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China-based denim fabrics producer Guangzhou Foison Textile Co. Ltd. was also extremely delighted to be part of the event. The fourth time participant is a manufacturer of an array of denim fabrics such as overdyed, mercerized, mercerized stretch and even printed items. With its experience of more than 10 years in denim fabrics, Foison showcased a number of innovations.“ For this edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo, we’ ve a number of new developments in cotton, twill, rayon fabrics, etc. We’ re here to showcase competitively-priced, superiorquality good-stretch fabrics to the customers,” stated Yoo, Country Manager of the company, who hailed the expo for the sheer significance that it carries for the denim fraternity.“ With every edition they are breaking the record of visitors and exhibitors. It has become a very good platform to exhibit our products to the potential customers. It’ s a big boost for our business … Dhaka also is a tremendous market for denim fabrics,” Yoo quipped.
Present in the event was also Nice Denim Mills Limited( NDML), a subsidiary of Noman Group, exhibiting its range of cotton stretch fabrics as well as blends in viscose, tencel, etc.“ We have received very good response so far. The platform
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FACT
• Fifty-eight exhibitors from 12 countries, including Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Pakistan, San Marino, Spain and Turkey participated in the expo.
• Altogether 5,545 visitors from 1,029 companies and 52 countries attended the event.
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of Bangladesh Denim Expo is a very good opportunity to showcase our offerings,” underlined Nur-E- Yasmin Fatema, Deputy Managing Director of Noman Group, adding how NDML is all geared up to produce high-quality denim fabrics. One of the top-of-the-line denim mills in Bangladesh( considering the fact that it is integrated with weaving, spinning and processing / colouration), NSDL is equipped with state-of-the-art machines, including rope dyeing machines from Morrison and Greenvile( USA).“ We have the capability to produce fabrics in line with what are being manufactured in Pakistan and China as we are using technologically advanced rope-dyeing machines,” added Fatema. NSDL produces around 2.5 million yards of fabrics per month to cater to names such as H & M, Marks & Spencer, Next, Aldi, Lidl, Levis, Lee, etc.
TECHNOLOGY – AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF FASHION DENIM
Not to be left behind, machine manufacturers, solution providers and accessories makers also came up with the latest developments. One such name in sustainable and efficient finishing technology was
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Jeanologia which introduced its laser solutions and ecosystems in this expo. The Spanish company which is operating in Bangladesh for the last 17 years and boasts of a rich clientele here, showcased novel solutions that are able to increase the production capacity of laundries, reduce the time-to-market and offer innovative, creative and ecological products. The‘ Zero Water Washing Plant’ of Jeanologia allows water savings of up to 95 per cent and 90 per cent chemical use in finishing processes of jeans. It further aims to transform Bangladesh’ s denim production centres into eco laundries by integrating all technologies – laser, ozone and nano-bubbles.
Participating for the second time in this event, Jeanologia understands how denim expo has become a key platform for the Bangladesh denim industry over the years.“ It has started to become well known internationally. In fact, we’ ve many visitors from sourcing companies, and brands and retailers this time from around the globe. I think that it has got a real big impact and hope that it is going to be a good tool for the industry to improve the image of Bangladesh denim in the world,” said Jordi Juani, Director – Asia Division, Jeanologia.
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