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Apparel

Sri Lanka apparel exports down 1.9-pct in Nov, US, EU up

During the first eleven months of 2025, cumulative exports reached 4,571.99 million dollars

December 29, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector working to aid employees in crisis: JAAF

Companies are already providing emergency support, including food, clothing, temporary shelter, transport assistance,

December 5, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka apparel exports decline 0.05-pct in October 2025: JAAF

Shipments to the USA, UK and other markets fell but exports to the EU grew

November 27, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka-based fabric maker profits, revenues plunge as global demand falls

Capacity under-utilized

November 18, 2025 2 min read
MAS Thulhiriya factory restructure aims to boost fabric production: Export chief

“This move allows them to further develop and expand the fabric production side within the Methliya facility itself.�...

Profits in Sri Lanka’s Hayleys Fabric plummet 95-pct in Dec 2025 quarter

Lower revenue, higher admin cost drag net profit

Sri Lanka's Teejay Lanka expands to Egypt

New entity in Egypt to engage in manufacturing fabric, manufacturing services and trading activities,

November 20, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka and Indonesia to jointly apply for UK tariff preference scheme

For their apparel exports to better benefit from the United Kingdom's tariff scheme for developing countries

October 29, 2024 2 min read

Apparel forum congratulates Sri Lanka's new President

JAAF said it looked forward to working closely with the new President and government to ensure apparel sector success

September 23, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka business visas crisis hurting recovery: exporter body

JAAF said business visitors are essential to the nation’s economic recovery,

September 9, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka apparel exporters warn against ending VAT refund scheme

Effect on SME's could be 'catastrophic' unless refunds are fast-tracked

July 25, 2024 5 min read

Sri Lanka Customs strike will affect SMEs mostly: JAAFSL, SLSC

Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council and Joint Apparel Association Forum say small players affected

July 4, 2024 2 min read

Switzerland’s GTEX2 phase II to boost Sri Lanka apparel SMEs

Increase export competitiveness of SMEs in the textile and clothing value chain through technical assistance project

July 4, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka apparel showcased in London under 'Your Vital Island' brand

Aiming to increase apparel exports to the United Kingdom by a billion dollar in 2026

June 25, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's MAS Holdings signs agreement to buy Ambercycle material

Three-year offtake agreement to buy recycled material.

June 11, 2024 2 min read

Visiting China Garment Association members meet Sri Lanka firms

Objective of this high-level delegation was to bolster existing trade relations, explore fresh avenues of collaboration

May 15, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka's Hela Apparel Holdings to directly own Mauritius unit

Hela Apparel Holdings Plc to buy 99,000 shares in Mauritius incorporated company called Hela Brands Limited.

March 28, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka textile and apparel roadshow to be held in London

Sourced Sri Lanka – Textile and Apparel Roadshow, first UK export promotion program for Sri Lankan garments

February 7, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Hela Apparel buys UK-based Focus Brands

Focus Brands will form the basis for the organisation’s new brand licensing division

January 26, 2024 2 min read

Fitch downgrades Sri Lanka Hela Apparel Holdings

Sri Lanka's Hela Apparel Holdings was downgraded by Fitch Ratings to 'BB+(lka)'; Outlook Negative.

November 9, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka to set up cannabis export processing zone

Several investors have expressed interest

May 27, 2023 1 min read
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Sri Lanka apparel association slams attack on foreign executive, calls for swift action

A security officer as well as the Omani national had been injured.

April 2, 2023 1 min read

Grand Gain Industrial invests in Sri Lanka bra-cup plant

The facility has the capacity to produce 1.5 million bra cup pairs per month

Melkishiya Andrew
March 7, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Hela Apparel Africa expansion backed by Norfund

NDB Investment Bank Limited was the financial advisor.

February 27, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka exporters looking for diversified markets ahead of global recession

Five markets are showing potential including Canada, India, China, Australia, and Japan.

Roshani Fernando
February 7, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka's fabric manufacturer sees opporutunity for thicker textiles in Western markets

Colder winters expected in Western markets due to the energy crisis

Chanka Jayasinghe
November 30, 2022 2 min read