Helena Forbes is a UK company established in 1997. Helana Forbes Shanghai, is a franchise operation founded in 2010 by Jenny Zhong an experienced fabric buyer with a history of established mill connections in Shanghai and India. In 2011 She was joined by an American partner, Stephen Croll,who has 30 years of trade experience in both Hong Kong and Shanghai.

The company specializes in providing its clients novelty fabrics in short runs and fast turnarounds. Sales of knitted and woven novelty fabrics to include jacquards,.denims, wools, laces,faux leather,foils and metallics form the bulk of the business.Helena Forbes has been able to build a strong client base during the past two years because we deliver innovative fabrics on time at competitive prices.

The company's current clients include C&C,Laundry, GAP. Michal Kols,Ann Taylor and Carlisle