Source Fashion expands South Asian manufacturer line-up for January 2027 edition

UK sourcing trade show Source Fashion will host manufacturers from more than 20 countries at its next edition, which takes place at Excel London from January 19 to 21, 2027. The organiser is placing particular emphasis on growing its presence from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India.

The show said the expansion responds to brands and retailers reassessing their supply chains and looking for new production partners, as they weigh cost, quality, capacity and flexibility.

Growth in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India

Among the new exhibitors are MZM from Bangladesh and PAK Global from Pakistan. They will be joined by SIM Group, a Bangladeshi manufacturer founded in 2000 that employs around 1,700 people and supplies retailers in the UK, the US and Europe.

India's presence is also set to grow, with around 30 factories expected to take part. These include a dedicated pavilion organised with the Wool Industry Export Promotion Council (Wooltexpro), which operates under India's Ministry of Textiles and will bring manufacturers from the country's wool sector.

The Sri Lanka Pavilion returns, while the show will also feature manufacturers from China and Indonesia and a growing group of UK and European suppliers.

Buyers from Next, Asos and John Lewis registered

According to the organiser, early visitor registrations include representatives from John Lewis, Next, Asos, Boden, Michael Kors, Toast, Vera Wang and Joe Browns. Besides buyers, registrations include heads of product, sourcing and supply chain managers, production specialists, quality and compliance professionals and digital product directors.

"Our focus is on bringing the right manufacturers together with the right buyers, creating opportunities that deliver real commercial value," said Suzanne Ellingham, event director of Source Fashion. "From buyers and product developers to supply chain and technical teams, we're bringing more of the fashion industry together under one roof."