POST-SHOW REPORT 11TH–12TH NOV 2014 RADISSON BLU, DHAKA

THE NEW COMPREHENSIVE SHOWCASE OF THE ENTIRE DENIM VALUE CHAIN: FABRICS, FINISHES, WASHES, ACCESSORIES

NOT FOR PROFIT, FOR THE GOOD OF ALL!

Bangladesh Denim Expo is delighted to announce the outstanding success of its first exhibition. Apparel industry professionals came to Dhaka from across the world, and exhibitors were thrilled with the quality of visitors and the show’s fine organisation. The Expo attracted trade visitors from 38 countries, their ranks swelled by major retail groups and brands. The specialist event targeted the entire denim value chain and gave buyers the option to order fabrics, finishes, washes and accessories. By allowing only professional guests into the show, the organizers created an environment exclusively for denim specialists.

The Bangladesh Denim Expo is a non-profit enterprise and operates from a platform of responsibility. The show’s aim is not only to grow the denim trade in Bangladesh, but also to encourage better business practise: to raise the living standards of the people in this country. Any surplus funds from the show will be donated to a seed fund for a Denim University in Bangladesh. Already the organisers are building links with educators and experts around the world to make these seeds bear fruit. Ultimately this benefits everyone who trades in this country. We hope you will support this endeavour and spread the word.

The inaugural edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo took place November 11th-12th, 2014

Location: Radisson Blu Hotel Airport Road, Dhaka Cantonment 1206, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Opening Times: 10am – 7pm (Tuesday), 10am – 7pm (Wednesday)

The inauguration ceremony November 11th, 2014 at 2.30 pm Chief Guest: Honourable Commerce Minister of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh Mr. Tofail Ahmed, MP Distinguished Special Guests: H.E Mr. Gerben De Jong, Honourable Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Mr. Md. Atiqul Islam, President, BGMEA, Bangladesh exporters’ organisation

Mapping denim: all the pieces come together

Every booth at this exhibition is made of eco-friendly material : recycled woods

THE ROOTS OF SUCCESS Opening Ceremony

An important focal point of the first day, the inauguration ceremony featured speeches from gathered dignitaries who extolled the virtues of the Bangladesh garment business. Later, Mr. Tofail Ahmed, MP, Honourable Commerce Minister of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, toured the showground accompanied by Mr. Mostafiz Uddin, Managing Director of Denim Expert Ltd & founder of the Bangladesh Denim Expo.

Business Matching Service Premium buyers with specific needs were introduced to exhibitors who could fulfil their requirements. The result was realtime business opportunities, orchestrated by the show organizers.

Trend Zone This special area of the Expo was continuously busy and presented a showcase for upcoming trends in denim. The space was dressed with curiosities including two historic motorcycles. Exhibitors supplied their outstanding garments, which were grouped into categories such as special finishes and original vintage.

Seminar Visitors and exhibitors flocked to a variety of Seminars, presented by expert industry speakers from the UK, USA, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey and Hong Kong. The seminars began with a fascinating discussion on Bangladesh’s opportunities in the global textile arena. Other topics introduced new production techniques that offered sustainable solutions in washing and other treatments. The seminars concluded with a presentation on upcoming denim trends by the global forecaster WGSN.

Seminar 1 How Bangladesh Needs to Position Itself to Meet Global Competition in the Textile Area.

Speakers: Mr. Dirk Alexander Lehmann (Germany) Mr. Michael Fielding Wolff (UK) Mr. Egbert Koob Bovenhuis (Holland)

Seminar 2 Advanced Denim by Archroma

Speaker: Mr. Julio Perales (Valencia, Spain)

Seminar 3 Sustainable Chemical Processing in Denim Manufacturing & Future Trends in Denim Washing.

Speaker: Mr. Bob McGuffey (USA)

Seminar 4 Sustainable Technologies for Garment Treatment

Speaker: Mr. Denis Chiarello (Italy)

Seminar 5 Denim Passion From DyStar

Speaker: Mr. Berk Ocalmaz (Turkey)

Seminar 6 WGSN Denim Trend Forecast

Speakers: Ms. Anupreet Bhui (Hong Kong) Mr. Puneet Dudeja (India)

Internationalal buyers: researching new denim at the Expo

Trend Seminar: WGSN forecast future denim fashions

“ WE HAVE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY HERE, FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOR EDUCATION, FOR BUSINESS. YOU ALREADY SEE BRANDS FROM EUROPE AND THE USA HERE – AND THAT IS JUST THE BEGINNING. ”

Mr.BobMcGuffey,GDSChemicals

VISITOR PROFILE Bangladesh Denim Expo is more than a gathering

of professional people. The event attracted animpressive audience of buyers, key personnel anddecision-makers as well as important media, trend-makers and international fashion researchers. In total some 2601 visitors from 37 countries came to the show, among them 359 foreign delegates and 2242 local guests – all accredited members of the apparel industry. The top five overseas visitor countries were: UK, Turkey, Italy, Germany and Hong Kong.

