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Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel (SLITA) was established on July 01, 2009 under the provisioning Act No.12 of 2009 by merging Clothing Industry Training Institute and Textile Training & Services Centre which had jointly served the Apparel Industry for near 25 years
Services
Implementing Modular Production Systems Pattern Cutting and Grading – To customer specifications Lay Planning – Where orders can be planned in miniature to ensure the most economic use of materials. Lectra systems and Gerber Systems Fusing-Flat Bed Fusing Press is available for fusing interlining on to garment part...
Experienced and qualified technical team for imparting skills and knowledge Attractive course fees with very convenient payment schemes and special bank loan facilities for students Internship at internationally recognized factories MORE PRACTICAL - 40% practical based curriculum MORE THAN 95% EMPL...
In 1984 a small laboratory was set up at the Textile Training and Services Centre with the assistance of UNDP/UNIDO to support the product development and quality assurance work undertaken by the Centre. However, as a result of gradual increase in demand for testing for industry and procurement agencies, in the laboratory com...
The Special Project section has been initiated to provide professional business consultancy services to assist the SME apparel and textile sector. Under this section consultants are deployed to restructure and recognize the production processes to improve efficiency and quality. This section carries out productivity assessmen...
SLITA assist to obtain National Vocational Qualification level under recugnitnition of prior learning mode and issue product conformity certificate for textile and apparel product.
SLITA provide technical support and guidance for the industry development sharing professional knowledge to develop stands and provide solutions for the industry. See More...
SLITA Programmes
B.Sc. Degree in Fashion Design (Affiliated with Lovely Professional University India - 1 year)
Degree Courses
Semester 01
* Concept of fashion
* Basic of design
* Fiber science and technology
* Basics of spinning technology
* Introduction of weaving technology
* Intro...
* Concept of fashion
* Basic of design
* Fiber science and technology
* Basics of spinning technology
* Introduction of weaving technology
* Intro...
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Advanced Diploma in Apparel Product Development and Management - Part Time
Advanced Diploma Courses
For Product Development Managers, Pattern Makers, Merchandisers, Garment Technologist, Sample Room Executives, Production & Quality Executives, Product Development Executives, Main subject areas Fashion produ...
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Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering - Part Time
Advanced Diploma Courses
For Work Study Officers,Production Managers,Production Executives and other industry personnel who seek to upgrade competency for their
career development Main subject areas Applied industrial engineer...
career development Main subject areas Applied industrial engineer...
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Higher National Diploma in Textile and Apparel Technology - (NVQ 06) Saturday
Higher National Diploma
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Higher National Diploma in Fashion Design & Product Development- Full Time
Higher National Diploma
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Higher National Diploma in Fashion Design & Product Development - Part Time
Higher National Diploma
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HND Level III - Higher National Diploma In Textile and Apparel Technology - Part Time (W/D)(Completed HNDL - I & II / P)
Higher National Diploma
For those who completed Diploma in Textile & Apparel Technology (P/T) or Diploma in Textile & Apparel Technology (F/T) Main subject areas Operation management Ergonomics Supply Chain Management Industri...
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HND Level III - Higher National Diploma In Textile and Apparel Technology - Part Time (Completed HNDL - I & II / P)
Higher National Diploma
For those who completed Diploma in Textile & Apparel Technology (P/T) or Diploma in Textile & Apparel Technology (F/T) Main subject areas Operation management Ergonomics Supply Chain Management Industri...
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Advanced Certificate In Textile and Apparel Technology - Full Time
Higher National Diploma
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in Textile and Apparel Industry Main subject areas Textile technology - Fibre Technology, Spinning Technology, Weaving Technology, Knitting ...
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National Diploma in Textile and Apparel Technology-Full Time
National Diploma courses
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National Diploma in Textile and Apparel Technology - Part Time (Sunday)
National Diploma courses
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National Diploma in Textile and Apparel Technology - Part Time (Saturday)
National Diploma courses
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Diploma in Testing and Quality Assuarance of Textile and Garment - Part Time
Diploma Courses
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in the Testing and Quality Assurance field, or industry personnel who seek to upgrade the competency for their career development Main subject areas Basics o...
