The inaugural Prime Source recently took place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, combining the trade show and an international apparel forum.

The forum featured 26 speakers representing a cross-section of the industry which attracted an audience of over 200 participants from 20 nations including senior executives from apparel manufacturers, buying officers/agents, retailers and related service providers.

The six roundtable sessions in the forum dealt with issues currently facing the global apparel industry including alternative production bases to China and the growing importance of India as a source in Asia.

Compliance and social responsibility was also dealt with, with speakers from Hennes & Mauritz AB, Adidas and Tommy Hilfiger.

At the trade fair, 184 companies from 24 countries exhibited their latest products and services.