Apparels Tri-Star on Monday shipped out 144 tonnes of garments to the US under the AGOA market. This was the highest single consignment the company has exported since its inception three years ago.

The 144 tonnes consisted of various articles of clothes valued at $1.3m (sh2.3b).

Vijit Ratnarajah, the chief executive, said the exports had been boosted by an order from the world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, which ordered for 96 tonnes.

"The garments have captured the US market due to consistent quality. The export volumes are likely to increase," Ratnarajah said.

He said V. Kananathan, the managing director, was recently in the US where he secured orders upto the end of November. Kananathan also brought in a new buyer, Lolly Togs of the US.

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