South Asia is blessed with most of the raw materials that are needed to produce high quality garments. Combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a well-trusted logistical infrastructure, it is hardly surprising that people continue to buy from this region.

Within South Asia, Sri Lanka is establishing itself as one of the most efficient places to buy garments. It is the ideal destination, a one-stop haven, for a buyer concerned with not only the quality of the end product but also with the values that go into making the garments. The Sri Lankan apparel industry, which contributes to 46% of the country’s total exports, is involved with a number of CSR initiatives that are helping to empower and educate the workforce.

Having signed up to 39 of the ILO Conventions, as well as been granted concessions by the European Union under the GSP + scheme, Sri Lanka has plenty of benefits for buyers. Colombo Harbour, the hub port for South Asia, is one of the busiest in the continent and is perfectly situated to distribute goods throughout the world. Its ideal positioning enables the port to offer the fastest shipping times to the US (27 days) and Europe (13 days) out of Asia.

Buying through an experienced Sri Lankan agent is buying a peace of mind.