The ongoing denim expo in Bangladesh has more than 50 companies from 14 countries participating. Exhibitors from the US, Japan, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil, Turkey, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan are showcasing denim pants, fabrics and the latest accessories. Bangladesh Denim Expo offers international fashion buyers a one-stop sourcing platform for all aspects of jeans wear.

This is an exclusive event for authorised trade visitors, and will also feature a seminar focusing new trends, finishes and the latest washes, plus various workshops. The show is organized by Denim Expert, a Bangladesh-Netherlands joint venture. Denim Expert has promised to donate surplus funds generated by the show to set up a denim university in Bangladesh. The aim is to transfer knowledge internally to a new generation of designers, merchandisers, buyers, production technicians and entrepreneurs in the Bangladesh denim industry.

Global retailers and big brands are interested in sourcing jeans from Bangladesh in view of the reasonable prices and the quality. Currently, there are about 25 denim fabric manufacturers in Bangladesh. The country is the world’s second largest producer of denim apparel after China, shipping more than 185 million pieces a year across the globe.

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