The Official Unveiling of the ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup Cricket Jersey for team Sri Lanka

 A jersey that raises awareness on global warming with an aim to inspire climate action
 Over a decade of continued support by MAS, providing performance apparel for Sri Lanka
Cricket (SLC)
MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel tech manufacturer, unveiled the official cricket jersey to
be worn by the Sri Lankan national team at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T-20
World Cup in Australia this year. The jersey was handed over by the Chairman of MAS Holdings,
Mahesh Amalean and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MAS Active, Chelan Goonetilleke, to the
Sri Lanka T-20 World Cup captain Dasun Shanaka and the Honorary President of Sri Lanka
Cricket, Shammi Silva at an event held on 30th September 2022 at Nirmaana, the MAS Active
facility in Katunayake where the jerseys are designed and manufactured.
MAS has built a trusting relationship with SLC since 2005, designing and manufacturing world-class
performance apparel for the national cricket team, improving style, comfort and functionality to
enhance the players’ performance. Over the years, MAS has introduced new fabrication technologies
for the national jersey including high performance synthetic fabric (2005-2008), light weight sport
fabrication and sublimation printing (2012), and perspiration mesh fabric and laser perspiration holes
(2014). Since 2014, MAS has also focused on improving the aesthetic of the jersey, which has been
inspired by Sri Lanka’s unique heritage and identity, giving more meaning to the attire. Recent
designs have incorporated the symbol of the lion and lion’s pride to motivate the young team to
perform their best on the field, with a spirit like what was witnessed in the recent Asia Cup 2022,
where the team emerged champions.
Ahead of the 2022 ICC T-20 World Cup, the feedback from the players were about the difficulty in
performing with garments that cling to the body due to increased perspiration. The latest jersey was
developed by the MAS Active team after assessing the environmental conditions in the Australian
stadiums which have high humidity levels in October, and incorporating learnings from weather
patterns, temperatures, and research into sweat glands of the human body. Based on a body map of
perspiration zones, MAS Active developed an engineered fabric with varying levels of ventilation to
evaporate sweat faster to keep the player fresh and comfortable. This is in addition to the existing
wicking and moisture management technologies used to create a lightweight, high absorbent,
stretchable, breathable fabric tailored to maintain the right fit and comfort.
“Clothing the Sri Lanka Cricket team with high performance sportswear has always been at the
heart of what we do at MAS,” said Chelan Goonetilleke. “As the Sri Lankan flag flies high with our
teams gearing for a sensational T20 World Cup, we will ensure that our players are clad in world-

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class sportswear that personifies MAS’ craftsmanship and technology, and encapsulates the spirit and
passion of all Sri Lankans across the globe,” he added.
Over the years, MAS has used the SLC jersey to raise awareness about important issues such as
ocean plastics and the need for recycling. In 2019 and 2021, MAS manufactured the ICC World Cup
jerseys using ocean plastics and recycled fugitive plastics collected from around the island. This year’s
design incorporates descriptive elements from deforestation, melting glaciers and farming livestock,
highlighting how island nations like Sri Lanka are highly susceptible to the effects of global warming
such as rising sea levels, increasing temperatures and extreme weather patterns.
MAS stays true to its expertise in apparel tech and innovation, design creativity, and ethical
manufacturing practices, providing outstanding performance wear for many world-class athletes
around the world.
About MAS
MAS Holdings, the largest apparel tech company in South Asia, is among the most recognised design-
to-delivery solution providers in apparel and textile manufacturing. Home to a community of over
118,000 people, today, MAS spans across manufacturing plants in 17 countries, with established
design locations placed in key style centres across the world. Catering to the demands of a dynamic
and ever-changing industry, the MAS portfolio has expanded exponentially; into brands, wearable
technology, FemTech, start-ups and fabric parks worldwide.

About MAS
MAS Holdings, the largest apparel tech company in South Asia, is among the most recognised design-
to-delivery solution providers in apparel and textile manufacturing. Home to a community of over
118,000 people, today, MAS spans across manufacturing plants in 17 countries, with established
design locations placed in key style centres across the world. Catering to the demands of a dynamic
and ever-changing industry, the MAS portfolio has expanded exponentially; into brands, wearable
technology, FemTech, start-ups and fabric parks worldwide.