Browns Fabric to invest USD 52.3 mn on Lanka’s largest textiles plant in Pannala
Athula Haputantri, BOI Board Member; Renuka Weerakone, BOI Director General; Sanakan Thamotharampillai, Chairman, Browns Fabric; Prithiv Dorai, Director, Browns Fabric; Kenneth Wijesuriya, Director, Browns Fabric, Charitha Jayasingha, Director, Browns Fabric.
The Board of Investment Sri Lanka (BOI) recently signed an agreement with Browns Fabric Limited for a state-of-the-art, modern and one of the largest Weft Knit Fabric production facilities in Browns Industrial Park, Pannala Kurunegala with an investment of 52.3MN USD and they plan to commence operations in August 2023.
Company has taken the initiative to bridge a significant vacuum in supply and demand, flexibility and speed to produce fabric to the export-oriented US Dollar earning apparel industry in Sri Lanka. Browns Fabric is equipped to empower renowned fashion retailers through its multi-faceted fabric solutions while remaining committed to sustainability at all times.
With the infusion of technologically advanced machinery, systems and LEAN design, the fully accredited and certified facility is armed with the expertise to provide a plethora of options to direct brands, regional hubs and apparel manufacturers.
Using the finest fibres and yarns in collaboration with regional spinning and knitting partners, the Company’s production capability encompasses knitting, dyeing, finishing and printing along with value added mechanical finishes of suede, brush, pre-shrunk and specialized chemical finishes such as bio, antimicrobial, easy-care and water repellent.
The infrastructure spans 22.5 acres and is strategically located within close proximity to many major apparel companies. Browns Fabric (a subsidiary of Browns Group PLC) strives to be the preferred fabric source in Sri Lanka, Asia and Africa while achieving high nomination for major global brands across the US, Europe, UK and Asia. With this project, the Company is generating direct employment and improving livelihoods of over 800 people whilst uplifting over 2,000 people and related businesses in the North Western Province and surrounding areas.
Browns Fabric Chairman, Sanakan Thamotharampillai stated, “We are pleased to be a part of an initiative that will reap benefits on a cross-section of levels; from targeting foreign revenue and increasing exports, to fostering the local economy and providing much-needed job opportunities, Browns Fabric Limited will consistently and diligently work towards evolving into the leading fabric manufacturer in Sri Lanka.”