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Activewear, Knitwear & Caps · South Asia · EN-LK

Caps Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a compact, import-reliant consumer market of about 22 million people, where Colombo's wholesale quarter at Pettah supplies shops across the island and a recovering tourism sector buys hotel uniforms and resortwear. Caps manufacturer, wholesaler, supplier and exporter in Sri Lanka. Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company: our caps are made by partner factories and supplied to buyers in Sri Lanka from 1,000 pieces per design, or a half or full container, at competitive prices below the average wholesale price.

Currency
Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Main ports
Colombo, Hambantota
Sea transit from Gujarat
3–12 days
Import taxes
Customs duty plus VAT and other levies
Our hours (local)
24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Sri Lanka working day is covered
Caps flat mock-up in an original print colourway for buyers in Sri Lanka — Hurain Garments Exporter
Caps — made for Sri Lanka
Colour range of caps for the Sri Lanka market shown on garment mock-ups
Colourways for Sri Lanka
Caps construction detail checked before shipping to Sri Lanka: weave, seams and finishing
Construction detail
Size curve and key specifications of caps supplied to Sri Lanka
Key specification — Sri Lanka
Sea freight route card: caps from Gujarat ports to Sri Lanka
Route to Sri Lanka

Quick answer

Who supplies caps in Sri Lanka?

Hurain Garments Exporter (Hurain Engitech & Trade, Palanpur), founded in 2010 by Khalil Syed, is a trading and export company that supplies caps, made by partner factories, to buyers in Sri Lanka. It ships FCL and LCL containers with AQL inspection and export documents at competitive prices below the average wholesale price. Minimum order is 1,000 pieces per design, or a half or full container; payment is 50% in advance, 50% before dispatch.

Why Sri Lanka needs caps

Sri Lanka is a compact, import-reliant consumer market of about 22 million people, where Colombo's wholesale quarter at Pettah supplies shops across the island and a recovering tourism sector buys hotel uniforms and resortwear.

Caps are cheap to ship and easy to brand, so they feature in promotional orders, school and event wear, and retail accessory ranges.

Retail chains & stores in Sri Lanka

Retail chains, department stores and independent shops in Colombo, Kandy and Galle restock with imported shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear, and increasingly ask for private-label ranges.

In Sri Lanka, department stores and shopping-mall brands buy caps from us mainly for sports clubs, academies and teams and gym and athleisure retailers.

Top 11 cities for caps in Sri Lanka

Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of caps. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.

  1. 01Caps in Colomboport: ColomboRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
  2. 02Caps in Jaffnavia Colombo · 2 days by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
  3. 03Caps in Biyagamavia Colombo · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
  4. 04Caps in Kandyvia Colombo · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
  5. 05Caps in Hambantotaport: HambantotaRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
  6. 06Caps in Kurunegalavia Colombo · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
  7. 07Caps in Katunayakevia Colombo · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
  8. 08Caps in Gallevia Colombo · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
  9. 09Caps in Trincomaleeport: TrincomaleeWholesale & trading houses
  10. 10Caps in Anuradhapuravia Colombo · 1–2 days by roadWholesale & trading houses
  11. 11Caps in Puttalamvia Colombo · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading houses

The garment market in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a compact, import-reliant consumer market of about 22 million people, where Colombo's wholesale quarter at Pettah supplies shops across the island and a recovering tourism sector buys hotel uniforms and resortwear.

Buyers here are importers in Colombo supply wholesalers in Pettah and retail chains; hotels, hospitals and schools buy uniforms; online sellers buy fashion basics and kidswear.

What buyers in Sri Lanka look for

Buyers like cotton T-shirts, shirts, kurtis, leggings, school uniforms and kidswear, with strong demand around Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Vesak and Christmas.

Tropical and humid all year, so lightweight cotton sells constantly; the south-west monsoon runs from May to September. Peaks follow April's New Year, Vesak, Christmas and the school terms.

