Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Sri Lanka's apparel industry stepped up its push into the UK market this week, leveraging the newly secured duty-free access as the exporters showcased the manufacturing depth and sustainability credentials at Source Fashion London 2026.

The Sri Lanka pavilion at the three-day sourcing fair at Olympia London featured 20 exhibitors, including 12 small and medium-sized enterprises, underscoring a broad-based industry effort to win new UK buyers and deepen the relationships with the existing retailers. The pavilion was organised by the Export Development Board (EDB) with Sri Lanka High Commission in the UK.

From January 1, 2026, Sri Lankan garment exports have gained duty-free access to the UK, under a liberalised tra...