"The 5th edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo was attended by over 5,000 visitors, with 53 exhibitors participating in the event cementing the expo’s reputation as a truly international denim event!. Bangladesh Denim Expo never stops inspiring the global industry, even beyond the mere expo dates. Specifically formulated to act as a hub for key denim industry players to network and share their passion for denim, it is now launching a ew educational concept dedicated to the people working in the field of blue."

The 5th edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo was attended by over 5,000 visitors, with 53 exhibitors participating in the event cementing the expo’s reputation as a truly international denim event!

Bangladesh Denim Expo never stops inspiring the global industry, even beyond the mere expo dates. Specifically formulated to act as a hub for key denim industry players to network and share their passion for denim, it is now launching a ew educational concept dedicated to the people working in the field of blue. Bangladesh Denim Academy, a platform aiming to reduce the gap between local factories, mills, garment manufacturers and their clients by helping them to understand each others’ needs. Everything will be pursued through the organization of a series of master classes to provide insights on how the major brands, designers, mills think and work today.

The first of these one-of-a-kind appointments was the Trend Seminar held on December 8, 2016. World renowned denim expert Amy Leverton spoke at the seminar which was chaired by Md Mostafiz Uddin, CEO and Founder of Bangladesh Denim Expo. Denim trends for upcoming A/W 17-18 were analyzed and training was provided to local industry professionals on how to develop denim products following the trends. The seminar also covered the topics such as color patterns and style, evolutions in finishing, innovation, etc.

During the 5th edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo, three side events were arranged that reflected the natural theme of the expo:

Natural indigo dye

Live demonstrations of the ancient craft of hand-dyeing textiles were presented in collaboration with living blue and their team of artisans, proving that traditional dyeing techniques are alive and well in the 21st century.

Handloom woven denim

In homage to weaving techniques of yesteryear, a demonstration of selvedge denim being woven on a handloom by skilled craftsmen was shown.

Hand scraping

Visitors could see skilled operatives at work showing the techniques involved in creating hand finished scraping processes that give a natural appearance to denim products.

Trend zone

Bangladesh denim expo displayed a trend area, offering a snapshot of product, finishes and trims and accessories that reflected the natural theme of the 5th edition. Visitors were able to gain valuable insight into the vast variety of products being displayed at the expo and appreciate both upcoming trends and the potential capabilities available within Bangladesh.

The next edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo is scheduled for May 17 & 18, 2017 in Dhaka. Pathbreaking denim trends are the biggest lure for visitors and participants alike.