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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