Bangladesh’s Textile Powerhouse: From Heritage to a Sustainable Future
Founded in 1998 under the umbrella of the Akij Group—one of Bangladesh’s most respected conglomerates. Akij Textile Mills Ltd. (ATML) reflects the Group’s enduring values of quality, innovation, and responsibility. As Bangladesh has risen as a global textile hub, driven by manufacturers that combine scale with creativity, ATML has distinguished itself not only through spinning excellence but also through its transformation into a fully integrated textile enterprise. Today, it stands as a one-stop solution, offering international buyers a complete pathway from yarn to finished fabrics.
A One-Stop Solution for Global Buyers
In an era of fragmented supply chains, ATML’s vertically integrated model delivers rare consistency and efficiency. Buyers can collaborate with a single partner for yarn development, weaving, and finishing, cutting through complexity while ensuring reliability across product lines. This “spinning-to-fabric” approach positions ATML not just as a supplier but as a strategic ally to international fashion and textile brands. Its ability to provide end-to-end solutions—from spinning through to woven fabric finishing—offers both convenience and confidence to global customers.
From Spinning to Fabric Innovation Across the Value Chain
What sets Akij Textile Mills Ltd. (ATML) apart is its comprehensive vertical integration, offering end-to-end solutions under one roof. This enables buyers to move seamlessly from fiber to finished fabric, reducing lead times and ensuring unmatched consistency.
Spinning – 81 tons per day that includes robust recycled production. (including 26 tons per day of fancy & heather mélange yarns)
Fancy Yarns: Cotton Mélange/Heather (any shade), Bouclé, Brushed, Raised, Crinkle, Multicolor Inject, Snow, Nappy, SIRO, Recycled Mélange, Recycled PC & CVC Blended Yarns: Cotton/Modal/ Viscose/Lyocell/Polyester/Nylon/Wool/Acrylic/Pineapple/Spandex—multi-blend designs to meet fashion’s growing appetite for novelty and texture.
Yarn Dyeing – 810 MT per month yarn dyeing capacity, including nylon and space dyeing, plus 180 MT/month fiber dyeing
Weaving – 4.5 million yards per month, producing a wide range from rigid and stretch to bi-stretch, super stretch, space-dyed, heather, fancy textured, slub, snow, inject, Tencel, viscose, modal, linen, and recycled blends
Fabric Dyeing & Finishing – 4.5 million yards per month, offering advanced finishes such as Peach, Flannel, ETI, Water Repellent, Soil Release, Moisture Management, Paper Touch, Super Soft, and Anti-Viral
By uniting all processes in-house, ATML provides a one-stop textile solution—a critical advantage for global fashion brands operating in today’s fast-paced supply chain. ATML proudly partners with some of Bangladesh’s most prominent factories and top-tier international fashion brands like Uniqlo, Decathlon, Zara, Ralph Lauren, Next, Celio, ÏDKIDS, H&M, Primark, M&S, U.S. Polo Assn., Tom Tailor, Tommy Hilfiger, LPP, C&A, PVH, GU, Lidl, Esprit, Tesco, OVS, Kohl’s, Inditex, Okaïdi, Ben Sherman, Indicode, Guess, Bestseller, Woolworths, Kmart, and LC Waikiki. The focus on sustainable products reflects both fashion’s demand for innovation and the global imperative for eco-conscious manufacturing.
Sustainability at the Core of ATML
At Akij Textile Mills Ltd. sustainability is not an add-on—it is embedded across operations, driving innovation and accountability to meet global standards. The company’s initiatives reflect a deep commitment to resource efficiency, renewable energy, and responsible production:
- Effluent Treatment – A state-of-the-art ETP with 5,200 m³/day capacity, graded “green” by H&M, with 30% surplus capacity to ensure safe water management
- Smoke Neutralization – Boiler smoke is injected into the ETP for pH control, reducing acid use and minimizing emissions
- Resource Recovery – Advanced systems include a 6,500 l/hr caustic recovery plant, cooling and condensate water recovery, and hot water generation from waste dye liquor
- Renewable Energy – Currently generating 8.5 MW of solar power, with plans to expand to 10 MW by 2026, aiming to meet the full energy requirement of ATML.
- Global Certifications – Compliance with OEKO-TEX, GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS, BCI, CmiA, BSCI, Higg Index (environmental & social), ZDHC etc. ensures international credibility and trust.
2030 Sustainability Goals:
- Reduce total energy consumption by 30%
- Increase renewable electricity generation by 40%
- Cut greenhouse gas emissions by 32%, With these goals, ATML is positioning itself not only as a textile powerhouse but also as a responsible partner in building a greener global fashion supply chain.
A Strategic Partner for Global Fashion
For international brands navigating the twin pressures of lead-time and sustainability, Akij Textile Mills Ltd. offers more than manufacturing capacity—it offers a trusted partnership. With its vertically integrated one-stop solution, green credentials, and forward-looking product innovation, ATML has positioned itself as one of Bangladesh’s most forward-thinking textile enterprises.
