The 15th edition of South Asia’s leading textile sourcing platform, Intex Sri Lanka, began yesterday at BMICH, Colombo, and will run until August 9. The event has been pivotal in advancing Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel industry over the past decade, fostering trade, innovation, and business growth.
Key figures at the Grand Opening included Satyanjal Pandey, Deputy High Commissioner of India in Colombo, and Bernard Kingsley, Chairman & CEO of the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka. Exhibitors from over 12 countries, including China, India, Japan, and the USA, are showcasing the latest in natural and synthetic fibers, fabrics, accessories, and software solutions across four exhibition halls.
International buyers from more than 20 countries, including Russia, Mexico, and the UAE, are in attendance, alongside major Sri Lankan companies like MAS Holdings and Brandix, eager to explore new industry trends.
ArtiBhagat, Executive Director of Worldex India and organizer of Intex Sri Lanka, highlighted the event's significant impact on the global textile and apparel industry. She noted that Intex Sri Lanka is establishing new industry standards by linking local manufacturers with international stakeholders, fostering a supply chain that is resilient, efficient, and sustainable.
The event also features theTextile Association India(TAI) Overseas Conference, organized by the Textile Association India, and the Trendz Now Innovation Zone by the University of Moratuwa, highlighting the future of fashion and technology. Additionally, InMac, an international garment machinery and technology show, debuts this year, offering solutions to enhance Sri Lanka's global competitiveness.
