Joint Apparel Association Forum Archives

January 30, 2025

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) held its 21st Annual General Meeting on 27th January in Colombo. Speaking at the event the reappointed Chairperson, Saifuddin Jafferjee, reflected on the achievements of the past year while emphasizing the work needed to navigate upcoming challenges in the apparel industry. “I am deeply honored to serve this incredible industry […]

January 24, 2025

Sri Lanka’s export earnings from apparel in 2024 reached USD 4.7 billion, recording a year-on-year growth of nearly 5%, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF). Adding the country’s direct exports of textiles takes the overall export value to just over USD 5 billion. This underscores the resilience of the country’s textile and apparel […]

August 25, 2024

A collective of trade associations including the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Sri Lanka (FCCISL), the European Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (ECCSL), the Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL), the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL), and the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE), […]

February 5, 2024

Industry veteran Saifudeen Jafferjee was elected Chairman of the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), which is the apex body that guides Sri Lanka apparel towards its ultimate goal of being the world’s number one apparel sourcing destination. At the 20th Annual General Meeting held recently, the Executive Committee including Deputy Chairmen Felix Fernando and Aroon […]

December 15, 2023

14th December 2023: In response to the multifaceted challenges posed by resource scarcity, environmental impacts and economic concerns, Monash University in partnership with the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) initiated an insightful Workshop on the Circular Economy (CE) and its profound implications for the apparel industry. The workshop, held recently, served as […]

July 6, 2023

JAAF commends revisions made to off-peak industrial electricity tariffs 9% industrial tariff welcomed; JAAF hopes for higher reductions 6th July 2023: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomes the recent revisions made to electricity tariff for the July – December period by the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL). JAAF specifically welcomes the […]

June 6, 2023

With the current GSP+ regulation set to expire by the end 2023, it is imperative that Sri Lanka takes measures to secure concessionary access to the European market. Securing GSP+ depends on Sri Lanka upholding the already ratified conventions spanning human rights, labour, environment and governance. If Sri Lanka is to lose […]

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 […]

October 18, 2022

Apparel sector in urgent discussions with Government on FTAs to boost exports With fears of a global economic recession looming, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) is actively stepping up engagement with top Government and Foreign Ministry officials to expedite negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to help boost exports and strengthen […]

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 […]

Industry veteran Saifuddin Jafferjee re-elected Chairman of JAAF at AGM

Sri Lanka Apparel achieves 5% export growth in 2024, Eyes in-country verticality to enable growth

Sri Lanka’s Industries call for reduction in water tariffs to boost competitiveness

Industry veteran Saifudeen Jafferjee elected Chairman of JAAF at 20th AGM

Research, insights add value to Circular Economy Workshop for Apparel Sector

JAAF welcomes PUCSL’s recent revisions to electricity tariffs

Joint Apparel Association Forum : ‘Maintaining GSP+ is Critical to Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector’

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

Free-Trade-Agreements essential to enhancing Sri Lankan apparel’s resilience

JAAF pledges support to ILO’s Better Work initiative