Sri Lanka Textiles Newswire

‘India-UK FTA could adversely impact SL apparel exports’

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Shritharan recently condemned continued genocide denial by senior Sri Lankan politicians, the Tamil Guardian reported. The lawmaker was addressing a remembrance event held in Neduntheevu to mark the 40th anniversary …

Sri Lanka’s War Widows Are Clearing Its Land of Mines

Ravikumar Thamil Selvi remembers running through the forest carrying her 4-year-old daughter in her arms. It was 2009, at the brutal culmination of 26 years of civil war in Sri Lanka. Then 21 years old, Thamil Selvi and her husband were running for their …

Top UK retailer shuts Sri Lanka plant, triggers protest

Colombo: British fashion retailer Next has abruptly shut one of its three factories in Sri Lanka, sacking around 1,400 workers and sparking protests on Wednesday. The Next factory at the island's Katunayake Free Trade Zone, just outside the capital …

NEXT apparel factory in Sri Lanka to close amid high costs

ECONOMYNEXT – NEXT Manufacturing, a factory owned by UK group said it was closing a factory in the Katunayake industrial zone due to high operating costs, and two other related plants would continue with reduced staff. “This has been a very difficult …

Sudden closure of NEXT Garment Factory in Katunayake FTZ leaves over 1,400 jobless

May 21, Colombo (LNW): In a move that has shocked both workers and trade unions, the NEXT garment factory located in the Katunayake Free Trade Zone has abruptly ceased operations, reportedly without any prior warning to its workforce. Over 1,400 employees …

Hameedia launches Sri Lanka’s first-ever online tailoring platform

Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, recently launched ‘We Create’, the country’s first-ever digital tailoring platform, via www.envoylondontailorstore.com.  This innovation reflects Hameedia’s 75-year legacy of craftsmanship combined with modern …

National Export Development Plan: past mistakes should not recur

The EDB has initiated the process of formulating the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2025-2029 in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The strategic export development plan is being developed as part of a policy-based loan program …

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka appoints Sarah Nasry as Director/CFO

Sets record as first female member of MLG’s Board of Directors Sarah Nasry MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka (MLG) has announced the appointment of Sarah Nasry as Director and Chief Financial Officer. In her new role, Nasry will lead both the Finance and Human …

Commentary: Protecting Human Dignity from the Threat of Moral Nihilism

The Meaning of Human Dignity It’s hard to lay down a simple definition of human dignity that everyone would agree with. Human dignity is an idea we seem to understand intuitively rather than through a formal definition. The UN Universal Declaration of …

Crawley nears century as dominant England reach 295-1 at tea

This is a slightly curious innings by Zak Crawley, ticking along in other people’s slip stream and not really dominating, but he needs a score. He wants a century and he’s going to get one but without it being the sort of aggressive statement that you …

Sivam Selvaratnam’s kaleidoscopic Malay canvas

A picture of zen. This is how most remember the late Malaysian artist Sivam Selvaratnam, a pioneering female voice in the still-growing melting pot that is post-Independence Malayan art. The ‘zen’ was not just limited to her personality — her canvases …

India’s $100-bn textile export target hinges on MSME: Primus Partners

India’s target to hit $100 billion in textile exports in five years revolves largely around how well the country can support and scale its micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to a new Primus Partners report, which says textile MSMEs form …

Ethiopia, gateway for Sri Lanka to vast African continent – Ambassador Kumarasiri

77 World’s perception of Africa should change Once an aid-dependent continent today plays a key role shaping global value chains and sustainable development Setting up a coordination or financial base in Dubai, key for Sri Lanka to enter African market It’ …

Sri Lanka's garment exports up 12% to $1,283 mn in Jan-Mar 2025

Sri Lanka's garment exports up 12% to $1,283 mn in...

Sri Lanka must be vigilant to avoid higher US tariff risks, educate exporters: IPS

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka needs to be vigilant and follow the US CBP guidance to avoid higher tariffs due to rules of origin, the Institute of Policy Studies has said. “If a different country is identified as the country of origin, Sri Lanka must pay the …

SriLankan Airlines begins search for new cabin crew talent

At the inaugural session of the Fifth Bay of Bengal Maritime Dialogue held at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo on May 20, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a compelling speech urging greater regional connectivity, particularly on the western side of …

Colorbar 2.0: Samir K. Modi on investments, expansion, global plans, IPO, and more

To make Colorbar more luxurious, Samir K. Modi is investing Rs 200 crore to revamp his color cosmetics brand. He expects the ROI to follow in the next few years, however, he expects the sales will go up to Rs 1,000 crore from Rs 530 crore by this fiscal …

Q1 RMG exports to EU surge 33pc

The country has witnessed an impressive 33 per cent growth in shipping readymade garments to the European Union (EU) in the first quarter of 2025, fetching 5.68 billion euro. According to the latest Eurostat data released on Friday, Bangladesh's total …

Sustainable Swim Week Int'l Miami Merges Eco Fashion Popupsss, an Art Exhibit & Into the Light Lounge May 27 to June 3

