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Introduction

About MAS Holdings

MAS Holdings is a global apparel technology conglomerate providing concept-to-delivery solutions to many of the world's leading apparel brands.

About MAS

A hub for apparel innovation and technology

MAS Holdings is a global apparel technology conglomerate providing concept-to-delivery solutions to many of the world's leading apparel brands.

As a hub for apparel innovation and technology, we develop solutions that address evolving consumer and industry needs, while advancing product performance, functionality, and sustainability. Our products span intimate wear, sports and activewear, swimwear, performance apparel, shapewear, adaptive clothing, FemTech, and wearable technology.

Our integrated capabilities span design, product development, fabric and material engineering, manufacturing, and logistics, supported by a global network of design hubs and manufacturing facilities.

MAS teams collaborating on product development
Integrated capabilities spanning design, product development, material engineering and manufacturing.

Legal Name

MAS Holdings (Private) Limited

Headquarters

Sri Lanka

Legal Form

Private Limited Company

Reporting Currency

USD & LKR

Founded

1987

Founders

Mahesh Amalean, Ajay Amalean, Sharad Amalean

Brand Partnerships

Serving the world's leading apparel brands

We partner with many of the most recognised names in apparel — translating innovation into scalable, responsible product solutions across intimates, sport, performance and beyond.

  • Victoria's Secret
  • PINK
  • NIKE
  • lululemon
  • Calvin Klein
  • Gap
  • Athleta
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Hanes Brands
  • Speedo
  • Aerie
  • Ralph Lauren
  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • Hugo Boss
  • New Balance
  • Patagonia
  • Walmart
  • Target
  • Lindex
  • Lacoste
  • Gymshark
  • Soma
  • MeUndies
  • Tchibo
  • Odlo
  • Arc'teryx
  • Adore Me
  • Everlane
  • Skims
  • Savage x Fenty
  • Decathlon
  • Jockey

The MAS Story

A story of continuous reinvention

Every transformation has a beginning. For MAS, that journey began decades ago when Mahesh, Ajay and Sharad Amalean set out with a simple, yet ambitious idea: that Sri Lanka could build a world-class apparel industry rooted in craftsmanship, innovation and strong values.

What began as a small manufacturing venture has grown into a two-billion-dollar global apparel technology and manufacturing leader, partnering with many of the world's most recognised brands. Along the way, MAS has steadily strengthened its capabilities, invested in its people and redefined what responsible manufacturing can look like.

Today, as the apparel industry navigates a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by climate pressures, resource constraints and social expectations, MAS is reshaping its business to create value that extends far beyond products.

What began as a small manufacturing venture has grown into a two-billion-dollar global apparel technology and manufacturing leader.

Where we began · 1987

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Where we are today · 2025

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Our Foundation

Purpose, vision and mission

Purpose

To be changemakers — enabling dreams and enriching the fabric of life on our planet.

Vision

We see a day when we clothe the world with possibility, our people and partners realise their dreams and sustainability is woven into the fabric of our industry.

Mission

We inspire our PEOPLE to change the world for good. We innovate PRODUCTS that are human-centred and sustainable. We build PARTNERSHIPS to excel and achieve ambitious profitable growth, together.

The MAS DNA

The values that guide how we work

At the foundation of MAS is the MAS DNA — the values established by our founders that guide behaviour across the Group and form the basis of our Code of Conduct.

Values

  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Trust and Mutual Respect
  • Freedom with Accountability
  • Humility
  • Passion for Excellence
  • Entrepreneurial and Innovative
  • Giving Back

Behaviours

  • Respecting People
  • Protecting Assets
  • Valuing Customers
  • Sustaining Relationships
  • Nurturing Communities
  • Competing Ethically
  • Complying with the Law

Policies

  • Equal Opportunity & Anti-Harassment
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Confidentiality & Data Protection
  • Intellectual Property
  • Social Media
  • Information System Usage
  • Flexible Working

The Plan for Change

One enterprise-wide roadmap, three pillars

Launched in 2020, the Plan for Change (2020–2025) embedded sustainability into our core business across Products, Lives and Planet — bringing structure, discipline and accountability to our ambitions.

Products Changed for Good

  • Generate 50% of revenue through sustainable products by 2025
  • Innovate the way products are made so they last longer and use fewer resources
  • Pioneer circularity at scale by closing the loop on post-consumer waste

Lives Changed for Good

  • Empower 100% of women on the factory floor and reach 30% women in management
  • Be first-in-class for working conditions in our industry
  • Enable positive impact in the communities where we operate

Our Planet Changed for Good

  • Reduce our emissions footprint by 25.2%
  • Value-enhance 100% of non-hazardous waste and achieve zero toxic processes
  • Restore biodiversity in 100× the space we occupy

Our Ecosystem

An ecosystem that drives growth

Beyond our core operations, we continue to expand our ecosystem through ventures and emerging apparel technologies — strengthening capabilities from raw materials to circular solutions.

Product platforms

  • Intimates
  • Shapewear
  • Wearable Tech
  • Leisure & Athleisure
  • Adaptive Apparel
  • FemTech
  • Training & Performance
  • Swimwear

Manufacturing

  • Apparel engineering & technical product development
  • Precision garment construction
  • Digital design & prototyping
  • Advanced finishing & embellishment

Materials

  • Fabric engineering & development
  • Dyeing & finishing technologies
  • Elastics, trims & lace development
  • Printing & functional material integration
Yarn inspection at a MAS materials facility
From fibre to finished product — capabilities spanning the full materials value chain.

Twinery · Our innovation arm

Twinery, our innovation arm, explores smart textiles, materials engineering, lighting and heating technologies, odour protection and water-repellency.

Our supply chain

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Our Global Reach

Talent, partnerships and capabilities, worldwide

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Countries of operation

A network spanning 13 countries

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  • Sri LankaHQ
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • Jordan
  • India
  • Bangladesh
  • China
  • Hong Kong
  • Vietnam
  • Indonesia
  • Kenya
  • Singapore

Economic Value Creation

Value that extends beyond products

Economic value creation reflects the broader impact our operations generate across people, communities and the industry ecosystem — supporting livelihoods, strengthening local economies and advancing responsible industry practices.

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Industry Advancement

Working with global brands and partners to develop more responsible products, materials and supply chains.

Employment & Opportunity

Providing meaningful employment and professional development across our global workforce.

Responsible Investment

Investing in innovation, sustainable manufacturing technologies and future-ready capabilities.

Community Development

Supporting initiatives that strengthen education, wellbeing and economic resilience where we operate.

Group Entities & Reporting

The companies behind the Group, and how we report

Group entities

  • MAS Capital (Pvt) Ltd
  • MAS Active (Pvt) Ltd
  • Bodyline (Pvt) Ltd
  • Linea Aqua (Pvt) Ltd
  • Noyon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
  • Silueta (Pvt) Ltd
  • MAS Legato (Pvt) Ltd
  • MAS Fabrics (Pvt) Ltd
  • MAS Fabric Park (Pvt) Ltd
  • MAS Unichela (Pvt) Ltd

Reporting Period

1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025

Published

June 2026

Reporting frameworks

  • GRI Standards
  • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
  • UN Global Compact (Communication on Progress)
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC) Guidelines
  • UN Sustainable Development Goals

Basis of reporting

  • Third consecutive report prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards.
  • Reporting boundary primarily reflects wholly-owned subsidiaries, plus joint ventures where MAS exercises operational control.
  • No changes to reporting scope and boundary, and no material restatements, during 2025.
  • Externally assured by Ernst & Young under SLSAE 3000 (Revised); CEOs provide direct oversight of Plan for Change reporting.