apparel industry Archives

December 7, 2023

6th December 2023: The apex body of the apparel sector, The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), applauds the unprecedented achievements by apparel companies at the 25th Presidential Export Awards. Exhibiting excellence across multiple categories, the industry secured an impressive collection of 31 awards, reaffirming its dedication to innovation, sustainabilityand expanding market horizons. […]

November 3, 2023

2nd November 2023: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), in collaboration with GS1Lanka, recently organized a workshop aimed at introducing Sri Lanka’s apparel industry to the globally recognized GS1 standards. The workshop emphasised the adoption of GS1 Digital Link, cutting-edge technology and a standard for the exchange of product data, currently undergoing […]

August 7, 2023

World’s leading apparel certification body commends Sri Lanka’s apparel industry for embracing social compliance and sustainability amidst global challenges Given the economic challenges faced by Sri Lanka and the implementation of new EU sustainability laws, companies are realizing the importance of streamlined compliance processes. Certification processes including Worldwide Responsible Accreditation Production (WRAP) […]

June 20, 2023

10 apparel factories belonging to Vogue Tex, Orit Apparels and Hela Clothing hosted the pilot project 106 women in the apparel sector trained in essential technical and soft skills necessary for their progression and success in leadership roles Over 70% of participants experienced promotions from machine operators to supervisory and executive-level positions […]

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 […]

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 […]

June 13, 2022

Italian retailer sees strong prospects for the South Asian nation’s apparel industry Despite the economic crisis Sri Lanka finds itself in today, Sandro Veronesi, President of Calzedonia, one of Italy’s leading retail chains, has great faith in the resilience of Sri Lanka’s apparel industry. His company has over 13,000 employees in […]

May 9, 2022

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability continue to rise to the fore for all businesses, with a more dominant position required from certain sectors such as the apparel Industry. This growing focus on ESG comes from a variety of stakeholders that include retail fashion stores, buyers and buying offices who […]

April 7, 2022

Urges all parties to put differences aside and work together to resolve crisis In a recent statement, the apparel industry has urged all stakeholders to put aside differences and work together to resolve the current crisis, which has imposed severe hardships on people and hampered the economy. If the current macroeconomic […]

January 28, 2022

Deputy Chairman of MAS Sharad Amalean appointed Chairman of JAAF Calls for greater collaboration in enhancing bilateral trade and maintaining GSP+ Highlights the need for a solution to the forex crisis 27th January 2022: The Joint Apparel Association Forum of Sri Lanka (JAAF) called for intensive dialogue and greater stakeholder collaboration […]

Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry Triumphs Over 31 Awards at the 25th Presidential Export Awards

From Barcodes to QR Codes: Apparel Industry to Embrace GS1 Standards in Response to Evolving EU Regulations

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry remains consistent in compliance and sustainability: WRAP Chief Avedis Seferian

“Closing Gender Gaps: GEAR Program Drives Career Progression for Women in Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry”

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

JAAF pledges support to ILO’s Better Work initiative

“We believe in Sri Lanka’s resilience,” says Calzedonia President

PwC in collaboration with EDB and JAAF to host a webinar on ‘ESG Towards a Responsible Future in the Apparel Industry’

JAAF demands immediate solutions, end to Government’s procrastination

Apparel Industry to continue dialogue with Government on forex crisis: JAAF