By: Staff Writer
August 12, Colombo (LNW): The 15th edition of the premier international textile sourcing platform in South Asia Intex Sri Lanka 2024concluuded in Colombo recently facilitating trade and innovation, and driving business opportunities to support the country’s garment exports.
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 and innovation, and driving business opportunities to support the country’s garment exports.
“2024 presents a unique opportunity to reshape the global textile and apparel industry,” said Worldex India Executive Director and Intex Sri Lanka Organiser Arti Bhagat.
“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 prioritises efficiency and long-term industry sustainability.
It is setting new industry standards and solidifying our position as Sri Lanka’s premier B2B platform. Sector..
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, and the USA presented the latest natural and MMF fibres and yarns, textiles and fabrics, trims and accessories, dyes and chemicals, and software solutions across four halls at the 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, and Vietnam visited Intex Sri Lanka.
Buying teams from MAS Holdings, Brandix, Hirdaramani, Maliban, and many more visited Intex Sri Lanka to discover the next big thing.
The Textile Association India (TAI) is also partnering with Intex Sri Lanka and organised the TAI Overseas Conference at the BMICH, where industry leaders from India will network with Sri Lankan businesses at the day-long conference.
The Interactive Business Forum (IBF) Seminar Series shared actionable strategies to future-proof and grow your business internationally by industry experts.
Intex Sri Lanka also presented ‘Trendz Now – The Innovation and Fashion Zone’ by the University of Moratuwa, presenting the future of fashion, latest trends, innovations, upcoming designs, and movements in the fashion world.
This year also witnessed the debut of InMac, the international garment machinery and technology show co-located with Intex Sri Lanka.
InMac showcased the latest machinery and technology including printing, packaging, and automated systems, providing much needed solutions to drive efficiencies empowering Sri Lankan manufacturers and exporters to be globally competitive.
Endorsed by the EDB and the JAAFSL and its member bodies, Intex Sri Lanka is your launch pad to exponential growth.
