Sri Lanka’s First ever Country Pavilion at Source Fashion Apparel Exhibition- London

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, having its country pavilion for the first time, was making a strong presence at the Source Fashion 2026, held from 13 to 15 January 2026 at Olympia London, one of the UK’s and Europe’s leading apparel sourcing exhibitions. The Sri Lanka Pavilion was officially inaugurated on 13 January with performing a ribbon-cut ceremony graced by HE Nimal Senadheera, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in the UK and Lord Hannett of Everton OBE, UK’s Trade Envoy to Sri Lanka, in the presence of apparel and fashion industry representatives, invitees, exhibitors, and the officials from the EDB- Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka High Commission in London

Sri Lanka’s participation was jointly organised by the EDB, Sri Lanka apparel industry and the Sri Lanka High Commission in the UK, with the objective of strengthening apparel and fashion trade ties, expanding buyer networks, and positioning Sri Lanka as a preferred sourcing destination for the UK and European markets.

Twenty Sri Lanka apparel booths including 12 SMEs, were promoting their locally manufactured apparel, textiles, handmade products and value-added solutions for both industrial and consumer uses. The pavilion highlighted manufacturers and designers offering high-quality, ethically produced collections, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, transparency, innovation, and long-term partnerships. The participating Sri Lankan exhibitors include: Star Garments Group, Insomnia, J K Garments (Pvt.) Ltd, New Universe Clothing SL, Protector Clothing Manufacturers, Janasri Mills, Pridemo Apparel, Senvin Collection, True Digital Printing, Concord Manufacturing, Kobithan Garments, Hayleys Free Zone Ltd, JAS Activewear, Krisherert Holdings, Jia Moda, Randhi International, “Creative Sri Lanka” booth and the EDB booth.

Sri Lankan apparel also featured prominently in a series of Source Fashion Catwalk Shows highlighting the country’s design and manufacturing capabilities alongside world-class international apparel showcased at the event. These catwalk presentations highlighted Sri Lanka’s ability to compete with other fashion products suppliers and meet global market expectations.

Sri Lanka’s presence at the Source Fashion London-2026 was further strengthened by new trade opportunities which are available for Sri Lanka with zero import duty created under the UKs Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) mainly due to its flexible or liberalised Rules of Origin which are effective from 1 January 2026, as already announced by the UK. The announced flexibility will create greater opportunities on the competitive enhancement from Sri Lankan apparel exports into the UK market under its DCTS concessions.

Source Fashion London continues to be a key platform for ethical and responsible sourcing, bringing together brands, buyers, manufacturers, and suppliers from across the globe. Exhibitors represented nearly 25 countries, including Sri Lanka, China, India, Turkey, Portugal, and the UK.

Sri Lanka’s participation at Source Fashion London- 2026 underscores the country’s growing reputation as a trusted, sustainable, resilient and innovative apparel sourcing destination, aligned with global market expectations, evolving supply chain requirements in line with the vision of the Government of Sri Lanka for export and industry promotion in overseas market.

 

Sri Lanka High Commission in London

16 January 2026