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.
- 01Caps in Colomboport: ColomboRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 02Caps in Jaffnavia Colombo · 2 days by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 03Caps in Biyagamavia Colombo · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 04Caps in Kandyvia Colombo · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 05Caps in Hambantotaport: HambantotaRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 06Caps in Kurunegalavia Colombo · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 07Caps in Katunayakevia Colombo · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 08Caps in Gallevia Colombo · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 09Caps in Trincomaleeport: TrincomaleeWholesale & trading houses
- 10Caps in Anuradhapuravia Colombo · 1–2 days by roadWholesale & trading houses
- 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.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — 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 languages | Sinhala, Tamil; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA / CusDec |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) — many Indian goods enter duty-free or at reduced duty |
| Plan orders around | the 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 currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Colombo |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT and other levies |
| Import conformity | 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. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |



