බ්ලොග්

සළුපට ප්‍රජාවෙන් කථා, මාර්ගෝපදේශ සහ යාවත්කාලීන කිරීම්.

Close-up of hands knitting wool yarn with wooden needles

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.

salupata.com54 min read2026 සැප් 23
Read More »
What is Spandex? The Ultimate Guide to the World's Stretchiest Fabric

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.

salupata.com23 min read2026 සැප් 22
Read More »
Close-up of a colourful DTG printed custom t-shirt

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.

salupata.com33 min read2026 සැප් 22
Read More »
The process of DTF printing on a custom t-shirt

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...

salupata.com45 min read2026 සැප් 22
Read More »
Comparing different T-shirt GSM fabric weights: 180, 220, and 260

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...

salupata.com57 min read2026 සැප් 21
Read More »
A guide to understanding laundry care symbols on clothing labels

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....

salupata.com56 min read2026 සැප් 21
Read More »
A person measuring their clothing size with a measuring tape

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...

salupata.com45 min read2026 සැප් 21
Read More »
The founders of Salupata working together on the textile marketplace platform

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.

salupata.com224 min read2026 අගෝ 19
Read More »
A collection of different men's t-shirt styles and fits

The Ultimate Guide to Men's T-Shirts

Let’s be honest: the era of "just a basic T-shirt" is officially over.

salupata.com236 min read2026 ජූලි 29
Read More »
Salupata digital marketplace connecting Sri Lankan textile sellers and buyers

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...

salupata.com273 min read2026 ජූලි 9
Read More »
A Sri Lankan artisan weaving traditional Beeralu lace with wooden bobbins

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...

salupata.com515 min read2026 ජූලි 5
Read More »
A Sri Lankan artisan working on a vibrant handmade Batik textile design

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...

salupata.com565 min read2026 ජූලි 3
Read More »
Inside a modern ethical garment manufacturing factory in Sri Lanka

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...

salupata.com405 min read2026 ජූලි 2
Read More »