Global apparel specialist Dishang UK is celebrating 20 years in Harrogate with a major investment in the town centre, relocating its UK headquarters to a landmark historic building.
The North Yorkshire-based business has spent two decades building a reputation as a trusted manufacturing partner to some of the UK and Europe’s largest brands, supplying fashion, workwear, uniforms and performance apparel.
In 2025, Dishang UK’s turnover exceeded $100m, while Dishang Group’s global turnover stands at $2.6bn, supported by a global workforce of more than 50,000.
The anniversary coincides with the relocation of Dishang UK’s head office to The Chapel, an 8,000 sq ft Grade II* listed building in Harrogate town centre.
The property has undergone a full refurbishment to create a purpose-built space for buyers, designers and product development teams.
The project was officially marked in December when General Manager Kris Zhu travelled from Dishang Group’s headquarters in Weihai, China, to cut the red ribbon at The Chapel during the company’s annual team development day.
Dishang UK employs a 46-strong team of designers, garment technologists and business development specialists, working closely with the group’s global manufacturing network to deliver technically robust and commercially successful products.
Richard Watts, Managing Director of Dishang UK, said:
“Reaching 20 years in the UK is a proud moment for everyone involved. What we’ve built in Harrogate is a highly skilled team focused on innovation, integrity and long-term customer success.
“The move to The Chapel is a natural next step, giving us a space that reflects both the scale of Dishang’s global manufacturing capability and the collaborative way we work with our customers across the UK and Europe.”
The Chapel now houses ten dedicated showrooms, each focused on a specific product category, alongside a comprehensive fabric library and design spaces.
The facilities allow buyers to develop collections with full visibility of Dishang’s process, from initial concept through to large-scale production.
Since opening, the building has quickly become a destination for UK and European buyers seeking a direct manufacturing partner with advanced technical expertise and international reach.
Globally, Dishang Group operates 90 wholly owned factories with a combined annual capacity of 54 million garments, supported by more than 200 certified partner factories, bringing total output to around 100 million pieces annually.
The group continues to invest in AI-supported design, 3D development, automation and digital platforms to improve efficiency, traceability and sustainability across its supply chain.
The UK team plays a central role in connecting European brands to this global capability, offering local expertise backed by international scale.
Andrew Thomson, General Manager at Dishang UK, added:
“Our role is to help brands turn ideas into commercially successful products faster and more efficiently.
"Being based in the UK, with direct access to Dishang’s global manufacturing and innovation teams, allows us to support some of the largest and most demanding brands in the UK and Europe at every stage of the process.”
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