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Bangladesh RMG sector:
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through a holistic sustainability approach
45-48 Operational
16-24 Cover Story Excellence
How to generate higher
revenue by operational
excellence in the RMG
RMG export declines by 7.74% in
manufacturing
July-November of FY20
50-51 Dyehouse
38 Textile Circularity Management
Exporting wiping rags Practical approach to
from cutting waste getting manage dyehouse towards
momentum zero
30-31 Export
Diversification Why viscose is the future
of fashion
72 Cotton Today
Khantex shows a wonderful
combination of knit and Innovation and up-graded
woven sewing line technology of GMS Printing
catching attention of global
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Today
105 3D Printing
VEIT is the name of epitome
Latest update on cotton and yarn of quality, efficiency and
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exhibit at Fashion for Good sustainable future
Experience
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immense opportunities for the
$200-$300 range that makes
apparel industry.
generally agencies and freelancers
In an analytical view Textile Today across the globe.
found there are three major areas
Helal Mohammed Nuri, CEO of
that the Bangladesh RMG sector
To sustain in the Silver Line Group shared his views
can patch up as the survival tools.
Industrialists and experts opined market, manufacturers to Textile Today in this regard, he
said, “To sustain in the market,
the three tools can be the ultimate should develop new manufacturers should develop new
option for the industry to move on
designs/concepts with designs/concepts with their R&D
in the global competition.
their R&D team. And team. And this one-stop service
Product development is a lifeline for buyers, who are
this one-stop service desperately looking to reduce the
The forty years old Bangladesh
RMG industry is still young in
is a lifeline for buyers, price to stay in the retail business.”
product development and still who are desperately Design studio is the way to attract
could not gain enough maturity. looking to reduce the brands and retailers: A design
New concept generation, studio is a workplace for the
evaluation and commercialization
price to stay in the designers and artisans who are
of new products could be the retail business. engaged in conceiving, designing
biggest strength for the country and developing new products or
today if they are really focused on Helal Mohammed Nuri objects. In this regard, Bangladesh
them in the 80’s or early 90’s era.
CEO of Silver Line apparel manufacturers should
focus on the creation of an entirely
Industry insiders believe the RMG Group shared his new product or modification to an
sector should focus and invest in
product development to survive views to Textile Today existing product in a new concept.
in the unstable apparel market. in this regard Asif Ashraf, Managing Director
The below factors have to be of Fakhruddin Textile Mills Ltd.
considered by the Bangladesh (FTML) said, “A design studio will
apparel exporters why product due to various reasons. Instead of add value to your industry but
development is important and how going to the seasonal designers you have to know enough your
it could be designed to survive in they are now approaching the customers, their buying pattern,
the coming seasons. manufacturers – it reduces design their thinking, etc. then you can
cost immensely as in Europe or the approach to design studio rightly.”
Brands strategy to reduce their
US. A study found, to create a tech
design cost: Nowadays the buyers “Concepts mainly come from the
pack retailer has to pay around
are reducing their design costs value-added aspect and another
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Figure 1: If Bangladeshi manufacturers are able to provide design and Tech Pack. Surely, they can attract brands. Because each season
hundreds of Tech Pack requires and they need to spend for them.
thing is that now many buyers thought other than product with the high-end product if you
and retailer brands are shutting diversification, automation, want to sustain in this business.”
down their own design studios digitization and previsions if
Should break the myth of cotton
to reduce the cost and they want we want to explore more in this
base product: Bangladesh is the
support from us in this regard. industry.”
hub of cotton products because
So, establishing a design studio
Product diversification 96% of its knitwear fabric is
should be the supreme task to stay
produced locally that completely
competitive,” he added further. Product diversification is the major
based on cotton.
area where Bangladesh stands
Foreign tours for concept
far behind from the competitors But development in producing
development: To obtain cultural
in the apparel market. This is the synthetic fabric, local
immersion, increased confidence,
due to the overall mindset and manufacturers are really not in the
and of course to widen mindset
lack of investment for product big quantity that RMG exporters
Bangladeshi industrialists and
diversification. The biggest can purchase. For specialized
designers should frequently travel
barrier in the diversification of the fabric Bangladesh still fully
the new markets. In this regard
product is to change the complete dependent on the outside source
buying the latest fashion trending
machine set up and expertise that requires long lead time.
products from abroad, where
development. Industry experts
innovation could be driven for the According to Fakir Kamruzzaman
suggest considering below issues -
next trend can help to understand Nahid, “Bangladesh mainly
the pulls of the people. Development of mindset for produces cotton products and that
product diversification: Many of is why we should do something
Mohammed Shahinul Haque,
the apparel manufacturers believe that is out of the mainstream, as
Executive Director, Badsha Group
doing the basic product can give it will make us more sustainable in
said, “Foreign tours can be a
better efficiency and this will the market.”
good way to get concepts and
maximize their profit. But global
new ideas. Apparel manufacturers Mohammed Shahinul Haque said,
retailers are moving towards
can visit some industries in “Our main challenge is product
versatile products.
other countries and learn more diversification. We are producing
knowledge practically. Training by According to Asif Ashraf, the same category of products
the manufacturer of the machinery Managing Director of Fakhruddin by almost every manufacturer.
company also can help to make Textile Mills Ltd. (FTML), For example, Bangladesh has
technically sound.” “Bangladesh is working slowly on 400 spinning mills and almost
product diversification concept every spinning mill is producing
Fakir Kamruzzaman Nahid
and we are clearly lagging behind the same cotton or cotton-blend
Managing Director, Fakir Fashion
in product positioning. The key yarn. There is no special yarn
Ltd said, “Industrialists and
success factor to adopt effective producer. 150+40D ACR (Air
designers should participate in
design studio and product covering yarn) yarn is used for
international textile fairs, seminars,
development is a mindset and super stretch denim fabric, which,
workshops, etc. Because there is
willingness to take the risk. is not available in Bangladesh.
no other option to give second
Because here you have to work Some entrepreneurs should start
“
In this regard, product
step further towards sustainability
diversification can help to be
and for a longtime business target.
unique from the basic-product
manufacturer. Engr. Mahasinuzzaman Shishir,
Assistant General Manager of
Mohammed Shahinul Haque
said, “We have become our
We have become our Natural Denim (Wash & Wear
own competitor in the product own competitor in the Ltd) said Textile Today, “Laser
technology is capable to enhance
category. This is damaging to product category. This productivity, reduce water and
our business. Buyers are taking
this opportunity. They have many
is damaging to our energy consumption and diminish
options to choose from and then business. Buyers are damaging emissions and waste,
guaranteeing ZERO contamination,
they are playing with a price. taking this opportunity. which allows sustainable eco-
We are getting very low margin,
which is the main struggle for our
They have many options friendly denim production.”
than four-decade in the industry, Haque expressed, “We all should break
the myth that we are not good at
the level of efficiency is not really
communication. Factory owners
satisfactory. To improve efficiency,
Develop cost-effective processes: should also focus on increasing
the industry insiders suggest some
With a process improvement their efficiency level, waste
area to take care -
approach, manufacturers can minimization and they should think
Need proper training: Training is eliminate wasteful spending and long-term in case of purchasing
the key tool to strengthen those make the organization more new technology. Besides investing
skills that the RMG sector needs effective from top to bottom. in technology, also owners should
to improve. Any development invest in human capital to sustain
Fakir Kamruzzaman Nahid said,
program will bring the employees in the business.”
“Every single day there are
to a higher level of efficiency so
significant changes in this industry, Technological development
they all can achieve similar skills
buyers continuously trying to reduce for efficiency: Applications of
and knowledge.
the cost and yearly it reduces by technology will improve and help
Shahinul Haque added, “There about 5% from the previous year. So, to grow in the businesses. Despite
is no alternative than training to to survive this industry, it is regularly having a top-notch production
convert our population into assets. needed for cost-effective process house that produces international
We need to arrange training to and machinery.” standard products, Bangladesh is
increase the efficiency of our local lagging behind than India or other
Reducing consumption: Reducing
people. Training can be provided rival countries only for the poor
resource consumption and waste
by foreign experts or combined marketing efficiency.
will allow RMG manufacturers to
with local experts.”
According to Mahmud
Hasan Khan Babu, Three major
former Vice-President
of the BGMEA, reasons for
consumers had been
decreasing their Bangladesh RMG
purchase of apparel
for some time and
exports declining
spending more on
other types of durable
products. He also
states that Bangladeshi
manufacturers have
expanded their
capacity to produce
the type of apparel Rising labor costs in Lack of sufficient Risks posed due to
parallel with unhealthy RMG product impact of climate
they manufacture price competition change and hostile
diversity
currently without geophysical
any study on global positioning
consumption trends.
standards, most Bangladeshi once each decade, but this could
The WTO projects that the lack RMG manufacturing plants are as become a regular phenomenon up
of product diversification is a good as any in the world, which to 3 to 15 times each year by 2100.
significant reason apart from has become another source of
rising online business models and competitive advantage. A new research forecasts coastal
decline in apparel purchase from flooding will impact nearly 42
brick and mortar shops for the Despite such admirable progress million people in Bangladesh by
current declining trend in orders made by RMG producers, the 2050 and by that time more than
coming into Bangladesh for RMG. international garments buyers 25% of the land of Bangladesh
In a recent interview, Rubana Huq appear to be apprehensive and may be inundated by seawater. It is
suggests that Bangladesh needs to are actively seeking alternative worth mentioning that the country
diversify and upgrade its’ capacity sourcing destinations! The is yet to develop a deep-sea port.
to produce high-value apparel question is why?
rather than focusing on low-value The buyers’ association seems to
basic garments to become more The answer is the possibility of be apprehensive and pessimistic
competitive in the global fashion imminent ‘natural calamities’ about the government’s long-
market. The shift among producers driven by global warming as term plan to tackle the fallout of
towards high-end high-value well as geological forecasts with such calamities on the RMG supply
garments is overdue and is one of regards to possible earthquakes chain. Any contingency plans drawn
the main reasons for Bangladesh in and around Bangladesh. up by the government have not
not being able to cash-in on the The geophysical position of been communicated to the forum
opportunity created by the U.S.- Bangladesh makes the country of international apparel buyers.
China trade war. prone to a significant number of Therefore, if the government has
adverse geological conditions. already drawn up contingency
Adverse impact of climate change These conditions are potential measures, then such plans ought to
and potential seismic activities sources of major disruptions for be communicated to global buyers
the RMG industry and thus the that source from Bangladesh.
Bangladesh RMG has come a global apparel supply chain that
long since the infamous Rana relies on Bangladesh. In November 2015, the Honorable
Plaza and Tazreen Fashions Prime Minister of Bangladesh
incidents, indicating the resilience According to an article by BBC, by visited the Netherlands to observe
and perseverance of the local the end of the century, sea levels how the Dutch government
entrepreneurs and other key are expected to rise along the has prepared survival models
stakeholders that have supported Bangladesh coastline by up to 1.5 under the seawater. Since then
the industry. As a result, the meters that will come with more Bangladeshi experts have been
Bangladesh RMG industry is extreme seasonal fluctuations working on a survival model also,
now much stronger than ever in in sea levels. Global warming is but unfortunately, this has been
terms of capacity and compliance likely to inhibit powerful storms communicated at a global stage
with global standards. In terms and unusually high-tides that neither from our government nor
of infrastructure and safety are currently being observed from any industry representative.
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10 tons of garment cargo. Hatem also said.
So, finally, the exporters start The garment factories have
incurring losses and gradually also been facing troubles in the
becoming defaulters. movement of their covered vans
Mohammad Hatem, Senior Vice-
For instance, when inside the country for the strike,
President of Bangladesh Knitwear a small factory for which production at factories
are facing troubles.
Manufacturers and Exporters faces air shipment
Association (BKMEA) said that If the strike continues for long,
the impact of air shipments
the owner takes a production in most factories will
on factories is massive as the forced loan from be halted and finally the shipments
factories lose competitiveness. the bank to pay the as well.
“If any small factory faces any fare of the airlines. Some reasons for air shipments
air shipment the management of
the same factory even may face
Finally, he cannot Usually, nobody wants air
bankrupt as the banks stop back make any profit from shipment as it is expensive. Still,
air shipments take place at Hazrat
to back LC opening facility for the consignment of Shahjalal International Airport
failure in payment of the loan,”
Hatem said.
goods and he takes a (HSIA).
faces air shipment the owner takes of back to back LC are air shipped and of the quantity,
500 tons are garment items.
a forced loan from the bank to and finally bankrupt.
pay the fare of the airlines. Finally, Similarly, almost the same quantity
he cannot make any profit from of goods is imported through the
the consignment of goods and air. Different airliners carry those
he takes a loan to pay the loan the rates on the eve of different goods.
of back to back LC and finally occasions when the demand for air Samples of garment items are
bankrupt. shipments goes up. exported and imported through
So, the small and medium factories For example, before Christmas, the the air, sometimes buyers
have to go through a very tough demand for air shipments goes up want air shipments for quick
time to stand back once they face abnormally. During this time the delivery of goods, disruption in
air shipment, he said. international retailers want quick communication through roads and
shipment of goods to the western highways forces the exporters for
The airlines do not reduce the
world. air shipments, space constraints at
fares from Bangladesh as the
the country’s premier Chittagong
demand is higher than the So, the apparel exporters use the
port also a force for air shipments.
suppliers, Hatem also said. airlines and taking this chance the
airliners increase the rates of fares, Moreover, if any manufacturers fail
The airliners, rather, increase
“
to cater to the work orders timely, productivity at the factory level,
he or she sends the goods through efficient port management and
the air. better roads and highways.
Ultimate consequences of air “Over the last two years some
shipments Over the last two airlines like Etihad, Oman,
While the cost of production years some airlines Flydubai, Bangkok Airlines and
some others have pulled out cargo
has been swelling every year for like Etihad, Oman, flights from Bangladesh. As a
different reasons, the air shipment
is just like putting the last nail on
Flydubai, Bangkok result, the capacity-constrained
the coffin. Airlines and some further although the demand for
air shipment increased a lot in
When the companies have been others have pulled Bangladesh,” said Kazi Wahidul
struggling to make even less than out cargo flights Alam, an aviation expert.
five percent or in some cases
without any profit, still the air
from Bangladesh. “So, the existing airliners increased
shipments take place. As a result, the the fares and Bangladesh turned
In such cases the factory capacity-constrained into a sellers’ market for them,”
Alam said.
management loses the competitive further although On the other hand, other airports
edge and finally the management
either terminates staff, owners
the demand for air like India turned into buyers’
become bankrupt even in some shipment increased markets as so many airlines run
cases closure of factories. a lot in Bangladesh their flights there. In India, the
airport users have a lot of choices,
Recently some 59 factories
were closed as they failed to
Kazi Wahidul Alam but in Bangladesh choices are
limited, he said.
compete. Air shipments were also (an aviation expert)
Moreover, the charges of handling
responsible for the closure of a
of goods at the airport in Dhaka
few.
are higher than other countries,
How can we avoid air shipments? soon as possible. That means the
Alam said adding so the fares also
manufacturers need to send the
In the world of fast fashion, it is go high here.
goods as soon as possible.
important to move the goods Furthermore, the number of
faster so that the importing In such cases, the manufacturers
dedicated cargo airliners from
companies can put the goods in must negotiate with buyers
Bangladesh is very few, he said.
the store timely. strongly about the delivery time
In other countries, the number of
of goods, the buyers can pay the
The importing companies are also dedicated cargo airliners is very
airfares, predictability about the
in fierce competition among their high. As a result, the exporters can
time of manufacturing, improving
peers. So, they need goods as use those at cheaper rates, he said.
Next export
progress in geographic
diversification which helped
gradually reducing vulnerability to
cyclical shocks from the economic
diversification
crisis of OECD countries.
Now with these two frontiers,
the 3rd frontier of diversification-
frontier for
quality diversification which
commonly used as value addition
is becoming a key concern for
exporters remaining competitive in
High value-
added
Readymade Leather and Jute
garments and foorware products
accessories
Agro &agro-
Pharmaceutical Processed
Products Products
Software and
IT enabled
services
fashion, the fabric it hasn’t been In the agro-processing sector, which offer education or training
an industry level practice yet as value addition is very high as the on product design. Lack of market
it needs more investment and raw materials are locally sourced. knowledge is also causing them to
upskilling of the human resource. Despite having huge potentials, limit their diversification efforts.
Bangladesh can’t play well in the
According to Bangladesh Bank, For producing more value-added
international market due to the
in FY2018-19, value addition in the products, companies across the
lack of laboratory facilities for
RMG sector increased to 64.32 world are increasingly investing in
testing quality standards and food
percent from 60.94 percent in R&D. Governments are providing
processing skills.
FY2017-18. Backward linkage of incentives for companies through
the RMG industry is strengthened Exporters need to test and collect tax holiday in R&D expenditure.
due to the expansion of the textile certification from other countries
So, to remain competitive
industry but limited with the which causes more cost and time
in the international market
overdependence on imported affecting competitiveness.
Bangladesh has to play in the
cotton with little attention to other
In backward linkage of the agro- quality diversification frontier
raw materials like man-made fibers.
processing sector, for ensuring strengthening the backward
In the leather sector, Bangladesh quality raw materials, bringing linkage, increasing investment in
is going for more value-added farmers under quality network R&D, creating human resources
products slowly as featured by in these pesticides and chemical with new skills and establishing
decreasing the export of basic fertilizer prone agriculture is also institutions for testing quality
leather and increasing export of very challenging. standards.
leather footwear.
In Jute sector, though there is a In this context, for improving R&D
Bangladesh has a significant drive for diversification, traditional culture and providing newly skilled
opportunity for value addition raw jute and jute bags and sacks people required for the industry,
through increasing the use of constitute the major share of establishing research Universities
local raw materials utilizing its the jute export. Due to concerns can play a significant role as most
abundance. However, due to lack of for climate change, demand for of the universities of Bangladesh
compliance infrastructure like Central diversified eco-friendly products have been focusing on the
Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) made of natural fibers like jute and teaching only.
environmentally compliant processing Kenaf increased globally.
Research Universities form
of leather has been a concern.
Bangladesh's government has research clusters in specialized
Local exporting manufacturers taken the initiative of R&D to knowledge arenas, create
import leather for making manufacturing eco-friendly jute knowledge parks in collaboration
exportable footwear following poly bags which is waiting for with industry to create new
buyer’s pressure on responsible commercialization. product ideas for business.
sourcing. In addition, Bangladesh They also provide training for
Other diversified jute products
is falling behind the competitors developing workforce required by
are being manufactured and
in complying with new fashion relevant industries.
exported mostly through SMEs.
trends like athleisure featured by
The jute goods manufacturers and In addition, innovative financing
knitted footwear as it requires
exporters are facing constraints in solutions need to be provided to
new skills and continuous product
designing new products as there companies who will go for R&D
reengineering.
are no institutions or design centers investment.
According to the Export Besides this, industry experts Many RMG factories are now going
Promotion Bureau (EPB) data, suggest taking initiative and to shut down due to scarcity
earnings from RMG exports implementation of innovation like of work order which means our
performance (Goods) for FY 2019- process development to reduce forecast and prediction was not
20 July-November fell by 7.74% to overall wastage in the production, correct. So, considering next year’s
$13.08 billion from $14.18 billion in upgrade efficiency, develop new market trend we have to venture
the same period of FY19. products and new market outreach. and take the necessary steps.”
Rubana Huq, President, BGMEA,
said, “This has been the fourth
consecutive month of declining
RMG export growth out of the first
five months of the current fiscal
year. Such continuous negative
growth for four months in a row
has last happened in FY2011-12
(March-June).”
“While the strategic growth
target for the RMG industry for
FY2019-20 is set at 11.91% by the
government, such consecutive
decline only testifies the fact
that –the competitiveness of the
industry is really endangered.”
Figure 1: RMG export declines by 7.74% in July-November of FY20. “We are not aligned at all with
Earning from woven garments fell Engr. Muhammad Mahiuddin, the global competitive scenario,
by 8.74% to $6.27 billion in July- Executive Vice President, Robintex particularly the exchange rate
November of FY20 from $6.88 Group said, “Bangladesh RMG movement of Taka against the
billion in the same period of last sector has already made huge competitor currencies remain
fiscal year. On the other hand, capacity but people developed inconsistent,” she added.
knitwear export fell by 6.79% to a trend to expend less in fashion. “The shutting down of factories
$6.80 billion from $7.30 billion.
Woven-knit export comparison between July-November of FY19 and FY20
Industrialists are thinking that the (In USD billion)
sector will see positive growth in the 8 $7.30 Bn
coming year as they have received 7 $6.88 Bn $6.80 Bn
$6.27 Bn
many positive responses from the 6
lagging behind our competitors lagging behind our Khandaker Ataul Gani (Khokon),
in terms of growth during the Director, Weimco said, “Bangladesh
third quarter of 2019, i.e. July-
competitors in terms should work on technical textile to
September 2019. During this of growth during the broaden its product range so that
period Bangladesh registered third quarter of 2019, opportunities never go untouched.”
1.70% growth in the USA whereas
Vietnam grew by 14.23%, India
i.e. July-September Other than apparel product the
export earnings from leather and
3.93%, Cambodia 15.56% and 2019. During this leather goods in July-November
Pakistan 6.58%. period Bangladesh of FY20 fell by 10.03% to $391.09
“The picture in Europe is not much registered 1.70% million from $434.7 million in the
different as Bangladesh has seen same period of last fiscal year.
only 0.90% during the mentioned
growth in the USA
Export earnings from leather-
quarter, where the growth of whereas Vietnam footwear decreased by 12.91%
Turkey was 2.98%, Vietnam 2.88% grew by 14.23%, India to $230.16 million from $264.28
and Sri Lanka 6.17%. Therefore, it’s
a high time for Bangladesh to take
3.93%, Cambodia million while other leather
products fetched $104.63 million
a few quick steps to recourse the 15.56% and Pakistan with 11.10% growth in the period.
growth curve.” 6.58%. Earnings from the home textile
A few recommendations on the export in July-November of FY20
quick fixes are the exchange rate diversification from basic to fell by 12.34% to $298.65 million
premium on the local retention of mid/high price segment, and from $340.7 million in the same
the RMG export and untangling diversification from cotton to non- period of FY19.
the complexities in cash incentives. cotton items, especially for ladies
The export of jute and jute goods
While Bangladesh has made such and girls’ dresses, she emphasized.
increased by 15.16% to $404.79
a huge stride in the safety and MA Jabbar, Managing Director million from $351.5 million.
sustainability of the industry, and we
are making outstanding steps in green Growth ratio in the EU market market in the third quarter of 2019
industrialization, such a shift in the 8
sourcing pattern of global brands is 7
6.17%
leaving a question to our sustainability 6
initiatives, she mentioned. 5
4
However, since Bangladesh is 2.98% 2.88%
3
operating mostly in the lower 2
tier of the retail market segment, 1 0.90%
it’s time for the industry to re- 0
think the business model toward Sri Lanka Turkey Vietnam Bangladesh
Challenges and
by this industry and machines
are also domestically made or
assembled.
potentiality of
Pakistan’s opportunities to grow
GSP+ status: Pakistan received
the GSP+ status in 2014 and then
Pakistan’s textile
the country’s exports to the EU
have increased by 62%. According
to Pakistani media reports in
the early years of the status
and apparel
Pakistan’s exports to the EU raised
significantly but later it remains
stagnated at USD 6.12 billion for
industry
the last three years.
The reasons behind the stagnant
situation are due to insecure
political stability and the
relocation of trading houses and
buying house of major retailers
Textile Today Analysis and brands to other competing
countries.
The textile and Apparel sector a loss in percentage shares, the
Experts opined that Pakistan
of Pakistan is experiencing a balance of trade within the textile
can boost up its exports to the
longtime nightmare in the export group actually improved by 10
EU by 15 times and not just in
growth that never going to end. percent.
textiles rather to another sector
The catastrophe in the export
Growth has been seen in textile also. Since Pakistan became a
is not going to over quite soon
exports that are typically higher beneficiary in 2014 that enjoy GSP
rather overall synopsis is not also
on the value chain mentionable Plus concessions to 28 European
favorable for Pakistan.
knitwear, bedwear and ready-made countries, its exports to the EU
But the textile sector in Pakistan garments. These three together have averaged 32%, against 25%
has an overwhelming impact constitute more than 50 percent in the period prior to this status.
on their economy, contributing weight within the textile group and Actually GSP+ status is the most
60% to the country’s exports. So, a 38 % share in total exports. potential and greater opportunity
to obtain a prospective growth for Pakistan to beef its Textile and
Experts of the Pakistan textile
in the Textile and Apparel they Apparel sector.
sector think that the readymade
should have to fact-finding of the
garment industry has emerged EU to help Pakistan boost textile
challenges and opportunities of
as one of the siring sector for the exports: The European Union
the future business.
country though the rise is on a (EU) and the Pakistani textile
Present situation of textile and very small scale. The demand for industry recently joined hands to
apparel export readymade garments for the local work for the sustainable growth
and outside is very significant. of the country’s textile sector.
In 2018-2019, Pakistan’s largest
export industry was the textile
Top 9 Pakistani Export Items (2018-2019)
industry, with hosiery and (values in USD billion)
readymade garments contributing
Cotton Fabrics 1.36 Bn (9%)
544 billion PKR/3.47 billion USD to Rice 1.28 Bn (9%)
total trade. Textile exports during Chemicals and Phatmaceuticals 0.717 Bn (5%)
FY20 increased 2.3 percent year on Cotton Yarn 0.711 Bn (5%)
Towels 0.5 Bn (3%)
year against a growth of 3 percent
Leather Manufactures 0.30 Bn (2%)
in total exports during the period. Other Exports 4.73 Bn (33%)
Hosiery 1.85 Bn (13%)
The textile group accounted for
Readymade Garments 1.67 Bn (11%)
61 percent of total exports during Bedwear 1.46 (10%)
the first two months of FY20 as
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
opposed to 62 percent during the
same period last year—not too Figure 1: Pakistan Economic Survey 2018-19 analyzed by Gallup Pakistan, in 2018-2019,
Pakistan’s largest export industry was the textile industry, with hosiery and readymade
major a difference. In fact, despite garments contributing 544 billion PKR/3.47 billion USD to total trade.
Greenscreen approved.
ZDHC level 1 approved.
Country Profile Te x t i l e C i r c u l a r i t y
ease of doing business, Pakistan unchanged, not timely modernize world market. Because most
moved up 11 places last year to the equipment and machinery. textile and apparel raw materials
number 136. The previous year, it used by their industry and export
There is not any new heavy
was ranked 147th among the 190 are imported.
investment in this sector for a long
nations surveyed.
time. So, Pakistan's textile has In conclusion, to optimize the
So, this is a positive sign that loosened its competitiveness as textile and apparel business in the
Pakistan could take it an opportunity compared to other countries like global platform Pakistan should
to secure future business. India, Bangladesh and China. meet more and more customer’s
needs. The government’s policy
Lack of modern equipment and Increasing cost of production:
is highly important to create a
machinery: As Pakistan does Due to the devaluation of rupee
comfortable atmosphere in the
not see adequate investment the cost of inputs in the industry
trade and business for foreign
flow in the country so its textile soring and make Pakistani
investment as well as to electrify
and apparel industry remain products uncompetitive in the
the local entrepreneur.
from basic to
a hard time. Why is the
industry facing such
struggle, what are the
value-added
ways to sustain in the
market, how automation
can help in reducing
products…
cost etc. are now talk of
the town.
Recently Syed Kamrul
Hassan, Managing
Director at CLT BD Pvt
Ltd shared his thoughts Syed Kamrul Hassan
on above, which will
assist the sector people
immensely.
CLT BD Pte Ltd. is a
member of Daffodils
group (DGB) from
Bangladesh. Daffodils
Group is a services
Oriented organization
that provides complete
and comprehensive
apparel sourcing
and supply chain
management service
for both apparel and
accessories.
Textile Today: Kindly share with us apparel manufacturers are still $1.05 price, whereas an Indian
the main areas where our textile hoping that these orders will come manufacturer placed a price of
and apparel industry is lagging back again in Bangladesh. But it is $0.88 cents.
behind than our competitors? not on the horizon scrutinizing the
So, how can our manufacturers
current scenario.
Syed Kamrul Hassan: One of the compete in this scenario without
main reasons is as a whole of our So, it is high time for the the help of the government and
textile and apparel manufacturing Bangladesh RMG industry to move other trade bodies? The govt.
industry is focusing on bulk from basic products and focus on should subsidize in the RMG
production of basic products. But our value-added diversified products. sector and only then our textile
neighboring competitors are moving and apparel sector can easily have
Textile Today: What is the reason
on to higher-end fashion products. a chance to compete with other
behind not producing higher-
For example, India and Vietnam are manufacturing countries.
end fashion products by our
much ahead in terms of producing
manufacturers? Textile Today: There is a general
value-added fashion products, which
perception in this crisis situation
is not common in Bangladesh. Syed Kamrul Hassan: The higher
that buying houses are not giving
production cost in our country is a
Currently, due to increased cost enough prices to the factories to
major reason behind this. Like knit
and duty, many orders have moved survive, whereas they are making
dying costs 25% lesser than us in
to countries where the production a higher profit. What do you think?
India. We had an order of 1 billion
cost is cheaper. A lot of Bangladeshi
pieces legging and we placed Syed Kamrul Hassan: CLT BD
Pvt Ltd always keeps a win-win Compared to other countries a 100% design success rate with
situation for all the related parties. our RMG sector people and other buyers also. This is where –
In every order, I sit with both the workers are really skilled and market study –Bangladeshi apparel
factory and buyer to set the price. sincere about their job. This is manufacturers have to develop to
And I personally talk to factories our strength. Whereas in other make a difference.
to give them a fair price. countries workers leave the
When we reach a consumer
factory premises when the time is
Factories deliver the RMG products market, we must study all the
over but our management people
on time with quality, which is also a brands who are doing what,
and workers finish their job not
prime ingredient to keep your buyer trends, demand, etc. and then we
considering time. However, our
from moving to another country. need to start doing marketing to
RMG manufacturers need to invest
And this solid relation has given us really catch the attention of the
in human capital transformation
increased orders. buyers by showing our homework.
along with automation. Apparel
And yes, we also do less priced manufacturers invested immensely in This also means RMG
apparel products as the global infrastructure and machinery rather manufacturers need to develop
apparel consumption market than in workers' efficiency. their designers, so, the designers
is shrinking. Brands are closing can produce world-class designs.
“
their shops and moving online to
Textile Today: To reduce cost and
mitigate the loses. Nowadays it
produce value-added products
is easier to do business for small
many manufacturers are adapting
brands due to online platforms.
to automation. How do see this
Textile Today: In 2019 most of the From the beginning, our initiative?
Bangladeshi textile and apparel
manufacturers single- Syed Kamrul Hassan: A lot of
factory counted loss. But CLT BD Pvt
Ltd witnessed healthy growth, kindly handedly brought this our apparel factories went for
automation to reduce the price
share with us the strategies you took RMG manufacturing without prior comprehensive
beforehand to avoid the scenario.
industry to the second- study on the machinery. In one
Syed Kamrul Hassan: I am really
highest apparel instance, a renowned factory
proud to say that at CLT BD Pvt bought one of the most modernize
Ltd, we always ask our buyers exporting nation in the printing machines. But due to its fast
to place an order for any kind of world, and they have to production rate, it cannot print darker
product. We said them to give us
take the role again to shades, meaning the investment has
chance to showcase our potential. become a burden now.
Like we have been making shoes lift this industry from
Bangladeshi RMG manufacturers
for the last five years and strove the current challenges. have to be critically aware of such
really hard and convinced buyers
things to not make things more
that we can do it. Beforehand my
complex. The same goes for the
buyers use to place these orders
unplanned expansion of capacities.
in China. The workers who are in the sewing
section for five years, we can easily Textile Today: How do you
The same goes for our leather
bring her in the quality section, which see the textile education
jacket manufacturing, which we
will also increase efficiency greatly. providing several universities in
produce in small quantities but
Bangladesh?
sells in Europe in 300 to 400 Nowadays a lot of the RMG
euros. And our buyers pay me after factories are coming up with Syed Kamrul Hassan: It is very
sell. At CLT BD Pvt Ltd we have given design studios. Which is a great disappointing that our freshers
the privilege to the buyers to pay mileage to both the buyer and are not equipped with the textile
after sell. Due to our value-added factory. As factories are doing and apparel industry trends. Our
unique products sell percentage is design free of cost, and buyers universities have a huge lacking
really high in every shipment. need a lot of money to maintain of modern textile technologies.
designers. There has to be some The universities are far behind in
Textile Today: How can our Manufacturers
distinction so that the buyer chooses providing practical textile education.
overcome their challenges?
us instead of somebody else. I think the Textile Talent Hunt
Syed Kamrul Hassan: We have
For example, for the last year, (TTH) initiative of Textile Today is
the greatest number of LEED-
we have been working with a US the right approach in producing
certified factories in the world and
buyer. And we have supplied over 1 ‘Transformation Leaders’ who
the safety standard is top class.
million pieces already. Guess what? will receive 160 hours of practical
Whereas our competing countries
All the designs have been done by training from Textile Today Training
are far behind in these areas.
one of our colleagues from CLT BD to lead the textile and apparel
Meaning we have the capability to
Pvt Ltd! Not only that, but we have industry in future.
bounce back from any challenges.
Garments Washing
& Effects
Textile Today Training successfully
completed FSD training on
Garments Washing & Effects
(batch – 5). Trainees from
Renaissance Group received the
certificates from trainer Mr. Koushik
Mazumder, Manager, R&D,
Denimach Washing Ltd.
Apparel Supply
Chain Management
Textile Today Training
successfully completed FSD
training on Apparel Supply Chain
Management (batch – 5). Trainees
received certificates from Trainer
Mr. Biswajit Saha Executive
Director SB Style Composite Ltd.
Lean Manufacturing
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August 2019
Practical approach to How to generate higher If congestion ends
manage dyehouse revenue by operational in roads, logistics
towards zero excellence in the RMG costs to be reduced
manufacturing at least 7-36%
Operational Excellence
Operational excellence in
the RMG manufacturing
Engr. Anisul Hoque Ansari
Sr. General Manager (Operations), Hameem Group
Tareq Amin December 2019 Unveiling industry best practices Knitting & knitwear
Bangladesh
should take
benefit of lower
price of cotton
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sale as old stock
of yarn finishes
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Weekly Dec, Jan (28-2) Jan (4-9) Jan (11-16) Jan (18-23) Jan (25-30)
Total Qty 158546 64598 237461 125772 43086
Sew Qty 135100 51031 172666 52665 8641
Balance Qty -26338 -14720 -67919 -73494 -34478
Wash Send 131810 50215 166615 41611 7790
Wash Send Balance -3290 -816 -6051 -11054 -851
Wash Req 109695 46825 135662 26981 5962
Wash Req Balance -22115 -3390 -30953 -14630 -1828
Shipped Qty
Week Dec, Jan (28-2) Jan (4-9) Jan (11-16) Jan (18-23) Jan (25-30)
Buyer 01 TTL 22735 0 3604 0 0
Sew Qty 23300 0 3733 0 0
Sew Balance 0 0 0 0 0
Wash Send 23232 0 3733 0 0
Wash Send Balance -68 0 0 0 0
Wash Req 18810 0 3733 0 0
Wash Req Balance -4422 0 0 0 0
Shipped Qty
facilities. The capacity in SAH key area - to all other performances where
should be analyzed financially most of the people don’t look into
1) Preparing detail plan of
to justify positive IRR and Cash details usually.
execution and focusing shipment
flow.
load, based on allocations in Engineered workstation and
2)Analyzing and categorizing cutting, sewing and finishing. manufacturing design: Industrial
monthly allocations by product engineering is concerned with
2) Defining targeted efficiency,
mix, by wash cycle and process, the optimization of complex
daily VAP process send-receive
fabrications, SAM and allocation processes, systems, improving and
plan (Embroidery, print, wash, etc.)
of styles to different units implementing integrated systems
considering weekly shipment 3) Planning cut date for each of people, money, knowledge,
capacity of the Unit/Factory. style and prepare PCD tracking to information, equipment, energy
define backward linkage activities and materials. This includes
3)Defining 5M requirements in
in detail. basically 2 key areas for good
advance for, 3 months in the
Pre-production tracking: Preparing planning-
Macro Planning stage and drive
HR to manpower, maintenance PCD tracking and apply DMAIC to 1) Pre-production Engineering- to
for machines and management control PCD hit rate is a minimum define detailed execution plan,
for financial investment if any. of 95%. Preparing pre-production methods, layouts and support
tracking and ensuring size set FPY systems like tools, folders,
Micro plan: Micro planning is
(First pass yield) 95%. attachments, etc.
a small area of planning with
specific purposes such as day to Defining a final operation bulletin 2) Production Engineering- to
day working area and defining the for bulk sewing and finishing in the work on quick change over in
combinations of man, machine and pre-production stage along with sewing and finishing, control WIP
people. This includes basically 3 feasibility analysis. This is the key and line balancing.
“
Where are we?
• What is our self judgement on Effectiveness and Efficiency?
• How to improve and control performances?
Efficiency If you cannot express
Low High
what you know in
numbers,you do not
Low efficiency/high effectiveness High efficiency/high effectiveness
First-line
3) The periodical recognition
managers
system is highly effective for a
high performing management
team.
With the revolution in mind to create a sustainable professionals through ‘Managing Dyehouse Towards
textile industry in Bangladesh, Textile Today has Zero’ training to create sustainable dyehouse.
been striving for the last 12 years to encourage
textile professionals and key decision-makers to One of the challenges of the future decade is to make
implement sustainability at their workplace. A 4 day the production houses more sustainable so that they
long training-coaching-implementation model run can upgrade the current status in all three parameters of
by Textile Today showcased a significant impact in sustainability: economically, environmentally and socially
the participating factories. Immediately after the to make their capacity compatible.
program the trial run gave 32%, 50%, and 40% water
From the very beginning of the training, the trainers
saving in three participating factories (Figure 3).
from the industry tried their best to share the
The factories are currently implementing the new
effective managerial view to run a dye house in a
processes in whole of their dyehouse gradually.
sustainable way.
In the 3rd batch of Textile Today Training
The most interesting part of the training was the
on ‘Introduction to Dyehouse Management’
engagement of APS Group as an implementation
key decision-makers from different renowned
partner. Md. Hasib Uddin, Chairman of APS Group
organizations like Meghna Knit Composite Ltd, AKH
and Rashedul Islam, DGM of APS Dyeing shared
Knitting & Dyeing Ltd., Fakir Apparels Ltd., Envoy
their valuable experience how they have successfully
Textiles Ltd., Tropical Knitex Ltd, Cotton Club, South
managed to reduce water consumption in dyeing
West Composite Ltd., Russel Garments Ltd. and Takwa
which ultimately helped to reduce consumption of
Fashions Ltd. joined in the endeavor of ‘Managing
dyes, energy and time of dyeing. They shared the
Dyehouse towards Zero’.
whole story of water-saving of APS Group.
This time APS group and Harris & Menuk have
It was also a great opportunity for the trainees to
extended their facilities along with Textile Today
have Mohammad Abbas Uddin Shiyak, Assistant
Training and The Textile Institute (UK) to train dyeing
Professor, Department of Dyes & Chemicals
Figure 1: Dr. Mohammad Abbas Uddin, FTA, a renowned expert Figure 2: Learning from the top management is a rare opportunity
in setting sustainable dyehouse cum Assistant Professor, BUTEX, the training program provided. Md. Hasib Uddin, Chairman of APS
conducting a session in the objective of ‘Managing Dyehouse Group given the practical outlook how a dyehouse could be led to
towards Zero’. new benchmarks of resource conservation.
From the beginning of 2019, the textile and apparel industry of Bangladesh is facing challenges at
several stages. To get 2020 as prospective for business, many factories have taken initiative and
implemented new innovations like process development to reduce overall wastage in the production,
efficiency improvement, product development, product diversification and new market outreach
other than the US and EU.
What is the new initiative you have taken in your factory as well as
implemented new innovation in 2019 to get 2020 as better and more
prospective?
“
M.B Trade Corporation arranged CNTAC , China, Pauking Wu – CEO,
2-day long international technical Refond Equipment Co. Ltd were
seminar on Textile Testing and present there as special guest.
Processing Equipment for quality
improvement on 18 to 19 December Industrial Revaluation Professor Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi
inaugurated the seminar. He
that witnessed participation from 4.0 has already been highlighted the challenges
international experts, University
teachers, students and textile started. The range of Bangladesh textile industry is
facing at this moment.
professionals. product, productivity,
He said, “Presently we are
The seminar was a great initiative cost of the textile passing very tough time in textile
by M.B trade, which started its
journey in 2004, has opened
products is changing and RMG sector. We have very
up a new platform for sharing very frequently. Hope strong competitors like Vietnam,
Cambodia, and Myanmar etc. So,
knowledge for the students as well this kind if seminar will the professionals working in the
as the textile professionals on the
future challenges and way outs of help the participants textile field need to play a vital role
to overcome the problems in the
the textile industry of Bangladesh. to be familiar with the textile industry to make it more
Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, new technologies to profitable, vibrant and sustainable
Pro-Vice Chancellor and Vice
Chancellor ( Acting ) BGMEA
overcome the future to sustain in the long run.”
Later Prof. Asish Kumar
University of Fashion and challenges of textile Samanta shared his views
Technology (BUFT) was present industry. regarding sustainability with the
as Chief Guest in the 1st day in the
audience and guided them with
seminar, and Prof. Asish Kumar
Samanta; Dept of Jute & Fibre
Professor Md. Abul Kashem different techniques to achieve
sustainability in the textile industry
Technology, IJT, University of Vice Chancellor, Bangladesh of Bangladesh.
Calcutta, Mr. Lin ( China National
University of Textiles 2nd Day of seminar was presided
Textile & Apparel Council ),
New Advanced Electronic Ozone Test Chamber Washing Colorfastness Tester Dimensional Stability Tester
Crock Meter
GUANGZHOU HONGJING LAB EQUIPMENT CO. LTD GUANGZHOU HONGJING LAB EQUIPMENT CO. LTD
Drying Rate Tester-Heated Gas Fume Chamber IR Lab Dyeing Machine Lab Padder Machine
Plate Method AATCC-201
Automatic Lab Dispenser Dye Staff Dissolving & Dispensing Automatic Chemical Dispenser Warp Reel, CSP tester &
(ODESI-Turkey) System (ODESI-Turkey) (ODESI-Turkey) Twist Tester
Sustainable fashion
Why
Sustainable fashion is often touted
as the solution, but what exactly
is it? Sustainable fashion is a
movement toward clothes that
are manufactured responsibly
viscose is
respecting the environment and
the communities in which they are
produced.
the future
that go into the fabric, where and
how the clothes are made, and
who makes them.
Viscose-rayon is a natural
alternative to acrylic, polyester,
of fashion
nylon and other petroleum-based
synthetic fabrics. Made from
100% wood cellulose, viscose
is biodegradable and naturally
decomposes. Viscose-rayon is
increasingly a popular choice for
designers and demand increasing
APR story
as a sustainable fashion fabric of
choice.
Fast fashion may have improved polyester and acrylic, which make
consumer choice but it has come up around 60 percent of garment Three areas have to be managed
at a cost. The average number production, are all forms of plastic well if viscose production is
of times clothes are worn before produced from petroleum. to be sustainable: i) pulp-
being thrown away continues to sourcing – making sure that
decline, falling 36 percent in the Synthetic fabrics also do not
pulp is produced sustainably
15 years to 2017. In the US, the biodegrade, meaning at the end of
certified to International
average garment is worn just 40 their life, if they are not recycled,
certification standards and does
times before it is discarded. they are either burned or disposed
not contribute to deforestation;
of in landfills, where they will
ii) clean production ensuring
Synthetic fabrics such as nylon, remain for centuries.
minimal environmental footprint
on emissions and iii) making a
positive economic impact on the
surrounding communities.
Figure 1: Md. Matiur Rahman Robin, Director, Essential Clothing Figure 2: Children of the staff and workers attended the program.
Limited hands over a prize among the winners.
Saiful Islam Khan, Managing Director, Essential On the occasion of merit-money distribution program
Clothing Ltd was present as the chief guest in the for the worker’s children those who obtained GPA 5 in
program while Kawser Parveen Chowdhury, Chairman, 2018, Saiful Islam Khan announced a merit scholarship
Essential Clothing Ltd attended as a special guest. for the worker’s children as Primary School Certificate
(PSC) the GPA 5 holder will receive 3 thousand taka,
Md. Matiur Rahman Robin, Director, Essential Junior School Certificate (JSC) 5 thousands taka,
Clothing Limited inaugurated the event. Muradpur secondary school certificate (SSC) 10 thousands taka
Govt primary school, Head Teacher, Arif Dewan and and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) 15 thousands
Officials of Textile International organization Abu taka.
Raihan and Ashraful Kader were also present. HR
executive Md Haider and Masudul Haque were the
Taipei Bangla,
the pioneer
to produce
specialized knit
fabric in BD
November 2019
Bangladesh
should take
benefit of lower
price of cotton
sale as old stock
of yarn finishes
Sustainable
organic cotton
farming
C o t t o n To d a y
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SINGAPORE More Than 15.000 Machines UNITEX or United Texmac Pte Ltd is a Singapore
Globally Distributed To More company specializing in the manufacturing of
SINCE 1996 Than 40 Countries premium circular knitting machines, which was
established in Singapore since 1996.
Ever since the company’s incorporation, our top management
has been actively marketing our products in the Indian and
Bangladesh market by frequent customers visits, building
strong bonds and friendships over two or more generations.
The first Unitex machines that have been installed in 1996 can
still be found in operation. We have been sustaining a service
center for more than 20 years and thoroughly implementing a
sales network through whole India.
Taipei Bangla Fabrics Ltd has a strong command year-on-year. In the first four months to April 2019,
to produce flamboyant knit fabric as well as dyeing imports were Tk 3,629 crore. In 2017, the knitted
expertise that most of the Bangladeshi fabric fabrics import grew 49.16 percent year-on-year to Tk
manufacturers still not ventured. The challenges of 7,510.62 crore, according to the BTMA data.
Bangladesh textile industries generally identified
Zohir Uddin Ahmed, Executive Director, Taipei Bangla
the upgrade of new machinery as well as the
Fabrics Ltd said Textile Today, “Bangladesh fabric
development of expertise in fabric manufacturing.
manufacturers are not investing for high-end and
In this regard, Taipei Bangla Fabrics Ltd is a pioneer synthetic fabric because of complicate process and
and ahead in position for its outstanding fabric big set up of machinery. But someone has to come
innovation and dynamic fabric quality. Recently forward and take the initiative. In this regard, Sorwar
Textile Today team had a visit to the factory to Hossian, Managing Director of Taipei Bangla Fabrics
discover the untold story of exceptional knit fabric Ltd has come forward because he thinks different so
innovation and how they motivate the entire team to that he put his greatest venture to produce world-
get expertise in a similar field. class synthetic fabric locally.”
Synthetic fabric made by Taipei Bangla Fabrics Ltd
Quality Fleece Fabric: Fleece Fabric is a luxuriously
supple fabric with a deep pile for better insulation
quality. This is a synthetic insulating fabric made
from a type of polyester called polyethylene
terephthalate (PET) or other synthetic fibers.
Generally, fabric manufacturers in Bangladesh are
comfortable and familiar with the basic fabric, based
on cotton only. But they are not concentrating to
make synthetic fabric such as fleece fabrics.
Brush technology is a major part of fleece fabric Type of mesh fabric Taipei Bangla Fabrics Ltd
manufacturing but for the lacking of technical produces are:
expertise Bangladeshi mills are not ready to produce • Polyester mesh
Micro fleece and Polar fleece that are made of
• Nylon mesh
polyester yarn. Taipei Bangla Fabrics Ltd has adapted
all the technical expertise by modern machinery to • Tulle
produce specialized brushed fabric. • Power mesh
To get competency in specialized brush fabric they • Powernet
hired foreign experts who operate all the operations.
Dyeing process of mesh fabric
The foreign experts are not only to operates overall
operation rather the objectives of hiring them Polyester is an extremely difficult type of fabric to
are to prepare next level fabric experts from the dye, especially if the fabric is 100% polyester. This
Bangladeshi professionals. fiber can be trickier to dye than plant or animal
fibers. The hydrophobic nature of polyester fiber
Md. Ashiqur Rahman, AGM (Fabric and Dyeing),
makes it difficult to dye.
Taipei Bangla Fabrics Ltd, said, “We have many
foreign professionals to run the entire operation and Taipei Bangla Fabrics Ltd gains the expertise in
to give world-class standard in fabric manufacturing. Polyester dye both in yarn dye and solid fabric
But the objective of hiring the professionals has dyeing process. Their foreign experts are the
long term goal, is to make the team ready for future potential to provide flawless quality and various
experts from the Bangladeshi nationalist.” colored fabric.
Quality mesh fabric: Mesh fabric is a type of fabric Md. Ashiqur Rahman, AGM (Fabric and Dyeing),
characterized by its net-like open appearance. The Taipei Bangla Fabrics Ltd, said, “We are using
synthetic fibers of fabric is typified by its lightweight alternative power source for fabric and yarn dyeing
heft and permeable texture. This is typically made as the natural gas connection still under process
of polyester or nylon. Mesh is available in a variety but after all the challenges we are able to provide
of constructions including woven, knits, laces, or the world-class dyed fabric. We hope, soon the
crocheted fabrics. government will allow us to use natural gas and this
Figure 4: Taipei Bangla Fabrics Ltd has modern dyeing machinery for a complete dyeing process in cotton and synthetic fiber.
will be extra miles for us in fabric made fabric can help to reduce the delivery if needed. Zohir Uddin
dyeing” lead time. Ahmed, Executive Director said,
“We have a vision for faster
Why choose Taipei Bangla Fabrics Way to immediate change:
delivery so to save time RMG
Ltd for specialized fleece and Sometime RMG manufacturers
manufacturers can take partial
mesh fabric? need to change the quantity
delivery from us.”
or color and this is usually not
Delivery in Shorter lead time: In
possible if ordered abroad but in Fast response and professional
case of fabric import, Bangladeshi
this case Taipei Bangla Fabrics Ltd suggestion: Customer relationship
RMG factories calculate a minimum
can help to make the changes at a is very important for the fabric
of 65 days to in-housed the fabric.
different level. manufacturer. In this respect,
This is the biggest reason for long
Taipei Bangla Fabrics Ltd. comes
lead time for garment shipment Partial delivery: Taipei Bangla
forward for troubleshooting or
from Bangladesh so the locally Fabrics Ltd can provide partial
maintenance support if needed.
Company equipped with rope dyeing production line, imported circular knitting machine, high speed
warp knitting machine, finish line, and other knitted denim production equipment, dyeing, weaving and
finishing of knitted denim comprehensive management and production, have professional scale.
Company produces 5000 tons of hengliang brand knitted denim corn yarns, 8,500 tons of hengliang
brand knitted denim fabrics, and 2.5 million pieces of knitted denim garments annually. The company’s
main customer base at present is throughout Europe, America and southeast Asia, enjoying a good
reputation in the denim industry and fast fashion brands at home and abroad.
Bangladesh needs to take advantage of the current Bangladesh imports more than 8 million bales of
lower prices of the global cotton trade, as the cotton in a year and the consumption of cotton
old stock of yarn in the spinning mills comes to by the mills has been increasing more than by 10
an end for increase in demand from the garment percent year-on-year. The consumption of cotton will
manufacturers. continue to grow in the near future because of the
high export of garments from here.
Currently, the widely consumed 30-carded yarn has
been sold between $2.72 per kilogram (kg) and $2.75 Even a one and half year ago, Bangladesh was
per kg compared to $2.60 per kg and $2.65 per kg, the highest importer of cotton as the Chinese
two months ago. government stopped buying cotton from other
countries with a view to reducing the old stock and
own cotton grown by the Chinese farmers.
Globally, the production of cotton will remain more is higher than in other countries, which makes it
or less 120 million bales in the next year, he said. difficult to store in the warehouses for a long time.
Recently, African nations have surpassed India to become Ahmed also said there are so many advantages when the
the largest source of cotton for Bangladesh as local prices of cotton go down in the international markets.
spinners and millers look to cut down their dependence
on a single source for their vital raw material. Because the cheaper import of yarn and fabrics from
China and India has been affecting the local primary
Last year, Bangladesh, the largest importer of cotton textile sector. As a result, sometimes, the local
in the world, met 37.06 percent of its requirement for spinners have to face the problem of low prices of
the white fiber from East and West African countries. yarn and fabrics, the BTMA official also said.
India accounted for 26.12 percent of the total cotton As a result, the local spinners cannot make a profit
imports, down from more than 60 percent two years and feel discouraged in the expansion of their
ago, according to data from the BTMA. operations and for fresh investment in their business,
he said. If the investors do not invest in the primary
Last year, 11.35 percent of the cotton came from the CIS textile sector employment for workers will not be
(Commonwealth of Independent States) countries, 11.14 created a lot, Ahmed said.
percent from the US, 4.65 percent from Australia and
9.65 percent from the rest of the world. Although the cotton importers can enjoy the low-
price benefit, they will have to be cautious as there is
The low quality and irregular shipment of the Indian a possibility of inventory and payment of high bank
cotton are the main reason behind the falling imports interest rates.
from the neighboring country, said Ahmed.
For example, if any spinner imports a huge amount
It is written in the letter of credit that there may be 3 of cotton and made yarn, but could not sell at
to 4 percent less cotton than the amount agreed upon profitable prices, then he will have to face the
when the imported fiber is weighed in Bangladesh. But challenge of inventory. However, he will have to pay
in many cases, it is 10 to 15 percent less. the high bank interest rate for a loan, the industry
insiders said.
The concentration of moisture in the Indian cotton
Cotton, the most important fiber part of cotton production enters up groundnut cultivation. While
crop of India plays a dominant the human food chain. We also cotton yields were on the decline,
role in its agrarian and industrial know that the pesticides sprayed increasing amounts of fertilizers
economy. It is the backbone of on cotton do not only affect the and pesticides were needed to
our textile industry, accounting for target pest. maintain the crop.
70% of total fiber consumption in
Beneficial insects and other Declining yields and increasing
the textile sector, and 38% of the
animals are killed, too, so that input costs, in combination with
country's export, fetching over
pests that formerly were of minor the frequent droughts, have left
Rs. 42,000 crores. The area under
importance now have become many farmers in a debt trap.
cotton cultivation in India (8.9
a major problem (for example, When speaking to smallholder
million ha) is the highest in the
whitefly and aphids). In some organic cotton farmers in
world, i.e., 25% of the world area
areas of Andhra Pradesh, the developing countries, the following
and employs seven million people
groundwater has become so motivations are stated as the most
for their living.
polluted with chemicals that important ones:
Organic cotton still only occupies people need to buy their drinking
Market demand for textiles made
a tiny niche of far less than 1% water from outside.
from organic cotton mainly exists
of global cotton production.
In addition, many of the farmers in Europe, the USA, Canada,
However, the number of farms
and laborers spraying pesticides Japan and Australia. Some large
converting to organic cotton
face health problems that cause companies become involved with
and the number of projects is
them to miss a lot of work and organic cotton textiles in order
constantly increasing. There are a
have additional costs for medical to improve their corporate image
number of reasons to grow cotton
treatment. There are many cases with respect to environmental and
organically. The negative impacts
in India where farmers have even social accountability.
of conventional cotton farming on
died after applying chemical
the environment and health are The main reasons for consumers
pesticides.
obvious and well known. to buy textiles made out of
Central India, many conventional organic cotton are:
But if you look at the fact that
farmers have faced a decline in soil
around 60% of the cotton weight To reduce the risk of skin irritation
fertility over the past two decades.
harvest is cotton seed that is and allergies
In some cases, the soil got so
processed to edible oil and cattle To protect the environment from
hard that the farmers had to give
feed, you realize that the bigger toxic chemicals
Successful
organic Improving
Crop rota�on Selec�ng the
co�on and crop Organic Appropriate
soil fer�lity right co�on
farming diversity manures irriga�on
varie�es
with a
systema�c
approach
To support sustainable agricultural prevent problems and avoid 2. Establishment of crop rotation
production in the country where substitutes for conventional inputs and crop diversity; fostering
the cotton is grown as far as possible. This requires natural balance
a thorough understanding of 3. Selection of varieties suitable
To ensure that the farmers in
nutrient and pest management to the conditions (soil,
developing countries receive a fair
and the ability to continuously availability of irrigation, market
price.
observe and learn. requirements)
Growing organic cotton – a 4. Appropriate types and amounts
To get satisfactory yields and
system approach of manures at the right time
income in organic cotton farming
Converting a farm to organic 5. Timely crop management such
it is necessary to adopt a number
production does not simply mean as intercultural operations,
of integrated measures in a
replacing chemical fertilizers and weeding and irrigation
system approach, ensuring that
pesticides with organic ones. 6. Careful monitoring of the crop
the interaction among soil, plants,
Organic cotton must be grown in and sufficient protection against
environment and people is well
a diverse and balanced farming pests according to the concept
balanced. The ‘ingredients for
system that also includes the other of economic threshold level
success’ all need to be applied
crops. 7. Timely and proper picking of the
together (Figure 2):
cotton
Instead of troubleshooting, 1. Suitable measures to improve 8. Sufficient documentation for
organic farmers should try to and maintain soil fertility inspection and certification
The horizon of diversified uses dyeability of fibers were said Prof. Dr. A.B.M Abdullah.
of natural fibers are in increasing performed with standard
Before that fiber were
trends due to their ecofriendly, laboratory condition in Textile
extracted from the leaves by
biodegradable, re-cyclic and Engineering Department,
ChemiBiochemi-Mechanical
reusable characteristics properties. Primeasia University (PAU).
accelerated retting process
Recently different studies have been
The study was conducted by Md. developed in dying lab PAU.
undertaken to find out new sources
Sabbir Hasan, Md. Ahsanul Kabir
of nonconventional natural fiber. This proximate study and
Oyon, Md. Torikul Islam of Textile
analytical results indicate
the possibility of using this
lignocellulosic fiber as textile
fiber; woven, non-woven, knitted,
blended, composite, pulp/
paper, sources of alpha-cellulose,
microcrystalline cellulose, nano-
cellulose, cellulose derivatives and
lignin-based commercial products.
Sansevieria Trifasciata plant
is native to India, Indonesia
and Africa. It is evergreen and
perennial. Its leaves grow vertically
Figure 1: Research conducted team of Textile Engineering Department, Primeasia
University (PAU). from basal rosette. Leaves are stiff
sword-shaped.
Matured leaves are deep green
with light grey-green. Its leaves are
thickened and fibers are laminated
with green waxy membrane.
Presently this plant is urbanized
as a decorative garden plant for
their air purification characteristic
property and conversion of CO2
Figure 2: Fiber, waxy membrane, residue of Sansevieria trifasciata. into O2 at night.
Indigenously it is called in different
names as ‘Mother-in- law’s tongue’,
‘Saint George’s sword’, ‘Snake
plant’ or ‘Bowstring hemp’ in our
locality it is called ‘Bhaghachokor’
and it is widely found in different
areas of Bangladesh.
figure 3: Fiber, scoured fiber, bleached, dyed fibers of Sansevieria Trifasciata plant. “We are trying to find something
new that will benefit our country.
Sansevieria Trifasciata is a long Engineering Department, Primeasia We are very optimistic about this
leafy wild plant, 70 species of University. And supervised by Prof. fiber,” said Md. Ahsanul Kabir Oyon.
them are available. Dr. A.B.M Abdullah. 2kg matured green plants were
A proximate study on different “This fiber has enough potential for collected from garden of Fokir
physical and chemical properties diversified uses. Proper use of this fiber Bari, Dewna, Kapasia, Gazipur.
along with composition and can play a big role in our economy,”
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How will
industry
4.0 change
textiles?
Megan Ray Nichols, STEM Writer & Blogger
Ultimately, most textile operators place at alarmingly high rates. textile prints using selective laser
are moving toward a digital sintering — a form of printing —
transformation like we’re currently When 3D printers enter the fold, which resembles traditional knitted
seeing all across the business they flip the standard textile pieces.
world. It’s a generalized push manufacturing process entirely
toward more digital-focused on its head. It’s possible to Of course, the two most
and smarter processes, made craft textiles using new, unique significant hurdles of adoption
possible with the help of modern materials and designs and are the associated costs and the
“
technologies. Think of it as with a much higher degree of adaptation of existing processes.
bringing a legacy operation into An overhaul of existing machinery,
the digital world of today. equipment and systems is a costly
endeavor any way you cut it. The
Imagine an entire plant focused benefits have to outweigh those
on producing cotton-based
clothing. Conventionally, manual
The automation costs for organizations taking on
the change. In most cases, they
laborers do most of the work opportunities do, but that’s not always the case.
with specific tasks automated via of Industry 4.0 High capital costs, expensive
industrial machines. For instance,
a worker might sew the seams
have helped many energy rates and resource
availability can all affect the total
and pockets into shorts, while organizations deal cost of a transformation.
a machine handles the buttons with rising labor
What Does the Future of Textiles
and zippers. In a smart, Industry
4.0 plant, however, the entire
costs. In countries Look Like?
operation would be data-driven such as China, India
It’s nearly impossible to predict
and handled via digital systems. It and Turkey, the digital what the future of the textile
would remove much of the manual
labor from the equation, allowing
transformation has industry will look like years down
for faster production cycles with already taken place at the line, at least with any degree
of certainty. One thing is apparent,
a higher degree of accuracy and alarmingly high rates. however, and it’s that modern
quality.
technology will pave the way
The automation opportunities of for more unique, cost-effective
personalization for the customer.
Industry 4.0 have helped many and high-quality goods. When
A researcher from the Manchester
organizations deal with rising coupled with more customization
School of Art in the UK named
labor costs. In countries such as opportunities and faster time
Mark Beecroft has already
China, India and Turkey, the digital to market, all the benefits will
demonstrated this technology in
transformation has already taken contribute to a higher customer
action. He used it to develop nylon
satisfaction rating.
Since the income of the people in His company mainly sale pure leather
Bangladesh have been increasing, jackets, normal jackets, hoodies, long- Vessel Head
their tastes are also changing. sleeve t-shirts and premium vests.
Especially, the export-oriented
However, the sale of t-shirts in his
garment factories realized the
company’s outlets is higher than other
potential of the business. As a result,
clothing items. The winter season is
they are also started serving the local FRP Vessel
also a season of weddings, he said. So Strainers
markets. So, they are opening up
the sales of wedding items also go up
new shops in the malls to grab the
during this season, he said.
customers.
“The sale of Punjabis is increased a lot
Previously, most of the demand for
due to wedding season,” Ahad also said.
warm clothes used to be met through RO Membrane
Khantex shows
a wonderful
combination of
knit and woven
sewing line
FT Research Team
“
Khantex Fashions Limited set 12
to maximize their business.
knit sewing line and 6 for woven
in the same production floor so
“When we see brands have some
that operators and workers can
big volumes in one category
be familiar with both production
and small in others then we take
lines. This helps the knit and
both of the products. This helps Quality is becoming
woven operators to exchange
us sharing profit between both a vital key to the
views and knowledge as well as to
understand the difference between
product types. On the other hand, successful growth
buyers also become happy to keep
both the line processes.
all the goods in one production of a company.
As per efficiency record, it is found
unit that reduces their extra Reworks in the
that operators who are working only
workload to place somewhere garment industry are
else,” said Humayun Kabir Salim.
for a knit product can get efficiency a common problem
58% whereas woven operator has
55% and those operators who are
Creating expertise: Multi- that hampers the
functional skill is considered as
doing both knit and woven product
a robust and exceptional quality
smooth production
have efficiency 50%.
that assist to stay ahead in rate. Rework is a
Rashidul Hasan, Manager IE,
the profession. But in general, vital issue for poor
Bangladeshi workers are not
Khantex Fashions Limited
wellbeing to be multifunctional
quality products
informed Textile Today, “We
have 4 months skill evolution for
due to lack of training and and low production
the multi-skill senior operators
guidance. rates. Stitching
and then provide them special
Realizing the matter, Khantex operations (with
incentive based on performance.”
started to provide training for respect to cutting
Advantages to combine the knit
developing expertise in the
Knit and woven sewing line by
and finishing) need
and woven sewing line
exchanging operators. Primarily high skill as well
Not to keep unturned any operators get slow improvement as quality work,
opportunity: Every retailer has its in the new machine, product and
process but eventually, they could
because of difficulty
own special product that makes
them unique and dynamic from manage to cop up and develop associated with
the competitor. Besides, core expertise. repairing of products
product they also keep some
Khantex already has started sewed with wrong
products that can be sold as
accessories or additional parts for
to implement the Traffic light specifications.
the core product line.
system which is the most effective
inspection tool used to reduce
To overcome this
Suppose if knit is the core product defect generation at source. problem, Khantex
for a brand then they have an is adopting the
“Quality is becoming a vital
additional product like bottom to
key to the successful growth Traffic Light System
have a good combination of set
in the shop. Having the expertise
of a company. Reworks in the to meet quality
in both product categories any
garment industry are a common requirements.
problem that hampers the smooth
manufacturer can get extra miles
production rate. Rework is a vital
The VEIT Group is established a vision of appreciation, solutions- Reinhardt Veit and Christopher
in 1956 by Reinhardt Veit a focused approached training/ Veit (grandson of Reinhardt Veit)
worldwide leading manufacturer coaching, commitment, honesty, is the Vice President since 2014.
of ironing tables with hand-irons healthy relations/empathy. For more He joined VEIT GmbH in 2011 and
and steam generators to ironing than 60 years, VEIT products are mainly responsible for research
presses, form finishers, shirt used in more than 100 countries and development, materials
finishers and fusing machines. It across the globe and its products management, manufacturing,
also includes automated units such have been models of outstanding quality management, human
as Jacket/Blazer Pressing, tunnel quality and maximum efficiency. resources.
finishers and bagging machines.
Guenter Veit is the Group Guenter Veit, Group President said
VEIT customers include the well- President, mainly responsible regarding the Bangladesh market
known clothing manufacturers, for Sales and Finance, Joined “Most of the world-top ranking
textile refinishers, textile care and VEIT GmbH in 1975. In 1990 green factories are established
dry-cleaning companies, laundries management was handed over in Bangladesh which is bearing
and automotive interior suppliers. to Günter Veit from his father, positive image for the country.
As Bangladesh is the 2nd largest
garment manufacturer in the world
VEIT presence was seen in this
market as one of the partners for
the last more than 30 years.
But along with all the prospective steam generators and steam garments from VEIT.”
trend of growth, the RMG sector supply systems. Furthermore, they
of the country is not able to offer a wide variety of services “VEIT is the only source for 90%
provide the highest production including informative seminars, of green factories in Bangladesh.
because of lacking in technological hands-on training and the planning ABA Group, AKH Eco, Ananta
development.” and construction of steam, vacuum Group, Beximco Group, Bitopi
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“The world is changing frequently all types of industries (garment Epyllion Group, East-West
where the customers are the key manufacturing and refinishing, Industrial Park Ltd., Energyapc
factor for fashion not the brand. automotive, etc.) Fashions Ltd., Ha-Meem Group,
Online purchase changes the Fortis Group, FCI BD Limited,
trend that they need goods in 24 Md. Arifur Rahman, Sr. Sales Remi Holding, Viyellatex Group,
hours. So there is no alternative Manager, VEIT Hong Kong Ltd Ted Bernhartz (Miraj Textile),
way rather than automation and / Bangladesh Liaison Office Saiham Suits Ltd., Meghna Knit
digitalization in the manufacturing said Textile Today, “More than Composite, Meghna Denim
unit,” he said further. 80% of quality RMG factories in Limited, Mohammadi Group,
Bangladesh is utilizing ironing Square Fashion, Eco Fab Ltd.,
VEIT also specializes in fabric equipment, fusing machines, Progress Apparel, Interlink, and
finishing (the ironing and pressing pressing machines as well Comfit Composite are few of our
of fabrics), bonding of fabrics and as refinishing equipment for valuable customers,” he added.
other materials as well as electric
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Innovation and
up-graded technology of
GMS Printing catching
attention of global brands
November 2019
P r i n t i n g Tr e n d
T-shirt printing
business trend: the
ultimate Ginny!
Sayed Abdullah
‘This shirt was worn by Tom Cruise the T-shirt printing business facts which will shed light about
when playing the role of Maverick has always that edge to be trending T-shirt printing business:
in the movie Top Gun,’ no this is a successful career. If the
not a movie campaign! Rather an manufacturer is able to catch on Branding: With a huge number of
advertisement for the world’s most the popular or brand-new unique entities, it is really challenging to
popular clothing T-shirt. Since its trends like the above mentioned grab the attention of the target
inception T-shirt become one of one of Tom Cruise stunt. As there audience. Conveying the message
the most go-to choices for all age are countless others are in this in a progressively and easy way.
and gender and giving the wearer business, what will ensure the And the custom T-shirt can be
with so much energy, charisma, manufacturer any different? worn anytime and anyplace, and
and absolute coolness. there is always a chance that
Simple, they need to serve the individual wearing it will get
In this era of fast fashion, clothing customers with what they are noticed.
is changing every weekend and searching for. And need to make
different types of clothes come sure to come up with the unique Customer loyalty: In this fast-
and go faster than ever before. But and latest designs. And the paced world-building client loyalty
T-shirt always came on top and possibility of higher return is most usually takes a long time. But time
will grow at a CAGR of 6.0% over certain for any manufacturer. and time again it has been found
the forecast period 2017 – 2025, that the customers are happy to
according to a report. In every Let’s elaborate on some of the stay with those brands that have
twist and turn customers see new
prints with all things possible and
imaginary.
That means in the backstage, Figure 1: T-shirt printing business has always that edge to be a successful career if the
manufacturer is able to catch on the popular or brand-new unique trends.
Industrialization of natural
dyes is always a matter of
concern.
We at AMA has been able to
develop garment-dyeing
processes with natural dyes to
achieve sustainable textile
goals with required quality
criteria.
GMS Printing is a concern of This is the fastest, most durable screen is the most laborious
GMS Composite Knitting Ind. Ltd and easiest industrial Direct to and time-consuming as well as
started its journey in 2000 with Garment printers in the world. That it is an additional expenditure.
all the modern facilities. The latest is the reason why world-renowned Conventionally to expose on-screen,
printing technology, digitalization Brand Bestseller (Denmark), require a positive film to solidify
is the foremost efforts to upgrade Pimkie (France), M&S (UK), Esprit the artwork area by ultraviolet (UV)
the printing section in the GMS. (Germany), Champion, Diadora, light. But if the setup of artwork,
Along with a world-class design Diesel & Kappa (Italy) are buying emulsion and light source does
studio, the group aims to increase garments from GMS Printing. not work correctly or glass of the
its order volume. Textile Today exposure unit is not clean and
Md. Ashraful Alam, General
team had a visit to see the artwork positive is not aligned
Manager, GMS Printing said Textile
digitalization progress and to get properly then the entire process will
Today, “Our honorable customers
updated in the printing industry. go in vain.
know about the innovation of GMS
Placement digital printing and up gradation of technology Only Digital Light Exposing (DLE)
machine can do this without any
defect in a short period of time.
GMS printing in-housed this
valuable machine as part of its
digitalization plan. DLE screen
imaging system images and
exposes the screen directly from
the computer to screen. The new
and efficient scrolling and Digital
Light Processing technology sets
new standards at the GMS printing
unit.
Automated AOP printed machine
Digital AOP is another initiative
and pioneering step for the group
in the way to digitalization. Many
printing factories in Bangladesh
installed new digital printing
machine but they are not able to
get adequate benefits from the
Figure 1: Digitalization is part of modernizing the printing process and GMS printing set
digital printing machine with the capacity of 400 pcs/h of garment. set up because of improper study
on machine performance. But
that can easily adapt global trends. GMS printing had enough study
Bangladesh has longtime expertise
In this regard, the digital printing and investigation before buying
in placement print but this is
machine helps us to grab those any new machine so that the
altogether done manually by screen
orders that usually we refused investment does not go futile.
printing. But screen printing is not
once because of unavailable They attend global machinery
all-time accurate and has many
technical facilities.” exhibitions and take suggestions
limitations to do a variety of print
quality. So, as part of digitalization Digital Light Exposing (DLE) from experts then purchase a
GMS printing introduced ‘Aeoon’ machine machine.
placement digital printing machine GMS has two Digital AOP
Manual exposing and preparing
with 400 pcs/h capacity. machines one established in
Screen Print Welfare Association is a non- with 1748 factory involvement and made 151,230
government, non-profit and non-political corporate deals by now.
organization established in 2015 to serve the screen-
The current market size of the printing industry
printing community in Bangladesh.
worth is more than $353.53 million and of these,
This organization is also organizing a get-together $17.64 million are export-oriented. Bangladesh
program with screen print workers outside the exports printing products to countries like the USA,
members. SPWA has 4243 registered members Australia, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
3D-printing textile fo
r
sustainable future
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gets about 305,000 ct return rate
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as more and more co -50% average. nt our own
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The global digital textile machine with digitally-printed textiles. The Future of Textile Color
•
market is expected to reach $392.3 Management—Jeremy Pilcher of HP.
“I’m tremendously proud of SGIA’s
million by 2025, with a CAGR of
and AATCC’s ongoing collaboration • Applying Ink Technology to the
10.4% from 2018 to 2025. Dyeing
in digital textile printing!” said Development of Pigment Inks
industry causing mass pollution
AATCC President Kerry King, for Digital Textile Printing—Eric
and it’s losing its sustainability.
Senior Vice President, Research & Beyeler of DuPont.
The World Bank estimates that 17
Development, Spoonflower, also a
to 20 percent of industrial water •
Software and Digital Workflow for
member of SGIA’s Digital Textile and
pollution comes from textile High-Speed Single-Pass Textile
Décor Committee.
dyeing and the after-treatment Production—Lou Prestia of EFI.
provided to the fabric. Some of the biggest names in
• Current State of Technology:
Summarized by all the speakers.
Day Two
• Advantages of Laser Cutting
workflow for on-demand Digital
Textile Printing and Finishing—
Jim Manelski of Summa.
• Sustainability in Textile Printing—
Jason Fannin of Sensient.
• Brand Adoption of Digital Print
Technologies: Challenges and
Opportunities—Meagan Tyler of
Colosseum.
72 toxic chemicals have been
the industry were included in the • The Micro-Factory: A Domestic
identified in water solely from textile
programming, covering topics: Manufacturing Strategy—Kristin
dyeing, 30 of which cannot be
Day one Ritter of Gerber Technology.
removed. H&M one of the leading
brands of the apparel industry • Digital Fabric Printing by Ron • Transforming Designs from the
doesn’t accept any product if the Gilboa, Director of InfoTrends. Past for Today’s Digital Printing—
product consumes more than Kathy Phillips of Springs Creative
• Pre-Coating of Textiles for
60-liter water for 1 kg of fabric. Products Group LLC.
Digital Printing by Roland
In this situation the digital textile Zimmer of Zimmer Austria. • Real World Use and Technology
industry taking its place over- Integration Pane: Summarized
• End-to-End and In-between:
dyeing industry. AATCC (American by all the speakers.
A Multi-dimensional View of
Association of Textile Chemists
Building a Reliable Digital Increasing fashion awareness,
and Colorists) and SGIA (Specialty
Printing Workflow, from Design increasing creativity and design
Graphic Imaging Association)
to Manufacture by Mike Scrutton flexibility and sustainable and
participated in Digital Textile
of Adobe, Dustin Bowersox of environmentally friendly printing
Printing Conference 4.0, a two-day
Datacolor, Tim Williams of Color methods facilitate the growth of the
event that provided participants
Solutions International. global digital textile machine market.
with an understanding and
inspiration from 11-12 December in “Pixel to Output” – Managing Data
• There are tremendous
Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, from the Source File to Printed opportunities in digital textile
North Carolina, USA. Fabric—Mike Syverson of Durst. printing, and even as new types
of applications are opened up by
The program featured some of the • Color Lifecycle Management:
digital technologies, there is little
best-known and most respected A Holistic Approach to Color
doubt that many traditional textile
experts in the industry, presenting Management of Digitally Printed
applications will shift to digital.
the essentials for those involved Textiles—Julian Mussi of DeSL.
The global apparel and textile One of the biggest challenges in advances the industry towards
trade is expected to grow at textile processing is the use and zero discharge of hazardous
a pace of 3.7% CAGR over the discharge of huge amounts of chemicals. ZDHC is a holistic
next 10 years and will touch USD chemicals in the polluting effluent approach to sustainable chemical
1176 billion by 2028. (Source: ITC and hazardous solid waste that management and supports the
Trademap, Technopak Advisors) may not be managed responsibly industry with practical solutions
by textile producers. and services. More information can
While we are focused on growth,
be had at www.roadmaptozero.
it is imperative to understand the The modern consumers are
com
impact-such growth will have on more cautious about how their
our environment, climate change, buying practices are impacting In order to engage the textile
biodiversity and worker/consumer the environment and is moving and leather industry in the South
health. Because textile and leather towards brands offering eco- Asia Region, ZDHC is going to
production are known to be as the friendly and sustainable fashion. organize a one -day conference at
big polluting industries. the Radisson Blue Hotel in Dhaka
The ZDHC ‘Roadmap to Zero’
on 12 February 2020 with the
More than 25% of the chemicals Program is a pioneering
theme ‘Leading transformation
produced in the world are used collaborative effort to implement
through sustainable chemical
in textile production at some sustainable chemistry and
management’.
stage. A lot of these chemicals environmental best practices in
have a negative impact on human the textile and leather industry. It is The aim is to provide not only
health and the environment. But a multi-stakeholder initiative within an insight into safer chemical
manufacturers are still used in our the fashion and footwear industry management practices but also
industry due to: to ensure consumer, worker and share experiences and success
environmental protection through stories from organizations that
• lack of knowledge
the safe use and discharge of have made substantial progress in
• cheap prices as compared to chemicals in the value chains of their journey towards sustainable
safer alternatives the Signatory Brands. supply chains. The conference will
• lack of regulation and have a mix of panel discussions
Through collaborative
enforcement and presentations from eminent
engagement, standard-setting
speakers.
and large- scale adoption, ZDHC
China-based automated sewing machine a better performance from the machine. So, I will
manufacturer EuroMac and Antrix Solution Ltd request they should come forward with better
extended their hands for joint business expansion in innovation for the Bangladesh market.”
the Bangladesh market. In this regard, they signed
Helal Uddin Ahmed, Managing Director, Fashion Flash
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 19
Ltd, said, “Automation in sewing production is present
December 2019 at Hotel Sarina, Banani, Dhaka 1213.
demand to enhance productivity and reducing overall
Syed Mehedi Al Reza, Chairman, Antrix Solution Ltd and cost. But the manufacturer of automatic sewing
Henry Jiang, General Manager, EuroMac signed the MoU machinery should provide long-time service as well
respectively on behalf of the two organizations. replacement guarantee.”
“EuroMac is a name for a sewing machine that can
deliver the highest level of efficiency. We use this
machine and found overall performance is good,” he
added further.
A number of RMG factory owners, high officials
and representatives of different organizations were
present in the ceremony.
Antrix Solution provides technical support of
an expansive industrial sewing machines with/
without automation, fire detection/door/hydrant
system, apparel CAD system with plotting, cutting
and spreading solutions, time attendance and
access control devices, enterprise software, CCTV
Figure: EuroMac and Antrix Solution Ltd extended their hands for
joint business expansion in the Bangladesh market. surveillance systems, industrial racking system, online
UPS, IP PABX and LED lightings.
Aminur Rasheed Arshad, Managing Director; Md. Al On the other hand, EuroMac is an automated sewing
Amin, Deputy Managing Director, Antrix solution Ltd machine manufacturer based in China. They are
and H Murat Yurdakul, Global Sales Manager, EuroMac producing sewing machinery with modernization and
were present in the program. supplying them through the world. They started their
Syed Mehedi Al Reza said, “Antrix started its journey in journey in the Bangladesh market in 2017 and had a
2015 and since the inception, it has the vision to offer a big market grab.
best-automated solution for the Bangladesh RMG sector.
So, by today’s signing ceremony between EuroMac and
Antrix Solution Ltd the dream has come true. We hope
our hand by hand journey for the RMG sector will be
additional support in the way of automation.”
In a separate presentation, Henry Jiang showed the
audience what upcoming new technology and automated
sewing machinery offered by EuroMac that can be the
best solution for Bangladesh garment manufacturers to
be effective and efficient in the sewing line.
Mahmud Rafi, Director Mahmud Denims Ltd, said
in his open speech, “We use EuroMac and getting
Textile Today has come out APS Group and Textile Today will to make organization self–reliant
with a courageous initiative work together for organizational and sustainable. It aims to increase
‘PEOPLE project’, a human capital development to face the current profitability of the organization
transformation program, aiming and future challenges of textile by increasing performance of
to attain ‘Profitable and Effective Industry. mid-level management through
Organization through People building ‘Effective Organization’,”
Md. Hasib Uddin, Chairman of APS
Leadership and Excellence’. he added.
Group; Md. Zahiduzzaman Saim,
APS Group has become the first
Director, APS Group; Md. Eousup Md. Shamim Reza, Managing
Flagship Company of the PEOPLE
Novee GM-HR and Strategy, Director, APS Group said, “Besides
project by signing a memorandum
PEOPLE Project (People, Process all the production departments
of understanding (MoU) with
& Profit); Sanjoy Kumar Saha, of any organization the textile
Bangladesh Textile Today.
Manager Industry Engagement, industry should focus on the
The MoU has been signed on 29 Bangladesh Textile Today; management system to build
December, 2019 at APS Group Abdullah Al Nomaan, Manager, an effective organization in this
Office Premise where A.S.M IPE, Bangladesh Textile Today also critical juncture. As the total textile
Tareq Amin, Founder and CEO, attended in the signing ceremony. industry of Bangladesh is facing
Bangladesh Textile Today and Md. many challenges at this moment
“Today profitability has become
Shamim Reza, Managing Director, APS Group has joined with the
the vital issue, most of the textile
APS Group signed the MoU PEOPLE project of Textile Today to
and apparel factories are running
respectively on behalf of the two set a unique example of building
with poor capacity utilization as
organizations. an ‘Effective organization’. We
well,” said Tareq Amin.
will give full support to make the
People are at the center of any
“Huge number of people are project truly successful.”
organization, system and process.
working in the sector are always
Textile and Apparel industry is now By implementing different PEOPLE
looking for better return for
undergoing at the crucial ‘maturity project components e.g. 5+1 S, 7
better life. There have been many
to declining point’. A conscious Wastes, KAIZEN and TQM tools,
initiatives to improve productivity
industry transformation is required BKPI APS Group will be able to
but most of those initiatives didn’t
to take this sector in a new height. generate Human Capital Statement
last long due to the absence of
and visualize organization strength
PEOPLE is an innovative action effective organization within
and weakness.
program to make organization the companies. There are hardly
self-reliant and sustainable. It any mechanisms of knowledge By joining the PEOPLE project of
aims to increase profitability generation and management Textile Today, APS group has set a
by increasing performance of within the factories,” he said. unique example and become the
mid-level management through first flagship company to build
“PEOPLE is an innovative action
building ‘Effective Organization’. ‘Effective Organization’ in this dire
program initiated by Textile Today
stage of textile industry.
After the successful completion to develop the ‘Practically Tested the two-campus day competition
of the 6th season of Textile Talent Transformation Model’. and among them 10 students from
Hunt, Textile Today has already NITER Zone and 15 students from
started the new season of Textile Textile Today Training already BUFT zone have been selected
Talent Hunt 2019-20 with a declared BDT 30 Lacs scholarship for national level. The top 5
new completion flow to create for these 100 Transformation competitors from each university
Transformation Leaders who will Leaders (TLs) to groom TLs. were honored by 10000 BDT as
be able to play a vital role to carry prize money.
Among the 10 different zones all
the Textile Industry of Bangladesh
around Bangladesh 1st Campus Prof. Dr. Mohammed Mizanur
to the next phase facing the
Day Competition (CDC) completed Rahman, Principal NITER was
upcoming challenges.
at the National Institute of present as Chief Guest at the
According to the new competition Textile Engineering and Research 2nd Campus Day Competition
flow Campus Day Competition (NITER), Nayarhat, Saver, Dhaka while Major. Rtd. Sohel Ahmed,
(CDC) of Textile Talent Hunt on 30 November 2019 and the GM (HR, Admin and Compliance),
2019-20 will be arranged in a 2nd Campus Day Competition 4 A yarn Dyeing Ltd (Team
total of 10 different zones to get of TTH Dhaka City North (BUFT) Group); Rezwanur Rahman,
100 transformation leaders for Zone held on 11 December 2019 at Director, Dysin and Shakawat
National Level Competition. These BGMEA University of Fashion and representative from Hong Kong
100 Transformation Leaders (TLs) Technology (BUFT). Nicca Chemical Ltd were present
will be trained, groomed and as a special guest. Shafiur Rahman,
Total 354 students from these
tagged with about 50 companies Regional Operations Manager
two reputed organization joined
Figure 1: Participants of the 1st Campus Day Competition (CDC) at TTH Saver {NITER} Zone.
The grand finale of the Hult BUTEX and NITER is such initiative. ARCHROMA, Dr. Abbas Uddin Shiyak,
Prize 2020 held at Bangladesh Assistant Professor of Department
200 teams at BUTEX participated
University of Textiles (BUTEX) of Dyes and Chemical Engineering,
in the online round by submitting
and National Institute of Textile BUTEX and Kawshar Ahmed,
their plans; from those teams, only
Engineering and Research (NITER) Founder and CEO of JoomShaper
21 were selected based on the
respectively on 7 December were the Special Guests.
lucidity of their ideas. After the
and 9th December 2019. Team
semi-final round, the best 6 teams At NITER campus, Team Game
Eco Solution came out as
were chosen for the grand finale Changer was selected as champion
the Champion with their self-
by assessing their presentation and the Eco Warriors and Zytrav
developed bio poly-film to replace
to achieve the honorable title of holding top respectively first and
one-time use polythene at BUTEX,
‘Campus Champion’. second runners up positions.
whereas Team Game Changer won
the championship at NITER. In the final round, Team Eco The finalist teams were all awarded
Solution came out as the with a prestigious certificate of
Hult Prize, also known as the
Champion. Team Green-BD and the Hult where the top 3 teams
Nobel prize for students, was
Team Mads came out as the 1st received special crests for their
established by Bertil Hult, which
and 2nd runner up respectively. marvelous effort.
brings up ideas from university
students after challenging them Jamal Naser, Director, Operations The organizers also received
to solve a burning social issue of Shasha Denim Ltd; Mahbub certificates of honor for their
each year. In order to assist the Milton, Executive Director of relentless work which made the
winning team, the Hult family Masco Industries Ltd; Saiful Islam, program a grand success.
donates one million dollars. This Managing Director of Essential
This year’s Hult Prize at BUTEX’s
prize is a partnership between Hult Clothing; Sarwar Morshed,
title sponsor was ARCHROMA
International Business School and Regional Director of G-Locs and
Bangladesh Ltd., snacks partner
the United Nations Foundation. Abu Sadat Chowdhury, Head,
was Ahmed Foods Ltd., magazine
Relationship Unit of Large Corp,
Universities all over the world run partner was Textile Today, T-shirt
Brac Bank Ltd were present as the
internal competitions to pre-qualify sponsor was Huntsman and Media
judges at BUTEX Hult Prize 2020.
teams, which they send into the Partners were Somoy TV, Samakal
main competition. Campus round at Syed Ismail, Head, Marketing Radio Dhoni and Textile Today.
and Business Development of
Corporate Member
Interlink Dresses
Interlink Dresses: Established in 2009
Location: Joydebpur, Gazipur, BD
Production Capacity: 210,000 Pcs/
Month (155,000 for trousers and
55,000 for blazers): Total Jersey
production lines- 11
Production Range: Casual trousers,
formal suits and casual blazer for men, Md. Imranur Rahman,
ladies and children Managing Director
Total Employee: 1998 Laila Group.
Major Customers: Raymond, David
Jones, TWINHILL, Harvey Parker, Laila Styles Limited
Country Road, Park Line Way, Park
Avenue, Marie Claire, Michael Brandon, Laila Styles Limited: Established in 2018.
Skopes, Pizza Italia, BALLIN Celio, Location: Bahadurpur, Sikderbari, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
DEBANHAMS, Peter England, DAVID Production Capacity: Currently 800,000 pcs / month in
LUKE running 21 lineswill be 1.3 Million pcs / month with 35 lines.
A.K.M Saifur Major Compliance Certifications: Production Range: Woven bottom and tops (Men’s, Women’s
Rahman Farhad SEDEX, GSV (CTPAT) and Children).
Head of Head Office: Zafaria, Apt. No. C-2, Total Employee: Currently manpower 3,250 for 21 lines.
Merchandising House No. 5, Road No.34, Gulshan-1, Major Customers: H&M, Matalan, JC Penney, Walmart, Tommy
and Marketing of Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Nautica.
Interlink Dresses Email: [email protected] Major Compliance Certifications: LEED GOLD by USGBC, SMETA,
Mobile : 01713 015997, 01711 537675 WRAP, ACCORD, GOTS, GRS, RCS, OCS, OEKOTEX and SCAN.
Website: http://www.interlink-bd.com Head Office: Giant Business Tower (GBT), Jashimuddin
Avenue, Uttara C/A, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh.
Email: [email protected]; Mobile: +8801770553356
Website: http://www.lailagroupbd.com/
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