The recently concluded Garmentech Bangladesh 2016 at Dhaka, and International Yarn and Fabrics Sourcing Fair and GAP Expo-2016 witnessed global participation with almost 300 exhibitors and delegates coming together from all over the world.
The trade fairs gave a glimpse of the country’s growing production base which covers jean manufacturing and yarn and accessories. Sustainability and technology gained importance as major technology providers highlighted technology driven, high efficiency equipments like power-saving cutters, power-saving motors for sewing machines, boilers that run on garbage etc. In the sewing segment, advanced sewing machineries were showcased which do not require feed from the operator’s foot instead, the needlepoint is guided by a sensor for detecting the fabric plies and it is done based on the programmed stitch length and SPI, deskilling the operation and reducing the material handling.
To achieve better efficiency and volume, Bangladeshi exporters are now gradually moving towards backward integration. Hence, experts forecast a greater demand for yarn in Bangladesh in the coming years. Exhibitors say the new venue proved fruitful and the quality of visitors had also improved. From decision makers to procurement teams, merchandisers and technical teams of export houses the crowd was varied. Exhibitors were happy about the quality of visitors, as they got more time to spend.
