Sri Lanka Design Festival 2012

SLDF 2012: Collaboration, speed and the Sri Lanka brand

Collaboration, speed to market and building the 'Made in Sri Lanka' brand emerged as key themes at this year's South…

SLDF 2012: Manufacturer Timex expands own-brand apparel

Sri Lankan clothing producer Timex is expanding its own brands in Asia and Europe as part of plans to move…

SLDF 2012: SAC eco-index to help reduce supplier audits

Suppliers may need to undergo only one audit a year on their sustainability and environmental credentials if an eco-index initiative by the Sustainable…

SLDF 2012: Sri Lanka cements position as ethical manufacturing hub

Sri Lanka is cementing its position at the vanguard of sustainable and ethical fashion production because "it's the right thing to…

SLDF 2012: Shipping hubs help reduce costs and improve speed

Clothing brands can improve their speed to market and sustainabilty through the development of shipping hubs near their sourcing markets,…