Import rules and labelling for Sri Lanka

Imports clear at Colombo through Sri Lanka Customs with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; the India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement may give duty preferences with the right certificate, and English labelling is accepted. Confirm current rules with your broker.

Duties and taxes: Customs duty plus VAT and other levies. Rates change, so confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker before you finalise landed cost; we supply the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for clearance.

Planning your caps order for Sri Lanka

The calendar in Sri Lanka sets the delivery window for caps. Tropical and humid all year, so lightweight cotton sells constantly; the south-west monsoon runs from May to September. Peaks follow April's New Year, Vesak, Christmas and the school terms. For caps specifically, caps sell strongly in summer, at sports events and in promotional campaigns; winter beanies are ordered by July for the northern autumn. Our lead time is 25–40 days, plus sea transit of about 3–12 days, so we advise confirming orders early enough to land the goods before the peak rather than during it.

Typical buyers of caps in Sri Lanka include promotional-merchandise companies, sports and event organisers, school and uniform suppliers and retail chains and wholesalers. Around Colombo, Kandy and Galle, they usually order 1,000–3,000 pieces per design; 500 pieces for stock colours with simple embroidery and reorder the styles that sell through, so we keep fabric, size ratios and labels on file for repeat shipments.

Fabric, fit and colour choices for Sri Lanka

For Sri Lanka we suggest planning caps in two drops, one in lighter fabrics and one in heavier ones, so stock matches the weather rather than sitting unsold.

Sizes: Adjustable with strap, snap or buckle closures; fitted sizes S–XL; kids' sizes. Colours: Over 30 stock colours; contrast peaks, panels and under-peak colours.

Caps made in bulk to your colour, size and design for Sri Lanka

You are not limited to stock designs. We make caps in bulk in the colour you choose, in the sizes and size ratio your customers wear, and in the design you supply for the Sri Lanka market. A reference garment, a tech pack, a sketch or even a photograph is enough to start.

How it works: send a Pantone code or fabric swatch for colour and we return a lab-dip; send your size chart and the ratio you want in each carton; send artwork, print, embroidery or label files for the design. We make a sample for approval and then produce the bulk to that approved sample, so the order you receive matches the one you signed off.

  • Colour: Over 30 stock colours; contrast peaks, panels and under-peak colours.
  • Size: Adjustable with strap, snap or buckle closures; fitted sizes S–XL; kids' sizes.
  • Design and branding: 3D puff or flat embroidery, woven and rubber patches, custom colours and linings and private-label inside tapes and tags.

About our caps for Sri Lanka

A cap is cheap to ship and easy to brand, which is why it features in so many promotional orders. Delhi NCR and Mumbai units make structured and unstructured caps with precise embroidery, and can add woven patches, rubber badges or leather tags.

The details that separate a good cap from a poor one are crown shape, peak stiffness and embroidery density. We check all three on the first sample, and we pack caps stacked in boxes to protect their shape in transit.

Buyer's checklist for ordering caps for Sri Lanka

  • Choose crown structure and fabric
  • Send logo files for embroidery digitising
  • Approve the embroidery sample
  • Select colours and closures
  • Agree packing to protect the shape
  • Plan for exclusive designs if needed
  • Check the import and labelling rules for Sri Lanka: imports clear at Colombo through Sri Lanka Customs with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; the India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement may give duty preferences with the right certificate, and English labelling is accepted. Confirm current rules with your broker.
  • Agree Incoterms (FOB, CFR or CIF Colombo) and the payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.

How we ship caps to Sri Lanka

Containers move by sea from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Colombo, about 3–12 days. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF, and your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery in Sri Lanka; we can coordinate with the forwarder you name.

Stacked in polybags of 10 or 20 and packed 100–200 per carton to protect crown shape. Before loading we share a photo, video and measurement report so you can approve what is in the container. Spot clean or hand wash; air dry on a form to keep the shape.

