Cost pressures are a continuous reality for glove manufacturers, and Sri Lanka is no exception. Direct raw material price is a visible line item, but total unit economics are heavily shaped by yield, energy use, and labor efficiency. Material-related variability—such as inconsistent viscosity, solid... read more
Sri Lankan production lines vary considerably in scale and capability. Some factories operate highly automated lines with modern ovens and precision dipping control; others rely on semi-automated or manual sequences where operator technique plays a larger role. These differences make a compelling ca... read more
Sustainability considerations are shifting from optional marketing claims to operational requirements. For Sri Lankan glove manufacturers, sustainability practices must be pragmatic: they should reduce environmental impact without undermining production throughput or driving excessive cost increases... read more
Export markets present a dual requirement: products must meet technical test criteria and documentation must be complete and traceable. For Sri Lankan glove producers targeting hospitals, laboratories, retail and industrial buyers abroad, achieving repeatable test performance matters as much as the ... read more
Sri Lanka’s glove manufacturing sector has shown notable growth in recent years, driven by a combination of skilled labour, strategic geographic position and increasing interest from export markets. As local manufacturers aim to convert capacity into sustainable competitiveness, raw material selecti... read more