Category: Apparel

Dec 10, 2008 (LBO) – Brandix Lanka, a top Sri Lankan clothing exporter, has got US aid to train workers in a new factory it has set up in the island’s east which the government is trying to develop after driving out Tamil Tiger rebels.The US Agency for International Development and Brandix Lanka are working […]

Dec 05, 2008 (LBO) – A Sri Lankan apparel exporter said increased energy efficiency in a new ‘green’ environmentally friendly manufacturing plant it started earlier this year should help pay for the extra costs of building it. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘lbo’ and send to 678 Lingerie manufacturer […]

Nov 10, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s apparel exporters complain buyers practice double standards in purchasing and are not ready to pay more despite the manufacturers’ costly commitment to comply with high labour and environmental standards. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘lbo’ and send to 678 “We’re disappointed there […]

Nov 06, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government will buy shares in apparel export firms under a support scheme to help them cope with a possible loss of duty free access to European markets, a senior official said. Ajit Dias, chairman of the Joint Apparel Association Forum, an industry umbrella body, said the government has […]

Nov 06, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s apparel export industry faces a tough year next year with slowing demand in key markets and the likely loss of GSP+ duty free exports to Europe, a senior official said. “I think we’re heading for somewhat of a crisis next year and the industry is gearing itself for […]

Oct 21, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lankan apparel exporter Brandix group said its cleaner production efforts are driven not only by environmental imperatives but because they help cut costs and improve efficiency.New manufacturing methods that are cleaner than older ones are motivated by environmental imperatives, Brandix Casualwear Managing Director A J Johnpillai said. But they […]

Oct 20, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has rejected a European Union demand to conduct a probe on human rights and child soldiers, but will give exporters state help to tide over a shock from loss of trade concessions, a senior minister said. The European Union has asked that Sri Lanka comply with international conventions […]

Oct 16, 2008 (LBO) – British high commissioner Peter Hayes said Thursday his government hopes Sri Lanka will be able to renew the GSP+ trade deal that allows duty free exports to the European Union. Britain hopes the government will be able to provide the evidence needed to show it has complied with the conditions […]

Oct 14, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is aiming to increase export revenue despite tough market conditions, saying the spread of factories to rural areas has significantly raised living standards in villages.“Without this industry poverty would have been much higher,” said Ashraff Omar, a top exporter and member of the Joint Apparel Association […]

Oct 13, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has formally applied to the European Union to extend the GSP Plus trade scheme under which the island’s exports gain duty free access, an official said.S Ranugge, secretary to the external trade ministry, said the government expects to know by December 15 whether or not the GSP […]

Sept 24, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has opposed a European Union probe into human rights in the island to see if it meets conditions required to renew a trade deal giving duty free access to European markets. Bogollagama sought the meeting with Ferrero-Waldner after learning of European Commission plans to conduct an investigation on […]

Sept 22, 2008 (LBO) – A senior European Union official said it does not want Sri Lanka to lose GSP+ trade concessions but the island must meet eligibility criteria to continue duty free market access to Europe under the deal. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘lbo’ and send to […]