May, 2014

Korea was a highly preferred destination for jackets with unparalleled technology before the product came to Bangladesh. Though small in quantity, the product requires trained manpower and new technologies which the upcoming companies are ready to invest in.Team AO spoke to some of the leading outerwear and casual jacket manufacturers, namely NIPA Group, GH Haewae, Duke Group and Sikam Outerwear on how they are geared to handle US $ 23 billion US outerwear market. Also reviewed is Trutex, the prestigious name in school uniform and school sportswear across UK and its operations in Bangladesh since the last 10 years. Stephen Woolley, Country Manager of Trutex Bangladesh, in an exclusive interaction with AO, speaks of the company’s operations and initiatives in the country. Some Indians have made the unique distinction of establishing their business on foreign soil, and Maqsood Ahmad, Chairman, Experience Group finds place among them. The US $ 200 million company, mainly into producing woven products and value added knits, is planning offshore production and negotiating with Ethiopian Government in a cotton cultivation project by investing US $ 500 million. Also read Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Quality Management – the three concepts which have gained importance for the Asian garment export industry.