BGMEA delegation visits Netherlands to explore circular textile opportunities
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A BGMEA delegation is visiting the Netherlands to explore new opportunities for business, investment, and technology exchange in recycling, textile waste management, and advanced production processes to accelerate the transition towards a circular textile economy.
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) delegation, led by its vice president Vidiya Amrit Khan, included directors Shah Rayeed Chowdhury, Joarder Mohammed Hosne Quamar Alam, Asef Kamal Pasha and Sakeef Ahmed Salam, accompanied by a group of leading manufacturers and recyclers from Bangladesh’s apparel and textile sector.
The mission during its four-day visit until September 11 has jointly been organised by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Dhaka, in association with BGMEA, according to a statement.
The trade mission holds special significance for Bangladesh as the industry is moving ahead with its ambition to adopt global best practices in circularity, embrace innovative technologies, and align with emerging sustainability requirements worldwide.
As part of the four-day programme, the delegation has and will take part in high-level seminars on circular policies, funding mechanisms, and technologies.
They also visited pioneering companies such as Brightfiber Inside, Wieland Textiles, SaXcell, and Frankenhuis, which are widely recognised for their breakthroughs in textile recycling and closed-loop systems.
The delegation further engaged with Saxion University of Applied Sciences’ Circular Textile Lab, gaining firsthand exposure to advanced prototyping facilities for recycled yarns and fabrics. The visit provided practical insights for applications in Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry, according to the statement.
The delegation also attended Circular Textile Days, a prominent European platform where global brands, recyclers, innovators, and technology providers showcased solutions in circular design, traceability, and sustainable production. The event offered opportunities for networking, matchmaking, and presenting Bangladeshi innovations on an international stage.
BGMEA’s leadership in this mission reflects its commitment to sustainable manufacturing, outlined in its Sustainability Vision 2030, which prioritises circularity, emission reduction, and a transition towards a greener economy.