Renownedapparelbuyers who attended the 2014 Expo included

C&A Charles Voegele Debenhams Gap G-Star H&M Hema Far East Hermes OTTO International Jack & Jones Jones International Limited Kappahl KOTON LC Waikiki Levi Strauss & Co M&S MS Mode Asia Limited New Times Group Newtimes Development Bangladesh Newyorker/NY Apple Ltd. Next Peek & Cloppenburg KG Primark S.Oliver Tesco Time Zone Tom Tailor VF Asia Walmart Wilson

Overseas visitor profile

Visitor business orientation

51% Europe

8% Others

23% Asia

18% US

20% Garment

Manufacturer

18% Supply Chain

4% Other

10% Textile

Industry

48% Buying Houses

“ AMAZING TO SEE SO MANY PEOPLE HERE. I NEVER EXPECTED THE SHOW TO HAVE SO MANY EUROPEAN BUYERS. ”

Mr.PatoshAgarwal,SuryalaksmiCottonMillsLtd

Up close and personal: buyers get hands-on with denim fabric

At the Expo: busy booths, busy show

Exhibitor Country

American & Efird (Bangladesh) Ltd USAArchroma (Bangladesh) Ltd. SingaporeGarmon spa. ItalyVi.Be.Mac ItalyTonello ItalyBluexonly HollandJuki Bangladesh Ltd. JapanYKK Bangladesh Pte Ltd. JapanAmann Bangladesh GermanyCHT-Bezema GermanyVicunha Europe BrazilDyStar Singapore Pte Ltd. TurkeyAbsolute Denim Co. Ltd. ThailandAtlantic Mills (Thailand) Co. Ltd. ThailandVita Textile Group Co. Ltd. ChinaRunda Textiles Co. Ltd. ChinaRaymond UCO Denim Pvt. Ltd. IndiaSuryalakshmi Cotton Mills Ltd. IndiaBrandix Textiles Sri LankaAzgard Nine Ltd. PakistanKassim Textiles PakistanNaveena Denim Ltd. PakistanNaveena Exports Ltd. (Karachi Denim) PakistanRajby Textiles PakistanSoorty PakistanDenim International PakistanMaster Textile PakistanMekotex Pvt Ltd. PakistanRajwani Denim Mills (Pvt) Ltd. PakistanShafi Texcel Limited PakistanAmber (Partex Denim Ltd. & Partex Denim Mills Ltd.) Bangladesh Argon Denims Ltd. Bangladesh Chittagong Denim Mills Ltd. Bangladesh Denim Expert Ltd. Bangladesh Hameem Denim Bangladesh Mahmud Denims Ltd. Bangladesh Nassa Taipei Denims Ltd. Bangladesh Shasha Denims Ltd. Bangladesh South China Bleaching & Dyeing Factory Ltd. Bangladesh Yogotex Fabrics Co Ltd. Bangladesh Beximco Bangladesh Envoy Textiles Ltd. Bangladesh Experience Clothing Company Ltd. Bangladesh Fabian Industries Ltd. Bangladesh GDS Chemical Bangladesh (Pvt.) Ltd. Bangladesh Hamid Fabrics Ltd. Bangladesh MAB Denim & Spinning Ltd. Bangladesh Nice Denim Mills Ltd. Bangladesh Salek Textile Ltd. Bangladesh Square Denims Ltd. Bangladesh

EXHIBITOR PROFILE

Exhibitorsfrom50companies,drawnfrom14countries across the globe, participated in the Expo. The result was an inspiring and diverse array of products that represented the entire denim sector.

Response from exhibitors was extremely positive. Many companies commented on the supreme professionalism, the strong marketing effort and the high grade of visitors during the event. Exhibitors also appreciated the sustainable materials used for the uniform booths, the exciting Trend Zone and the Expo’s efforts to position Bangladesh denim as a strong player on the international stage.

“ WE SEE THE INCREASE IN DIVERSIFACTION AND THE ADDED VALUE OF BANGLADESH. THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE. ”

Mr.SteveKruit,TritonTextiles

Dutch Ambassador H.E. Mr. Gerben de Jong explores the Expo

On the booths: happy buyers means good business

“ We are very happy with the magnificent response to this first Bangladesh Denim Expo. Together with you we have created a professional show for the world to see the denim expertise of Bangladesh. We are very grateful to you all for supporting this vision as exhibitors or visitors. It is our sincere belief that the Expo can lift up this country by upgrading the international perception of our apparel industry. When we look back on this show in 10, 15 or even 50 years we expect to remember this as the moment when Bangladesh became a serious player in denim. Thank you for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us to make this dream a reality.”

Bangladesh Denim Expo will become a regular event in the denim calendar! The show will be held twice every year. The Expo will occupy dates that best suit the international denim community, and will continue to be held at the Radisson Blu Water Garden hotel in Dhaka. Watch your inbox for more information soon! See you in 2015…

THANKS FROM THE ORGANIZER

Hon. Commerce Minister Mr. Tofail Ahmed M.P. opens the Expo with Chief Organizer Mr. Mostafiz Uddin

SEE YOU AT THE NEXT EXPO: 11TH-12TH MAY 2015!

On display: a universe of blues

Time for business: showing new techniques in denim

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