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The 18th Dhaka International Textile and Garment Machinery Exhibition (DTG), began on Thursday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) Dhaka.
The expo will continue till February 4.
Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), a leading global viscose staple fibre (VSF), has been showcasing its sustainable fibre solutions to boost Bangladesh’s thriving textile sector.
This is APR’s second consecutive appearance at DTG, signalling its commitment to Bangladesh’s thriving textile industry and the growing demand for sustainable fashion solutions.
“Bangladesh is a cornerstone of APR’s growth and a key market, says Tapan Sannigrahi, Vice President, Marketing and Downstream Development, Asia Pacific Rayon.
“In just five years, it has become APR’s second-largest market outside Indonesia. We currently hold a 55% share of Bangladesh’s viscose fibre market, and we are actively introducing Lyocell as a sustainable alternative,” he added.
The textile sector is an important contributor to the growing Bangladeshi economy. It ranks as the second-largest textile and garment exporter and is one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia.
APR is collaborating with leading textile companies in Bangladesh to support the industry’s development while promoting the adoption of viscose and Lyocell as sustainable alternatives.
“Viscose is becoming the fastest-growing fibre used in Bangladesh’s textile industry, adds Sannigrahi. “With its easy-to-dye attributes, it helps manufacturers reduce energy and water consumption during garment production. Additionally, its full biodegradability underscores its environmental friendliness.”
Headquartered in Jakarta, APR is a member of the Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) group of resource-based manufacturing companies. APR operates Asia Pacific Yarn (APY), a state-of-the-art, 7,800-tonne capacity downstream yarn spinning facility.
APR is dedicated to driving positive change in the textile industry by championing circularity and responsible manufacturing, aligning with the transition towards a more sustainable textile industry in Bangladesh and around the world.
APR officials said its high-quality VSF and yarn are sold to yarn spinners, fabric makers, and garment manufacturers across Indonesia and 16 markets, including Bangladesh, Turkey, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.