MAS’ Texo and Noyon become bluesign System Partners

MAS Holdings, Sri Lanka’s largest apparel manufacturer, announced that two of its subsidiaries, Texo (Pvt.) Ltd, a cotton fabric processing mill and Noyon Lanka, a knitted lace manufacturer, have officially become bluesign System Partners, marking a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to responsible, future-ready manufacturing.

With these two facilities achieving the bluesign System Partner status, 75 percent of MAS’ wet processing facilities are now aligned with the highest compliance standard available for responsible chemical management, supporting the company’s Plan for Change 2030 sustainability roadmap.

Becoming a bluesign System Partner involves significant commitment and investment to align a facility’s processes and operational standards to some of the highest available global benchmarks. The designation follows comprehensive independent assessments by bluesign technologies, which evaluates production processes, including knitting, dyeing, finishing, scouring, extrusion and laminating, against strict environmental, health and safety criteria. 

The bluesign System is a globally recognised framework that uses advanced chemical management technology, data-driven tools and supply chain oversight to eliminate hazardous substances at the source, reduce resource use and ensure safe working conditions throughout textile production. 

As bluesign System Partners, Texo and Noyon are now part of a global network of manufacturers participating in this system, the alignment to which is an important strengthening of MAS’ local supply chain.

“This milestone demonstrates MAS’ continued commitment to embedding verified, data-driven sustainability processes across our operations,” said MAS Holdings General Manager Environmental Sustainability Dhanujie Jayapala. 

Through the partnership, Texo and Noyon will operate under bluesign’s Input Stream Management System, ensuring only bluesign-approved chemical products are used in production. The facilities will also leverage bluesign’s digital platforms, including the CUBE, FINDER and GUIDE, to enhance chemical traceability, performance measurement and continuous optimisation.

“We are delighted that two more MAS facilities have become bluesign System Partners. We warmly welcome Texo and Noyon to the bluesign family,” said bluesign Chief Commercial Officer Barbara Oswald.