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Related Keywords: apparel industry in Sri Lanka, fabrics and accessories, garment industry of Sri Lanka, leading textile companies, textile exports, Textile Industry, textile products and clothing accessories, textile suppliers, total export earnings of Sri Lanka

During the inauguration of Intex South Asia International Apparel Fabrics and Accessories Exhibition at Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre yesterday, it was disclosed that Sri Lanka aims to be among the top 10 high quality supplier countries in the world by 2020.

Out of Sri Lanka’s total export earnings, 40% is contributed by the garment industry of the country.

In 2014, the total sector exports value was US$ 4.98 billion.

Related Keywords: e-commerce, fabric brand, generate revenue, Grasim, leading textile companies, Raymond, Siyaram, train and upgrade tailors

E-commerce fever is catching up as leading textile companies from India has started eyeing this medium as an opportunity to generate revenues. Some of the leading textile companies are roping in neighbourhood tailors to boost identity of their fabric brand.

Textile majors such as Grasim, Raymond and Siyaram have taken the initiative of training and upgrading the skills of local tailors in cities across India.