Our Legacy
1994
Incorporated as a Registered Business
The history of Ocean Lanka is a story of transformation. It started in 1994 and was continuously driven forward by quality, innovation and customer focus. Through sustainable economic efficiency, Ocean Lanka continues to consolidate its market position as Sri Lanka’s largest weft knitted fabric manufacturer.
1996
Commenced Full-Scale Operations
The company undertakes its first order in 1996, heralding a period of explosive expansion. This provides impetus for courting countless orders and customers in the years to follow.
2000
Production Capacity First Exceeded 1 Million Lbs
The technologies and the markets experienced an enormous transformation in the beginning of the new millennium, with textiles conquering new markets as a result of continuous improvements to materials and processes. The enormous potential offered by the textile industry continues to generate healthy growth for Ocean Lanka.
2003
Obtained ISO 14001 Certification
Ocean Lanka has a reverential respect towards its employees, society and the environment: The company was committed to economic, ecological, and social sustainability long before the ISO 14001 certification.
2006
Commenced Yarn Dyeing Operations
Ocean Lanka welcomes new orders for commercial yarn dyeing, offering a wide variety of blends and professional service at competitive prices.
2009
Commenced Printing Operations
The new trends in the fashion industry paved way to the investment in new machines, making Ocean Lanka one of the prominent printed fabrics production facility in Sri Lanka.
2015
Commissioned State-Of-The-Art Digital Printing Machine
A new era dawns at Ocean Lanka with the commissioning of its state-of-the-art digital printing machine. With this addition, the company’s portfolio increased to produce exclusive prints with unique designs, perfect details and unlimited colours.