The apparel industry in Bangladesh is experiencing a revolution with the introduction of cutting-edge technology. At the ’19th Dhaka International Textile and Garment Machinery Exhibition (DTG) 2025′ held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) on Thursday, a glimpse of technological advancements in the garment industry was showcased.
With the participation of 33 countries, including China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and Turkey, over 1,600 stalls and more than 1,100 brands displayed their latest technology at the exhibition. The evolving demand for manufactured garments has prompted garment manufacturers to venture into modern technologies to boost production efficiency and reduce costs.
Among the various fabric types used in the country’s garment industry, knit fabrics are showing a significant growth each year compared to woven fabrics. This rise in knit fabric production has propelled capital machine manufacturers to showcase their advancements at the exhibition.
One such company at the event was Haicrop from China, whose foreign marketing director, Julie Ping, and engineering consultant, Mr. Shah Zaman, discussed the benefits of new technology in increasing productivity and reducing waste. They highlighted how automation has transformed yarn factories in Bangladesh, significantly reducing labor costs and waste production.
The exhibition also saw the display of modern machines from several companies, including Liang Jing from China, showcasing automated sweater knitting machines. Refa Textile Machinery’s Marketing Manager, Nurul Amin, mentioned that significant upgrades have been made to current machines, allowing for the creation of diverse designs on fabrics.
In the garment industry, the use of air compressor machines is crucial to manufacturing various textiles effectively. Several companies exhibited their products, emphasizing the importance of air compressor machines in the garment sector.
Taking part in the exhibition, Prime Enterprise’s Service Engineer, Sankar Das, explained the significance of screw air compression machines, commonly used in textile and other factories. He expressed hopes for increased sales this year, building on the success of selling five machines at the previous exhibition.
The demand for locally-made garments in Bangladesh has led to a surge in the production of man-made fiber textiles. Tapun Sannigrahi, Vice President of Marketing and Downstream Development at APR, an Indonesia-based man-made fiber supplier, highlighted the increasing demand for man-made cellulose fiber in the textile industry.
Emphasizing the potential of man-made fiber textiles in the garment sector, Sannigrahi stated that the business in Bangladesh has been thriving, with over five tons of fiber sales last year. The country’s focus on creating garments from man-made fibers is seen as a promising industry.
Since 2004, the ‘Dhaka International Textile and Garment Machinery Exhibition (DTG)’ has been jointly organized by the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) and Yorkers Trade & Marketing Services Co. Ltd. from Hong Kong.
As the clock struck 9:13 pm on February 20, 2025, the exhibition came to a close, marking another successful year in showcasing the latest technological advancements in the apparel industry in Bangladesh.
