Why The World's Biggest Brands All Go To Sri Lanka

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Join us on an exciting journey from England to Sri Lanka as our team travels to meet and learn about the history of our suppliers!🌍✈️
You may have seen we've been on previous trips to Vietnam and Bangladesh to explore more about these suppliers, In this trip to Sri Lanka, we delve deeper into the people behind our products and the beautiful country where these garments are made!
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@BenFrancis 17 сағат бұрын

Thank you all so much for your amazing comments. Can't wait to visit Sri Lanka again 🇱🇰

@jackbywatertherunner 17 сағат бұрын

🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

@crazynirosh5921 8 сағат бұрын

Bil Boza ❤

@Hazels_Vlogs 5 минут бұрын

thanks

@PissuKanna 2 күн бұрын

Being a fan of yours for so long and seeing you visit my motherland brings me so much joy! When Davie Fogarty hired me to do his personal brand, he wanted me to watch all your content and that’s how I got to know you! You are such a wonderful human and I’m sure you probably don’t even know how much of benefit this video will bring to all the Sri Lankan people. Hopefully more brands will see this and give Sri Lanka a chance for what it deserves.

@AkalankaMatheesha 2 күн бұрын

Kanna ❤️

@HashanCSenanayaka 2 күн бұрын

👏👏👏

@ushandissanayake9704 Күн бұрын

Machan :]❤

@islander_kool_kat 2 күн бұрын

The Sri Lankan garment industry is unlike any other . Runs one of the most ethically sustainable industries in the world .

@piratenu1 Күн бұрын

And about to get collapse with the communist regime who is about to come into power 😂

@lavindu_sachintha 2 күн бұрын

Why Sri Lanka: The answer is "People". Thank you mate, We loved that conclusion

@piratenu1 2 күн бұрын

😅

@Phantom-ys5ur 2 күн бұрын

also cheap labor. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@johnny_testicles Күн бұрын

@@Phantom-ys5ur There are so many countries that provide cheaper labor than Sri Lanka.

@shabarishbalaji1881 3 күн бұрын

This is the first time, I am hearing about textile in Sri Lanka. Always been hearing about Vietnam, India, China and Bangladesh. Good to see Sri Lanka in it too.

@chinthanarasika 3 күн бұрын

Srilankan textile industry started way before Bangladesh and India. The uniqueness of ours is the craftsmanship and quality. You are right most people don’t know about us. As a industry professional I’m really proud to see this ❤️😍

@kgal1298 3 күн бұрын

They've been moving away from China as textiles have gotten more expensive. You also see more of them moving to Thailand. India is also the next popular. I still don't know how I feel about it since I've worked with brands and as much as they try to say their supply chain is clean of child labor it's never something they can completely avoid.

@nilupulieheliyagoda1768 3 күн бұрын

@@kgal1298Sri lankan textile industry completely avoid child labor and have very fair pay system for their staff, I say this as a person working in sri lankan textile industry,

@sidathsenna 2 күн бұрын

In terms of quality of the garments sri Lanka is way ahead of all mentioned countries, as i heard.

@RukshanJ 2 күн бұрын

Sri lanka goes for quality over cost.

@dularipanagoda1516 2 күн бұрын

Thank you Ben and Gymshark team..it was great pleasure to host the event ❤

@nalinherath2095 3 күн бұрын

Why sri lanka? Answer is people. Being a sri lankan I'm so happy to hear that.. though we are facing tough economic hardship still we are smiling. That's why day by day number of tourists coming to sri lanka is increasing.. nice video encouraging other giants to come and start their business...thanks

@Officialsuperbananaaaaaa 10 сағат бұрын

Mee too I am Sri Lankan

@thehungrycat7281 2 күн бұрын

I dont know why, but watching this made me cry. Thank you, Ben, for putting Sri Lanka on the map.

@Etoile576 2 күн бұрын

Sri Lankan garment factories seem to be treating their employees really well unlike those of Bangladesh, Vietnam or India.

@amithmadhushanka3901 2 күн бұрын

Sri Lanka runs one of the most ethically sustainable industries in the world. Always focus on continuing the operation protecting the planet..💚💚 ...

@Yujipro95 Күн бұрын

YEah One

@monec.11 3 күн бұрын

18:47 Why Sri Lanka? People ❤️‍🩹

@chiganuggoo9929 3 күн бұрын

And terrestrial TV Channels wonder why people are moving away from watching their dross uninspired content, year by year, in their droves. Really enjoyed this Ben, so interesting. I stopped off in Sri Lanka on the way to the Maldives several years ago, spending a week there. Such warm and welcoming people...and the food...the food! Thanks for the upload, a credit to your camera/editing people too. Superb.

