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Stories, guides and updates from the Salupata community.
Sustainable Fabrics in Sri Lanka: The Complete Guide for Buyers and Brands
Discover the best eco-friendly fabrics available in Sri Lanka: organic cotton, bamboo, hemp and Tencel. Learn how local brands can start selling sustainably.
DTF vs DTG vs Screen Printing in Sri Lanka: A Cost-First Guide
Which printing method is cheapest for your order size? Real break-even numbers for DTF, DTG and screen printing, plus a 30-second decision test.
Best Fabrics for Sri Lanka's Hot, Humid Weather
Cotton, linen, bamboo or lyocell? A practical guide to the fabrics that stay cool in Sri Lanka's heat and humidity, plus the GSM range to look for.
How to Start Your Own Clothing Brand in Sri Lanka: A 10-Step Guide
A practical 10-step guide to starting a clothing brand in Sri Lanka: niche, tech packs, fabric sourcing, factories, labels, pricing and registration.
What Is Knitting? A Beginner's Guide to the Art of Yarn
What is knitting, where did it come from, and how is it different from crochet and weaving? Here's a simple guide to the craft and what you need to get started.
What is Spandex? The Ultimate Guide to the World's Stretchiest Fabric
Wondering what spandex is? Learn how spandex, elastane and Lycra compare, plus their benefits, common uses and how to care for stretch clothing.
What is DTG Printing? A Simple Guide to Direct-to-Garment
What is DTG printing and how does it work? A simple guide to direct-to-garment printing, its benefits, and when to choose it over screen printing.
DTF Printing in Sri Lanka: Process, Materials & Benefits
If you follow the custom clothing scene in Sri Lanka, you've probably heard people talking about DTF printing . Small Instagram boutiques in Colombo use...
T-Shirt GSM Guide Sri Lanka: 180 vs 220 vs 260 Explained
You've probably seen it on a product listing: "190 GSM cotton tee" or "260 GSM heavyweight oversized". Sellers love the number, but most buyers just scroll...
Laundry Care Symbols Explained (and How to Make Your Own Care Label for Free)
Turn any shirt inside out and you'll find a small tag full of tiny icons: a tub, a triangle, a square, an iron, a circle. Most people skip right past it....
How to Find Your Clothing Size in Any Country (Without Guessing)
You've probably been here. You find a dress on a UK site and it says 12. The brand you usually buy from says 8. A Japanese label says 15. Then an Italian...
The Story Behind Salupata: Weaving Sri Lanka's First Textile Marketplace
Sri Lanka has a rich history of textiles, garments, and apparel. Yet when you look at the digital landscape, there was a massive missing piece.
The Ultimate Guide to Men's T-Shirts
Let’s be honest: the era of "just a basic T-shirt" is officially over.
Weaving the Future Together: How We Are Revolutionizing Sri Lanka's Local Textile Market
For a small island nation, Sri Lanka has a globally renowned reputation as a powerhouse in the textile and apparel industry. However, while global fashion...
Beeralu Lace: Sri Lanka's Timeless Handmade Craft Tradition
Beeralu lace is one of Sri Lanka's most treasured handmade textile arts, celebrated for its intricate patterns, fine detailing, and generations of skilled...
Exploring the Vibrant Batik Industry in Sri Lanka: A Timeless Textile Art
What began centuries ago as an introduced technique has blossomed into a signature Sri Lankan art form. Today, Sri Lankan Batik graces everything from...
Made in Sri Lanka: Inside the World's Most Ethical Apparel & Textile Industry
When you check the tag on your favorite piece of clothing, there's a good chance it says "Made in Sri Lanka." For a relatively small island nation, Sri...