The Textile Institute Sri Lanka Section held its annual general meeting at Brandix College of Clothing Technology, Ratmalana, last month. Over the course of 2018, the Sri Lanka Section arranged lectures in digital colour quality management, how sustainability and innovation help the clothing industry and wool applications in ballistic protection.

These showcase their work in supporting the cutting-edge methods available for the education of students entering the textiles industry in various fields.

The AGM also provided a platform for an awards ceremony to recognise the work of students, who have studied the latest developments in their respective fields. The medal recipients were:

• Ranjith Tennakoon Gold Medal 2017 – HPTS Jayasinghe
• Anura De Silva Gold Medal 2017 – HMWT Herath
• DP Gunawardena Gold Medal 2017 – Devindi De Silva
• LS Wanigathunga Gold Medal 2017 – MGHJ Kumara
• The Albert Thenuwara Memorial Medal 2017 – DMLC Baminiwaththa.
• Textile Institute Sri Lanka Section Gold Medal 2017 – HMIUK Navarathne
• Textile Institute Sri Lanka Section Gold Medal 2017 – SY Weerasinghe
• Textile Institute Sri Lanka Section Gold Medal 2017 – WADD Weerasinghe

The Sri Lanka Section’s plans for 2019 include a national award presentation for textiles manufacturers and entrepreneurs, in conjunction with the National Enterprise Development Authority. “The TI Sections are important in supporting the work of the TI and bringing together professionals to advance knowledge and industrial practice globally,” the Institute reports.

“The Sri Lanka Section has made great strides in forging global connections in the textiles industries and looking at ways in which the industries can continue to flourish using pioneering techniques.”

With International Headquarters in Manchester, UK, The Textile Institute is a unique organisation in textiles, clothing and footwear. Founded in 1910, the Institute has Individual and Corporate members in up to 70 countries; membership covers all sectors and disciplines in textiles, clothing and footwear.

Members in all sectors of fibre-based industries worldwide are supported by the Special Interest Groups. The current World President is Katie Greenyer and the Chairman of Council is Helen Rowe, Comp TI CText FTI.

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