Sri Lanka: The Ethical & High-Quality Sourcing Hub

Strengths:

• High-Quality Manufacturing – Known for lingerie, swimwear, activewear, and knitwear (brands like Victoria’s Secret, Nike source here).
  
•  Strong Ethical Compliance – Low child labor, good factory conditions (better than Bangladesh/Pakistan).
  
• Duty-Free to EU (GSP+) – No tariffs on exports to Europe.
  
• Skilled Workforce – Expertise in technical fabrics, seamless knitting, and sustainable fashion.

Key Considerations:

• Best for: Premium brands, sustainable fashion, lingerie, performance wear.
• Watch out for: Lead times (slower than China/Bangladesh).
• Emerging Trend: Green factories (Sri Lanka leads in eco-friendly apparel).