8 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
8 October 2026
AI in Fashion
DAILY
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Mass market and fast fashion

Zaful

Hong Kong Bi'an Information Technology Co. Ltd. · China

Zaful is an online-only fast-fashion retailer based in Shenzhen, founded in 2013 and known above all for swimwear. Its own site names Hong Kong Bi'an Information Technology Co. Ltd. as the owner.

Facts
Founded2013
HeadquartersShenzhen, China
Owner (per own site)Hong Kong Bi'an Information Technology Co. Ltd.
Sales modelOnline only
Anchor categorySwimwear
SegmentMass market and fast fashion
Websitezaful.com
Segment
Value
Categories
WomenswearSwimwearSportswear
Sales channels
E-commerce

What is Zaful?

Zaful is a Chinese online fashion retailer with no physical stores. A brand directory profile describes it as Shenzhen-based and founded in 2013, and notes that Zaful's own website names Hong Kong Bi'an Information Technology Co. Ltd. as its owner. No wider group structure was verified.

Products and positioning

Swimwear is the anchor category, covering bikinis, one-pieces and cover-ups. The range extends to dresses, cutout tops, crochet knits, loungewear and festival or holiday pieces. The directory lists styles such as Y2K, streetwear and athleisure. Prices sit at the low end of the market, which is why Zaful is classed here as a value brand.

Business model and distribution

Zaful sells through its website and ships internationally, with multiple languages and currencies. The profile says it relies mainly on affiliate and social media marketing rather than stores or traditional advertising. This pattern is common among online-first fast-fashion brands and relies on a steady flow of new styles and creator partnerships.

What could not be verified

The sources reviewed do not name a founder or give sales, customer or headcount figures. Because the brand is sometimes grouped with other Chinese online fashion names, readers should check the ownership statement on the brand's own website for the latest legal entity.

Why it matters

Zaful is one of several China-based online retailers that built international audiences without stores, using affiliates and social media. It competes with Romwe and Cider for the same young, price-sensitive shoppers.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Zaful?

A brand directory profile reports that Zaful's own website names Hong Kong Bi'an Information Technology Co. Ltd. as the owner. No other parent company was verified.

Where is Zaful from?

Zaful is a Chinese online retailer based in Shenzhen and founded in 2013.

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