Interview: Darshi Keerthisena on Sri Lanka’s Batik craft and its future
Batik is one of Sri Lanka’s most loved and versatile heritage crafts and Darshi Keerthisena has used her artistic tool kit and shaped it into a must-have in …
Apparel
Video Interview: Women in leadership – Sonali Dharmawardene
Continuing with our women in leadership interview series, this month LBO is featuring Sonali Dharmawardene, a very sucessful fashion designer and entrepreuner …
Joint Apparel Associations Forum formulates plan to sustain industry’s long-term growth
The Joint Apparel Associations Forum (JAAF) has formulated a 5-point framework to coordinate the industry’s response to challenges stemming from COVID-19 and …
Teejay Lanka steps into 2021-22 with improved Q1 performance
Teejay Lanka PLC has made an encouraging start to FY 2021-22 with solid top and bottom line growth in the three months ending 30th June 2021, shrugging off the …
Hayleys Fabric cuts carbon footprint by 15-pct with Sri Lanka’s largest solar roof
Leading textile manufacturer, Hayleys Fabric further reduced its carbon footprint by 15% with the installation of the largest private sector rooftop solar …
Teejay first Sri Lankan company to become US Cotton Trust Protocol Member
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol welcomes Sri Lankan textile manufacturer Teejay Lanka and its wholly-owned subsidiary Teejay India as new members. Teejay is the …
Eco Spindles talks responsible recycling at CFW’s Responsible Fashion Summit
At the recently concluded Responsible Fashion Summit organised by the Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), Sri Lanka’s largest plastic recycler Eco Spindles was among …
Recovery of Apparel Sectors of Bangladesh & SL: Is a Value-Chain-Based Solution Possible?
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Bangladesh and the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), in partnership with Southern Voice, will host a …
Hirdaramani takes new steps in transparency and accountability for renewable energy use
The Hirdaramani Group has yet again taken bold strides towards energy accountability by being the first in Sri Lanka to receive International Renewable Energy …
Sri Lanka to receive same benefits of EU GSP+ for UK from 2021
Nov 14, 2020 (LBO) – Since the UK is the main market for Sri Lanka’s exports to the EU region and the second largest export market after the USA, it is …
Teejay reports net profit of Rs.631Mn in Q2
Teejay Lanka PLC has adapted to the “new normal” to post an improved performance in the three months ending 30th September 2020. Sri Lanka’s only …
Exports propel Hayleys to new heights; declares best ever six months
The Hayleys Group delivered a record profit in the first six months of FY 2020/21, with pre-tax profit nearly tripling to Rs. 5.52 billion compared to the …
Ambeon Group appoints Ajith De Silva as MD/CEO of South Asia Textiles Limited
Nov 09, 2020 (LBO) – Leading conglomerate Ambeon Group announced the appointment of Ajith De Silva as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of their …
Exporters outlook for business and economy improves; Report
Sri Lankan exporters are more positive in their outlook with expectation for a moderate growth for export business and the economy over the next 12 months as …
Brandix stands firm that it followed all quarantine protocols
Oct 11, 2020 (LBO) – Brandix on Sunday said that they can confirm with proof that all stipulated protocol was followed concerning their employees and …
Early detection of COVID-19 positive employee: Brandix
Oct 05, 2020 (LBO) - Brandix has detected that an apparel worker in its manufacturing facility in Minuwangoda is COVID-19 positive, a statement said. "The …
Sri Lanka Export Development Board proposes export stimulus reward scheme for exporters
Sep 25, 2020 (LBO) – The commendable performance of Sri Lankan exporters and the resilience shown during an unprecedented COVID 19 pandemic is to be rewarded …
Colombo fashion week introduces retail week with One Galle Face
Sep 10, 2020 (LBO) - A new normal environment calls for a new normal experience, Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) curates a first-of-its-kind experiential retail …
Evolution of Fashion Week in a Post-Covid Environment
Sep 09, 2020 (LBO) - HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) became the first fashion week platform in the region to present fashion amid the Covid-19 environment. The …
Council for Business with Britain to strengthen the UK-SL trade corridor
Sep 04, 2020 (LBO) - The newly elected President of the Council for Business with Britain says efforts will primarily be focused on enhancing business and …