@ryanhutchinson1666 16 сағат бұрын

Thank you Chiganuggoo for your lovely feedback, this was an amazing project to work on!

@NetITGeeks 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for covering Sri Lanka. This country has a significantly highly educated population with little to no jobs opportunities. Hence you get very high quality workers for a fraction of the price/cost. Even if you pay the minimum wage from Canadian or EU standards, that would be a better pay for for most Sri Lankans when considering low cost of living there. Thank you so much for covering Sri Lanka.

@VocalBeast Күн бұрын

Don't think we necessarily want people paying us low salaries

@nafeesnismi 2 күн бұрын

Isn't this awesome? Or should I say wholesome? I got tears in my eyes while feeling so proud to be born in this island! Sri Lanka Always! Great cover!

@nottheone582 Күн бұрын

the kids were adorable 😭😭 such beautiful children! it really makes you think about designing for the future and making sure the garment industry does their part to be sustainable. it's for them

@PahanArunda 3 күн бұрын

I'm from Sri Lanka. Great work, Much love ❤

@_Sensei_8 2 күн бұрын

@PahanArunda - niyami nedha machang? boley alle ganna kaluwitharana

@UchithSithma 2 күн бұрын

@@_Sensei_8 therun na ne bn

@piratenu1 2 күн бұрын

ඇත්ත කියහං මචන්, මුන් යනවා කියලා හැම තැනම ඇඩ් දාලා දැන් පොඩි වුණුයි අලියි පෙන්නනවා, හදන්න ඕනේ video එකක් Haidramani යනවා කියලා FB දාපු පෝස්ට් එක්ක. 😅

@ogaafb6737 16 сағат бұрын

mun ahinsaka lamai dala company eka promot krnwa🥲

@devikakulathilaka3487 8 сағат бұрын

Me too

@jackys8128 2 күн бұрын

Thank you Ben for taking Sri Lanka to the world.

@Ayubrowan Күн бұрын

One of the most powerful videos I’ve seen on KZfaq. Thank you Ben for your amazing support you give through your brand for the local community. Much love ❤️🇱🇰

@MaxHansen-u1s 2 күн бұрын

I went to Sri Lanka last year for Christmas and New Year! I have to say its a magical place and Ben is right; the people, the nature and wildlife are incredible.

@krisb-travel 3 күн бұрын

There’s people who think traveling the world gets boring? Been doing it for 20 years, not one bit of excitement has gone for me. Will do it until I die

@fatemakachwala5531 2 күн бұрын

Sri Lankan cotton is awesome. Being a Sri Lankan I'm proud hearing something good about my mother land. Thank you, Ben for this wonderful video.

@donamie2808 Күн бұрын

Does srilanka grows cotton. Never heard of it. There are giant cotton trees grown in northern part but those are not in commercial scale.

@fatemakachwala5531 21 сағат бұрын

@@donamie2808 Yes. Sri Lankan cotton fabric is awesome

@donamie2808 21 сағат бұрын

@@fatemakachwala5531 For your information, Srilanka does not produce cotton. Its not a cotton growing country. In south asia only india and pakistan grows cotton. Srilanka may import cotton yarns and weave cotton fabric. Its only a proccess of making cotton fabrics but you can not call it purely made on Srilanka.

@regardsdavid6927 2 күн бұрын

So glad that an inspiring person like you has visited our country. Love from Sri lanka ❤🇱🇰

@milindapeiris9481 2 күн бұрын

Great coverage on the impressive work done by Hydramani for the Sri Lankan textile industry.

@ParaSL Күн бұрын

I have been following Gymshark for a long time, and without a doubt, your story has inspired many people around the world, including me. I have recently started a clothing brand, and I am determined to drive it to become one of the biggest brands within the next five years. Thank you for the inspiration. See you at the top!

@shootingstar2548 Күн бұрын

MAS is the largest apparel manufacturer in the entire South Asia region and both of these companies have expanded their production facilities into many overseas markets as well.

@PathurjanWijeyasekara 2 күн бұрын

Just tears nothing else!! My love my country ❤

@CABDaurora 2 күн бұрын

This is some good work Gymshark, thanks for choosing Sri Lanka. Hopefully, they can contribute to a great collection for Gymshark like the “Ark Zip hoodies” which were nice comfort to wear, good detail and feel good at the end.

