A Dutch trade mission consisting of 18 companies working on traceable solutions to promote circular fashion will visit Bangladesh next week to stimulate business-to-business collaboration with the garment and textile sector of Bangladesh.
The Netherlands Circular Textile Trade Mission organised by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh and Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) with support and collaboration of Export Partner, Clean &Unique, BGMEA and Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) is schedule to arrive on February 10, according to a statement.
The mission included representative from Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, apparel brands, impact investors and companies working on traceable solutions to promote circular fashion.
Quoting ambassador of the Netherlands in Bangladesh André Carstens, it said ‘Bangladesh has established itself as a formidable force in the global textile market and is recognized as the second-largest exporter.’
The textile sector is crucial to the economic growth and thrived through many global and local challenges. The RMG and textile industry is taking proactive steps towards sustainability by investing in circularity and establishing green factories.
The Netherlands recognises the latent power of this sector and launched the Circular Textile Programme, Ms Andre said adding the trade mission between Bangladeshi manufacturers and the Netherland based companies is a significant step towards bridging technology gaps and fostering strong business relations.
‘Through business-to-business collaboration, capacity building, piloting innovative practices, and cross-border dialogue, the programme aims to enable circular practices across the textile value chain, improve textile waste management systems to ensure better labor circumstances and maximise recycling, and ensure inclusivity,’ she said.
Dutch innovations in recycling, traceability technologies, and circular design can be adapted to the Bangladeshi context, she said adding in turn, Bangladesh’s expertise in large-scale manufacturing and local recycling methods provides valuable insights.
During the visit, the delegation is expected participating in the 6th Sustainable Apparel Forum (SAF) 2025 organised by BAE.
The delegation is scheduled to meet BGMEA leaders and visit garment and textile factories in Savar, Gazipur to promote trade and investment that benefits people, create jobs and stimulate business, transfer knowledge and skills.