Strength of Textiles In Bangladesh Perspective

STRENGTH OF
TEXTILES
In Bangladesh Perspective
Md. Sanuwar Rashid, Senior Lecturer, SEU
It does mean that nearly 600000
Students would search for university
admission.
Intensive competition in varsity admission
Choice for competitive future:
Medical Engineering Natural Science BBA
Enginee ring s e gme nts to cho os e:
Engineerin
g
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Telecommunication
Engineering
Telecommunication
Engineering
Te xtile Engineering
Te xtile Enginee ring
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Architecture
Architecture
From Where the civilization Started

Hand picking of cotton
Hand Spinning
Back strap weaving
Where we are now /
up to what we are
Journey towards future
Strengths o f Textile S ector : Banglades h pers pe ctive
Spinning
Mills : 377
Weaving
Mills : 750
Knitting
Mills :
2800
Dyeing &
Finis hing
Mills : 320
Garme nt
Factorie s :
4800
Source: ITET Journal,
2009 & Daily star, 10
th

August 2011
Main stream J ob of Textile
Engineer
*Source: president, BTMA on 10
th

August in interview with the daily
star.
J ob availability of Textile Engineer
Source: A N M Ahmed ullah, Doctoral Research, 2011
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Currently Bangladesh holds more than 4.5
percent share in the global clothing export-
market and positioned itself as 2
nd
largest
garment exporting country in terms of value
after China.
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Bangladesh has already been a USD 20 billion
industry.
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In fact, RMG export accounted for 78% of the
total export of Bangladesh in FY 2009-10.
Primary source: Bangladesh Bank, January 2011
Export Growth of RMG s ector in Million USD
Primary source: Bangladesh Bank, January 2011
A well balanced growth rate both in Knitting & Weaving
October to December period of 2010
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At present Bangladesh exports RMG to around 90 countries in the world which
include USA, Canada, Germany, UK, France, Italy and Turkey.
Primary source: Bangladesh Bank, January 2011
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Bangladesh has a quota to export only 10 million garment pieces to India and it
took just 6 months for the country to exhaust the quota set by the Indian

government. As a result of the quotas, Bangladesh's RMG export to India is only
worth $35 million compared to $20 billion in RMG exports worldwide.
Daily Star; 2-11-12; RMG industry: a bright spot
Challenge for Future Textile Engineer:
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Bangladesh focuses mainly on low cost basic items and lags behind major
competitors such as China and Vietnam in terms of product diversification.
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Major portions of Bangladesh's exports are shirts, blouses, T-shirt, pullovers and
these products are produced mainly to cater to middle and lower market
segments of US and EU.
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It is notable that Bangladesh produces very limited categories of expensive and
fashion oriented garments.
You, the future Textile Engineer, would incline your talent towards
smart textile technology to foster the Growth of RMG sectors.
5 million workers are currently employed and
50% of them are female worker from rural areas.
Despite many difficulties like

inefficiencies

port and transport,

low supply of electricity and gas

rising cotton price
Today's Excellence in Textile Engineering:
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The shoe changes the level of cushioning
according to the user’s weight and speed,
and the terrain.
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A magnetic sensor in the shoe monitor
changes in weight, pace and surface 1000
times per second and send the
information to a microprocessor
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The microprocessor capable for 5 million
calculations per second analyses the input
and, if necessary, sends instructions to the
shoe’s “muscle”
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A motor-driven cable system connected
to a cushioning cylinder in the heel
changes then the cushioning
PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS (PCM)
OUTLAST
COMFORTEMP
THERMASORB
PARAFFIN WAX
DIAPLEX
SHAPE MEMORY MATERIALS
Thermochromic inks
Liquid crystals
Photochromic inks
CHROMIC MATERIALS
MATERIALS THAT CHANGE COLOR
REVERSIBLY DUE TO:

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Light (photochromic)
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Heat (thermochromic)
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Electricity (electrochromic)
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Pressure (piezochromic)
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Liquid (solvatechromic)
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Electron beam (carsolchromic)
CONDUCTIVE TEXTILES
Transmitting signals (textile networks)
Transforming signals (textile sensors and actuators)
SPYDER SKI JACKET
Weather proof entertainment
center
ADIDAS-POLAR PROJECT
Fusion
Weather proof Clothing