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Bangladesh ’ s apparel factories have come a long way from the unkempt state they were in five years ago during the deadly Rana Plaza collapse . Now , the nation boasts of having one of the most exemplary lines of compliant factories of the world .
Above all , among some 280 green factories in Bangladesh , there are 67 certified by the US Green Building Council ( USGBC ), among which several are Platinum-rated recognised for best practices in design , construction , and operations that protect the environment and human health . As it goes , at present , among the top 10 green factories in the world , 7 are of Bangladesh origin .
Here ’ s Apparel Online ’ s take on the leading factories which have been spearheading the green revolution . This list of green factories has been obtained from the research division of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association ( BGMEA ).
Plummy Fashions Ltd .
Plummy Fashions Ltd . owns a 21-line facility set spectacularly amidst 5.5 acres of verdant and landscaped greenery in Narayanganj just 20 kilometres off the capital city of Dhaka with production capacity of one million pieces per month .
“ It ’ s an honour to be a trendsetter in the industry . After Plummy , many new and old players have made / turned their factories into world-class green facilities and I am very happy to be the initiator of this cause amongst the apparel makers ,” underlined Md . Fazlul Hoque , Managing Director of Plummy Fashions Limited ( PFL ) speaking to Apparel Online . Plummy Fashions is reportedly the highest-ranked green knitwear facility globally .
Genesis Washing Ltd .
Genesis Washing Ltd . is a backward linkage unit of M & J Group , one of the biggest apparel
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manufacturers of Bangladesh , providing high quality garments to the leading fashion brands like Replay , H & M , New Yorker , C & A , Esprit , GAP , Old Navy , and Macy ’ s in Europe , USA , Asian , and Canadian markets .
It is one of the 6 sister concerns of M & J Group that secured LEED Platinum certification on April 27 , 2018 . The facility provides the service of a variety of stone , bleach and sand wash , along with different types of dyeing . It also offers various styling special effects including Foam Effect , Resin Treatment and Curing .
AR Jeans Producer Ltd .
This Platinum-rated jeans manufacturing company which received certification on March 13 , 2018 , is one of Fashion Globe Group ’ s 10 sister concerns , located in Ashulia , some 20 km off the capital city Dhaka . It has some impressive engineering design including a rainwater harvesting system ; and produces denim items for popular brands like Pepe Jeans , Pull & Bear , Bershka , Springfield , and Alcott .
With 18 manufacturing lines and a daily production capacity of 18,000 pieces of garments , the factory promises delivery of long pants , short pants , ladieswear , children ’ s items and jackets made from denim , twill , and knitted denim .
Tarasima Apparels Ltd .
Established in 2005 , Tarasima Apparels is a garment business front of the Bitopi Group located in Manikganj . The factory received Platinum certification on July 8 , 2016 and specialises in Denim and Non-Denim bottoms with a production capacity of approximately 1.2 million pieces every month .
Recipient of several awards , the factory has been catering to H & M , Zara , Benetton , Pepe Jeans , Kmart , Walmart , Matalan ,
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Bershka and several other fastfashion and apparel retailers . The factory boasts of a team-oriented approach with a global outlook and is prepared to anticipate the changing fashion industry . It has tried to grow design ( made locally and also sourced from overseas ), development and production under one very capable roof . |
Kaniz Fashions Ltd .
This Platinum-rated manufacturer and exporter of readymade garments was established in 1998 . Currently , it caters to the demand of trousers , shirts , and blouses for men , women , and children with a discipline of woven fabric and denim . It received certification on October 12 , 2017 .
Owned by QA Group , the factory has 16 production lines with a capacity of 7.5 million pieces of trousers per annum and 10 million pieces of blouses or shirts per annum . It caters to the fast fashion industry of H & M , C & A , Tema , lnditex , Ash City , and Charles Vogele .
Echotex Limited
A leading Bangladesh vertical set-up with facilities for knitting , dyeing , digital and screen printing , laundry and garmenting , this Platinum-rated industry which received certification on March 13 , 2017 , was founded in 2001 . It promises diversity , quality
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fabrics and materials , skilled craftsmanship , and on-time deliveries of 3.5 million garment units per month .
It holds automated cutters and spreaders to support 1,50,000 units / day , producing all sorts of jersey garments including ladies , men ’ s and children ’ s fashion tops , bottoms printed tees , joggers , and hoodies . With an annual turnover of US $ 100 million , it caters to fashion industries of H & M , Fatface , Debenhams , Inditex , and Primark .
Columbia Washing Plant Ltd .
Columbia Washing Plant Ltd . is another one backed by M J Group . Located in Gazipur , it is one of the 6 sister concerns of M & J Group that secured LEED Platinum certification on November 23 , 2016 . It provides the service of a variety of stone , bleach and sand wash , along with different types of dyeing . It also offers various styling special effects including Foam Effect and Resin Treatment and Curing .
Genesis Fashions Ltd .
Yet another of M & J Group , this Platinum-rated woven unit received certification on September 26 , 2016 . The factory is located in Gazipur . Its Managing Director Tarique Ahmed says commitment and quality are always held up in his factory .
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