Apparel industry reassures buyers

APPARELS: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) confirms that production and export of apparel from Sri Lanka remains unhampered by concerns on the recent attempts by terrorists to destabilise economic activity in the country.

The security situation is under control and there is no need for undue apprehension.

Airlines to and from Sri Lanka continue operating regularly with readjusted day schedules for enhanced security of passengers. The Colombo Port is working without any disruption and all other related services are functioning normally.

As you are aware, over the past two decades, the apparel industry has continued to flourish and increase its exports year on year, without any serious disruption.

Even in the aftermath of the tsunami, which caused enormous disruption to the economy, the apparel industry was able to fully serve the needs of its customers.

Many of the production sites are situated in rural areas and as such, the effects of terrorist activity do not hamper operations.

As always the industry will continue to deliver and our valued customers need not entertain any reservations, as to the ability to deliver on our commitments, a press release said.