Arvind launches UAE subsidiary and London design hub for global sourcing
Arvind Limited launched Arvind Atelier (FZC), a wholly owned subsidiary in the UAE, and opened a dedicated design hub in London. The UAE subsidiary is based in the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone, while the London hub serves as a centre for customer engagement, trend forecasting and product development. The two entities operate as complementary parts of a globally integrated sourcing and design ecosystem serving fashion brands in Europe, MENA and the Americas. Arvind Atelier acts as a consolidated sourcing platform across categories including denim, shirts, casual wear, knits, activewear, sweaters and essentials.
Launch details
- Format
- Wholly owned subsidiary (Arvind Atelier FZC) in the UAE plus a dedicated design hub in London
- Location
- Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) for the UAE subsidiary; London for the design hub
- Products
- Denim, shirts, casual wear, knits, activewear, sweaters and essentials
- Role of London hub
- Customer engagement, trend forecasting and product development
- Role of UAE platform
- Sourcing, manufacturing integration, logistics and regional market access
- Markets served
- Europe, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and the Americas
- Manufacturing scale
- FY25 garmenting output of nearly 37 million pieces; woven fabric production of approximately 128 million metres; annual denim fabric capacity exceeding 110 million metres
What comes next
The London hub and UAE-based Arvind Atelier will operate as complementary entities within the company's global structure, with the expansion also aligned with the expected implementation of the UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
People behind it
- Punit Lalbhaivice chairman, Arvind Ltd
- Rakesh ChadhaManaging Director of Arvind Atelier
About Arvind Limited
Textile and apparel company launching Arvind Atelier.
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Based on company announcements, filings and reporting by ET Retail. Details were checked against the source on 13 Nov 2026; we add nothing the source does not state.
Key facts
- Company
- Arvind Limited
- Type
- Market entry
- Date
- 19 May 2026
- Category
- textile and apparel sourcing
- Source
- Media reports
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