Documents supplied with every shipment: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading, plus test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them. Payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.

Minimum order and container

Minimum order

1,000 pieces per design

Half container

Available, mixed styles

Full container

Available, FCL

Typically 1,000–3,000 pieces per design; 500 pieces for stock colours with simple embroidery.

You do not need a full container to order: a half container or an LCL shipment is possible, and several garment lines can share one container and one set of export documents.

Competitive export pricing

The best price on caps for buyers in Sri Lanka

Hurain Garments Exporter provides competitive export prices for worldwide customers, below the average wholesale price, because we buy in volume directly from our partner factories. With 16+ years of experience, we are honored to export to 50+ countries and to cooperate with 10,000+ customers around the world. Are you looking for caps for your brand or wholesale business in Sri Lanka? Hurain Garments Exporter is your best choice. Caps are cut from a few fabrics in many colours, so volume across designs earns bulk pricing, and fabric, embroidery, closure and labels can be customized. Minimum order 1,000 pieces per design, or a half container or a full container as per your requirement. Orders for Sri Lanka are shipped as FCL or LCL with full export documents.

  • Factory-direct

    Priced below the average wholesale rate

  • 16+

    Years of experience

  • 50+

    Countries we export to

  • 10,000+

    Customers worldwide

  • 1,000 pieces per design

    Minimum order, or half / full container

About us

Trusted Caps manufacturer, supplier and exporter for Sri Lanka

Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company that supplies caps to Sri Lanka, with sampling, AQL inspection, export packing and complete shipping documents.

Our caps are manufactured to your fabric, fit and packing by our partner factories, and we sell and ship them to buyers in Sri Lanka. Buying through us means one supplier for caps and for the other activewear, knitwear & caps you need, one inspection and one set of export documents.

  • 16+

    Years of experience

  • 40+

    Our team

  • 10,000+

    Happy customers

  • 17

    Garment product lines

  • 50

    Countries we supply

  • FCL · LCL

    Container export, door-to-port

Our vision in Sri Lanka

Our vision is to make sourcing caps simple and dependable for every buyer in Sri Lanka: clear specifications, honest information about who makes the product, and a supplier that answers questions before and after the order.

Our mission in Sri Lanka

Our mission is to supply caps at competitive prices, below the average wholesale price, through our partner factories and bulk buying, with transparent quotations, inspection before dispatch and reliable delivery to Sri Lanka. Send your specification and quantity to get a price you can compare.

Importing caps into Sri Lanka: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Sri Lanka — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Sri Lanka working day is covered
Country calling code+94 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesSinhala, Tamil; we correspond in English
CurrencySri Lankan rupee (LKR); quotations in USD
Customs systemASYCUDA / CusDec
Trade agreement with IndiaIndia–Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) — many Indian goods enter duty-free or at reduced duty
Plan orders aroundthe Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close

Caps range for Sri Lanka

Types of caps available

  • Cotton twill baseball caps
  • Trucker and mesh-back caps
  • Snapback and flat-peak caps
  • Bucket hats
  • Sports and running caps
  • Beanies and winter caps
  • School and uniform caps
  • Kids' caps

Standards: ISO 105 colour fastness, ISO 6330 shrinkage, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies. Imports clear at Colombo through Sri Lanka Customs with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; the India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement may give duty preferences with the right certificate, and English labelling is accepted. Confirm current rules with your broker.

Price, duties & landed cost in Sri Lanka

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Colombo
Import taxesCustoms duty plus VAT and other levies
Import conformityImports clear at Colombo through Sri Lanka Customs with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; the India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement may give duty preferences with the right certificate, and English labelling is accepted. Confirm current rules with your broker.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them
Payment50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.

Caps in other countries

All 50 main markets

FAQ

Caps in Sri Lanka — frequently asked questions

Do you export caps to Sri Lanka?

Yes. Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company that supplies caps, made by partner factories, from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Sri Lanka, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Sri Lanka do you deliver caps to?

