the UAE and improves their standard of living. Through this partnership, ADI reaches the lives of over 57,400 workers and their families. Key activities include Ramadan Care Package donations of clothing for workers who build beautiful cities.
• Florida-based Bariatric Medical CenterminorOthersIn 2006 ADI International provided an unrestricted educational grant to a Florida-based bariatric medical center to provide free treatment of diabetes and obesity to low-income minorities including Native Indians, Hispanics, and African Americans. This was part of their Obesity and Diabetes Improvement Campaign.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CustomInk: US-based custom decorated apparel platform serving both businesses and individuals with screen printing, embroidery, and digital printing services. Closely matches ADI's combination of enterprise contract manufacturing plus a consumer-facing custom apparel offering (teedesignshop).
• Fresh Prints: US-based apparel decoration company serving brands and student organizations with screen printing, embroidery, and digital printing. Directly comparable to ADI's decorated apparel service stack and B2B customer base.
• Eclat Textile Co. Taiwan-listed knit apparel manufacturer supplying major global athletic and casualwear brands with cut-and-sew knit products (including polo shirts, sweatshirts, T-shirts). Closely parallels ADI's knit apparel manufacturing for branded customers across multiple regions.

Broad incumbents

• MAS Holdings: Sri Lanka-based vertically-integrated apparel manufacturer serving leading global brands with intimates, activewear, and knitwear including decorated products. Comparable as a large-scale emerging-market apparel exporter combining manufacturing, design, and finishing.
• Delta Galil Industries: Israel-headquartered global apparel manufacturer producing intimate apparel, activewear, and socks for major brands. Comparable as a geographically rooted exporter combining manufacturing scale with decoration capabilities serving international brands.
• Gildan Activewear: Large publicly-listed apparel manufacturer producing T-shirts, activewear, and socks with global distribution. Overlaps with ADI on decorated basic apparel (T-shirts, polo shirts) and broad-based wholesale channels, but operates at a vastly larger scale.
• Hanesbrands: Global apparel manufacturer with deep basics and decorated apparel capabilities supplying major retailers and brands. Comparable as a broad incumbent in decorated apparel, although ADI operates as a specialized mid-sized exporter rather than a portfolio brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adi-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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