Colombo International Yarn & Fabric Show Colombo

The Colombo International Yarn & Fabric Show is the leading trade fair for the textile and apparel industry in Sri Lanka. It is held annually at the modern Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre in the heart of Colombo. The Colombo International Yarn & Fabric Show is organized by the internationally renowned CEMS Conference & Exhibition Management Services Ltd., a company with extensive experience that also manages the globally recognized Yarn & Fabric Shows in countries such as Bangladesh, Brazil, and Morocco.

This trade fair is specifically geared toward industry professionals and covers the entire textile value chain—from high-quality yarns and innovative fibers to woven and knitted fabrics made from cotton, synthetics, or natural fibers, as well as high-tech materials and smart textiles. In addition, it features finished fabrics, sustainable dyeing and printing technologies, home textiles, specialty items such as coated faux fur, as well as a wide range of accessories and modern CAD/CAM technologies. Innovation and sustainability are central themes. Colombo International Yarn & Fabric Show provides a comprehensive overview of new materials, manufacturing technologies, and up-to-date market and trend analyses tailored to Sri Lanka’s dynamic textile and apparel sector.

Manufacturers, suppliers, and traders from the fields of textile production, engineering, and garment manufacturing, as well as experts in research, product development, and design, use the fair to exchange insights on the latest developments in machinery, materials, and digital processes. For its largely professional audience, Colombo International Yarn & Fabric Show offers an ideal environment to discover innovations, establish business contacts, and benefit from industry highlights such as trend presentations, expert forums, and networking events.

The Colombo International Yarn & Fabric Show not only reflects the export strength and innovative power of Sri Lanka’s apparel industry but also serves as an international platform for the further development and competitiveness of Sri Lanka as a business location. Thanks to its central location at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre, the fair is easily accessible for international visitors. With its modern infrastructure and spacious facilities, the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre provides optimal conditions for experiencing the diversity and dynamism of the textile sector and for underscoring Sri Lanka’s emerging role as a hub of the global apparel industry.

On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 3 days of the fair, from 07. March to 09. March 2019, about 108 exhibitors and 11818 visitors on the Colombo International Yarn & Fabric Show in Colombo.

The 15th Colombo International Yarn & Fabric Show takes place on 3 days from Thur., 05.03.2026 to Sat., 07.03.2026 in Colombo.