Ghim Li Group

Employee size

5,001-10,000

Organization type

Public Company

Founded

1977

Founded in Singapore in 1977 by Estina Ang with six sewing machines and $3,000, Ghim Li Group has grown into a vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturer serving major retailers in the United States and Europe. Its 9,000-person workforce operates across a Southeast Asian manufacturing network, with an in-house Malaysian fabric mill supporting apparel production from design and sourcing through finished garments. The company reports annual output of more than 62 million garments and holds GOTS, GRS, OCS and WRAP-related certifications across its operations.

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