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November 11, 2022

10th November 2022: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has urged the Government to urgently expedite negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to enhance the industry’s resilience and global competitiveness amid rising fears of a global economic recession. Elaborating on its rationale, the Association noted that FTAs have become an integral part […]

September 26, 2022

● Better Work aims at strengthening resilience of the industry ● An opportunity to partner with local and international stakeholders 26th September 2022: The apex body of the apparel industry, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) pledged absolute support to the ILO’s Better Work initiative demonstrating the industry’s deep commitment to […]

June 13, 2022

Italian retailer sees strong prospects for the South Asian nation’s apparel industry Despite the economic crisis Sri Lanka finds itself in today, Sandro Veronesi, President of Calzedonia, one of Italy’s leading retail chains, has great faith in the resilience of Sri Lanka’s apparel industry. His company has over 13,000 employees in […]

May 9, 2022

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability continue to rise to the fore for all businesses, with a more dominant position required from certain sectors such as the apparel Industry. This growing focus on ESG comes from a variety of stakeholders that include retail fashion stores, buyers and buying offices who […]

April 7, 2022

Urges all parties to put differences aside and work together to resolve crisis In a recent statement, the apparel industry has urged all stakeholders to put aside differences and work together to resolve the current crisis, which has imposed severe hardships on people and hampered the economy. If the current macroeconomic […]

January 28, 2022

Deputy Chairman of MAS Sharad Amalean appointed Chairman of JAAF Calls for greater collaboration in enhancing bilateral trade and maintaining GSP+ Highlights the need for a solution to the forex crisis 27th January 2022: The Joint Apparel Association Forum of Sri Lanka (JAAF) called for intensive dialogue and greater stakeholder collaboration […]

December 16, 2021

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry expressed confidence in reaching its target of $8 billion in export earnings by 2025, by implementing the concerted initiatives put in place by the sector, in collaboration with the authorities. These views were expressed at the ‘Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2021’, the flagship event of the Ceylon Chamber […]

December 9, 2021

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has risen to the challenges posed by the pandemic and the sector can contribute further to the country’s economy, provided that all stakeholders collaborate to address critical constraints, apparel exporters point out. These views were expressed at the recent 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters […]

November 30, 2021

By Shirendra Lawrence The emergence of apparel and textiles as a significant contributor to Sri Lanka’s economy began post-Independence in 1948 when a few pioneering industrialists saw opportunities in its domestic market. Following the liberalization of the economy in the late 70’s, the industry ventured into exports, bringing in much needed foreign exchange, […]

Apparel industry calls for urgent action of FTAs to maintain resilient performance

JAAF pledges support to ILO’s Better Work initiative

“We believe in Sri Lanka’s resilience,” says Calzedonia President

PwC in collaboration with EDB and JAAF to host a webinar on ‘ESG Towards a Responsible Future in the Apparel Industry’

JAAF demands immediate solutions, end to Government’s procrastination

Apparel Industry to continue dialogue with Government on forex crisis: JAAF

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector well-positioned to reach $8 Bn. export earnings target by 2025

Sri Lankan apparel exporters seek collaboration to realise industry’s potential

Reimagining the Future of Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry