Category: Apparel
Brexit won’t have major impact on Sri Lankan apparel: Colombo Chamber
July 08, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka needs to develop a strong local economy that is not vulnerable to changes caused by international incidents, president of Colombo Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Amila Kankanamge said expressing his views on Britain leaving the European Union. Even though Brexit may not have a large impact on the Sri […]
In Pictures: Swim Week 2017 highlights new designs and Colombo port
Day 1 of Swim Week Colombo kicked off on Friday showcasing designs by Sri Lankan and international designers at the ECT Terminal of the Colombo Port. The designers were: U by Upeksha Hager, Meraki, Juxtapose, heidi klein, Rachel Raj, CHARINI, c.h.a.r.l.e.n.e., and Shivan & Narresh. The venue of Colombo Port was a first, highlighting the […]
‘s Royal Turf Club unveils plans for next racing season
June 23, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Royal Turf Club (RTC) has several plans to popularize horse racing and the next racing season in Nuwara Eliya, with a Hollywood star expected at the first charity race, officials said. The next Nuwara Eliya racing season will commence on August 6th, with horses racing every two weeks […]
Thermo Plastics receives Marks and Spencer (UK) ECO Certification
Thermo Plastics (Pvt) Ltd, a leader in apparel packaging in Sri Lanka has once again been recognised for its commitment to the society and environment in which it operates, becoming the world’s first apparel shroud manufacturing plant to obtain Eco-factory accreditation by Marks & Spencer for fulfilling their plan A ECO attributes. As global warming […]
Linea Aqua Reaffirms Carbon, Water & Waste Conscious Status
Jun 21, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Linea Aqua, a swimwear manufacturer, said that they have reinforced their standing in environmental sustainability by recertifying their Hanwella Factory as carbon, water and waste conscious for a second consecutive year. “The certifications were awarded following stringent conformity assessments that measured the factory’s greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation, […]
EU lifts fishing ban, unofficial talks to finalize GSP+ application: PM
June 17, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has been removed from the list of third countries (countries outside the EU) not cooperating in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The Council of the European Union adopted amendments to implementing decision 2014/170/EU establishing a list of non EU countries not cooperating in the fight […]
Designer swimwear show to be held at Colombo Port
June 07, 2016 (LBO) – Colombo Fashion Week will showcase the latest trends in swimwear from June 24-26 at the ECT Terminal of the Colombo Port, organizers said. In collaboration with swimwear manufacturer Linea Aqua, the Swim Week Colombo will feature 14 Sri Lankan and international designers on the runway. “Swim Week Colombo is conceptualized […]
‘s Amanté to sell lingerie in Pakistan
May 24, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Amanté lingerie has opened its first flagship store in Pakistan in May at the Dolman Mall, Karachi. This is the first international franchise, outside of India for the brand, the company said in a statement. Pakistan’s premium brands retailer SFnZ& Co. Ltd. signed franchise agreement with Amanté to […]
Textured Jersey closes 2015/16 on YTD net profit of Rs. 2.1bn, 63-pct growth
May 19, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s TJL Group (TJ), a knit fabric manufacturer said its year to date net profit was 2,172 million rupees while the revenue recorded was 17.8 billion rupees, a 30 percent increase. “The boost in profits can be directly attributed to the synergy from acquisitions,stringent cost control initiatives,cutting edge Innovations, and […]
Italy to explore apparel, renewable energy prospects in Sri Lanka
May 18, 2016 (LBO) – Deputy Foreign Minister of Italy Senator Benedetto Della Vedova will make an official visit with a business delegation to Sri Lanka from today to 19 May 2016, the Foreign Ministry said. A four-member business delegation with interests in the apparel industry and renewable energy from Euro Green Power Ltd, Moving […]
China FTA talks in June; TPP may affect Sri Lanka apparel exports: Bathiudeen
May 02, 2016 (LBO) – Arrangements are under way to hold the third round of negotiations for China-Sri Lanka FTA in June this year, Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen said. “When reviewing the garment sector, we need to be able to carefully address the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement under which tax free garment export […]
‘s apparel: World Bank
Apr 27, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka could enter into more trade agreements to help diversify export destinations for existing apparel products, a new World Bank report said. “The island could enter into more trade agreements to help diversify export destinations for existing products, such as active wear and intimate apparel,” World Bank report, Stitches […]