Pepsi Lipton leadership visits Dynawash Sri Lanka to witness sustainable “Tea Dye” innovation
Daily FT: Dynawash Ltd., a leading apparel washing and finishing specialist in Sri Lanka, continues to drive sustainable innovation with its latest breakthrough – “Tea Dye”, developed in collaboration with Lipton Iced Tea. The eco-friendly dyeing solution utilises byproducts from Lipton Ice Tea to create natural dyes for apparel, supporting waste reduction and circular manufacturing.
The company recently hosted a high-level delegation from Pepsi Lipton at its state-of-the-art facility in the Biyagama Export Processing Zone, marking the first visit to Sri Lanka by the CEO of Pepsi.
The delegation included Pepsi Lipton CEO Bjorn Bernemann, Pepsi Lipton JV Vice President – Global R&D Julie Merrick, Vice President – Global Supply Chain and Sustainability Herlu Rautenbach, Pepsi Lipton Unilever Senior Digital Marketing Manager Lona Borer, and Maya Jabrallah
During the visit, the team toured Dynawash’s processing facility, gaining firsthand insight into the Tea Dye technology and its scalability for global apparel supply chains. Dynawash’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and environmentally responsible manufacturing continues to position Sri Lanka as a key player in the future of eco-conscious fashion.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka’s expanding economic base, spanning manufacturing, services, agriculture, and emerging technology-driven industries, is increasingly opening up diverse business/investment opportunities for foreign businesses/investors. The country’s growing focus on innovation-led growth is particularly evident in sectors that blend sustainability with industrial production, such as apparel manufacturing, agro-processing, and circular economy solutions. Recent developments like eco-friendly textile innovations using agricultural byproducts highlight how Sri Lanka is moving toward greener, higher-value production models aligned with global sustainability trends. This shift is creating strong potential for foreign investment in areas such as sustainable materials, green chemistry, advanced manufacturing, waste-to-value technologies, and supply chain innovation. With established export-oriented industries, a strategic geographic location, and a skilled workforce, Sri Lanka offers an attractive platform for international companies looking to co-develop innovative products and scalable solutions. As global demand increasingly favours environmentally responsible production, the country is well-positioned to become a competitive hub for sustainable industrial innovation and cross-border business collaboration.
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