@amaanath 3 күн бұрын

Grateful to be a Sri Lankan ❤

@ashenthemachine 2 күн бұрын

Really Appreciate Your Genuine Words Ben❤️ Thank you for Supporting Sri Lanka🙏🏼

@deadbones23 2 күн бұрын

Really nice video! Glad you guys seem to be doing things the right way in terms of supporting factories that are sustainable and are helping the local people.

@animebottomline96 2 күн бұрын

Hats off from Sri lanka ❤️👍

@umeshgallage9347 2 күн бұрын

No fucking way!! thank you for visiting our country. ❤

@Donatello1z 2 күн бұрын

Pleasure to have you Ben and Gymshark team in my country! 💪🏼❤️ 🇱🇰

@nimalhenadeera2791 23 сағат бұрын

Why Sri Lanka ? The answer is People. I love that conclusion. It is amazing, inspiring and encouraging. I can remember, how President Premadasa ,encouraged this industry with a lot factories all over the island. It is sad to say most of those factories closed down at this moment.

@cretokasuto8961 2 күн бұрын

This is why we love Benf Fransic and The GymShark team❤

@roshanamallawaarachchi 2 күн бұрын

Sri Lanka is amazing for apparel! That's why I started my medical clothing brand, Taghartt. Great video, Ben!

@punyaprasadini 2 күн бұрын

Lots of love from Sri Lanka for letting us know too ❤❤

@logan-peacock 3 күн бұрын

this is such a well done video and so insightful, love the clip of the elephants living their best lives too!

@monec.11 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for your visit♥️. Come again.

@kasunjayaweera6106 Күн бұрын

Thanks Ben For visiting our Motherland ❤. This content is amazing .

@pahan95 2 күн бұрын

Was so happy to see you had come visited SL! And to now see that you’ve made a video about SL fills me with gratitude ❤️ you’re An amazing human

@nisaja006 2 күн бұрын

This video is truly priceless for us. Thank you Ben and gymshark for this support❤

@jackbywatertherunner 3 күн бұрын

Very insightful! Great video Ben!

@IRG849 15 сағат бұрын

This brought a tear to my eye, such wonderful smiling people ❤

@rizermakingitgreenforabett3954 2 күн бұрын

It was great meeting you there in UK as well as in SL. Lovely to have GS and Ben.. In SL.. Cheers!

@sbutler66 2 күн бұрын

This was excellent, thanks Ben & GS team for sharing

@moviesforever8805 Күн бұрын

I’m sad to see lot of factories are closing down and moving to India and Bangladesh coz it’s financially cheaper for them. But SriLanka makes the best quality garments comparing to all the competitors out there. And apart from that employees have many facilities and they are very happy to work there.

@dhananjayaadhikari8836 2 күн бұрын

Love and respect from Sri Lanka ❤🇱🇰

@sanjakaudayanga1854 2 күн бұрын

Thank you! that's all I'm going to say as a proud Sri Lankan without saying much but deeply from the bottom of my heart

@oneworld3988 Күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. As the best English way to support a commonwealth country, people often talk about British values, one of the people who add real value to them. Liked and subscribed ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Hope one day you will get the royal recognition.

@user-mh9qv7ru2w Күн бұрын

Thank you for visiting here. Die hard fan of yours 😍

@GabrielYYZ Күн бұрын

Wow, this video was may more wholesome then I thought it was gonna be.

@sliderno1155 2 күн бұрын

Brilliant. What a fantastic company your supplier is. Really insightful and inspiring. I hope that Gymshark continues to partner with such great businesses and people. Great film.

@omgvaruna 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for this masterpiece Ben. Sending love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 #visirsrilanka2024

@vasanthakolongahapitiya3926 Күн бұрын

Thank you Ben talking about why Sri Lanka to the world

@priyankaariyasumana9485 2 күн бұрын

I don't know who you are... but i like your video. and watch it and following your . thank you visiting Sri Lanka. love your work. 👍

@shiranfernando5640 2 күн бұрын

Ben, I’ve been watching your content for years now, and never did I imagine one of those videos to be shot in SL! It’s time now to look at retailers for GymShark in Sri Lanka!!

@eduasanga1379 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for visiting SL🇱🇰🙏!

