Wacoal is a market leader in the plus-size lingerie categories. The company promotes inclusivity and body positivity via women’s intimate wear with its extensive brand portfolio for Wacoal Europe which includes Wacoal, Fantasie, Freya, Elomi and Goddess. Large fashion brands typically need several manufacturing bases, especially to reduce the business risk of disruptions stemming from production being concentrated in one location.

Wacoal came to Sri Lanka in 2005 through a partnership with a leading Sri Lankan manufacturer and has been continually upscalingits operations in Sri Lanka and now employs more than 1200 people.

Sri Lanka was chosen since it scores high on all key criteria required of a manufacturing base for high-end lingerie in specific and high-end fashion in general.

Despite the recent challenges faced by the island nation, production volumes of Wacoal Lanka – the Sri Lankan entity – have been maintained.Wacoal is eyeing further expansion of its manufacturing base in Sri Lanka, with two additional production lines being added in the coming months. In tandem, the company continues to invest in new technology. Wacoal continues to have confidence in the country and believes strongly that it made the correct decision in continuing to invest in the country.