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Diploma in Merchandising Management - Part Time
Diploma Courses
Merchandisers, Business Development Executives and Production Executives Main subject areas Textile fibers Yarn manufacturing Weaving process Knitting process Fabric processing Textile testing Pro...
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Diploma in Textile Colouration and Finishig Technology - Part Time
Diploma Courses
For industry personnel who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills in textile colouration and finishing Main subject areas Fiber science and textile chemistry Pre - treatment technology Textile dyeing ...
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Diploma in Footwear Designing and Manufacturing Technology - Part Time
Diploma Courses
For Supervisors, Production Assistants, Production Managers & Factory Managers Main subject areas Leather and footwear manufacturing technology Leather and footwear production management Leather and footw...
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Diploma in Clothing Technology - Part Time
Diploma Courses
For Production Supervisors & Production Assistants, Quality Controllers, Line Leaders & Front Level Managers Main subject areas Basics of Textiles Industrial Engineering Pattern Construction Production ...
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Diploma in Textile Technology - Part Time
Diploma Courses
For Supervisors, Production Assistants, Quality Controllers and Front Level Managers or those who are engaged in commercial operations in textile business Main subject areas Fiber technology Yarn manufactur...
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Certificate in Footwear Designing Technology - Full Time
Certificate Courses
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in th Shoe Industry,or industry personnel who seek to upgrade the competency for their career development. Main subject areas Introduction to leather & footw...
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Certificate in Merchandizing Management - Full Time
Certificate Courses
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in Merchandising Management Main subject areas Fundamentals of Management Basics of Textiles Fundamentals of work study. Pattern Making Sewing Exerci...
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Certificate in Sewing Machine Mechanic Programme - Full Time
Certificate Courses
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in the field of sewing machine maintenance Main subject areas Safety Basics of clothing materials Measuring techniques Electricity Stitch classes s...
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Certificate in Footwear Manufacturing Technology - Part Time
Certificate Courses
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in Shoe Industry and for those who possess industrial experience for their career development Main subject areas Introduction to Leather Leather and cuttin...
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Certificate in Garment Washing, Dyeing and Finishing Technology - Part Time
Certificate Courses
For those who wish to embark their career in processing or those who have experience in textile processing, for the career development Main subject areas Understanding of textiles materials Basic chemistry ...
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Certificate in Garment Quality Management - Full Time
Certificate Courses
For quality inspectors,quality controllers,supervisors,production assistants and junior executives Main subject areas Basics of Management Evolvement of quality Quality control principles and quality assu...
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Certificate in Textile Colouration and Finishing Technology - Part Time
Certificate Courses
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in textile processing or for those who possess industrial experience and wish to enhance the knowledge for career development Main subject areas Basic chemis...
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Certificate in Knitting Technology - Part Time
Certificate Courses
For those who wish to embark their career in knitting industry and for industry personnel who wish to upgrade their knowledge in knitting technology Main subject areas Raw material selection Introduction to...
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Certificate in Work Study for Apparel Industry - Full Time
Certificate Courses
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in Industrial Engineering Main subject areas Introduction to textile and clothing industry Work measurement Safety and occupational health Predetermine...
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Certificate in Textile and Apparel Management - Part Time
Certificate Courses
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in textile and apparel industry Main subject areas General Management Basics of textile Product development Cutting Technology Sewing machine types a...
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Certificate in Garment Production Management - Full Time
Certificate Courses
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in apparel industry Main subject areas Fundamentals of Management Basics of Textiles Cutting Room Techniques Pattern Making Sewing techniques Funda...
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Certificate in Pattern,Cutting,Grading and Styling Development - Full Time
Certificate Courses
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in pattern development Main subject areas Introduction to tools & equipment Recognize the body growth Drafting basic block patterns Define the method o...
