On 23 February 2026 at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Colombo, Officina39 together with WaterCare hosted a high‑level gathering of Sri Lanka’s top textile and denim manufacturers to focus on industry innovations and current market developments shaping the apparel and water care sectors.
Feb 23 2026, Officina39 and WaterCare signed a distribution agreement formalizing their partnership in Sri Lanka.
This strategic step significantly strengthens Officina39’s commercial presence in the country through a strong and established local partner, and marks a further milestone in the company’s ongoing international expansion strategy.
The event in Colombo, marked by discussions on sustainability, performance and future trends, attracted attention from leading figures in the Sri Lankan textile supply chain, highlighting growing interest in technology, efficiency and resilient practices within the industry.
Andrea Venier, Chief Executive Officer of Officina39, reaffirmed his vision for leading change across the textile and denim industry, emphasizing innovation, sustainability and practical solutions that simplify complex processes.
Under Venier’s leadership, Officina39 has consistently positioned itself not just as a supplier of products but as a partner helping manufacturers and brands transition toward more responsible and efficient production practices.
Venier highlighted the importance of solutions that can transform traditional workflows into streamlined processes, pointing to recent innovations such as ZeroPP|ALL.IN, a breakthrough method that replaces harmful potassium permanganate in denim finishing with a single, safer application that reduces water and energy use while maintaining authentic vintage effects.
He described this advancement as part of the company’s broader mission to offer an “all‑in‑one choice” that simplifies production without compromising quality or sustainability.
Another area of focus under Venier’s strategy is RecycromTM Ready to Dye, a technology that turns textile waste and recycled materials into ready‑to‑use dyes, enabling garment makers to embrace circularity and reduce reliance on conventional chemical dyes.
This approach reflects a growing industry shift toward resource efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and improved transparency in supply chains.
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Venier’s emphasis on leadership and practical innovation comes at a time when the global textile industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its ecological footprint and adopt sustainable practices. At recent international events, including Denim Première Vision Milan, Officina39 showcased a suite of sustainable chemical solutions designed to enhance performance while meeting environmental, social and governance requirements, reinforcing Venier’s message that responsible chemistry must be both scalable and competitive.
This industry meeting comes amid a broader national emphasis on water management and environmental sustainability in Sri Lanka. National efforts to keep waterways cleaner and better maintained have been ongoing, with initiatives under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme seeking to improve urban canal systems, reduce pollution and strengthen waste control across major cities including Colombo. These government‑led waterway management plans aim to protect public health, bolster environmental quality and support sustainable communities through 2026.
The focus in Sri Lanka on water stewardship and innovative management extends beyond industry events. Local foundations, such as the MAS Foundation for Change, have recently completed installations of devices like the OCEAN STRAINER™ to clean floating debris from waterways in districts including Colombo, Kalutara and Galle.
This effort represents a community‑boosting approach to removing plastic pollution and improving water quality, aligning with the sustainability themes discussed at the Colombo gathering.
In the wider context of water and environmental resilience, Sri Lanka has also seen global recognition for technological solutions aimed at addressing drainage blockages and urban flooding. A smart drain system developed locally won a WIPO Global Award, spotlighting Sri Lankan ingenuity in creating technologies that help protect cities from heavy rainfall impacts.
Together, the Officina39‑WaterCare event and these parallel initiatives reflect a growing commitment among Sri Lankan businesses, civil society and authorities to seek innovative, sustainable solutions for industry challenges and environmental management.
