Year 2022Biodegradable Polyester
Developed a polyester fabric in collaboration with key supplier, with accelerated bio- degradation rate.
Year 2022Recyclable Stretch Polyester
Spandex used in stretch fabric has limited recycling properties. Innovated an alternative composite material offering similar performance but with recyclable properties. Thereby reduced garments directed to landfill.
Year 2020Anti-Bacterial Fabric
R&D in anti-bacterial fabric prior to the Covid 19 outbreak, enabled Hayleys Fabric PLC to swiftly pivot into manufacture of medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in the wake of the pandemic.
Year 2022One-way Moisture Management on 100% Cotton
Combines the comfort of cotton and the performance of polyester. Developed a hybrid fabric with one-way moisture transfer through the fabric to outer surface, for evaporation.
Year 2020Natural Dyes
Dyes created by extracting colour from natural substances such as tea waste and mahogany shavings, with circularity in mind. Extraction is through a process developed in-house at Hayleys Fabric PLC. These dyes are a sustainable alternative to petroleum based synthetic dyes of high carbon footprint.
Warna by Mahogany
NATURAL DYES
Our Journey of Exploring Colors in Nature
Offering a unique style, Hayleys Fabric successfully executed fabric dyeing using natural dyes extracted from natural sources in an eco-friendly process. This has contributed immensely to both the process and product sustainability as an eco-friendly alternative for synthetic dyes. “WARNA” by Mahogany, is one of the main innovative initiatives in the textile industry from waste to fashion concept via circular economy.
Waste wooden pieces of Mahogany timber,
the remaining from the furniture industry has
been turned into an antique color range.
the remaining from the furniture industry has
been turned into an antique color range.
The exclusive Mahogany dye is rich with the
color hues which can be used individually and
mixed with the synthetic dyes.
color hues which can be used individually and
mixed with the synthetic dyes.
The Midnight
NATURAL PRINTS
Our Journey of Exploring Colors in Nature
Using eco-friendly natural pigments produced from natural sources, South Asia Textiles successfully printed innovative fabrics in a distinctive manner. As an environmentally friendly substitute for synthetic black pigments, this has significantly increased the sustainability of both the process and the product itself. “THE MIDNIGHT” – prints by charcoal black are also one of the main innovative initiatives in the textile industry from waste to fashion concept via circular economy.
Waste collected from our very own biomass
boilers have been converted into raw
materials for the printing.
boilers have been converted into raw
materials for the printing.
The exclusive black pigment is rich
with the color hues which can be developed
into a range of black hues.
with the color hues which can be developed
into a range of black hues.
International Award-Winning Innovations
Inno’s natural dyes – WARNA by Mahogany and Midnight by Charcoal, gained international acclaim during the year, winning places among the Top 10 Innovations at ISPO Text Trends a leading German platform for discovering and showcasing the world’s most innovative, sustainable, high-performance fabric.
Trace the Grace – Sustainable Mobile App
In an effort to promote fabric made using recycled polyester yarn among the consumers, we developed a smart phone app in 2019/20 to trace the source of polyester yarn through a QR code on the garment.
FabriEco: ``Where Waste Meets Innovation``
FabriEco, a ground-breaking waste upcycling collaboration between the University of Moratuwa and Hayleys Fabric PLC, is set to redefine sustainable construction practices. Spearheaded by the distinguished Professor Rangika Halwathura and the Pro Green Lab at the Department of Civil Engineering, this project pioneers the creation of eco-friendly construction materials through innovative waste transformation.
Hayleys Fabric PLC’s exclusive financial support reflects their unwavering dedication to sustainability and forward-thinking solutions. FabriEco resonates profoundly with multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). By repurposing waste into valuable resources, it directly contributes to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), promoting circular economy principles.
Additionally, FabriEco aligns with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by fostering collaboration between academia and industry, propelling innovative strides in construction materials. By curbing waste and reducing environmental impact, it echoes the aspirations of SDG 13 (Climate Action), exemplifying a holistic approach to environmental stewardship.
In recognizing FabriEco, you champion a synergy of academic brilliance and corporate sustainability, poised to transform the construction landscape while harmonizing resolutely with key UN SDGs, thus securing a more resilient and eco-friendly future for all.