Bangladesh has made significant progress in manufacturing garment accessories and packaging materials, meeting 90 percent of the demand of the export-oriented garment industry. Entrepreneurs have recognized the huge potential of this backward linkage industry to become a primary sourcing hub for global buyers.
According to the entrepreneur, Bangladesh is a matured country in many of the garment accessories items as the industry has made an impressive stride in the last two decades.
Since 1998, Union Label & Accessories Ltd. has grown from a family business, to a market leader, producing garment Trims & Accessories and sustainable packaging, offering sate-of-art production solution at Gazipur and providing logistic service as backward linkage of the garment industry.
Md. Jahangir Hossain Molla, Managing Director of Union Group said an interview, Our motto is to ensure one-stop support and authentic quality to our customers. This company believes in continuous changes and developments on product quality and value addition.
We believe in sustainability and by inspiring this core philosophy we do best care of our PEOPLE, PLACE “We are self-sufficient in accessories. We have a lot of prospects in this sector,” said
The garment accessories business has big potential in the country as China is no longer interested in this low-cost business, added Md. Jahangir Hossain Molla.
Jahangir Hossain Molla remarked, “As one of the oldest companies, we continue to face numerous challenges. Despite our longstanding presence in the industry, we still lack a gas connection and rely on generators for production, which significantly increases our overall production costs. We are contending with low product prices, high production costs, elevated shipping expenses, high bank interest rates, short lead times, and high taxes. These are the main challenges in the backward linkage sector. To address electricity issues, we are planning to implement solar power in our factory,” added Mr. Jahangir.
He further stated, “Production costs are rising while prices are falling, presenting an additional challenge. As manufacturers, it is crucial for the government to support young entrepreneurs by providing low-interest loans to facilitate further investment. Currently, we import raw materials from abroad, but to reduce costs, it is imperative to establish local raw material factories. Moreover, the government must ensure an uninterrupted supply of gas and electricity.”
Our future plan is to make some materials (especially environmentally sustainable) locally to avoid foreign dependencies. We will expand our marketing also through buyer nominations for direct exports,he added. By 2025, sustainability is expected to play a momentous role in the trims and accessories industry, adding value in several ways. The industry will witness initiatives like eco-friendly materials, circular economy practices, transparent supply chains, social responsibility, innovative technologies and consumer education and engagement.
Product Ranges and certifications:
Auto Carton, Semi-Auto Carton, LPDE Poly Bag, PP Poly Bag, Sustainable Recycled Poly Bag, Sustainable Bio-Degradable Poly Bag, Non-Printed Clear & Brown Gum Tape, Printed Gum Tape, Back Board & Neck Board, Collar Stand, Collar Stay & Butterfly. Woven Label, Printed Label, Screen Printed Label, Heat Transfer Label, All types of Elastic (Jacquard, Crochet & Woven), Twill Tape, Satin & Cotton Ribbon, Drawstring & Drawcords. Photo Board, Photo Inlay, Price Tag, Thermal Sticker, Piggyback Sticker, Sustainable Paper Hanger, Price Ticket, Poly Sticker. Leather Patch, PU Leather Patch, Rubber Purchasing Sewing thread.
Certifications: BSCI GOTS FSC® GRS OEKO-TEX amfori, Better Work
Recent Sustainable Initiatives:
Every brand is keeping the focus on sustainability and they are developing so many Trims & Accessories products that are sustainable. Union Group also merges with the sustainable product range since 2018 and many more products are in our product range.We are working for a sustainable manufacturing process because this will enhance employee, community, and product safety. We believe in sustainable manufacturing processes and the creation of products that make us economically sound and minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources.
- We have launched recycled poly bag and Bio-degradable poly bag which is keeping a big impact on CO2 emission. We have achieved GRS Certification also. Our factory is 100% PVC-free.
- We have launched 100% recycled carton and we have secured FSC certification to ensure our participation to save the forest.
- We are using organic cotton and recycled polyester yarn for our Narrow fabric and Label products like Twill tape, drawcord, woven tape, PFL, woven label, etc.
- We are using 100% recycled board in our offset printing products and we have secure FSC for that. Also, we are using Soya ink to print our offset products.
- We are going to set up solar power, Re-use water by proper treatment, establish the most updated ETP and ensure greenery in every corner.
