Source Fashion — Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show — returns to Olympia London from 13–15 January 2026, bringing an expanded and globally diverse line-up of manufacturers, innovators and country pavilions that put ethical, circular and scalable sourcing centre stage. Source Fashion 2026

This January edition positions Source Fashion as the gateway for international manufacturers to connect directly with UK and European brands, retailers and designers. Exhibitors from more than 20 countries will showcase everything from large-scale, low-impact production to artisan, community-led craftsmanship — creating a single market for responsible sourcing under one roof. Fibre2Fashion+1

What’s new in 2026

• Bigger India pavilion: India’s presence grows to its largest showing at the show, highlighting scalable woven and knitted production alongside advances in sustainable fabrics and responsible manufacturing. Source Fashion 2026

• Stronger African representation: Country clusters from Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt and Tanzania spotlight ethical production models and community-centred supply chains, including Handmade From Tanzania’s women-led artisans. Fibre2Fashion

• Circular manufacturing on the floor: Dutch circular innovator Fibre to Fibre joins the line-up, demonstrating fibre-to-fibre recycling systems that aim to make post-consumer circular production competitive with organic and recycled fibres. Fibre2Fashion

Why this matters for brands and buyers

Source Fashion is no longer a niche trade fair — it intentionally aggregates suppliers that can meet modern demands for traceability, speed, ethical compliance and low-impact processes. For product, sourcing and sustainability teams, the event is a practical way to discover suppliers who can execute ranges with verifiable environmental and social credentials, while also offering proximity manufacturing alternatives in Europe (Portugal, UK) and cost-effective, responsibility-oriented partners across Asia, Africa and South America. Fibre2Fashion+1

What to expect on the show floor

Alongside country pavilions and manufacturer stands, the programme features trend insights, seminars and live activations (catwalks, deconstructed garment sessions and supply-chain deep dives) designed to help buyers translate sustainability aims into take-to-market products. The event’s content programme is geared to support decision-making for range planning and supplier selection at the start of the year. Source Fashion 2026+1

Practical tips for attendees

• Book meetings early: With so many international pavilions, pre-arranged meetings will maximise buyer time.

• Prioritise verification: Ask for audit details, compliance certificates and traceability back to fibre and dyehouse when sourcing at the show.

• Explore circular solutions: Meet firms like Fibre to Fibre to evaluate fibre-to-fibre options that can reduce downstream costs and improve material circularity. Fibre2Fashion

Conclusion

Source Fashion 2026 looks set to accelerate the mainstreaming of responsible sourcing by putting ethical manufacturers, circular innovators and regional craftsmanship in front of UK and European buyers at the beginning of the year. For brands aiming to balance creativity, speed and accountability in their supply chains, January’s edition promises practical connections and real-world solutions — all under one roof. Source Fashion 2026+1