Source Fashion will welcome an expanded international manufacturing line-up when it returns to ExCeL London from 19 to 21 January 2027, with more than 20 countries represented. The January edition will see growing participation from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India, alongside the return of the Sri Lanka Pavilion and manufacturers from China, Indonesia, the UK and Europe.
The show is focused on connecting buyers with manufacturers in the regions they are looking to source from, as brands and retailers reassess their supply chains, explore new production partnerships and balance cost, quality, capacity and flexibility.
Bangladesh and Pakistan are a particular area of growth, with Source Fashion working to attract established manufacturers able to supply UK and international markets. Participating businesses include MZM from Bangladesh and PAK Global from Pakistan, alongside SIM Group, a Bangladeshi manufacturer founded in 2000 that employs around 1,700 people and supplies retailers across the UK, US and Europe.
India will also have an expanded presence, with around 30 factories expected to take part. They include a dedicated pavilion delivered with the Wool Industry Export Promotion Council (WOOLTEXPRO), bringing manufacturers from India’s wool and woollen textile sector to the show. WOOLTEXPRO operates under India’s Ministry of Textiles and supports manufacturers and exporters in developing international trade. The return of the Sri Lanka Pavilion adds further South Asian representation.
These markets join established manufacturing representation from China and Indonesia and a growing UK and European contingent, giving buyers the chance to compare sourcing models ranging from large-scale international production to more localised and flexible manufacturing partnerships.
Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion, said:
Early registrations include representatives from retailers and brands including John Lewis, NEXT, ASOS, Boden, Michael Kors, TOAST, Vera Wang and Joe Browns. Registrations also span heads of product, sourcing managers, supply chain leaders, production specialists, quality and compliance professionals and digital product directors, reflecting how sourcing decisions increasingly involve several functions across a business.
Source Fashion takes place at ExCeL London from 19 to 21 January 2027, bringing together international manufacturers, industry experts and fashion sourcing professionals for three days of sourcing, insight and networking.
This story was first published on 365 Retail.
