The 15th edition of the premier international textile sourcing platform in South Asia commenced in Colombo yesterday (August 7) and will run until August 9 at BMICH, Colombo.
Over the last 10 years, Intex Sri Lanka has been at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector, playing a pivotal role in facilitating trade, innovation and driving business opportunities to support the country’s garment exports.
Present for the Grand Opening Ceremony were Chief Guest Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, Deputy High Commissioner, High Commission of India Colombo; Guest of Honour Dr. Bernard Kingsley, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka and Mr. Yohan Lawrence, Secretary General, Joint Apparel Association Forum of Sri Lanka (JAAFSL).
Dedicated country pavilions from China, India, Taiwan, Pakistan, Korea and Japan with exhibitors from 12+ countries including Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, China, Thailand, Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg & USA will present the latest natural and MMF fibres & yarns, textiles & fabrics, trims & accessories, dyes & chemicals and software solutions across four halls at BMICH.
International buyer delegations from Russia, Mexico, India, and buyers from 20+ countries including Bangladesh, China India, Indonesia, Japan, Maldives, Mexico, Myanmar, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, UK, USA & Vietnam will visit Intex Sri Lanka.
Buying teams from MAS Holdings, Brandix, Hirdaramani, Maliban and many more will visit Intex Sri Lanka to discover the next big thing.
“2024 presents a unique opportunity to reshape the global textile and apparel industry,” said Arti Bhagat, Executive Director of Worldex India and Organiser of Intex Sri Lanka. “Intex Sri Lanka is at the forefront of driving this transformation by connecting the Sri Lankan manufacturing powerhouse with global and regional stakeholders to create a more resilient, secure supply chain that prioritizes efficiency and long-term industry sustainability. We are setting new industry standards and solidifying our position as Sri Lanka’s premier B2B platform. We look forward to welcoming industry leaders, key decision-makers and stakeholders from the industry and the region to join us at Intex Sri Lanka as we collectively shape the future of the textile and apparel sector.”
The Textile Association India (TAI) is also partnering with Intex Sri Lanka and organized the TAI Overseas Conference at BMICH where industry leaders from India will network with Sri Lankan businesses at the day-long Conference.
The Interactive Business Forum (IBF) Seminar Series will share actionable strategies to future-proof and grow your business internationally by industry experts.
Intex Sri Lanka also presents Trendz Now – The Innovation and Fashion Zone by the University of Muratuwa, presenting the future of fashion, latest trends, innovations, upcoming designs and movements in the fashion world.
This year also sees the debut of InMac, the international garment machinery & technology show co-located with Intex Sri Lanka. InMac showcases the latest machinery and technology including printing, packaging & automated systems, providing much needed solutions to drive efficiencies empowering Sri Lankan manufacturers and exporters to be globally competitive.
Endorsed by the Export Development Board (EDB) and the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAFSL) of Sri Lanka and its member bodies, Intex Sri Lanka is your launchpad to exponential growth.
Visit Intex Sri Lanka at BMICH, Colombo and unlock the potential for exponential growth!