H & D, A.S.

H & D, A.S. is a traditional Czech joint-stock company, established in 1990 and operating as an a.s. since 1995, with its own sewing workshop in Prostějov. Employing 11 to 50 people, the company functions as a manufacturer, trading company, wholesaler, and service provider, specializing in contract manufacturing. They focus on in-house design, pattern making, and local finishing treatments, primarily serving the Czech and European markets. H & D, A.S. offers a comprehensive range of apparel and textile products, including women's clothing under the "Depeche h" brand and men's clothing under the "Hardstone" brand, featuring high-quality European linen and wool. Their product portfolio extends to workwear for the HORECA sector (hotels, restaurants, cafes), medical clothing (including surgical masks with BFE≥98% and medical masks with BFE≥95%), and medical gloves. They also provide home textiles, furniture (such as flexible tables made from Czech oak), and various accessories. The company is involved in wholesale and retail activities, utilizing multiple e-commerce platforms for different product categories, and has expanded into protective medical devices, supported by EU funding for technology acquisition. They emphasize local production, using European-origin materials, and performing all final textile treatments within the Czech Republic.