With increasing awareness on re-cycled synthetic fibres and possibility in changing the properties of the fibre, for various uses of fabric, the global requirement is increasing rapidly. Yet, due to turbulence in crude oil prices in the world market, increasing cost of production of synthetics can have a definite impact by challenges from natural fibres.

The respect for human values and the concern for environment in the European up market clientele have helped aligning our selves to stringent requirements. It was very challenging to associate with those renowned retailers during last twelve years as we were able to meet their requirements beyond their expectations to differentiate them selves among other retailers.

Yes. The extension of GSP+ facility in 2005 has helped our textile industry to offer variety of fabric, particularly polyester and value added to reap benefits fully by the apparel industry. We too have increased our capacities by many folds to cater apparel industry requirements replacing fabric imports to qualify for full GSP benefits.

As the pioneer in woolen fabric manufacturer in Sri Lanka, we too are supporting the growth in clothing made out of this fabric.

A believer in social development, Hayleys has actively contributed to the welfare of the communities in which it operates. Empowering suppliers, employees and impacting society at large, the conglomerate has pursued a consistent CSR focus which has been recognized for three consecutive years at the competition for ‘Best Corporate Citizen’ organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, where Hayleys emerged as the overall winner.

We have been a major contributor to the Sri Lankan drive in 'Garment without guilt' by having our own philosophy of 'Fabric without guilt', it was clearly demonstrated by us with the recent recognition by SAI as the first Sri Lankan Textile manufacturer to obtain SA8000 certification. In addition, few years back, our concern to the environment was displayed by accreditation of ISO14001. We are currently in the process of obtaining the Fair Trade License and Global Organic Textile standard.