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Certificate in Footwear Manufacturing Technology - Full Time
Certificate Courses
For those who wish to enter footwear manufacturing field Main subject areas Introduction to leather Leather Cutting Technology Use of machines for upper closing Manual lasting / machine lasting & finish...
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Certificate in Work Study and Factory Management - Part Time
Certificate Courses
For Factory Managers, Production Managers, Work Study Executives, Work Study Officers, Operational Mangers, Industrial Engineers. Main subject areas Historical Evolution of Work Study and it's Socio-Econo...
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Certificate in Garment Production Management - Part Time
Certificate Courses
For Production Supervisors, Production Assistants, Quality Controllers, Line Leaders and Front Level Managers Main subject areas Fundamentals of Management Basics of Textiles Cutting Room Techniques Pat...
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Certificate in Pattern,Cutting,Grading and Styling Development - Part Time
Certificate Courses
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in pattern development Main subject areas Introduction to tools & equipment Recognize the body growth Drafting basic block patterns Define the method o...
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Certificate in Footwear Designing Technology - Part Time
Certificate Courses
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in shoe industry & for those who possess industrial experience, for their career development Main subject areas Identification of footwear construction compo...
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Certificate in Garment Production Technician - Part Time
Certificate Courses
For those who work in the apparel industry Main subject areas Product development and pattern construction Textiles Equipment Technology Awareness of IT Production techniques Cutting Room Techniques...
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Certificate in Colour Theory and Colour Matching for Textile Dyeing- Full Time
Certificate Courses
For Personnel in Production, Laboratory Technicians & Merchandisers, Colour Technicians, Lab Assistants, Colourists in Textile Dyeing/ Colour Matching Department etc. Main subject areas Textile Chemistry In...
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Certificate in Fabric Technology - Part Time
Certificate Courses
For Fabric Technologists, Merchandisers or those who wish to embark their career in Textile/Apparel or allied industries Main subject areas Fibre science Spinning technology Weaving technology Knitting ...
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Certificate in Merchandizing Management - Part Time
Certificate Courses
For school leavers who wish to embark their career in Merchandising Management Main subject areas Fundamentals of Management Basics of Textiles Fundamentals of work study. Pattern Making Sewing Exerci...
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Certificate in Garment Quality Management - Part Time
Certificate Courses
For quality inspectors,quality controllers,supervisors,production assistants and junior executives Main subject areas Basics of Management Evolvement of quality Quality control principles and quality assu...
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Fabric Inspection for Textile and Garments - Part Time
Short Courses
For textile & garment industry personnel who seek to
upgrade the knowledge for their career development Main subject areas Textile raw materials Quality of knitted fabrics Quality of woven fabrics ...
upgrade the knowledge for their career development Main subject areas Textile raw materials Quality of knitted fabrics Quality of woven fabrics ...
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T-Shirt Pattern Cutting and Grading - Part Time
Short Courses
For Pattern makers, Sample makers, Garment technicians,Stylists, Product managers, or Self employed personnel Main subject areas Drafting T-Shirt blocks for men's standard,unisex, ladies and children Un...
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Sewing Machine Maintenance(SMM1P) Single Needle Lockstitch, Over Lock,Lockstitch Button Hole - Part Time
Short Courses
For Sewing Machine Mechanics Main subject areas Stitch types Needle thread loop formation 301 formation 504 formation Standard mechanical adjustments Fault and rectifications
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Advanced Pattern Technology for Initimate Apparels - Part Time
Short Courses
For Designers, Pattern Makers, Product Development Managers,Technicians, Technical Managers and Garment Technologists Main subject areas Drafting patterns for intimates, bras, briefs, camisoles, jackets and d...
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Jigs And Attachment Technology - Full Time
Short Courses
For Sewing Machine Mechanics Main subject areas Application of attachments Designing and manufacturing of Feller Designing and manufacturing of Hemmer Designing and manufacturing of Holder Designing a...
