Apparel Archives - Page 15 of 33 - Lanka Business News

August 26, 2021

“A strategy to achieve our industry’s vision and that of the nation”: Cooray 25 August 2021: The Joint Apparel Associations Forum (JAAF) has formulated a 5-point framework to coordinate the industry’s response to challenges stemming from COVID-19 and to drive stakeholder collaboration towards ensuring sustained long-term growth of Sri Lanka’s entire apparel sector. […]

August 25, 2021

Leading Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer Brandix recently donated essential medical equipment to the Kegalle District General Hospital, Mawanella General Hospital, and the Seeduwa Intermediate Care Centre to support the ongoing efforts towards the treatment of COVID-19 affected patients. An extension of the ‘Manusathkara’ CSR initiatives of the company, the contribution included 12 non-invasive […]

August 24, 2021

24th August 2020 MAS Holdings’ product innovation will once again be in the spotlight at the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, showcased by the technologically advanced ‘Zena Impact Protection Vest’ worn by the Australian Women’s national goalball team – the Aussie Belles. This impact protection wear is manufactured using two patented technologies, MAS […]

August 23, 2021

21 August 2021: The concerns being expressed about worker safety in the apparel industry are understandable and are shared by The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) and its membership. The entire apparel industry is doing everything in its power to address these concerns by working in close consultation with the Ministry of Health (MOH) […]

August 19, 2021

By The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of any economy, and that is certainly true for Sri Lanka. MSMEs make up more than 90% of all non-agricultural business establishments in the country and generate 52% of GDP. They also account for 47% of all […]

August 11, 2021

Lin Asia Holdings and House of Indi unveil a designer hub for shoppers and sellers alike Lin Asia Holdings and House of Indi have come together for collaboration in order to unite fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands in Sri Lanka with the launch of Wear House (WH). Located at an exclusive space […]

August 5, 2021

3-month Group revenue up 119% to Rs 10.4 billion PBT grows to Rs 385 million; Q1 net profit tops Rs 310 from loss of Rs 31.5 million Teejay Lanka PLC has made an encouraging start to FY 2021-22 with solid top and bottom line growth in the three months ending 30th […]

July 27, 2021

Eco Spindles and the BPPL group recycles and converts 90 million PET plastic bottles to polyester yarn, annually. The PET plastic to yarn conversion process ensures the lowest carbon footprint globally with its unique flake to POY technology. Ecos Evolve yarn is the world’s most sustainable product in the recycled polyester yarn category. July […]

July 22, 2021

Contributes 6,241,500kWh of power per annum to the National grid Largest single rooftop solar installation in Sri Lanka 9,000 solar panels installed across 18,000 square metre rooftop Carbon footprint reduced by 4,065.45 tCO2. Leading textile manufacturer, Hayleys Fabric further reduced its carbon footprint by 15% with the installation of the largest private […]

July 15, 2021

Colombo, Thursday 15th July 2021– The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol welcomes Sri Lankan textile manufacturer Teejay Lanka and its wholly-owned subsidiary Teejay India as new members. Teejay is the first textile manufacturer in Sri Lanka to join the Trust Protocol and membership will allow the company to prove the cotton fiber element […]

JAAF’s 5 Point Plan to address COVID-induced challenges and sustain industry’s long-term growth

Brandix donates essential medical equipment to support treatment of COVID-19 patients across communities

Zena Impact Protection Vest Manufactured by MAS Holdings Featured at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

JAAF re-assures workers about safety and protective working conditions in factories

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s apparel SME reliance is good for everyone

WH Reinventing The Shopping Experience!

Teejay Lanka steps into 2021-22 with improved Q1 performance

Eco Spindles leads the way in plastic recycling by spinning 90 million PET bottles to yarn every year.

Hayleys Fabric cuts carbon footprint by 15% with Sri Lanka’s largest solar roof

Teejay first Sri Lankan company to become U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Member