CEMS-Global USA announces 14th edition of textile exhibition series

From left: Yohan Lawrence, Secretary General of Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF); S. S. Sarwar, Group CEO of CEMS-Global USA ; Rajitha Jayasuriya, Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA), and Abhishek Das, Director - International Marketing of CEMS-Global USA

CEMS-Global USA announced the 14th Sri Lankan edition of its globally renowned Textile Series of Exhibitions, scheduled to take place from 13–15 March at SLECC, Colombo 10.

S. S. Sarwar, Group CEO of CEMS-Global USA said the event will bring together leading industry players, showcasing textile and garment machinery, yarn, fabric, trims, accessories, dyestuff, and chemicals.

The event is set to be a vital platform for Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, fostering connections between manufacturers and global suppliers. Speaking at the press conference, Yohan Lawrence, Secretary General of the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), emphasized the significance of the exhibition in bridging gaps within the industry.

“We are pleased to welcome CEMS-Global once again for their 14th edition. This year, it’s not just a single exhibition—we have three consecutive exhibitions designed to give Sri Lankan manufacturers direct access to global suppliers of fabrics, yarn, machinery, and other critical industry inputs,” he said.

Adding her endorsement, Rajitha Jayasuriya, Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA), highlighted the event’s role in empowering exporters and SMEs.

“SLAEA represents over 70 percent of Sri Lanka’s large- and medium-scale apparel exporters, and we are proud to support this initiative. Exhibitions like this provide a vital space for SMEs to directly access new technologies and market opportunities, helping them compete in the global arena. As Sri Lanka aims to achieve its US$ 8 billion export target, such platforms are invaluable in strengthening our industry’s position,” she noted.