S2WIM Invites Guests to an enriched eco-experience ‘Runway to Rack POPUPSSS’, ‘Art Exhibit ’, ‘Into the Light Lounge' & Bandai Namco's Game On! May 27 - June 3 MIAMI BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- S2wim’ …

InventionHome® Product Developer Creates Support Device That Facilitates Comfort for Side Sleepers

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Andre T. of Clinton, MD is the creator of the Configurable Support Pillow Device, a specialized pillow with an L-shaped design to better accommodate side sleepers. With the …

MUTOH America Welcomes Noah Jones as New Marketing Manager

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MUTOH America, Inc., an industry leader in wide-format printers and cutting plotters, proudly announces the addition of Noah Jones as Marketing Manager, based at the company’s …

Elena Brovelli Showcases Textile Portal ‘Ligea’ at Milan Gala Supporting Women’s Health

Presented at Fondazione FIRA’s Milan Gala, Elena Brovelli’s textile Portal “Ligea” supports research on women’s autoimmune and rheumatological diseases. UNITED KINGDOM, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artist Elena Brovelli presented her …

Resource Depot Named Sustainable Business of the Year by Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce

WEST PALM BEACH , FL, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Resource Depot, a non-profit creative reuse center dedicated to environmental sustainability and education, has been honored as the 2025 Sustainable Business of the Year by …

DigiProd Pass signs MoU with BGMEA: Preparing Bangladesh’s Garment Supply Chain for EU Market Compliance

DigiProd Pass Ltd., Digital Architect, and BGMEA launch a pilot to implement blockchain-based Digital Product Passports in Bangladesh’s garment industry MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DigiProd Pass Ltd. and …

Lands' End Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call

DODGEVILLE, Wis., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lands' End, Inc. (NASDAQ: LE) will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 5, 2025, to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results. A news release containing these …

Stellar Cleaning Launches New Website, Brings Trusted Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning For Calgarians

Stellar Cleaning has launched its new website, making it easier than ever for Calgary residents to book reliable carpet and cleaning services online. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stellar Cleaning has officially …

GreenLab Appoints Dr. Cory Nykiforuk as Director of Manufacturing and Process Development

Dr. Nykiforuk has 24 years' experience in Ag/Biopharma Biotech, contributing to products in supplements, industrial enzymes, and more JONESBORO, AR, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GreenLab, Inc. is pleased to announce …

URBN Reports Record Q1 Sales and Income

PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN), a leading lifestyle products and services company which operates a portfolio of global consumer brands including the Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Urban …

Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Held 11th Annual Luncheon 2025

Luncheon Honored Susan Pernick and AKRIS Held a Live Fashion Presentation of their Spring/Summer 2025 collection NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 11th Annual Waxman Luncheon, benefiting the Samuel Waxman …

Snap-tite Hose Launches Grant Services Support Program for Fire Departments Nationwide

Program now offered to provide expert assistance to help fire departments nationwide secure critical funding for equipment and safety needs. ERIE, PA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Snap-tite Hose, a leading manufacturer of …

Pointcarré lance Design Maker V2, un logiciel révolutionnaire pour l'industrie textile

La société rennaise Pointcarré, avec le soutien de la Région Bretagne, propose un logiciel qui permet de transformer des dessins générés par IA en tissu. RENNES, ILLE ET VILAINE, FRANCE, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Une innovation majeure …

Stitch Fix Announces Date for Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Conference Call

SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFIX), the leading online personal styling service, today announced that it will release financial results for its third quarter fiscal year 2025 ended May 3, 2025 after market close …

Countdown Begins for 2025 Los Angeles Kids Fashion Show: Empowering Young Dreamers on the Global Stage

Countdown Begins for 2025 Los Angeles Kids Fashion Show: Empowering Young Dreamers on the Global Stage LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The runway lights are about to shine once more as the 2025 Los Angeles …

The Spout Packaging Global Market: Poised for Robust Growth, Trending Towards Eco-Friendly Designs

The Business Research Company's Spout Packaging Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …

Couture Pattern Museum Expands Educational Series with Solstiss, Stockman Masterclasses

Couture Pattern Museum Expands Haute Couture Educational Programming Digitally and In Person SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Couture Pattern Museum in Santa Barbara, CA is expanding its educational …

Victoria’s Secret & Co. Adopts Limited-Duration Shareholder Rights Plan

Board acted in response to substantial accumulation of stock by BBRC Protects long-term value for all shareholders REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victoria’s Secret & Co. (“VS&Co” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VSCO) today announced …

Reistor Launches New Spring Collection Focused on Timeless Design and Responsible Fashion

Reistor is a women-led sustainable fashion brand creating timeless, eco-friendly clothing that blends style, comfort, and conscious living. CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reistor, a sustainable fashion brand founded in …

Turf Product Solutions Introduces Battery-Powered Turf Maintenance Tool Designed for Artificial Grass Care

Turf Product Solutions Introduces Battery-Powered Turf Maintenance Tool Designed for Artificial Grass Care CELINA, TX, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Turf Product Solutions, LLC announces the launch of the Turf Power Sweep, a …