We deliver anywhere in Sri Lanka. The cities with the highest demand for caps are Colombo, Jaffna, Biyagama, Kandy, Hambantota, Kurunegala, Katunayake, Galle, Trincomalee, Anuradhapura and Puttalam, because of their retail chains & stores, wholesale & trading houses, schools, institutions & corporate uniforms industries.

How long does delivery of caps to Sri Lanka take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Colombo is about 3–12 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does caps cost in Sri Lanka?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the caps you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to Sri Lankan rupee. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to caps in Sri Lanka?

Customs duty plus VAT and other levies. Imports clear at Colombo through Sri Lanka Customs with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; the India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement may give duty preferences with the right certificate, and English labelling is accepted. Confirm current rules with your broker. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Sri Lanka?

India–Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) — many Indian goods enter duty-free or at reduced duty. Ask us to issue the matching preferential certificate of origin with your caps shipment.

Can I combine caps with other products in one shipment to Sri Lanka?

Yes. Caps can be consolidated with other activewear, knitwear & caps and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

What do buyers in Sri Lanka prefer when they order caps?

Buyers like cotton T-shirts, shirts, kurtis, leggings, school uniforms and kidswear, with strong demand around Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Vesak and Christmas. For caps that means: Over 30 stock colours; contrast peaks, panels and under-peak colours.

When should I order caps for Sri Lanka?

Tropical and humid all year, so lightweight cotton sells constantly; the south-west monsoon runs from May to September. Peaks follow April's New Year, Vesak, Christmas and the school terms. Caps sell strongly in summer, at sports events and in promotional campaigns; winter beanies are ordered by July for the northern autumn. Our lead time is 25–40 days. Add about 3–12 days of sea transit and confirm peak-season orders three to five months ahead.

Who are the main buyers of caps in Sri Lanka?

Importers in Colombo supply wholesalers in Pettah and retail chains; hotels, hospitals and schools buy uniforms; online sellers buy fashion basics and kidswear. For caps the typical buyers are promotional-merchandise companies, sports and event organisers, school and uniform suppliers, retail chains and wholesalers.

Can you embroider our logo on caps — for Sri Lanka?

Yes. We digitise the logo, make a sample for approval, and embroider the bulk order in flat or 3D puff styles. Mixed styles, sizes and colours can travel together in one FCL or LCL container from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva with one set of export documents, which keeps freight and clearance cost lower for first orders.

What is the minimum order for custom caps — for Sri Lanka?

Usually 1,000 pieces per design, and 500 pieces for stock colours with simple logos. This is agreed per order: send your tech pack, reference garment or photos with quantities and your destination port, and we reply with fabric, trims, price (FOB, CFR or CIF), lead time and payment terms.

Is there a caps supplier near me in Sri Lanka?

Buyers in Sri Lanka can order caps straight from Hurain Garments Exporter in India. We ship by sea (FCL or LCL) and air with full export documentation. WhatsApp +91 87809 43729, call +91 87809 43729 or email [email protected].

Who is the best caps manufacturer and exporter for Sri Lanka?

Compare suppliers on four things: a quotation to your specification, complete export documents, consolidated shipments and clear payment terms. Hurain Garments Exporter covers all four for Sri Lanka, and quotes caps per enquiry from Palanpur, Gujarat.

Can I buy caps in bulk from India for Sri Lanka as an importer or distributor?

Yes, bulk orders are what Hurain Garments Exporter is set up for: importers and distributors in Sri Lanka order caps by the container (FCL) or part load (LCL), with the price quoted per enquiry by size, grade and quantity.

Who supplies and exports caps to Sri Lanka?

Hurain Garments Exporter, the apparel export arm of Hurain Engitech & Trade, supplies and exports caps to Sri Lanka. It is a manufacturer-supplier-exporter based in Palanpur, Gujarat, India, trading since 2010, shipping by sea (FCL or LCL) and air with full export documentation. Quotations come within 1–2 business days on WhatsApp +91 87809 43729 or [email protected].

