The textile and apparel industry remains Sri Lanka’s globally recognised export-oriented manufacturing sector, which emphasises quality, ethical structures, skilled craftsmanship, reliability and sustainable business practices.
We need to focus on textile sourcing as a vital aspect. We will attract a larger export quota by bringing together global sourcing, advanced manufacturing technologies and business collaboration, while maintaining export competitiveness by adapting innovations, stated Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti at the Intex Inmac Sri Lanka 2026, which is South Asia’s premier international textile sourcing and garment machinery show.
“We are working on enhancing the garment quota for Sri Lanka through the FTA with India while offering India to benefit from our GSP plus trade concessions”, Minister further stated. Held at BMICH from August 5-7, the sourcing B2B exhibition brings together manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, technology providers, and industry professionals from across the global textile and apparel value chain.
The Chair – Industrial Development Board, Yasas Hewage said; “Intex Inmac Sri Lanka 2026 empowers manufacturers and SMEs through global sourcing, advanced technologies and meaningful business partnerships. Sri Lanka’s apparel industry’s sustainable growth will play a defining role in achieving the eight billion USD apparel export vision 2030. Hence, manufacturing excellence has become just as important as sourcing excellence. To bridge the critical gap between sourcing and manufacturing to help businesses grow, smarter technologies and stronger global partnerships is crucial”
“The apparel industry in Sri Lanka contributes over 40 per cent of our total merchandise exports while gaining global recognition. Hence, opportunities must be created for the Sri Lankan apparel exporters to source their equipment under one roof.”
EDB Chair and CEO Mangala Wijesinghe stated; “Responsible manufacturing plays a vital role in our apparel exports. Global apparel industry is currently undergoing rapid transformations due to digitalization, sustainability, supply chain resilience, circular economy practice and consumer demand, which define how businesses are conducted, and pose challenges as well as opportunities for the exporters,” said EDB Chair and CEO, Mangala Wijesinghe.”
Intex–InMac Sri Lanka brings together over 250 exhibitors from more than 15 countries and regions, making it the largest international textile sourcing and garment technology platform in Sri Lanka.
