EVENT REVIEW
Andreas Eickelman , Sales Director for Europe , Seazon Masud Dewan – AGM ( Marketing ) of Shasha Denims Limited
85 per cent as compared to the conventional methods ,” maintained Gazi Mahbubul Alam , Director of Mahmud Denim – an exhibitor at the event and a distinguished panellist at the panel discussion on sustainability , who considers the platform of Bangladesh Denim Expo a place to see and understand what the others are doing in terms of innovations . “ I don ’ t take this platform as a selling point . It is basically a place to understand what is going on in the denim sector globally , know more about the trends in denims , and position myself accordingly ,” shared Alam while appreciating the efforts of Bangladesh Denim Expo in
Mortaes Md . Ashhabib – Wash Technician , Debenhams
Apart from fabric manufacturers , the expo also witnessed participation of a large number of denim accessory and chemical manufacturers from across the globe .
Muhammad Ali , Senior Marketing Executive , Naveena Denim Mills promoting and projecting the denim sector in particular and the Bangladesh garment industry in general , to change its perception in the global arena .
Alam ’ s fellow panellist and also an exhibitor , Sohel Rana , Director Marketing of Nassa Group , while highlighting the sustainable efforts of the company , aptly manifested through its products on display , underlining the various endeavours undertaken by the denim manufacturers in Bangladesh in the field of technology , R & D and innovation to improve product quality and value , so as to remain relevant to the global buyers .
For many overseas exhibitors , sustainability apart , the occasion was also an apt setting to display their innovations in terms of fashion as well . “ For this event , we have especially displayed our Spring and Summer 2019 collections . In terms of colours , we have brought in some new indigo shades , new stretches , performance fabrics , etc . We have also displayed bio-base stretch fabrics with different weaves to give diverse look and feel . In sustainable category , we have fabrics made from recycled cotton , recycled polyester , etc . The focus from our side is on sustainability , new colours and new shape …,” shared Andy , Marketing Director of Prosperity Textile ( H . K .) Ltd . to Team Apparel Online .
Maintained Tina of Denim Division , China , “ We are a denim fabric manufacturer and our unit is
Bruno Gambarrana – Export Manager
Nearchemica
Nearchemica is a chemical company that produces auxiliaries for the textile industry , based on its knowhow , the result of years of experience in the chemical industry combined with the sensitivity and knowledge of the needs of the textile industry .
For more than 35 years , its growth strategy is based on a structured and qualified R & D and a particular attention to the needs of the customer , through solutions dedicated to individual companies .
Bruno : “ We have generated an internal system named Eco- Dress Code and it is a product line dedicated to sustainable washing ensuring minimum consumption of water energy as well as saving time .”
20 Apparel Online Bangladesh | JUNE 2018 | www . apparelresources . com