{"id":28272,"date":"2025-05-06T12:12:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T12:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=28272"},"modified":"2025-05-06T12:12:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T12:12:50","slug":"bangladesh-denim-expo-hub-of-innovation-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=28272","title":{"rendered":"Bangladesh Denim Expo, hub of innovation, sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TBT DESK: <\/strong>As the global fashion industry grapples with rising calls for sustainability and innovation, all eyes turn once again to Dhaka, where the 18th edition of the Bangladesh Denim Expo is set to take place on 12-13 May 2025 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).<br>Positioned as one of the most influential events on the global denim calendar, the expo brings together designers, manufacturers, and innovators from 14 countries, offering a vivid snapshot of the future of denim. From eco-conscious processes to trendsetting designs, the event reflects Bangladesh's growing status as a global denim powerhouse.<br>This year's edition features exhibitors ranging from established names like YKK Bangladesh, Nishat Mills Ltd., and The Woolmark Company, to cutting-edge innovators such as Officina+39 and Bluesign Technologies AG. The diversity of participants-spanning textile producers, chemical companies, machine suppliers and accessory makers-highlights the interconnected nature of the denim value chain.<br>Beyond the trade floor, the expo has earned a reputation for thought leadership. Two panel discussions will headline this year's programme, tackling pressing issues within the industry. On 12 May, experts will delve into \"The growth of the Bangladesh Denim industry, through the perspective of denim washing\". The following day's panel, \"Stretch-ability of Bangladesh Denim Traceability\", will examine transparency and accountability in supply chains-an issue gaining traction among conscious consumers, reads a press release.<br>Among the distinguished speakers are Julie Davies of The Woolmark Company, Marco Volpi of Bluesign Technologies, and Shohel Rana, CEO of Designer Fashion Ltd. Their diverse insights promise to stimulate dialogue on both challenges and breakthroughs in denim production.<br>In a special showcase dubbed the Trend Zone, the expo will also unveil the latest in sustainable design-from eco-friendly indigo dyeing to recycled denim fabrics-offering a glimpse into the aesthetic and ethical future of fashion.<br>Founder and CEO of Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, Mostafiz Uddin, underscored the event's wider significance: \"The Bangladesh Denim Expo is more than a trade event. It's a movement that champions responsible fashion while creating space for international partnerships and local growth.\"<br>He added, \"Denim has always transcended borders. This expo reflects that spirit-bringing together craftsmanship from Bangladesh with global creativity, fuelling innovation that resonates far beyond our shores.\"<br>With Bangladesh cementing its role in the global fashion landscape, the Denim Expo stands as both a celebration of what's been achieved and a blueprint for what's possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TBT DESK: As the global fashion industry grapples with rising calls for sustainability and innovation, all eyes turn once again to Dhaka, where the 18th edition of the Bangladesh Denim Expo is set to take place on 12-13 May 2025 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).Positioned as one of the most influential events on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":28273,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,110,93],"tags":[54],"class_list":["post-28272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bangladesh","category-economy-business","category-nationwide","tag-54"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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