SiATEX stands out for its on-time shipments and team-based approach
As a trusted garment manufacturer and exporter since 1987, SiATEX Bangladesh takes pride in its ethically audited factories and commitment to excellence. Catering to all age groups, the company specialises in transforming tech-pack designs or physical samples into high-quality clothing, using materials that adhere to OEKO-TEX standards for safety and sustainability. Its comprehensive services include sample development, materials procurement, bulk manufacturing, and seamless delivery. In an interview with Fibre2Fashion, Director Anupam Dutta discusses the company’s strengths, sustainability practices, compliance with international trade regulations and much more.
What are the current trends influencing the global apparel manufacturing industry?
Current trends in the global apparel manufacturing industry include competitive pricing, ensuring high quality, meeting GSM standards, effective sourcing, and exporting the best quality goods to customers.
What strategies can Bangladeshi apparel manufacturers implement to maintain their competitive edge in response to the growing trend of nearshoring by Western countries?
To maintain their competitive edge, Bangladeshi apparel manufacturers should focus on ensuring the best quality, on-time shipments, and strong follow-up. Continuous communication with buyers, timely decision-making, efficient problem-solving, and an overall emphasis on customer satisfaction are crucial strategies. These approaches help build trust and reliability.
Can you provide a brief introduction to SiATEX and its founding history?
We are a leading garments manufacturer and exporter from Bangladesh, serving clients worldwide since 1987. We are proud to have worked with several importers, wholesalers, and chain-stores, consistently delivering high-quality products on time. Our services include sample development, inline quality control, and materials procurement, ensuring a seamless process from start to finish. Our factories are ethically and socially audited, meeting all our customers’ requirements.
What are the key strengths of SiATEX in the clothing manufacturing industry?
Our core areas of expertise include efficient sourcing, innovative design, and high-quality manufacturing. We have a strong merchandising team, an experienced quality department, robust logistics support, and a dedicated human resources department, which ensure comprehensive and seamless operations in clothing production.
What unique qualities distinguish SiATEX from other custom clothing manufacturers in Bangladesh?
SiATEX stands out for its on-time shipments and team-based approach, meticulously following Time and Action (TNA) plans. Our sourcing, merchandising, quality, and design departments are highly experienced and skilled. Additionally, they ensure thorough follow-up at each stage of production, maintaining high standards and efficiency throughout the process.
How does SiATEX incorporate sustainable practices in its manufacturing processes?
With over three decades of experience in the apparel sector, SiATEX integrates sustainability into its manufacturing processes through a strong merchandising, quality, and design team. Our quality team, with its extensive knowledge, ensures that all products meet the highest standards.
How important is sustainable sourcing of materials for SiATEX, and what impact does it have on consumer choices?
Sustainable sourcing is a major part of our operations at SiATEX. To meet buyer requirements, we source fabric, accessories, and other items from various countries. This careful sourcing is crucial for us.
Could you elaborate on the customisation services SiATEX offers to its clients?
At SiATEX, we specialise in customised manufacturing, producing items according to the tech files and designs. With our extensive experience, we understand our buyers’ needs and use our expertise to provide the best quality products. We pride ourselves on anticipating the customer requirements and delivering tailored solutions that meet their exact specifications.
How do you handle client-specific requirements for materials and designs?
We have our own design department and meticulously follow each stage of production. This includes yarn sourcing, knitting, dyeing, checking GSM, and ensuring that colour and fabric standards meet the buyer’s requirements.
How do global fashion trends impact SiATEX’s business strategies and product offerings?
Global fashion trends influence SiATEX’s business strategies and product offerings by driving our focus on quality, updated designs, and strong customer collaboration. We continuously monitor all processes to ensure that we stay current and meet market demands.
How do international trade regulations affect your operations, and what measures do you take to comply with them?
International trade regulations significantly influence our operations. To ensure compliance, we maintain various certifications, including BSCI, OEKO-TEX, GOTS, SEDEX, etc. These certifications demonstrate our commitment to adhering to global standards and regulations.
How does SiATEX utilise technology in its production processes to enhance efficiency and quality?
SiATEX stays connected with the latest digital machinery to ensure quality at every step of the production process. By integrating advanced technology, we enhance efficiency and maintain high standards throughout our manufacturing operations.
How is SiATEX incorporating technology, such as automation and AI, into its manufacturing processes?
We are using automated machinery to enhance efficiency and precision in our manufacturing processes. However, AI has not yet been integrated into our apparel production.
Finally, what are SiATEX’s short-term and long-term plans for growth and development?
In the short term, SiATEX aims to ensure on-time shipments, maintain the highest quality standards, and strengthen our sourcing capabilities. Long-term plans include expanding our market reach and continuously delivering the best quality products to our customers.
