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The apparel sector’s carbon footprint grew sharply in 2023, underscoring the gap between climate commitments and actual performance. The rise in emissions was driven primarily by polyester usage, particularly virgin fibres. Despite growing investment in greener practices, the sector remains far off course for its 2030 goals, according to a new report from Apparel Impact Institute.

The pandemic was unprecedented, and everyone made mistakes. As COVID-19 variants turn milder and some semblance of normalcy returns, a quick lookback.

As trade wars rage, a new mega-treaty comes into play and some uncertainties keep rankling Sri Lanka’s GSP+ status from the EU. A look at how the country’s apparel industry is working it out.

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.