Pioneer Association of the apparel export industry in Sri Lanka inaugurated in 1982.The combined export earnings of the members of the Association account for 70% of the value of total apparel export earnings of the country.
A professional Secretariat disseminates information promptly and speedily to its Members, convenes regular meetings, organizes Seminars/Workshops.
The Association serves on many statutory and non-statutory Boards/Committees, Chambers and Associations connected with the industry and has contributed to the formulation and implementation of major strategies and decisions affecting the industry.
The Members of the Association have made a great contribution to the development of the industry which has been ranked as the lead export industry of Sri Lanka.