Apparel Online Bangladesh Magazine May Issue 2019 | Page 50

BEYOND BD APPAREL RESOURCES NEWSLETTERS FACEBOOK FRIENDS To subscribe, send us an email at [email protected] Join more than 10,000 people who are already fans of Apparel Resources on facebook. Search for Apparel Resources at https://www.facebook.com/apparelresources/ Turkmenistan showcases best of textile and apparel at JITAC 2019 The best of Turkmenistan’s textile and apparel products were showcased at the recently concluded JITAC 2019 in Tokyo. Known for their exceptionally high quality and original colour, there was an exquisite display of a variety of fabrics, cotton yarn, apparel and home textile samples at the event. One of the principal objectives of the event was to further boost the co-operation between garment manufacturers and importers of garment industrial products in Asia. Besides, the event intends to develop the textile market by uniting the efforts of participants. There was also a special presentation on Turkmenistan’s textile industry for all the participants at JITAC 2019. The three-day exhibition, organised by the Japan Imported Textiles Agency Council, is known worldwide for being an international platform for all textile industries. Turkmenistan has around 70 large enterprises, which not only have highly advanced machines but also have the potential to manufacture high- quality products that have huge and consistent demand overseas. The textile industry has been key to the growth of the country’s national economy. Kenya's Kitui County Textile Centre expresses pleasure over manufacturing clothes for Government officials The Kitui County Textile Centre, or KICOTEC, in Kenya, has full capacity to manufacture quality Government uniforms, especially for Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs. given employment to 400 youths from Kitui but has also ensured they are trained well for their job. Notably, KICOTEC has a daily capacity of producing 5,000 units. This was confirmed by Charity Ngilu, Kitui Governor, during her visit to a highly advanced apparel production unit. The facility has the capacity to make all types of garments ranging from trousers, shirts and skirts to track suits, uniforms and jumpers. The Governor also said that the people of Kitui were grateful to President Uhuru Kenyatta for giving them an opportunity to manufacture uniforms for Government officials. “The opportunity given by the President to KICOTEC for manufacturing Government uniforms will ensure sustainable employment for our youth and enhance the economic growth of the country,” averred Charity Ngilu, Kitui Governor. KICOTEC is reportedly equipped with state-of-the-art machines 50 Apparel Online Bangladesh | MAY 2019 | www.apparelresources.com that can manufacture a variety of quality garment products appropriate for different styles and preferences. The Governor said that KICOTEC has not only “Since we didn’t have a uniform making facility here, more than 90 per cent of money used to go out of Kitui to other countries. The fabric, materials and accessories needed for the factory will be sourced from Kitui, thereby helping enhance our local distributors,” said the Governor.