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Garment Printing and Dyeing Technology - Full Time
Short Courses
Ideally suited for those who are involved in hand screen
printing industry and who wish to start own business Main subject areas Introduction of textile, yarn, fabrics Different types of dyes used in...
printing industry and who wish to start own business Main subject areas Introduction of textile, yarn, fabrics Different types of dyes used in...
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Textile Technology for Executives - Part Time
Short Courses
For those who are engaged in manufacturing operations in textile & apparel business at the levels of technical and non technical supervisors, managers, merchandisers and technologists Main subject areas Fiber...
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Sewing Machine Maintenance SMM3P-(Double Needle Lockstitch,Flat Lock,Multi Needle Chain Stitch) - Part Time
Short Courses
For Sewing Machine Mechanics Main subject areas Stitch types Needle thread loop formation 401 formation Standard mechanical adjustments Faults and rectifications at machines
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Sewing Machine Maintenance SMM2P-(Lockstitch Button Hole,Bartack-Electronic) - Part Time
Short Courses
For Sewing Machine Mechanics Main subject areas Stitch types Needle thread loop formation Standard adjustments Setting of electronic control box and panel Errors and rectification
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Computer Aided Pattern Drawing Grading and Maker Making (LECTRA) - Part Time
Short Courses
For Pattern Makers who occupy knowledge and skills in manual pattern making and grading Main subject areas On-screen pattern creation Pattern digitizing Style development Pattern alteration Marker mak...
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Dyeing of Garment Accessories(Button,Zippers Etc.) - Full Time
Short Courses
For those who are working in apparel industry, for small scale
entrepreneurs & suppliers of dyes and accessories Main subject areas Materials used for garment accessories Preparation for dyeing of ga...
entrepreneurs & suppliers of dyes and accessories Main subject areas Materials used for garment accessories Preparation for dyeing of ga...
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Bag Manufacturing (Rexine & Leather) - Part Time
Short Courses
For school leavers and industry personnel who are engaged in
leather bag manufacturing Main subject areas Material identification Bag designing technology Bag manufacturing technology
leather bag manufacturing Main subject areas Material identification Bag designing technology Bag manufacturing technology
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Batik Dyeing for Exports - Full time
Short Courses
For those who wish to embark their career in Batik Industry
or for self employees and industry personnel who seek
to upgrade their knowledge for producing export quality products Main subject areas ...
or for self employees and industry personnel who seek
to upgrade their knowledge for producing export quality products Main subject areas ...
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Computer Aided Pattern Drawing Grading and Marker Making Part Time (OPTITEX/ P)
Short Courses
For Pattern Cutters who wish to embark their knowledge
in pattern cutting skills Main subject areas Introduction to 2D and 3D system in Optitex Pattern development & Alteration Draping Techniques w...
in pattern cutting skills Main subject areas Introduction to 2D and 3D system in Optitex Pattern development & Alteration Draping Techniques w...
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Laundry Management and Technology - Full Time
Short Courses
For Senior Hotel Managers, Laundry Managers,
House Keepers and other professionals in Textile Laundry Industry Main subject areas Laundry planning Organization and management Laundry operation Ma...
House Keepers and other professionals in Textile Laundry Industry Main subject areas Laundry planning Organization and management Laundry operation Ma...
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Computer Aided Pattern Drawing Grading and Marker Making Part Time (GERBER/ P)
Short Courses
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Ladies Sandle Manufacturing - Part Time
Short Courses
For textile & garment industry personnel who seek to
upgrade the knowledge for their career development Conten New Patterns Design & Making Manufacturing Process Cast Calculation
upgrade the knowledge for their career development Conten New Patterns Design & Making Manufacturing Process Cast Calculation
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Colour Theory and Colour Maching for Textile Dyeing - Full Time
Short Courses
For textile & garment industry personnel who seek to
upgrade the knowledge for their career development Main subject areas Textile raw materials Quality of knitted fabrics Quality of woven fabrics ...
upgrade the knowledge for their career development Main subject areas Textile raw materials Quality of knitted fabrics Quality of woven fabrics ...
