Chemical recycling on the agenda in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Apparel Exchange and sustainability hub Fashion for Good hosted a two day visit for manufacturers to learn about chemical recycling technologies for textiles.
‘Chemical Recycling Technologies: Manufacturing Markets Gateway’, which was also hosted in partnership with Circ and Infinited Fiber Company, focused on integrating the technologies into the local manufacturing landscape, securing feedstock partnerships and developing a value chain for recycled clothing.
Priyanka Khanna, innovation director at Fashion for Good, said: “Bangladesh is an important region for the textile industry worldwide and we are keen to share our knowledge around new innovations with the manufacturers here. Through this partnership we brought innovators; namely, teams from Circ and Infinited Fiber Company to interact, engage and in the future partner with the local industry.”
Denim Asia Limited, Knit Asia Limited, Progress Apparels Limited, Ananta BD, Reverse Resources, and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) were among those that took part.
Mr. Mostafiz Uddin, CEO of Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, added: "Bangladesh has the biggest manufacturing sector in South Asia and this tour marks a critical step towards a circular fashion ecosystem, also how can the fashion industry become more sustainable in Bangladesh. It's not just an event; it's part of a larger movement to incorporate innovative recycling, sustainable Fashion technologies and establish global partnerships for a sustainable fashion industry."
