Source Fashion is significantly broadening its international manufacturing footprint ahead of its January 2027 edition, reinforcing its position as a leading platform for fashion sourcing professionals seeking to connect with responsible, high-quality producers across the globe. The expansion reflects the show’s continued commitment to aligning buyers with manufacturers across the regions they are most actively exploring for new production partnerships.
As brands and retailers reassess their supply chains — weighing cost, quality, capacity, and flexibility — the event offers a focused environment to evaluate and compare manufacturing capabilities across a diverse and growing global sourcing network.
Bangladesh and Pakistan Lead South Asian Growth
A particular area of growth for the January edition is in Bangladesh and Pakistan, where Source Fashion has made targeted efforts to attract established manufacturers with the experience, infrastructure, and capability to supply UK and international markets.
Among the confirmed participants from the region are MZM from Bangladesh and PAK Global from Pakistan, two businesses that strengthen the show’s offering across these important apparel manufacturing markets. They will be joined by SIM Group, a well-established Bangladeshi manufacturer founded in 2000, employing approximately 1,700 people and supplying retailers across the UK, the United States, and Europe. Their participation further deepens the fashion sourcing options available to buyers attending the January show.
India’s Expanded Presence and the WOOLTEXPRO Pavilion
India will also feature a significantly expanded presence at the January 2027 edition, with approximately 30 factories expected to participate. A dedicated pavilion, delivered in partnership with the Wool Industry Export Promotion Council — known as WOOLTEXPRO — will bring manufacturers from India’s wool and woollen textile sector directly to the show floor.
Operating under India’s Ministry of Textiles, WOOLTEXPRO works to support manufacturers and exporters in building international trade opportunities. The pavilion will serve as a focused platform for connecting Indian wool textile producers with UK and European buyers, adding a specialised dimension to the show’s global sourcing network.
Sri Lanka Returns Alongside Established Regional Representation
The return of the Sri Lanka Pavilion further strengthens Source Fashion’s South Asian offering, showcasing the country’s well-regarded apparel manufacturing expertise to an audience of international sourcing professionals.
These additions complement the show’s established manufacturing representation from China and Indonesia, as well as its growing contingent of UK and European producers. Together, the breadth of participation gives buyers the opportunity to explore different sourcing models — from large-scale international production to more localised and flexible manufacturing partnerships — and identify suppliers aligned with their individual commercial requirements.
A Platform Built Around Real Commercial Value
Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion, stated: “Our focus is on bringing the right manufacturers together with the right buyers, creating opportunities that deliver real commercial value. We’re particularly excited by the calibre of businesses joining us from across our international manufacturing network, and the growing breadth of decision-makers attending the show. From buyers and product developers to supply chain and technical teams, we’re bringing more of the fashion industry together under one roof. It’s this combination of manufacturing expertise and industry connections that makes Source Fashion such a valuable platform for building new partnerships.”
Leading Retailers and Brands Already Registered
Early registrations for the January 2027 edition are already demonstrating the range of fashion businesses looking to engage with the show’s international manufacturing community. Confirmed registered visitors include representatives from John Lewis, NEXT, ASOS, Boden, Michael Kors, TOAST, Vera Wang, and Joe Browns, among others.
Notably, the registered audience extends well beyond traditional buying functions. Attendees span heads of product, sourcing managers, supply chain leaders, production specialists, quality and compliance professionals, and digital product directors — reflecting the increasingly interconnected nature of sourcing decisions and the value of uniting different functions from across the fashion supply chain in a single environment.
Source Fashion January 2027 at Excel London
Source Fashion returns to Excel London from 19 to 21 January 2027, bringing together international apparel manufacturers, industry experts, and fashion sourcing professionals for three days of sourcing, insight, and networking. The expanded global sourcing network on display across the event’s three days is set to offer buyers and supply chain professionals an extensive and diverse range of manufacturing options to explore and evaluate.