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Batik Dyeing for Export - Part Time
Short Courses
For textile & garment industry personnel who seek to
upgrade the knowledge for their career development Main subject areas Textile raw materials Quality of knitted fabrics Quality of woven fabrics ...
upgrade the knowledge for their career development Main subject areas Textile raw materials Quality of knitted fabrics Quality of woven fabrics ...
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Quality Aspects of fabric and Garment - Part Time
Short Courses
For those who are engaged in manufacturing of textiles,
garments and in textile & garment business Main subject areas Fibre Science Yarn Technology Weaving Technology Knitting Technology Proces...
garments and in textile & garment business Main subject areas Fibre Science Yarn Technology Weaving Technology Knitting Technology Proces...
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My experience in SLITA (former CITI) as a Diploma student was blissfully intense and a delightful revelation to the apparel industry. The course structure and content were very comprehensive, practical and applicable. I found the lecturers/facilitators to be highly knowledgeable and accommodating. One fond memory I still carry to date is of our final project where we had the opportunity to work on our very own fashion show. SLITA is a great choice for any person looking to learn the nooks of the ever-evolving apparel world.
Purnika Malalanayake
Education at SLITA was a great achievement in my life. It was a amazing place to gain theoretical and practical knowledge with lot of individual attentions. Professioanl staff and excellent book collection in the library were very helpful for me to complete my study successfully. I believe everything that i learnt in the institute is very important to reach the pinnacle of my dream in life.
Rajan- India
My father owns 3 garment factories in Pakistan. I also wanted to be an enterpreneur in the same industry. Life at SLITA as Diploma student is so impressive and i will enhance my knowledge & skills to reach my Goal. SLITA is the perfect institute which one can obtain a vast knowledge about the over all operations in the industry
Ayesha - Pakistan
I came to know about SLITA from an industry professional who is a past student of SLITA. So i too joined the institute to gain systematic knowledge about Textile and Garment production at which i can apply for the upliftment of the garment factory owned by my father. My sincere thanks and respect go to the expert panel of lecturers of SLITA for guilding me in correct path.
Yasiru - Rathnapura
I am a student of Trinity College Kandy. My ambition is to be a merchandiser in the industry. Through the knowledge i gathered by following the HND course at SLITA i realised that SLITA is the perfect institute to gain a comprehensive coverage.
Ravin - Kandy
I did my A/L in Maths in English medium at Naththandiya Central College. My ambition was to be a leading professional in the Textile industry. That is why i decided to attend SLITA the only government recognised institute which we can trust. My future dream was now become a sucess since SLITA provides us comprehensive job oriented training.
Dilmi - Nattandiya
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Director General's Message
Sri Lankan Textile and Apparel industry is growing into new heights with the latest developments of the industry. With changes of industry-driven policies under a fresh outlook, after the recovery stage of the pandemic, I am privileged to take the lead role as the Director General of the institution.
I am proud to mention that SLITA is a self-sustained organization and its service delivery is aimed at a demand-driven industry sector. As the pioneer training institution in the country, we have capabilities and capacities to cater to the industry demand, arising in the contemporary market.
SLITA is happy to work with the pulse of the industry and through this, we are seeking to update the standards of the institution in order to meet the requirements of the industry. This is a better chance for SLITA to introduce the latest developments in technology to the textile and apparel industry. Very soon, the industry can be powered with technologically advanced production facilities to survive in ever-challenging competitive markets.
Advanced countries like Japan, Korea, and western countries adopt technology-driven production facilities in the sewing industry. SLITA is now ready to take up the challenge of gaining advantages over other countries in the textile and apparel sectors. This situation is of immense benefit to the industrialists to go beyond the boundaries. In the Asian regions, the Sri Lankan industry can emerge prominently with the advancement of technological applications.
