Hansae Co., Ltd., headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a globally leading apparel ODM/OEM manufacturer and brand retailer with over four decades of industry expertise. Established in 1982, the company operates as the core subsidiary of Hansae Yes24 Holdings and is publicly traded on the KRX/KOSPI exchange. With annual revenues consistently ranging between $1.3 billion and $1.5 billion and a global workforce exceeding 35,000 employees, Hansae ranks among the world's largest apparel producers, supplying major retailers including Gap, Target, Walmart, and Nike.
Core Business
Hansae operates as a comprehensive apparel manufacturer offering Original Design Manufacturing and Original Equipment Manufacturing services, serving as a strategic partner for global fashion brands. The company's core production encompasses men's and women's basic apparel such as knit shirts, woven blouses, and T-shirts for clients like Gap and Old Navy, as well as high-performance athletic wear including training apparel and yoga wear for Nike and Under Armour. Leveraging advanced 3D virtual sampling technology, Hansae has digitalized approximately 80% of its sample development, reducing product development cycles by four weeks and enabling rapid response to market trends.
In parallel with its manufacturing operations, Hansae has successfully built a diversified brand portfolio through strategic acquisitions. The company acquired Hansae MK to strengthen its retail presence, operating brands such as Moimoln—a Nordic-style children's wear label targeting infants and toddlers aged 0-6 years—which has achieved significant market penetration in China and Southeast Asia. Additional retail brands include Buckaroo and NBA-licensed products, positioning Hansae as both a B2B manufacturing powerhouse and a consumer-facing brand operator.
Sustainability has emerged as a strategic priority, with Hansae forging a deep partnership with Recover™ in 2025 to integrate recycled cotton fibers into its product lines. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve 40% sustainable material usage across its product portfolio by 2026, reflecting its commitment to circular fashion and environmental responsibility.
Global Presence
Hansae maintains an extensive global manufacturing and operational network spanning 10 countries across Asia, Central America, and North America. The company's production base includes 29 core manufacturing facilities and R&D design centers strategically located in key markets, with major hubs in South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Haiti, and the United States. The Seoul headquarters employs approximately 600 personnel, while total global headcount exceeds 35,000 employees, including workforce in Southeast Asian and Central American production facilities.
In response to evolving trade dynamics, Hansae has invested in vertical integration capabilities in Central America, constructing integrated parks in Guatemala that encompass spinning, weaving, and sewing operations to leverage CAFTA-DR duty-free privileges for the North American market. The company's annual production capacity exceeds 400 million garments, with a geographic footprint that positions it as a critical link in the global apparel supply chain for leading American retailers.
Key Strengths
Hansae's competitive advantages stem from its unparalleled vertical integration capabilities, spanning from 3D virtual design and digital prototyping to automated manufacturing and global logistics coordination. The company distinguishes itself through its proprietary HAMS (Hansae Advanced Management System), a real-time monitoring platform that tracks production efficiency across all 29 global facilities. Its dual-positioning as both a Tier-1 supplier to Fortune 500 retailers and a brand owner with strong regional market share—particularly in children's wear through Moimoln—provides diversified revenue streams and resilience against market volatility.
