The recently concluded 2nd edition of Intex South Asia – South Asia’s only international sourcing show, witnessed 2,485 professional trade buyers from 18 countries and regions to source yarns, apparel fabric, denim fabric and clothing accessories. Arindam Bagchi, Acting Indian High Commissioner and Indira Malwatte, Chairperson & CEO, Sri Lanka Export Development Board inaugurated the event.
More than 140 textile suppliers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Italy and South Africa participated at the show. All major apparel exporters and international sourcing offices in Sri Lanka like Brandix, MAS, Hiradamani, Omega Line, Timex Garments, Emjay International, MAST Far East, Vogue Tex, Hela Clothing, Lucky Industries, Marks & Spencer, Columbia Sportswear, Tesco Sourcing, Next Sourcing, George UK, Victoria’s Secret, Decathlon, Dewhirst, Asmara International, Li & Fung, William E. Conner’s & Associates, UVW Apparels, Comtex Global, Adeem Uniform, Wag Worthy and many more came to interact with suppliers and to find innovative products and designs for the next season.
One of the exhibitors at the show, Peggy, PT Sinar Para Taruna, Indonesia commented, “We are glad to be associated with Intex South Asia since its launch in 2015. This unique platform gives us the opportunity to promote our textiles to new buyers and also meet our existing customers from South Asia here in Sri Lanka. Overall, we are happy with the quality of buyers that visited our booth.”
The highlight of the show was the Interactive Business Forums where Noel Priyatilake, Chairman, Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) shared valuable insights, knowledge and thought provoking ideas on the topic: Positioning Sri Lanka as a Hub of South Asia – Opportunities and Challenges for the textile and garment sector.
Also, the Intex South Asia hosted the first-ever exclusive presentation by the world-renowned trends and forecasting agency, WGSN in Sri Lanka. Kim Mannino, Head of WGSN Live, UK gave a detailed presentation on “Autumn-Winter 17-18 Season on Men & Women Fashion Trends and Forecast” to a full-house audience at the exhibition.
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The three-day show also witnessed a number of international buyers like Inditex Asia (India), Marks & Spencer (Bangladesh), Liverpool (Mexico), The Uniform Exports (Canada), KIKADU (Germany), Korl Mayer (Germany), Tragart (Switzerland), Aswakov (Thailand), AGMS (Japan), SKANDA (Singapore), Frontex Fashion (Hong Kong), Tsar (Malaysia), CTA Apparel (India), Wildcraft (India), Lifestyle Department Stores (India), Orchestra Buying & Retail (India), S. Oliver (India), Maral Overseas (India), Mufti (India),Kariwala (India), Oriental Sourcing (Pakistan) and more.
Manikandan G of Shahi Exports stated, “We met many suppliers in the fair which was very useful for our fabric sourcing and further new innovations. This event was very useful in enhancing our supplier base. From the shortlisted suppliers, we have invited some to our premises to show case their new products and gradually we are in the process of initiating business with them. The two seminars organised at the exhibition were very useful and informative. We have thoroughly enjoyed the Intex South Asia’s hospitality and service during our visit.”
