Bangladesh industry has to compete with their global competitors in all aspects including design, innovation, quality and branding. Once known for its adverse environmental impact, the denim washing industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation fuelled by sustainable practices. From water-free laser technology and e-flow systems to eco-washing machines and sustainable dyeing techniques, innovations contribute to monitoring water usage, saving energy and reducing pollution for a cleaner future. It’s not wrong to say that modern technologies have taken over conventional methods of the washing process. Denitex Limited is a leading textile company under the Armana Group, a prominent conglomerate based in Bangladesh.
As a key player in the textile and apparel industry, Denitex specializes in the production of high-quality fabrics, garments, and textile products, catering to both domestic and international markets. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and ethical manufacturing practices, Denitex has earned a reputation for excellence within the competitive global textile sector.
Denitex Washing Limited, part of the Armana Group, operates with the objective of providing high-quality garment washing services that meet international standards. The company’s mission revolves around enhancing the value of textile products through innovative washing techniques that not only ensure durability but also improve the aesthetic appeal of garments. With a focus on sustainability,
Md. Saiful Islam Khan is the General Manager (Washing) of Denitex Ltd. Mr. Saiful has over 20 years of experience in the Textile Sector, working for many international companies abroad. Recently, he conversed with the Denim Focus team and shared innovation and quality techniques to attract global buyers. Regarding environmental sustainability, Denitex Washing Limited is concentrated on minimizing energy, water, eco-processes, special techniques, etc. A brief feature on Denitex washing is presented below for consideration.
Denitex started production in 2014. It is a sister concern of Armana Group and the second largest denim manufacturing factory in the Armana conglomerate.
Denitex aims to minimize environmental impact by adopting eco-friendly practices in water and chemical usage, ensuring compliance with global environmental regulations. Their objective is to serve as a reliable partner for global fashion brands, delivering consistent quality and fostering long-term relationships through efficient service, innovation, and a commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Washing is one of the most important stages of the denim production process. It is during this stage that the Denim assumes its uniqueness – the designs, the fades, the patterns, the colours! The washing team at Denitex takes great joy and pride in the responsibility. During washing, different sets of denim undergo different methods, time cycles, and temperature settings to ensure distinctive and trademark colours, fade effects, and textures.Denitex Washing total manpower is 750.
We are producing garments for some of the world-famous brands like Next,Gap, Levi Strauss & Co and some prominent Indian buyers . Quality Price and On-Time Delivery setting this as the prime goal of Denitex Washing.
Currently, its washing capacity is around 40 thousand pieces of denim . The washing unit equipped with modern and high-tech machines. Washing unit has 25 front loading machines from Tonello, 12 sample dyeing machines, eight sample machines.
We are using a sustainable OZONE fading machine from Jenologia, nano-bubble technology machine from Tonello and leaser fading machine from Spanish brand Jenologia. The laser machine destroys per hour around 300-400 pcs.
OZONE fading system takes air from the atmosphere and transforms it into ozone, thus disposal of indigo color results in the bleaching effect to denim garments without chemicals. However, it also effectively cleans the garment improving the whiteness of used areas and eliminating the back staining. So the OZONE treatment allows a zero discharge process without water or chemicals and with a considerable reduction in the steps required to produce denim.
We have a R& D team that brings stunning aesthetic appearance on their development. “We added both dry and wet process on the item. In the dry process, we apply whiskering, scraping, grinding, tagging, side seam busting and tie effect. We applied enzyme wash, bleaching and PP spray for primary effect, further towel bleach wash enhanced the wash effect.
Our laboratory is equipped with modern machines and creative technical experts. “Innovation in design and development is our primary focus in R& D, our team is capable to create an attractive design in a sustainable way.
The Management of the company is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. The company have ACCORD, Alliance, ZDHC, BSCI, GOTS, Bluesign, Better Work etc.
The factory set a target to become sustainable of all three aspects of it. Already it has begun to use sustainable technology for denim washing and creating aesthetic appearance; it allows environment-friendly production and leads to zero hazardous solutions. It already has 100 cubic meter recyclable ETP plant
As a denim producer We trust in innovation so that we are using sustainable chemical like Officina39, a renowned chemical manufacturer in Italy, has developed novel and environmentally friendly washing solution and Dyes take from Archroma
We aspire to become the largest denim manufacturer with the highest quality and sustainability standards. Bangladesh has huge potential in the denim industry. Bangladesh denim industry is currently one of the top producers of denim for EU & USA markets. I feel the industry needs to give more emphasis on diversifying the product portfolio and focus on high value-added products. In addition, we need to increase our resource efficiency, reduce waste & ensure more sustainable practices going forward.
