Hayleys Fabric PLC becomes first Sri Lankan company featured in “Global Organic Textile Standard” Case Study
Consolidating its reputation as a celebrated pioneer in sustainable textiles, Hayleys Fabric PLC is now among an exclusive group of renowned global businesses featured as case studies on the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) website.
Hayleys Fabric PLC Wins Gold at Presidential Environmental Awards 2024
Hayleys Fabric PLC, a leading textile manufacturer in Sri Lanka, has received the Gold award in the Textile and Textile Processing Industry at the Presidential Environmental Awards 2024. This prestigious accolade highlights Hayleys Fabric’s unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability, distinguishing the business among nearly 1000 applicants nationwide.
Hayleys Fabric celebrates triple triumph at ISPO Textrends Spring/Summer 2026
In a remarkable demonstration of innovation and sustainability, Sri Lanka’s largest textile manufacturer Hayleys Fabric PLC proudly announced its achievement at the prestigious ISPO Textrends Spring/Summer 2026, where three pioneering innovations were recognised.
Beyond Textiles: Hayleys Fabric drives research on water pollution in Kelani River basin with Sri Jayawardenapura Uni
Consolidating its efforts in environmental stewardship, Sri Lanka’s largest textile manufacturer and a subsidiary of Hayleys Group, Hayleys Fabric, partnered with the University of Sri Jayawardenapura to research pollutants in the Kelani River basin.
Hayleys Fabric’s Head of Sustainability among ‘Asia’s Top Sustainability Superwomen’
Sri Lanka’s largest integrated textile manufacturer, Hayleys Fabric, proudly announces the recognition of Leonie Vaas, its Head of Sustainability and Sustainable Innovations, among Asia’s Top Sustainability Superwomen for 2022.
Redefining sustainable innovation: Hayleys Fabric and Pro Green Lab launches FaBriEco
Redefining sustainable innovations through eco-conscious partnerships, Sri Lanka’s largest integrated textile manufacturer, Hayleys Fabric PLC announced a ground-breaking collaboration with Pro Green Laboratories of the University of Moratuwa to upcycle industrial waste and convert it into sustainable, environmentally friendly construction materials.
Hayleys Fabric recognised on global stage: Awarded Best SDG Impact at ESG World Summit and GRIT Awards
Leading textile manufacturer and member of Hayleys Group, Hayleys Fabric PLC achieved yet another key milestone in its sustainability journey when it was honoured with the Best SDG Impact Award at the esteemed ESG World Summit and Growth, Resilience, Innovation and Talent (GRIT) Awards held in Thailand recently.
South Asia Textiles ‘MIDNIGHT’ Organic Fabric Dye Wins Global and Local Acclaim
South Asia Textiles (Pvt) Ltd. (SAT), a subsidiary of Hayleys Fabric PLC is making waves in the global and local fashion industry with ‘Midnight by Charcoal’ – a novel range of textiles featuring organic dyes derived from biomass charcoal waste.
Innovation meets sustainability at Hayleys Fabric’s ‘Nature’ Forum
Sri Lanka’s largest textile manufacturer, Hayleys Fabric, hosted its inaugural Sustainability Forum ‘Nature’, showcasing a new generation of home-grown innovations with the potential to enable greater circularity in fashion globally.
Hayleys Fabric surpasses global giants to win new Sustainable Impact Award at International Quality Awards 2022 – UK
Hayleys Fabric set a global benchmark in sustainability, bagging the coveted Sustainability Impact Award at the recently concluded International Quality Awards (IQA) 2022 held in London.
Hayleys Fabric natural mahogany dye listed on Top 10 innovations for ISPO Textrends 2024
Hayleys Fabric’s ‘WARNA by Mahogany’, the natural dye innovation behind a new line of organic, eco-friendly fabric, was listed among the Top 10 global innovations at the ISPO Textrends Spring/Summer 2024.
Hayleys Chairman’s Awards recognises inspiring teams driving exports, social impact and innovation
Over 20 project teams were awarded for their excellence in export market development, sustainable innovation and social impact at the Hayleys Group Chairman’s Awards 2021. The annual apex recognition platform of the diversified conglomerate seeks to celebrate its employees across all 16 of its diverse business sectors, who have gone above and beyond to make a difference.