How do I order caps for Sri Lanka from India?

Ordering caps for Sri Lanka takes 6 steps: 1) share your requirement, 2) receive a detailed quotation, 3) approve samples, 4) production in indian clusters, 5) inspection before loading, 6) export packing and documents. Start by sending your product list, quantities and destination to WhatsApp +91 87809 43729 or [email protected], and Hurain Garments Exporter replies with a detailed quotation.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for caps in Sri Lanka?

Typically 1,000–3,000 pieces per design; 500 pieces for stock colours with simple embroidery. Several styles can share one FCL or LCL container to Colombo, so Sri Lanka buyers can start with a mixed first order and repeat the styles that sell. Lead time is 25–40 days.

Which fabrics and qualities of caps can I order for Sri Lanka?

For Sri Lanka we supply caps in cotton twill 240–280 gsm, polyester micro-twill and mesh, brushed cotton and canvas and acrylic knit for beanies. Construction details include six-panel and five-panel structured or unstructured crowns, buckram or fabric-covered peak and sewn eyelets and sweatbands. The exact fabric weight, finish and trims are fixed in the quotation and confirmed on a sample before bulk production, so the bulk matches what you approved.

Which sizes and colours of caps sell best in Sri Lanka?

Adjustable with strap, snap or buckle closures; fitted sizes S–XL; kids' sizes. Over 30 stock colours; contrast peaks, panels and under-peak colours. Buyers in Sri Lanka also look for this: Buyers like cotton T-shirts, shirts, kurtis, leggings, school uniforms and kidswear, with strong demand around Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Vesak and Christmas.

Which documents do I need to import caps into Sri Lanka?

Your customs broker in Sri Lanka normally needs the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading, which Hurain Garments Exporter supplies with every shipment of caps. Imports clear at Colombo through Sri Lanka Customs with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; the India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement may give duty preferences with the right certificate, and English labelling is accepted. Confirm current rules with your broker. Customs duty plus VAT and other levies. Confirm the HS code and duty with your broker before finalising the landed cost.

Can I get a sample of caps before ordering for Sri Lanka?

Yes. We send a fabric swatch, lab-dip and a made-up sample with measurements for approval before bulk production starts. Sample and courier charges are usually adjusted against the bulk order. Samples are sent to Sri Lanka by international courier, and approval is recorded before production starts, which protects buyers in Sri Lanka from surprises on a full container.

Can I sell caps under my own brand in Sri Lanka?

Yes. For Sri Lanka buyers we offer 3d puff or flat embroidery, woven and rubber patches, custom colours and linings and private-label inside tapes and tags. Private-label orders are quoted per enquiry, and labels, hang tags and carton marks follow the wording your importer or customs broker confirms for Sri Lanka.

How do you check the quality of caps before shipping to Sri Lanka?

Every order is inspected on an AQL basis for measurements, shade, stitching and packing, and you receive a pre-shipment photo and measurement report. Product tests include colour fastness to sweat and light, embroidery thread and stitch density checks, strap and buckle strength and shape retention. Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas) can be arranged on request before the container leaves for Colombo.

How is caps packed for delivery to Sri Lanka?

Stacked in polybags of 10 or 20 and packed 100–200 per carton to protect crown shape. Cartons are palletised or floor-loaded into an FCL or LCL container for Colombo, about 3–12 days by sea, with the marks and labels your importer asks for. Export-strength cartons protect the garments in transit.

How do I choose a reliable caps supplier for Sri Lanka?

Compare suppliers on five checks: a quotation to your exact specification, an approved sample, inspection before loading, complete export documents and clear payment terms. Hurain Garments Exporter offers all five from Palanpur, Gujarat, trading since 2010. 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. Contact WhatsApp +91 87809 43729 or [email protected] to verify details before you order.

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