Taiwan Textile Fairs in South Asia 2015 open in Colombo

The curtain was raised at Grand Crystal Ballroom, Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo as Taiwan Textile Fair is held for the fourth consecutive year in Sri Lanka. Continued on 27 and 28 November, the event is organised by the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) and the Bureau of Foreign Trade. 

Represented by Worldex India Exhibition and Promotion Ltd., it is supported by the Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka, Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA), Sri Lanka Apparel Brands Association (SLABA) and the Sri Lanka Apparel Sourcing Association (SLASA).

Export Development Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Indira Malwatte was the Chief Guest of the opening ceremony attended by a distinguished delegation of officials that represented the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF).

“When we move up on the value chain the focus and concentration will definitely be the special clothing products and we are sure to get much positive updates from Taiwan Textile Fair,” commented Joint Apparel Association Forum Deputy Chairman Noel Priyathilake during the opening celebrations. Joint Apparel Association Forum Chairman Azeem Ismail further expressed his thoughts on same lines. Ismail stressed the importance of innovations that are vital in the developing process. Special clothing that helps in mosquito repellence, clothing that minimise body sweat are some of the examples, he continued to explain.

“This industry needs continuous updates on the latest developments in the garment industry,” said Sri Lanka Apparel Sourcing Association Chairman Anil Wettewe. “These kinds of events are of great value in this regard and the new contacts gathered here, helps our industry so much,” he further expressed.

Many industry personalities and business-heads were also present on location which reflected on the confidence gained among the industry membership for effectiveness and for networking capabilities of Taiwan Textile Fair with its continuous presence in Sri Lanka.

Taiwan Textile Federation Overseas Market Development Department Sean Tsai remarked, “This year we are bringing a whole new range with a focus on knitted and functional textiles which will add value to products made by Sri Lankan garment manufacturers and exporters.”

With latest products and solutions in the garment industry showcased in Taiwan Textile Fairs in South Asia 2015, it is an excellent opportunity for Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers, exporters, brand-owners, buying houses, buying agents, big retailers, importers, etc. to interact with manufacturers from Taiwan to source the required high quality fabrics and products that add value.