EconomicsGarments JAAF calls for further strengthening of the DCTS through extended cumulation publisherSeptember 23, 2023 September 23, 2023 The DCTS mirrors rules of origin restrictions that existed under the EU GSP + concessions The scheme offers extended cumulation whic...
EconomicsGarments “Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry Aims for Vertical Integration and Stronger Trade Ties, Says FAAMA Chairman” publisherSeptember 22, 2023 September 22, 2023 The newly appointed Chairman of the Fabric Apparel Accessory Manufacturers Association (FAAMA), Sahan Rajapakse, highlighted the imp...
EconomicsGarments From Jeans to Green: Hirdaramani’s Path to a Sustainable Fashion Industry publisherSeptember 20, 2023 September 20, 2023 The journey towards ‘green jeans’ and sustainable fashion has made significant strides worldwide, and at its heart is Hirdaramani Ap...
EconomicsGarments ‘The apparel industry is critical to the sustainability of the nation’s economy. It is Sri Lanka’s largest foreign exchange earner, accounting for over half of its merchandise exports, and almost half of total exports by value’ publisherSeptember 13, 2023 September 13, 2023 Resilience is necessary, but not enough Just as economic reforms must take the long-term view, so should policy for the apparel indu...
EconomicsGarments Redefining sustainable innovation: Hayleys Fabric and Pro Green Lab launches FaBriEco publisherSeptember 10, 2023 September 10, 2023 Launches a new range of upcycled construction materials Initially producing concrete blocks from upcycled factory waste Rs. 9 millio...
EconomicsGarments Hayleys Fabric recognised on global stage: Awarded Best SDG Impact at ESG World Summit and GRIT Awards publisherAugust 28, 2023 August 28, 2023 Leading textile manufacturer and member of Hayleys Group, Hayleys Fabric PLC achieved yet another key milestone in its sustainabilit...
EconomicsGarments Apparel Buyers’ Association (SLASA) emphasizes regaining status of being ‘competitive, reliable and in a safe pair of hands’ publisherAugust 21, 2023 August 21, 2023 SL apparel export numbers decline 16.5% from Jan to May 2023 Bangladesh grown phenomenally, as has India, Vietnam, Turkey SLASA hold...
EconomicsGarments Embracing the Future: Hayleys Fabrics Leading the Way in Sustainable Textile Production & Technological Innovation publisherAugust 20, 2023 August 20, 2023 Renowned as a trailblazer in the textiles manufacturing industry in Sri Lanka, Hayleys Fabrics PLC incorporates ethical and sustaina...
EconomicsGarments Sri Lanka’s apparel industry remains consistent in compliance and sustainability: WRAP Chief Avedis Seferian publisherAugust 7, 2023 August 7, 2023 World’s leading apparel certification body commends Sri Lanka’s apparel industry for embracing social compliance and sus...
EconomicsGarments Waste to Wealth: Insights from Teejay’s pursuit of true circularity in apparel publisherJuly 27, 2023 July 27, 2023 Sri Lanka’s textile manufacturers have played an integral role in the supply chain of the country’s largest export market, navigatin...
EconomicsGarments “Closing Gender Gaps: GEAR Program Drives Career Progression for Women in Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry” publisherJune 20, 2023 June 20, 2023 10 apparel factories belonging to Vogue Tex, Orit Apparels and Hela Clothing hosted the pilot project 106 women in the apparel secto...
EconomicsGarments Joint Apparel Association Forum : ‘Maintaining GSP+ is Critical to Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector’ publisherJune 6, 2023 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 concessiona...