CIFS (COLOMBO INTERNATIONAL YARN & FABRIC SHOW) 2026

Description

The Colombo International Yarn & Fabric Show (CIFS) stands as Sri Lanka's oldest and most prestigious international trade fair dedicated to the textile industry. Serving as a vital hub for the South Asian garment sector, it brings together global manufacturers and suppliers of yarn, fabric, trims, and accessories. The event provides a comprehensive platform for networking, sourcing high-quality materials, and exploring the latest innovations in textile technology, specifically catering to the needs of Sri Lanka's massive apparel export industry.

Exhibits

Natural and synthetic fabrics, specialized yarns, denim, knitwear, buttons, zippers, lace, and high-tech textile machinery from international suppliers.

Activities

B2B networking sessions, product launches, technical seminars on textile innovation, and specialized buyer-seller meetings for the apparel industry.

Speakers

Industry leaders from the textile sector, representatives from the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), and global textile manufacturing experts.

Demos

Live demonstrations of fabric testing equipment, digital textile printing technologies, and modern garment manufacturing machinery.

Accessibility

From Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), the venue (BMICH) is approximately 35km away. Accessible via taxi or airport shuttle through the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway. Public buses and tuk-tuks are available locally.

Exhibitor Count

300

Expected Attendance

10000

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