Apparel Archives - Lanka Business News

June 13, 2025

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SINGAPORE / COLOMBO – Q Collection Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based apparel manufacturer recognised for its operational excellence and product diversification, has announced the establishment of manufacturing operations in Sri Lanka with a strategic support from Hela Apparel Holdings PLC, a leading global apparel solutions provider. As part of this process, Q Collection has acquired and […]

June 11, 2025

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has long stood as a cornerstone of the country’s export economy—renowned globally for ethical manufacturing, skilled craftsmanship, and resilient supply chains. Now, as global markets shift rapidly towards sustainability, digitalisation, and social responsibility, Sri Lanka is once again stepping forward with purpose. In partnership with the International Trade Centre […]

June 4, 2025

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In a global apparel landscape defined by fast fashion and fleeting trends, one Sri Lankan manufacturer is taking the long view by focusing on garments that last. Ebony Holdings has carved out a reputation for embedding durability deep within its production process. Rather than relying solely on post-production fixes, the company starts quality assurance right […]

April 3, 2025

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has expressed its concern over the Reciprocal Tariff policy announced by the U.S regime earlier today. The new tariffs proposed could significantly disrupt the country’s largest export sector and put thousands of jobs at risk. Following an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump on April 2, a 10% baseline tariff on […]

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 […]

December 18, 2024

This year, 102 female trainees from leading factories, including Brandix Lanka, Courtaulds Clothing Lanka and Hirdaramani Apparel marked their journey of transformation. There were 81 trainees who moved from team member to supervisor and while another 21 trainees went from supervisor to executive. Since its pilot phase in Sri Lanka, the GEAR program has facilitated remarkable […]

December 13, 2024

Kurunegala, December 4, 2024 — Hela Apparel Holdings proudly celebrated the accomplishments of over 100 graduates during a certificate award ceremony held at the NIBM Auditorium in Kurunegala. This event recognised participants of the IT and English courses provided under the Hela Diridaruwo initiative and the Techno Entrepreneurship Course held under the Hela Diriliya initiative, […]

November 18, 2024

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC has announced a significant improvement in its financial performance during the quarter ended 30th September, with a return to operating profit for the first time in eight quarters. This positive result highlights the recovery of demand conditions in its key export markets and underscores the successful outcomes of its ongoing restructuring […]

November 4, 2024

“The job of the government is to protect both the employer and employee”- Noel Priyathilaka The Sri Lankan apparel sector has faced many challenges in recent years. Beyond the well-documented local challenges, the industry has also had to grapple with challenges originating from afar such as Covid-19 and the resultant economic uncertainties in the subsequent […]

October 23, 2024

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC, the publicly-listed fashion conglomerate headquartered in Sri Lanka, recently announced an exclusive long-term partnership with Authentic Brands Group to design, manufacture, and sell Reebok-branded outerwear across the UK and Europe. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in expanding the Hela Group’s offering to the fashion industry by fusing its design, manufacturing […]

Singapore’s Q Collection Establishes Apparel Manufacturing Operations in Sri Lanka with Strategic Support from Hela

Empowering Sri Lanka’s Apparel sector through sustainability, innovation, and inclusion

Ebony Holdings Sets New Standards for Garment Durability with Proactive QA Systems

Sri Lanka’s Apparel industry responds to new U.S. tariffs; Engages Government on way forward.

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

Threads of change: GEAR’s class of 2024 redefines the future of apparel

Hela Apparel Holdings Celebrates Over 100 Graduates at NIBM Certificate Award Ceremony

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC Reports Significantly Improved Financial Performance in Q2 FY 2024/25

Reforming Termination Laws: Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry and Social Security

Evolving Apparel Industry Models: Hela and Reebok’s partnership to capitalize on verticality