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South Asia Textiles grabs Silver at NBEA 2017

21 Dec 2017 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

South Asia Textiles Limited, a leading Sri Lankan textile manufacturer specialised in producing exceptional quality weft knitted fabric, recently announced that the company was the recipient of the Silver award in Manufacturing – apparel, textile and leather products sector at the prestigious National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2017.


Commenting on the win, South Asia Textiles Limited Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Prithiv Dorai stated: “We are pleased to be recognised once more for excellence at NBEA 2017. Having been highlighted for being a positive role model for local manufacturing, generally, and helping elevate the profile of the local apparel, textile and leather products sectors, specifically; we are truly touched by this great honor and its cementing our status as a company to emulate in Sri Lanka.”
South Asia Textiles, a subsidiary of Lanka Century Investments PLC, commenced its commercial operations in 2004. Strategically located in close proximity to garment manufacturing units and export processing zones that produces high quality garments to both local and international clients, South Asia Textiles maintains its manufacturing dominance through its ultra-modern manufacturing plant that produces exceptional quality weft knitted fabric.


The company also specialises in knitting, dyeing, finishing, printing, brushing, sueding and preshrunk fabric for leading global brands such as Victoria Secret, Next, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Calvin Klein, Decathlon, Levis, Hugo Boss and Adidas. South Asia Textile’s strategic location, attention to detail, superior levels of client servicing and modern technology continues to assure these global giants of a being a credible Sri Lankan source for quality textiles which is in par with international standards and supplied with faster lead times.


With an experienced management at the helm, South Asia Textiles continues to the company continues to bring new innovations, fabric solutions, value added products and finishes to the designers and brands of leading global giants. Meeting the challenges and demands of the global fashion industry, the company continues to attract new customers, maintaining quality and service parameters and focusing on growth through operational and cost efficiencies which will result in sustainable benefits in years to come.