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October 8, 2021

08th October 2021, Colombo: Hela Clothing, one of Sri Lanka’s leading sustainability-focused apparel supply chain solution providers, has launched the ‘Hela Diriliya’ initiative to empower the Company’s team members and help uplift their lives. Hela Diriliya was envisioned with the purpose of economically empowering the Company’s workforce and their families, by equipping […]

October 7, 2021

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7th October 2021: Bodyline, joint venture of apparel and textile giant MAS Holdings donated a 3000 litre oxygen tank to the Pimbura Base Hospital on Friday 01st October 2021. The donation was made with the support of three Bodyline factories led by the MAS leadership, responding to the urgent need for oxygen […]

October 5, 2021

Since the first announcement in June 2020, expectations have been high on the potential of the Eravur Fabric Processing Park to catalyze a new era for Sri Lankan textile and apparel manufacture. Supported through the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka, working in close collaboration with […]

October 5, 2021

Delivers inspired solutions for high-performing University students to continue their higher education Colombo, October 4, 2021 – Leading Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer Brandix, launched ‘Ran Daru Abhises’, a scholarship scheme to support high-performing students qualified for university education across Sri Lanka. The initiative is designed to enable students selected to state universities […]

October 4, 2021

04th October 2021, Colombo: Envoy London, Sri Lanka’s international brand and the premier brand of Hameedia that is synonymous with style and quality, collaborated with Mr England 2021 as the “Official Clothing Partner”. This is the third consecutive year Envoy London partnered with the Mr England competition where the winner will be […]

September 30, 2021

30th September 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka: In line with their ongoing sustainability efforts, MAS Active – Asialine has become the first manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka to obtain the trio of Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certifications. Certified via Control Union by the […]

September 14, 2021

14 September 2021: Leaders of Sri Lanka’s apparel sector highlighted the industry’s prioritization of employee safety through the adoption of and adherence to comprehensive health measures, while ensuring business continuity and thereby the industry’s sustenance. These views were expressed at a recent virtual webinar organized by the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) […]

September 13, 2021

10th September 2021: Media reportage about the rapid increase in Covid-19 infections has been growing. Since the initial outbreak in 2020, The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) and member companies continue to closely monitoring the risk of spread at their factories and facilities. In this connection, we would like to bring your attention to […]

September 13, 2021

– Selyn is incredibly proud to have officially sponsored and created the opening ceremony uniforms for the Sri Lanka Paralympic 2020 team. Watching the Sri Lankan team march the stadium of Tokyo on the 24th of August 2021, was not only a proud moment for the national team but also for the networks […]

August 30, 2021

25 August 2021: To utilise the fullest extent of the GSP+ benefits, Sri Lanka’s apparel industry must increase the value addition to its exports to the EU from the current 52 per cent to 65 per cent quickly. Vertical integration in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is one of the quickest ways to […]

Hela Clothing empowers and uplifts employees through ‘Hela Diriliya’ initiative

Bodyline Donates 3000 litre Oxygen Tank to Pimbura Base Hospital

Eravur Fabric Park could transform sustainable textile manufacture in Sri Lanka

Brandix launches ‘Ran Daru Abhises’ to strengthen Sri Lanka’s learned workforce

Hameedia’s Envoy London puts Sri Lanka on global fashion map with Mr England 2021 partnership

MAS Active – Asialine becomes Sri Lanka’s first manufacturing facility to obtain the trio of GRS, GOTS and RWS certifications

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector prioritizes worker safety, while ensuring industry’s sustenance

JAAF proactively steps up protective measures for workers

Selyn dresses the Paralympic team – hand-woven with pride – for Sri Lankans by our people!

Vertical integration can help boost Sri Lanka’s apparel exports to the EU – Hemantha Perera