Textile Focus is thrilled to announce a new partnership with QIMA through our Industry Associates Program, aimed at fostering sustainability in Bangladesh’s textile and garment industry. A special signing ceremony was held to celebrate this milestone collaboration.
The event was joined by key representatives, including Yeasin Khan, Laboratory Operations Manager at QIMA Bangladesh; Mohammad Zahirul Islam, Country Sales Manager at QIMA Bangladesh; M.A. Islam Riyadh, Editor of Textile Focus; and Mostafa Kamal, Operations Manager at Textile Focus, alongside other officials from QIMA Bangladesh.
QIMA, a global leader in quality control and compliance, brings its extensive expertise to this partnership. Founded in 2005 by Sébastien Breteau, QIMA operates in over 100 countries, supporting more than 30,000 clients with services like product inspections, factory audits, and lab testing to ensure adherence to international quality and safety standards. In Bangladesh, QIMA is accredited by the Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) for various testing services, reinforcing its commitment to national and global standards.
Yeasin Khan, Laboratory Operations Manager at QIMA Bangladesh, stated, “We are proud to lead this change. Our experienced team works in product inspection, auditing, and lab testing to ensure that companies meet international standards.”
Mohammad Zahirul Islam, Country Sales Manager at QIMA Bangladesh, added, “QIMA provides different services like factory audits, product inspections, and lab testing. We check for quality, safety, and whether factories are following ethical practices.”
Through this collaboration, Textile Focus and QIMA aim to promote industry best practices and ethical manufacturing in the textile sector. QIMA’s capabilities, including advanced testing services, carbon footprint evaluations, and myQIMA digital platform, will empower businesses to meet quality standards and sustainability goals while maintaining transparency in their supply chains.
M.A. Islam Riyadh, Editor of Textile Focus, shared, “This partnership with QIMA marks a significant step toward sustainable growth in our industry. By leveraging QIMA’s global expertise, we hope to drive meaningful change and position Bangladesh’s textile sector as a leader in ethical production.”
Together, Textile Focus and QIMA are dedicated to raising awareness about industry’s best practices and supporting the industry’s journey toward a more responsible and environmentally conscious future.
