In a milestone moment for South Asia’s textile and apparel industry, Intex Sri Lanka 2025 officially commenced its 10th edition on August 6, 2025 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
Celebrating a decade of industry impact and partnership-building, this year’s edition is larger, more global, and more future-forward than ever before.
“As we celebrate 10 years of Intex Sri Lanka, this milestone is not just a reflection of the show’s growth—but of the region’s rising importance in global textile sourcing,” stated Ms. Arti Bhagat, Executive Director, Worldex India”
The Grand Opening Ceremony was graced by an illustrious lineup of dignitaries including Mr. Saif Jafferjee, Chairman, Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF); Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman and Chief Executive, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB); Mr. Saurabh Sabhlok, First Secretary (Economic and Commercial), High Commission of India in Colombo; H.E. Dewi Gustina Tobing, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Sri Lanka and H.E. Miyon Lee, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka.
The ceremony culminated with a keynote address by Mr. Sunil Handunnetti, MP, the Honorable Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Government of Sri Lanka.
The event is also proud to welcome Eurofins as Sustainability Partner, Kasturi Cotton and global names like Superdry and Oritain as Branding Partners, reinforcing the values of sustainability, ethics, and innovation.
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