Hayleys Fabric Drives Biodiversity Regeneration with Diyathuru Uyana Wetlands Park
Further strengthening its commitment for a greener tomorrow, Hayleys Group subsidiary and leading textile manufacturer, Hayleys Fabric invested Rs. 6.3 million in 9 acres of wetland to preserve biodiversity and raise awareness of the unique endemic species found within its borders.
Hayleys Fabric Becomes 1st Sri Lankan Fabric Manufacturer to be Awarded ISO 50001
Hayleys Fabric broke new ground for the Sri Lankan fabric manufacturing industry, becoming the first fabric manufacturer in the nation to earn the ‘ISO 50001:2018’ certification.
On the Global Frontiers of Sustainable Development with Hayleys Fabric’s Leonie Vaas
One of the greatest global challenges is to integrate environmental sustainability with economic growth. At the heart is “Sustainable consumption and production”, or United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12, which has pushed manufacturers across the globe to innovate and create circular economies.
Hayleys Fabric Wins Bronze at International ARC Awards
Hayleys Group subsidiary and pioneering textile manufacturer in Sri Lanka, Hayleys Fabric PLC bagged the Bronze Award for the Best Writing/Script for its Annual Report for 2019/20 ‘Progressive by Nature’ at the world’s largest competition honouring excellence in annual reports, the International ARC Awards.
Sustainability Through Responsible Production
In June 2021, The United Nations Global Compact announced 10 new Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Pioneers and among the 10 pioneers, Leonie Vaas was announced as the SDG Pioneer for Responsible Production for her extraordinary work at Hayleys Fabric PLC as the Manager of Sustainability and Innovations.
Hayleys Fabric cuts carbon footprint by 15% with country’s largest solar roof
Hayleys Fabric further reduced its carbon footprint by 15 percent with the installation of the largest private sector rooftop solar power system in Sri Lanka, contributing 6,241,500kWh of power per annum to the National Grid.
UN Global Compact announces its 2021 SDG Pioneers
Hayleys Fabric Manager – Sustainability and Innovation Leonie Vaas becomes first Sri Lankan to win Global round of SDG Pioneers for 2021 at UN Global Compact’s Leaders Summit
Acquisition of South Asia Textiles Likely to Weigh on Hayleys Fabric Earnings in Short-term
The purchase of South Asia Textiles Limited by Hayleys Fabric PLC could in the short-term weigh on the combined entity earnings due to decline in margins and the increase in finance cost stemming from the borrowings, which may have been made to fund their April acquisition.
Hayleys Buys Textile Firm from Ambeon for Rs. 4 b
Hayleys Fabric Plc yesterday acquired the control of South Asia Textiles Ltd. (SAT) for Rs. 4 billion as part of expanding its business. Hayleys bought 98.84% stake of SAT comprising 97.68% from Ambeon Holdings Plc and 1.16% from a minority shareholder.
Hayleys Fabric Bags Bronze at Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards 2019
Hayleys Fabric PLC, pioneering textile manufacturer and subsidiary of Hayleys Group, walked away with the Bronze Award for the Best Integrated Report Design at the Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards (ASRA) 2019.
Hayleys Fentons Secures EPC to Install 4MW Rooftop Solar Project at Hayleys Fabric
Hayleys Fentons, one of the leading integrated engineering solutions specialists in Sri Lanka, entered into a partnership with two of its sister companies, Hayleys Fabric and Hayleys Power to generate renewable energy from the rooftop of one of its primary manufacturing facilities. This would make it one of the largest private sector renewable energy sources in Sri Lanka.
‘Puritas Sathdiyawara: Going Beyond’ Completes 6th Annual School Supply Pack Distribution
Under the banner of its flagship ‘Puritas Sathdiyawara: Going Beyond’, Hayleys PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s multinational conglomerates, completed its sixth annual school supply distribution initiative for the 2020 academic year in the North and North Central Provinces. This included contributions from the following companies under the Hayleys umbrella: Haycarb PLC, Advantis, Hayleys PLC, Hayleys Fabric PLC, Dipped Products PLC, Aventura, Hayleys Agriculture, Alumex PLC and Mabroc Teas.
Hayleys Emerges Winners at CA Sri Lanka’s 54th Annual Report Awards
Hayleys PLC, Sri Lanka’s largest and most diversified conglomerate, emerged triumphant by winning the coveted ‘Cyril Gardiner Memorial Trophy’ Gold Award for Overall Excellence in Annual Financial Reporting at the grand finale of the the 54th Annual Report Awards.
