Textiles /apparel export industries operating in Sri Lanka could be grouped
into three categories:
Apparel companies that manufacture mainly to the export market.
Textile mills and finishing plants that supply existing apparel exporters or export directly overseas.
Companies engaged in accessory manufacture for the export apparel industry.
Apparel Manufacturers comprise nearly 90% of the textile / apparel sector in
Sri Lanka. They produce a wide range of international branded clothing such as Victoria's Secret, Liz Claiborne, Pierre Cardin, Abercrombie and Fitch etc.
These companies are a mix of foreign or locally owned enterprises or joint ventures. Nearly 50% of textile / apparel companies operating in Sri Lanka
are BOI approved ventures which account for almost 90% of Sri Lanka's total garment exports.
Types of Products Manufactured in Sri Lanka
Apparel
Blouses, Shirts, Dresses, Trousers, Pants, Shorts, Sweaters /Knitted Garments
and Jackets, Foundation Garments, Briefs and Lingerie.
Textile
Textiles (Knitted/Woven), Terry Towels.
Accessories
Padding/Quilting, Interlinings, Labels, Elastics, Yarn, Thread, Buttons, and
Zippers, Lace, Socks, Stockings, Hats.
Leading Brand Names manufactured in Sri Lanka:
Victoria's Secret
Liz Claiborne
Abercrombie and Fitch
Tommy Hilfiger
Polo/Ralph Lauren
Nike
Eddie Bauer
Pierre Cardin
Charming Shopps
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Gap
Marks & Spencer
London Fog
C & A
BHS
Clavin Klein
Gymboree
Adams
Tesco
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Leading International companies in the industry
Leading Manufacturers
Australia : MGT Group, Forbes Fashion
France : Noyon
Germany : Ahlers, Adler, Triumph, ALT United
Hong Kong : Fountainset, Megatrend Development
Japan : YKK Zippers
Spain : Dogi
UK : Courtaulds Textiles, Coats Viyella, Christy International, Charnwood, Bairdware, Martin Emprex, Britannia Labels, Mainett, Oxleys, Quenby Printers, International Trimmings, SR Gent, Speedo International, Textured Jersey.
USA : Mast, Kellwood, Playknits, Paxar, Shore to Shore.
