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Rubber Plantations
The rubber plantations spread over 4,695 ha are confined to the Yatiyantota-Bulathkohupitiya region and the manufacturing facilities produce annually about 4 million kilograms of Sole crepe, Latex crepe, Centrifuged latex, Skim rubber and direct supply of field latex. The product range and the process flexibility enable the company to adjust product mix to meet changing market demands.
Sole Crepe from Dewalakande, Panawatte and Kiriporuwa estates are internationally synonymous with supreme quality. Natural rubber, sole crepe is a product, tried and tested over several decades, and has been accepted as the most suitable material for shoe-sole used on icy surface. Our manufacturing process is designed to reduce naturally occurring protein levels to be minimum and it is also free of leachable chemicals.
Sole crepe is available in 3 different finishes, namely, Smooth, Pebbly and Ribbed and is available in thickness varying from 1/32 inch to 3/4 inch.
All of the company’s rubber plantations have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council International (FSCI), as being environmentally and socially sensitive entities. FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) audits were carried out at Panawatta and Dewalakanda rubber factories for manufacturing of Sole crepe & Crepe rubber and it has been recommended for FSC certification
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