Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel

**Celebrating a Legacy of Vision, Leadership & Transformation**

Today, we extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Tharanga Naleen Gamlath, Director General of the Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel (SLITA), for his exceptional leadership, dedication, and invaluable contribution to the growth and advancement of the institute.

During his tenure, Mr. Gamlath successfully led several strategic initiatives that strengthened SLITA's academic standing, industry relevance, and institutional sustainability, including:

✔ Achieving **Degree Awarding Status in 2025**, marking a significant milestone in SLITA's history

✔ Establishing the **Block B Faculty Building**, enhancing the institute's academic infrastructure and learning environment

✔ Initiating **NVQ Level 5 and NVQ Level 6 programmes leading to the Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Degree pathway**

✔ Introducing the **BSc in Textile and Apparel Technology pathway** to provide industry employees with greater opportunities for higher education and career advancement

✔ Strengthening industry engagement through the implementation of the **Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) framework** and the establishment of a dedicated **Marketing Unit**

✔ Leading the institution towards improved financial performance, successfully transforming operational challenges in 2024 into profitability in 2025

Through his vision, commitment, and unwavering dedication, he has created lasting opportunities for students, industry professionals, and future generations while positioning SLITA for continued growth and success.

As he embarks on a new chapter, we thank him for his outstanding service, leadership, and contributions. His legacy will continue to inspire the SLITA community for years to come.

**We wish Mr. Tharanga Naleen Gamlath continued success, good health, happiness, and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.**

*"A leader's legacy is measured not only by what is achieved, but by the opportunities created for others to grow and succeed."*

Your qualification opens the door to employment opportunities. Professional membership opens the door to the world.

A qualification from the Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel (SLITA) can lead to exciting and challenging career opportunities within Sri Lanka's export-oriented textile and apparel industry. However, internationally recognized professional membership can provide access to broader professional opportunities, contemporary technological developments, global industry knowledge, and international professional networks.

As a SLITA student or graduate, you have the opportunity to enhance your professional profile through internationally recognized memberships offered by The Textile Institute, UK.

Through Licentiateship (LTI) and Associateship (ATI), you can:

✔ Gain internationally recognized professional recognition
✔ Connect with a global network of textile, apparel, fashion, and footwear professionals
✔ Enhance your professional credibility within the industry
✔ Demonstrate your commitment to internationally accepted professional standards
✔ Access industry knowledge, technical resources, and professional development opportunities
✔ Strengthen your career prospects in both local and international markets

Those who qualify for Associateship may be entitled to use the prestigious professional qualification, Chartered Textile Technologist (CText), subject to the requirements of The Textile Institute.

Professionals who hold the CText qualification are recognized for their professional competence, industry knowledge, and commitment to advancing textile science, technology, manufacturing, and innovation. They stand among leading textile professionals worldwide and contribute to the continued development of the global textile and apparel industry.

Take the next step beyond your academic qualification and become part of a worldwide professional community helping shape the future of textiles, fashion, and apparel.

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Don't Just Chase Your Dreams—Turn Your Passion Into A Profession! Step-by-Step with SLITA & BOC!

Whether you are a school leaver stepping into higher education or an apparel industry professional aiming for a top-tier management role, your career breakthrough is finally here!

SLITA Campus has partnered with the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) to offer a structured, step-by-step student loan scheme. Fund your journey seamlessly from NVQ Level 5, through NVQ Level 6, all the way up to your Top-Up Bachelor's Degree!

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Flexible Learning: Applicable for programs conducted by the institute, allowing you to balance your career and education effortlessly.

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වෙසක් පුන් පොහෝ දිනෙන් ඇරඹෙන මේ පින්බර කාලය, අප සැමගේ සිත් කරුණාවෙන්, ප්‍රඥාවෙන් සහ සාමයෙන් ඒකාලෝක කරාවා! 🪔✨ තිලෝගුරු බුදුරජාණන් වහන්සේගේ උපත, බුදුවීම සහ පරිනිර්වාණය සිහිපත් කරන මේ උදාර වෙසක් මංගල්‍යයේදී, අප සැම අතර සහෝදරත්වය, දයාව සහ කරුණාව පතුරුවන්නට මේ පින්බර සමය අපට ආශිර්වාදයක් වේවා! 🌕🙏

ශ්‍රී ලංකා පේෂකර්ම හා ඇඟලුම් ආයතනයේ (SLITA Campus) සැමට සහ මුළු මහත් ලෝකවාසී ජනතාවට සාමය සතුට පිරි පින්බර වෙසක් මංගල්‍යයක් වේවා!

🌙✨ Eid al-Adha Mubarak from SLITA Campus ✨🌙

May this blessed occasion inspire peace, compassion, sacrifice, and unity in all our hearts. Wishing you and your loved ones happiness, prosperity, and countless blessings on this special Hadji Festival Day 🤍