Technical & Training

The Textile Technology section provides a wide range of services to the handloom and power loom fabrics manufacturing industries in Sri Lanka. Both conventional and modern textile manufacturing machinery are available in the spinning, Waving, Knitting & Processing workshops where trainees are able to learn the mechanisms related to their specific textile subjects in the areas of conversion of fibres into fabrics in the value chain. In addition, the textile technology section caters to the public institutions and private manufacturing organizations for their requirements in the areas of technical consultancy and technical partnering in the discipline of textile technology and management.   Staff Members Mr.Jegatheeshan  Chief Technologi...

In 1984 a small laboratory was set up at the Textile Training and Services Centre with the assistance of UNDP/UNIDO to support the product development and quality assurance work undertaken by the Centre. However, as a result of gradual increase in demand for testing for industry and procurement agencies, in the laboratory commenced testing textile and garments for those who needed the assistance to verify the conformity of products to various specification requirements. In 1995, it was decided to introduce an internationally accepted quality assurance system in 1995 to provide better service to the clients. At this juncture the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) came to assist the Centre with a project type technical cooperation programme to entrance the quality assurance ...

The Product Development & Design section is equipped with special workshops which are essential to prepare trainees who are interested in learning fashion designing and pattern construction using state- of -the- art technology. This specialized service of providing comprehensive training programmes to beginners and industry personnel at certificate and diploma level, has gained outstanding recognition by the Sri Lankan textile and apparel industry. All the workshops are fully equipped in keeping with industry standards using both Gerber and Lectra technologies to match needs and preferences. · GERBER For nearly half a century, Gerber Technology has been helping companies around the world develop, manufacture and take their products to market smarter, faster and mo...

The Engineering section comprises of electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and instruments that help to conduct necessary training programs for trainees who follow certificate to diploma level courses in textile, apparel and leather & footwear. This section also possess a well-equipped workshop, laboratories and class room facilities that assists in teaching of the basics and the applications of engineering practices related to the textile, apparel and leather & footwear industry. Furthermore, on the request of the industry the institute offer special services in the areas of valuation of plant & machinery and assessment of key skills of engineering technicians. Staff Members  Mr. Pubudu Weerarathna  Senior Engineer ...

The Leather & Footwear section was setup by SLITA to provide training in both designing and manufacturing technology and also to fulfill the growing needs of skilled manpower. The state-of-the-art technology and machinery along with the skills of practicing professionals is ready to advance the industry further by producing industry-ready personnel aimed at the local and global export market. This unique opportunity also promises to open- up employment opportunities for the Sri Lankan youth who wish to embark their career in leather and footwear industry. Staff Members Mr. W.M.S.K. Wijebahu  Chief Technologist  MBA(UK), M.Sc. (Textile & Clothing Management) , B.Sc. (Eng.) (Textile & Clothing technology), AMIESL  head.le...

The Clothing Technology section is equipped with necessary modern cutting, sewing and finishing machinery for the trainees to learn the techniques of manufacturing of garments and provides training and consultancy in the disciplines of industrial engineering, production organization, merchandizing, cutting room techniques, finishing and operation management. In association with the industry stakeholders, a special skills development training of industry personnel is conducted outside the institute with an view capacity building in the apparel industry. Tailor-made training programmes are offered to suit the requirements of organizations which require to develop the skills of the employees of the export and domestic apparel manufacturing sector. Staff Members ...

The library of SLITA, where you can expect smart and  clear answers to even most difficult questions was  established in 2009 to make its resources available to  the students, technical staff and trainers with the objective of nurturing their knowledge on the subject  matters they look for. SLITA has taken necessary  measures to upgrade the standard of the library benchmarking the modern libraries in the leading institutes of the world. At present the library is equipped with over 4000 books, latest periodicals, Audio Visual resources (CDs DVDs) on Textile , Clothing, Footwear and related subjects. It also consists of newspaper articles related to the industry since 1986 up-to- date   E books oapen - Open Access Books