Fila Sportswear

Fila is a globally recognized sportswear brand with a rich history that began in Biella, Italy, in 1911. Originally founded by the Fila brothers to produce high-quality textiles and knitwear for local alpine communities, the brand transitioned into the sports world in the 1970s. It gained international fame through iconic sponsorships, most notably with tennis legend Björn Borg, which cemented its reputation for blending performance with Italian style.

In a significant corporate shift in 2007, Fila Korea—the brand's former South Korean subsidiary—acquired the global Fila brand and all its international subsidiaries. This marked the first time a South Korean company took over a global brand of such scale. Today, the brand is owned by Fila Holdings Corp., headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The company also holds a controlling stake in Acushnet Holdings Corp., which owns major golf brands like Titleist and FootJoy.

Manufacturing for Fila products is decentralized across several countries to balance cost and production capacity. While premium collections and limited editions are occasionally still produced in Italy to honor the brand's heritage, the majority of mass-market footwear and apparel is manufactured in China, Vietnam, India, and South Korea. In the Greater China region, the brand's operations and distribution are primarily managed through a long-standing partnership with Anta Sports.