Colombo, Sri Lanka — August 04, 2026 — Intex Sri Lanka, which drew 6,944 trade visitors and buyers from over 25 countries in its 2025 edition, is set to open tomorrow, August 5, 2026, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. The event will connect global textile suppliers with Sri Lanka's apparel manufacturing and export industry.
A Hub for South Asian Textile Sourcing
Positioned as one of South Asia's leading international textile sourcing exhibitions, Intex Sri Lanka will serve as a critical Business-to-Business (B2B) platform. The event will facilitate collaborations and trade opportunities for the region's dynamic apparel sector. Worldex India Exhibition & Promotion Pvt. Ltd. organizes the event, which will again take place at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The exhibition has a strong history of growth and engagement. Its 2025 edition (the 10th) featured over 400 booths and 210 exhibitors from more than 15 countries, drawing 6,944 trade visitors and buyers from over 25 countries. In 2024, the 15th edition included over 200 suppliers from more than 15 countries, with buyers from over 20 countries, and expanded across four halls at the BMICH. The 2023 event recorded 4,780 visitors. Since its launch in 2015, Intex has connected over 70,000 qualified trade buyers from more than 40 countries with over 3,000 international textile exhibitors, and over 15,500 trade buyers with manufacturers and suppliers from more than 30 countries.
From Fibres to Fashion: Driving Retail Innovation
The exhibition will showcase a range of products and services crucial for the modern retail supply chain. Attendees will find everything from Fibres, Yarns, and Woven and Knitted Fabrics to Sustainable Textiles, Apparel Fabrics, and Denim Fabrics. The event will also highlight Trims, Accessories, Dyes & Chemicals, and Textile Technologies, alongside Software Solutions, Design Studios, and Trends & Fashion Forecasters.
Intex Sri Lanka will bridge Sri Lanka's manufacturing strength with global textile producers, helping to widen product ranges and strengthen exports. It will empower stakeholders to discover innovation and align with evolving global sourcing trends. The event will support the country's garment exports by fostering a resilient and secure supply chain, ultimately impacting the quality and diversity of products available to consumers.
Strategic Partnerships and Forward-Looking Insights
The event will attract a diverse target audience, including Apparel Manufacturers, Buying Houses & International Sourcing Offices, and Fashion Designers, among others. Specific buying teams from major companies like MAS Holdings, Brandix, Hirdaramani, and Maliban were expected to visit in 2024, signaling the event's importance for key industry players.
Beyond the exhibition floor, Intex Sri Lanka will host several concurrent events designed to provide deeper industry insights. These include InMac - The International Textile and Garment Machinery & Technology Show, the Interactive Business Forum (IBF) Seminar Series, and Trendz Now – The Innovation and Fashion Zone, presented by the University of Moratuwa - Dept. of Textiles & Apparel Engineering. The TAI Overseas Conference, organized by The Textile Association India (TAI), partnered with Intex Sri Lanka in 2024. The 2026 edition is also scheduled to feature Fashion Fiesta and InDyChem.
Trade visitors can register without fees, and further details, including exhibitor and visitor registration, are available at https://sl.intexsouthasia.com/.