Quick answer
Where can an importer in Sri Lanka buy caps in bulk from India?
Importers and wholesalers in Sri Lanka can order caps as ready stock lots from Hurain Engitech & Trade in Gujarat. Sun-protective caps, trucker caps and bucket hats are high-volume, low-cost lines for wholesale and promotion. Goods leave Mundra or Kandla for Colombo, and we also supply Katunayake, Colombo, Biyagama.
Caps assortment guide for Sri Lanka
Local garment production is strong here, so import demand focuses on specific lines such as branded-look casualwear, kidswear, caps and footwear where buyers want an alternative to local supply. Sun-protective caps, trucker caps and bucket hats are high-volume, low-cost lines for wholesale and promotion.
Festival periods, wedding seasons and the school calendar set the buying rhythm. Retailers use both alphabetical and numeric sizing, and we confirm the chart before packing.
caps for Sri Lanka ships from Mundra or Kandla and discharges at Colombo, about 3–12 days at sea. Because garments pack by carton count rather than weight, we plan the container by volume and keep footwear apart from fabric cartons.
A starter order of caps for Sri Lanka
- Mesh trucker caps
- Bucket and sun hats
- Promotional caps with logo
Begin with a mixed trial lot, then repeat the lines that sell. Size ratio and colour split are agreed in writing before packing.
Who buys caps in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's economy rests on apparel exports, tea, tourism and the Port of Colombo, South Asia's leading transhipment hub.
Shops, market traders and school suppliers refill denim, shirts, kidswear, caps and footwear every season, so importers buy ready-made assortments in mixed containers rather than single styles.
Textiles, garments & fashion retail in Sri Lanka
Apparel factories in the export processing zones supply global brands.
In Sri Lanka, fabric wholesalers and garment makers buy caps from us mainly for wholesale importers and distributors and supermarket and department-store chains.
Who buys caps: Fabric wholesalers · Garment makers · Boutiques & retailers · Uniform suppliers
Wholesale & retail distribution in Sri Lanka
Distributors and retailers in Sri Lanka import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Sri Lanka, hardware stores and supermarkets buy caps from us mainly for wholesale markets and open-air traders in africa, the gulf and south asia and school, college and corporate uniform buyers.
Who buys caps: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Wholesale importers and distributors · Supermarket and department-store chains · Wholesale markets and open-air traders in Africa, the Gulf and South Asia · School, college and corporate uniform buyers · Online marketplace and drop-ship sellers · Export houses filling a mixed container.
6 cities in Sri Lanka to supply caps
Cities where shops and wholesalers buy caps most, strongest first. Open a city for its own shipping route.
- 01Caps in Katunayakevia Colombo · 1 day by roadExport processing zone with major apparel and manufacturing plants near the airport.Textiles, garments & fashion retail
- 02Caps in Colomboport: ColomboThe commercial capital and South Asia's leading transhipment port, with Port City construction.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Caps in Biyagamavia Colombo · 1 day by roadExport processing zone with rubber, apparel and food factories.Textiles, garments & fashion retail
- 04Caps in Jaffnavia Colombo · 2 days by roadNorthern agricultural and fishing centre with cement production nearby.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 05Caps in Kandyvia Colombo · 1 day by roadHill-country city surrounded by tea estates.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 06Caps in Kurunegalavia Colombo · 1 day by roadThe coconut triangle's hub, with coconut-oil mills.Wholesale & retail distribution
Clearing and receiving caps in Sri Lanka
What a caps importer in Sri Lanka should know before the first container: tax, seasons, sizing and language.
| Trade desk | Staffed around the clock in shifts, so Sri Lanka buyers get a reply in their own working hours |
|---|---|
| Quote and payment currency | Quoted in US dollars; settled by your bank in Sri Lankan rupee |
| Duty and tax to expect | Customs duty plus VAT and other levies. Garments and footwear carry their own HS codes, which your broker confirms |
| Selling seasons | Festival periods, wedding seasons and the school calendar set the buying rhythm. |
| Sizing and labels | Retailers use both alphabetical and numeric sizing, and we confirm the chart before packing. |
| Languages spoken | Sinhala, Tamil; we write to you in English and can print care labels in the local language |
Caps: sizes, fabrics and packing for Sri Lanka
Typical specification range for garments & footwear; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Sri Lanka's import requirements.
| Supply format | Stock lots, assorted ratio packs and mixed containers |
|---|---|
| Typical fabrics | Cotton and cotton-blend denim, poplin, jersey and fleece; PU, EVA and rubber for footwear |
| Size runs | Men's S–XXL and waist 28–40, kids 2–14 years, footwear in EU and UK size runs |
| Packing | Individual polybag with size sticker, ratio cartons, optional hanger or fold packing |
| Branding | Neutral, hang tags, woven or printed labels, own carton marks |
| Quality check | AQL-style carton sampling with photo and video report before loading |
Types of caps available
- Cotton twill baseball caps
- Mesh trucker caps
- Sports and running caps
- Bucket and sun hats
- Kids' caps
- Promotional caps with logo
Standards: AQL carton sampling, ISO 105 colour-fastness tests on request, REACH and azo-free declaration on request or the standard your project specifies. Listed products are subject to SLSI import inspection.
Pricing, shipping and payment for caps
| How prices are built | Per piece or per carton in USD: fabric, wash or print, trims, packing and freight |
|---|---|
| Shipping terms offered | FOB Mundra or Kandla, or CFR and CIF to Colombo |
| Paying | An advance with the order and the balance before dispatch against the documents; a letter of credit can be agreed on repeat orders |
| Paperwork you receive | Invoice, packing list, origin certificate and bill of lading, plus a photo and video report of the packed lot |
Packing for shipment to Sri Lanka
Garments are folded or hanger-packed in individual polybags with a size sticker, packed in ratio cartons by size and colour, and palletised or floor-loaded to the container. Footwear goes in size-run cartons and is load-planned by volume, away from fabric cartons. Carton marks, barcodes and hang tags follow the buyer's instructions.