“ No matter what , the real feel of apparel business is only in manufacturing …,” maintains Tuhin , who barring the buying entity ( Texweave ) and two woven units ( Mayc ’ s Garment Limited and Replica Creation ) and a green manufacturing unit in the pipeline , is also in the freight forwarding business , automobile distributorship and defence supply , through TAD Logistics , TAD Automobiles , and TAD Engineering respectively .

Embarking on his journey in the RMG sector with sourcing in 1998 , the call of manufacturing was bit too strong for Tuhin to overcome . However , his initial selection of the branch of garmenting was perhaps not the right choice . “ In 2002 , I started a knit unit but soon realised it ’ s not my cup of tea ,” Tuhin says underlining that to survive and sustain in knit , composite unit is a must , which was unluckily not the case with him . However , not the one to let go of his dreams easily , Tuhin continued pursuing his true calling and thus was born Mayc ’ s Garments Pvt . Ltd . and Replica Creation , to manufacture woven trousers ( denim , twill and canvas ).

“ Today my focus is equally on manufacturing and buying but as

For every supplier unit , we have a QC stationed there . Again for every 10 factories , there is a production in-charge and one production director at the top to oversee and ensure seamless operations . There is also a separate technical team and an exclusive sample checking unit .

– Ashikur Rahman ( Tuhin )

Ashikur Rahman ( Tuhin ) – Director of Mayc ’ s Garment Limited , CEO & Managing Director of Texweave

the sourcing arm is already wellestablished and running smoothly , I would like to devote more time and attention on manufacturing now ,” maintains the CEO of Texweave , who counts Europe as his principal market from the sourcing perspective . Texweave caters to a wide range of clientele in Europe for all their requirements including apparels , footwear , wallets , backpacks and home furnishing . “ I source and export all items that a hyper store sells ,” adds Tuhin hinting that the business expansion in apparel manufacturing has got nothing much to do with routing the sourcing orders to his own manufacturing units .

He works with more than 60 supplier units in Bangladesh for a wide range of products , all of which save for providing 4-5 months ’ order projections . Tuhin also books another 5 months ’ capacity to ensure hasslefree and mutually beneficial business relationship . “ Honestly speaking , I don ’ t want to mix the two … I try to keep sourcing and manufacturing distinct , which is also the case with my other business entities , all of which are independent in their own rights ,

financially as well ,” Tuhin explains with regard to his business strategy . The combined production capacity of the two woven manufacturing units is around half million pairs of bottoms annually . But this is all set to change by next year . “ My next project is a 24-line green factory named Trouser Solution , which will start production from 2019 ,” adds the young and dynamic entrepreneur about the upcoming unit that would be laced with state-of-the-art washing plant ( Eco Laundry Limited ), equipped with four washing machines from Tonello and having a washing capacity of 55,000 pieces a day .

“ Wash technicians would be from Sri Lanka and all other equipments from Turkey ,” Tuhin states , giving an insight into the soon-to-be-ready washing plant . He also adds that a fully-compliant manufacturing unit is integral for a sustainable approach in today ’ s fast-evolving apparel business .

“ Success in business is all about anticipation … With limited production capacity , withstanding competition is nearly impossible . Green unit in many ways is thus mandatory to not only augment capacities but also to comply with the social , environmental , and economic requirements ,” clarifies Tuhin , who from his more than twodecade sourcing experience , has lately seen a major shift in buyer ’ s approach towards Bangladesh as a sourcing destination .

“ It ’ s no longer about basics ; buyers now want more fancy products . Manufacturers too have realised the benefits of going for value addition ...,” winds up Tuhin who is now scouting for a European designer to helm his PD team and a full-fledged design studio , which is the next in his scheme of things .