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Deep Focus / Sri Lanka Overview / II

7 March 2022

5 minutes

There is a drive to increase the number of knit fabric mills in Sri Lanka and also to increase the capacity of the existing mills.

Earn More, Spend Less

With the forex crisis in Sri Lanka keeping the country on tenterhooks, the importance of the apparel manufacturing sector becomes paramount. Also, it has to earn more and spend less.

By

Subir Ghosh

Report

Spotlight: Sri Lanka Overview

Deep Focus / Sri Lanka Overview / I

7 March 2022

5 minutes

In the Isle of the Storm

In the Isle of the Storm

The apparel industry of Sri Lanka has recovered considerably from the COVID-19 shocks. But now, it has to wade through a debt crisis.

By

Subir Ghosh

Commentary

Spotlight: Sri Lanka Overview

Young India Fashion Survey 2025

Textile Recycling Expo

ITF Intertex Portugal 2025

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Event Roundup / System Change Report

Beyond the panels and presentations, the 4th Sustainable & Circular Textiles, Apparel & Footwear event stood out for its open, constructive atmosphere. The second-day workshops in particular provided a space for deeper discussion—moving from theory to practice and encouraging real dialogue about what circularity actually takes. One thing was clear: we don’t all agree on the exact path forward, but we share similar goals. And sometimes, hearing an alternative opinion can sharpen your own perspective.

From Ideas to Impact: Circularity in Textiles Needs Scalable Action—Not Just Solutions

Kirsi Roine

14 April 2025

Tracing Wool / Sheep Inc Interview

The Sheep Inc mission goes beyond creating exceptional knitwear. It seeks to reimagine the fashion industry's approach to the environment. Instead of merely offsetting emissions, Sheep Inc strives to make a positive impact, pledging to remove more CO2 from the atmosphere than the manufacturing process creates.

Here's a Response to Anti-Wool Agenda: Transparency and Regenerative Sourcing

Subir Ghosh

8 April 2025