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April 27, 2025

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomes the Government of Sri Lanka’s proactive engagement with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in Washington D.C., and extends its appreciation to His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the delegation for prioritizing discussions that advance equitable and mutually beneficial trade relations between Sri Lanka […]

April 21, 2025

MAS Holdings, a leading global apparel tech conglomerate, reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability education and youth empowerment at the MAS Eco Go Beyond Sustainable Schools Programme 2024 Awards Ceremony, held on April 4, 2025, at MAS Athena in Thulhiriya. The event, which celebrated the outstanding achievements of young sustainability leaders, was attended by Dr. Priyanie […]

March 27, 2025

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has long been held up as a leader in ethical manufacturing, and that reputation has been further validated by a strong endorsement from Avedis Seferian, President and CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP). In a recent discussion with the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), Seferian emphasized how independent certification has […]

March 12, 2025

Acentura Inc., in collaboration with RELEX Solutions, hosted “Smart Threads: Transforming Production Planning, Operational Efficiency, Sustainability, and Supply Chain Excellence” on 27 February, 2025, at Amari Colombo. The event brought together industry leaders, apparel manufacturers, and technology experts to explore how AI-driven solutions can revolutionize the apparel industry. The event opened with remarks from Ashi […]

March 6, 2025

MAS Holdings to gain greater access to growing Indian market with expansions in Odisha, India MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel manufacturer, marked a significant milestone in its global expansion by breaking ground for its first facility in the state of Odisha, India. This strategic initiative builds on MAS’ long-standing presence in India while strengthening […]

February 17, 2025

Star Garments Group (“Star”), a powerhouse in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry and the only group of apparel companies to be certified as carbon neutral across all its processes, was honored with the prestigious Best Exporter – Apparel Medium award at the 26th Presidential Export Awards 2023/24. The annual awards, widely regarded as the country’s highest national […]

February 11, 2025

Total of 7 awards including Exporter of the Year, Net Foreign Exchange Earner of the Year Recognised for contributions to sustainable exports, product and market diversification Global apparel-tech conglomerate MAS Holdings has once again secured multiple top awards including the coveted Exporter of the Year, at the 26th Presidential Export Awards for 2023/24. The prestigious […]

February 2, 2025

Takes steps towards Wetland Conservation & Biodiversity Enrichment 28th January 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka – Hirdaramani Apparel recently unveiled ‘Diya Arana’, a proposed wetland located at the Hirdaramani Ja-Ela (Washing) facility’s premises. A key initiative supporting Hirdaramani’s journey towards wetland conservation and biodiversity enrichment, ‘Diya Arana’ is planned for completion in February 2026, coinciding with […]

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 9, 2024

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) and Solidaridad, a civil society organization, recently co-hosted a one-day workshop in Colombo to address the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Introduced in 2023, the CSDDD requires companies in EU-bound supply chains to meet stringent environmental and human rights standards. While Sri Lankan suppliers are not […]

JAAF welcomes Government efforts in U.S. trade dialogue, Seeks parity of tariff for Apparel exports

MAS Celebrates Student-Led Sustainability at Eco Go Beyond Awards

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s reputation for responsible sourcing

Acentura Inc. & RELEX Solutions lead AI-driven transformation in apparel supply chains at Smart Threads 2025

MAS Holdings breaks ground in Bhuinpur, exploring new market opportunities in India

Star Garments Group wins Best Exporter – Apparel under Medium Category at the 26th Presidential Export Awards

MAS named Exporter of the Year at 26th Annual Presidential Export Awards

Hirdaramani unveils proposed ‘Diya Arana’ wetland

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

Strengthening sustainability: JAAF and Solidaridad chart the path for EU market alignment