The 12th Edition of Intex, the Sri Lanka edition commenced recently amidst great anticipation by the industry. Intex returned to Sri Lanka in 2023 to further revitalize international trade through face-to-face business interactions. The show was inaugurated recently in the presence of Chief Guest Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, Acting High Commissioner, High Commission of India in Colombo and Guest of Honour Dr. Kingsley Bernard, Chairman & Chief Executive, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).
Present in the audience were Ambassadors from Indonesia, Malaysia and Korea as well as diplomatic representatives from other overseas missions like Turkey, Egypt and Bangladesh. Also present were heads of industry bodies such as SLABA, SLASA, SLAEA, SLCGE and FTZMA.
Taking place from August 9 to 11 2023 at BMICH, Colombo, Intex is South Asia’s leading international textile sourcing show for fibers, yarns, fabric, denim, trims, dyes and more for the apparel industry. Intex Sri Lanka creates a new paradigm in textile sourcing by successfully integrating the entire value chain on a single, global business platform.
In a country where demand for different types of input material is always high, Intex will enable businesses to explore new market opportunities as well as assist Sri Lankan industry to connect with new suppliers and new products & services.
Sri Lanka is considered one of the most ethical and trusted sourcing partners for apparel brands from around the world due to its commitment to maintaining supplies in the face of multiple challenges and Intex looks to further support the Sri Lankan industry to strengthen their global product range. Arti Bhagat, Executive Director of Worldex India, the organisers of Intex Sri Lanka stated, “Since 2015, Intex has been facilitating business collaborations, fostering innovation, and promoting trade opportunities and is recognised as the platform for strengthening international, inter-regional and inter- personal ties.
I am confident that our collective efforts will create lasting partnerships that will undoubtedly lead to a brighter and better future for the textile and apparel industry.”
The show brings global and South Asian suppliers to Sri Lanka through its exhibitors from 10+ countries including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Taiwan, USA, UK and more to showcase the latest products and services for the Sri Lankan textile and apparel industry with the India Pavilion having 50+ companies representing the entire textile value chain.