@IndoorCrick 23 сағат бұрын

Thank you Ben. SL has ample potential for the Renewable energy sector as well. Please convey the message to the world. ❤️

@flexor7776 2 күн бұрын

W content ! Thank you for visiting our country ❤

@nwlk9262 2 күн бұрын

Sri Lanka might be the first known country for knitting

@user-tm8ru5xr1m 2 күн бұрын

Thankyou for sharing.I felt so proud of my motherland.🌹💐🎉

@deesticco1719 Сағат бұрын

Great infrastructure, all professionals speak English in the garment trade, the quality, the talents and the honesty ! Yes, the final attribute is to the unique kind and hospitable nature of the Sri Lankan people. Ex Garment Trader and Professional

@traveltectours6561 2 күн бұрын

Absolutely a fantastic documentary. Thanks for revealing some amazing facts and figures + information regarding of two of the prestigious companies in Sri Lanka Hydramani 🇱🇰 MAS Holdings ❤🎉

@monec.11 3 күн бұрын

10:46 Those words. 🥹

@WifeyWings 2 күн бұрын

Love to see you in my motherland. Welcome again, Sri Lanka! 🌴🇱🇰

@ruwinidilanka7310 2 күн бұрын

Thank you Krissy cela and Gymshark team ❤️❤️❤️

@seharas3943 2 күн бұрын

I as a sri lankan have done my fair share of research on sustainability of sri lankan textile industry as research for my university and i could proudly say we are ahead of time in this department

@lkshortvideos2359 Күн бұрын

Thank you soo much for everything ❤

@ashankadurugamuwa5439 2 күн бұрын

Thank you Ben for visiting Sri Lanka, you're awesome so as Gymshark.

@123randima 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for taking sri lanka to the world

@Sri-Lankan-Heritage-Trail Күн бұрын

Amazing Video, Thank you for sharing

@chalindumilan9710 2 күн бұрын

Just wow! Great content ❤

@mustaqnazeer1157 2 күн бұрын

Thanks Ben for promoting SL. :)

@sajanukaste7029 Күн бұрын

Glad to keeping corporate relationships with Sri Lanka. ❤

@graham.l6604 3 күн бұрын

You know Ben's real...he has an Aldi bag for life in his house office 😂

@oneworld3988 Күн бұрын

Real people have real stuff going mate😂

@chrismsilva3004 2 күн бұрын

Sri Lanka is an amazing place!

@bomiwick1695 Күн бұрын

Great video enjoyed watching, safe journey

@_Sensei_8 2 күн бұрын

Sri Lanka? PEOPLE power .. PEOPLE love .. niyami Ben machang

@maheshiuthpala5694 2 күн бұрын

Sri Lankan skills for apparel unmatchable ! ♥️

@uzumakisenuda5505 2 күн бұрын

What a wholesome video ❤

@wanderingmushto 2 күн бұрын

Amazing story! ❤️

@mangoproducts5295 2 күн бұрын

thank you Ben 😍😍

@hemalranasinghe5308 3 күн бұрын

This is great Ben

@nisalisiriwardene8866 3 күн бұрын

Amazing video ❤🇱🇰

@moneymarketsforex 2 күн бұрын

This is amazing!

@dharanimadugoda 2 күн бұрын

Amazing work ❤

@Withviraltrend Күн бұрын

Good to see Sri Lanka in it too.

@projecn6359 Күн бұрын

Just got back from 3 weeks Sri Lanka yesterday and didn’t even know this, lol.

@ruwanchamara0228 16 сағат бұрын

We are grateful thank you visiting Sri Lanka

@yohanrandika1178 2 күн бұрын

hey i'm a big fan of you. i'm from sri lanka. welcome to my country ben ❤❤

@veronikastrickler3924 2 күн бұрын

Thank you brother!

@uzbeemohideen5335 2 күн бұрын

I feel Obligated to mention All this are done by the Private sector not from Corrupt Politicians who have been ruling this country for last 75 years.

@oneworld3988 Күн бұрын

Definitely 100%

@ThiwankaWimalasuriya 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video. I'm from Sri Lanka

@WalkWithRAMA 22 сағат бұрын

Thank you Ben . 🙏

@sampathbatuwitage5818 Күн бұрын

Thank you very much Ben

@DulanRuhunage 2 күн бұрын

Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

@heshank96 2 күн бұрын

I live in the village where the Mihila factory is located. Hope you had a great time here in Sri Lanka. ❤

@Music_shorts_official 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for ur visit🥰

@nethmisenadheera4919 9 сағат бұрын

Ben, this is such a nice video…