Homegrown sleepwear brand Mackly opens first retail store at OGF

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Roshanie, Maya, Sharmila, Marian and Nisha

Sharmila Srikumar with her family

Premium sleepwear brand Mackly opened its first retail store in Sri Lanka at the One Galle Face Mall, Colombo. Mackly – which specialises in sleepwear, loungewear and innerwear – has built a loyal following over the years retailing within department stores and growing a robust presence online.

The store is located on the fourth floor and was opened in response to numerous customer requests for an in-person store and the convenience to browse and shop.

“The past two years have especially emphasised the need for style, quality and comfort in the clothing we wear at home. For seven years, Mackly has made a name by selling comfortable and superior sleepwear. Our product line, ranges, and business have evolved intuitively and strategically, always attuned to customers’ needs. Our first retail store gives a face and physical space to a well-loved brand, is accessible at a central location and offers customers the opportunity to examine our fabrics and designs in-person. We’re very excited about interacting with and meeting our customers while expanding our offerings,” said Mackly Founder Sharmila Srikumar.

John Keells Holdings Executive Vice President and Sri Lanka Association of Shopping Malls Chairperson Roshanie J. Moraes, Aiyaana Jewellery Founder Nisha Ramnani, Powerweight lifter representing Sri Lanka Marian De Zoysa and grandmother Maya Mahubani, one of Mackly’s first customers, attended the event as Chief Guests. The Chief Guests were women who have carved a space for themselves in their chosen fields in their own inimitable way and have been a part of Mackly’s journey since its inception.

Mackly initially began with children’s’ sleepwear. Its subsequent collections for women and men were launched in response to overwhelming requests from its clients for sleepwear with the same comfort, style and safety standards. Mackly Sleepwear is especially designed for tropical weather with 100% breathable cotton material. Each piece goes through a needle and metal detector for safety, and is phthalate and allergy free. All clothes have heat seals in place of labels to avoid discomfort, and each piece is tested for colour fastness and shrinkage. There is considerable effort spent in rigorously testing and updating fabrics and standards as comfort is a priority for the brand.