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Who is a reliable activewear, knitwear & caps supplier and exporter for Sri Lanka?
Hurain Garments Exporter, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports activewear, knitwear & caps to buyers in Sri Lanka, including Colombo, Jaffna, Hambantota. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Colombo with about 3–12 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Sri Lanka needs activewear, knitwear & caps
Sri Lanka is a compact, import-reliant consumer market of about 22 million people, where Colombo's wholesale quarter at Pettah supplies shops across the island and a recovering tourism sector buys hotel uniforms and resortwear.
Track pants, hoodies, jerseys and caps are bought by clubs, schools, gyms and promotional firms, and sell all year as casual wear.
Retail chains & stores in Sri Lanka
Retail chains, department stores and independent shops in Colombo, Kandy and Galle restock with imported shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear, and increasingly ask for private-label ranges.
In Sri Lanka, department stores and shopping-mall brands buy activewear, knitwear & caps from us mainly for sports clubs, academies and teams and gym and athleisure retailers.
Top 11 cities for activewear, knitwear & caps in Sri Lanka
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of activewear, knitwear & caps. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Colomboport: ColomboWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 02Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Jaffnavia Colombo · 2 days by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 03Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Hambantotaport: HambantotaWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 04Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Biyagamavia Colombo · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsRetail chains & stores
- 05Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Kandyvia Colombo · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsRetail chains & stores
- 06Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Kurunegalavia Colombo · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 07Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Katunayakevia Colombo · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 08Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Gallevia Colombo · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 09Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Trincomaleeport: TrincomaleeWholesale & trading houses
- 10Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Anuradhapuravia Colombo · 1–2 days by roadWholesale & trading houses
- 11Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Puttalamvia Colombo · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading houses
The garment market in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a compact, import-reliant consumer market of about 22 million people, where Colombo's wholesale quarter at Pettah supplies shops across the island and a recovering tourism sector buys hotel uniforms and resortwear.
Buyers here are importers in Colombo supply wholesalers in Pettah and retail chains; hotels, hospitals and schools buy uniforms; online sellers buy fashion basics and kidswear.
What buyers in Sri Lanka look for
Buyers like cotton T-shirts, shirts, kurtis, leggings, school uniforms and kidswear, with strong demand around Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Vesak and Christmas.
Tropical and humid all year, so lightweight cotton sells constantly; the south-west monsoon runs from May to September. Peaks follow April's New Year, Vesak, Christmas and the school terms.
Import rules and labelling for Sri Lanka
Imports clear at Colombo through Sri Lanka Customs with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; the India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement may give duty preferences with the right certificate, and English labelling is accepted. Confirm current rules with your broker.
Duties and taxes: Customs duty plus VAT and other levies. Rates change, so confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker before you finalise landed cost; we supply the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for clearance.
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps we supply to Sri Lanka
Track Pants & Shorts: Knitted track pants, joggers and shorts in cotton terry and polyester for sportswear, loungewear and promotional use. Typically 1,000–2,000 pieces per style, with up to three colours; lead time 35–50 days.
Hoodies & Sweatshirts: Pullover and zip hoodies, crew sweatshirts and oversized fleece tops in cotton-polyester fleece for retail and promotions. Typically 800–1,500 pieces per style, up to three colours; lead time 40–55 days.
Sportswear & Jerseys: Sublimated team jerseys, cricket and football kits, training tops and shorts in dry-fit polyester for clubs and retailers. Typically 50–100 sets per design for custom sublimated kits; 500 pieces for stock designs; lead time 20–35 days for custom kits; 40 days for large club orders.
Caps: Baseball, sports, trucker and promotional caps in cotton twill with embroidery, print and woven patches. Typically 1,000–3,000 pieces per design; 500 pieces for stock colours with simple embroidery; lead time 25–40 days.
Who buys activewear, knitwear & caps in Sri Lanka
Knitwear is the strength of Tiruppur, Ludhiana and Noida. Track pants, joggers, hoodies and sports jerseys are made on fast circular-knit lines, and caps and headwear are made in Delhi NCR and Mumbai. These products are bought by sports clubs, promotional companies, retailers and wholesalers, and they suit mixed containers with T-shirts and polos.
Importers in Colombo supply wholesalers in Pettah and retail chains; hotels, hospitals and schools buy uniforms; online sellers buy fashion basics and kidswear.
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps made in bulk to your colour, size and design
You are not limited to stock designs. We make activewear, knitwear & caps in bulk in the colour you choose, in the sizes and size ratio your customers wear, and in the design you supply for the Sri Lanka market. A reference garment, a tech pack, a sketch or even a photograph is enough to start.
How it works: send a Pantone code or fabric swatch for colour and we return a lab-dip; send your size chart and the ratio you want in each carton; send artwork, print, embroidery or label files for the design. We make a sample for approval and then produce the bulk to that approved sample, so the order you receive matches the one you signed off.
- Colour: any Pantone-matched shade or stock colour.
- Size: any size chart, ratio and carton pack.
- Design and branding: your own cut, print, embroidery, labels and packaging.
Fabrics, sizes and packing for Sri Lanka
Fabrics: Cotton French terry, brushed fleece, interlock, polyester micro-mesh, dry-fit knit.
Size range: S–3XL adult; kids 4–14 years; XS–5XL on request.
Fabric weight: Track pants 180–280 GSM; hoodies 280–380 GSM; jerseys 130–180 GSM.
Decoration: Sublimation, screen print, embroidery, applique, heat-transfer.
Branding: Private label, woven labels, hang tags, barcodes.
Packing: Individual polybag, ratio-packed cartons, compressed packing for hoodies.
Buyer's checklist for activewear, knitwear & caps
- Choose fabric: cotton terry, fleece or polyester
- Approve fit and pocket layout
- Choose fabric weight and composition
- Approve fit: regular, boxy or oversized
- Provide a design brief or logo files
- Approve digital mock-ups
- Choose crown structure and fabric
- Send logo files for embroidery digitising
Shipping activewear, knitwear & caps to Sri Lanka
We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Colombo in about 3–12 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Several activewear, knitwear & caps can be combined in one container with one set of documents.
Payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
Importing activewear, knitwear & caps into Sri Lanka: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Sri Lanka — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Sri Lanka working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +94 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Sinhala, Tamil; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA / CusDec |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) — many Indian goods enter duty-free or at reduced duty |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps range for Sri Lanka
All 4 activewear, knitwear & caps we supply in Sri Lanka
Standards: ISO 105 colour fastness, ISO 6330 shrinkage, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies. Imports clear at Colombo through Sri Lanka Customs with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; the India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement may give duty preferences with the right certificate, and English labelling is accepted. Confirm current rules with your broker.
Price, duties & landed cost in Sri Lanka
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Colombo |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT and other levies |
| Import conformity | Imports clear at Colombo through Sri Lanka Customs with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; the India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement may give duty preferences with the right certificate, and English labelling is accepted. Confirm current rules with your broker. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |