Apparel Online Bangladesh Magazine January Issue 2019 | Page 54

GREEN EFFORTS - 2018
< < 14 factories leading
the green revolution in
Bangladesh’s RMG sector
September 2018

Bangladesh’s apparel factories have come a long way;
today the nation boasts of one of the most exemplary
lines of compliant factories in the world.… Here’s
Apparel Online’s pick on the leading green factories:
Plummy Fashions Ltd.

<< Sustainability
Endeavours:
Essence of
2018
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Sustainability has been the essence of
2018 it seems… Going green has not only
been the motto of the end users as far
as apparels are concerned, but has also
been the focus area for the industry by
far. The second biggest apparel exporter
globally, Bangladesh led it from the front in
achieving sustainability landmarks to step
into 2019 on a firm footing. Following are
some of the sustainability accomplishments
and few odd flip-flops of the past year…
The 21-line facility, set spectacularly amidst 5.5 acres of verdant
and landscaped greenery in Narayanganj, is reportedly the
highest-ranked green knitwear facility globally.
Genesis Washing Ltd.

It is one of the 6 sister concerns of M & J Group that secured
LEED Platinum certification on 27 April 2018. The facility provides
the service of a variety of stone, bleach and sand wash, along
with different types of dyeing. It also offers various styling special
effects including Foam Effect, Resin Treatment and Curing.
AR Jeans Producer Ltd.

This platinum-rated jeans manufacturing company which received
certification on March 13, 2018, is one of Fashion Globe
Group’s 10 sister concerns. Located in Ashulia, it has some
impressive engineering designs including a rainwater harvesting
system; and produces denim items for popular brands like Pepe
Jeans, Pull & Bear, Bershka, Springfield and Alcott.
Tarasima Apparels Ltd.

The factory received platinum certification on July 8, 2016 and
specialises in denim and non-denim bottoms with a production
capacity of approximately 1.2 million pieces every month.
Kaniz Fashions Ltd.

This platinum-rated manufacturer and exporter of readymade
garments was established in 1998. Currently, it caters to the
demand of trousers, shirts and blouses for men, women and
children with a discipline of woven fabric and denim. It received
certification on October 12, 2017.
Echotex Limited

A leading Bangladesh vertical set-up with facilities for knitting,
dyeing, digital and screen printing, laundry and garmenting, this
platinum-rated industry received certification on March 13, 2017.
Columbia Washing Plant Ltd.

Located in Gazipur, it is one of the 6 sister concerns of M & J
Group that secured LEED platinum certification on November 23,
2016.
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