On Wednesday, November 8, 2017; Cotton USA
organized a seminar and dazzling fashion show in Dhaka as a part of celebrating
second Cotton Day in Bangladesh. On the occasion, the local textile and
garments entrepreneurs participated in the special trade related seminar on
cotton. A delegation from Cotton USA and Cotton Council International was
introduced to Bangladesh textile and apparel industry through the US and Global
Cotton Outlook seminar, where they met Bangladeshi industry leaders. The
international delegation made presentation on US cotton growth, world cotton
supply, focusing on ethics, responsibilities, bale and packaging, which would
facilitate consumers, mills and importers to make logical business
decisions.
The delegation included Mr. Bruce
Atherley, Executive Director, Cotton Council International, Mr. William
Bettendorf, Director- South Asia, Cotton Council International, Mr. David Camp,
Vice President- Staple Cotton, Mr. Ricky Clark, Vice President, Cargill Inc.,
Mr. Navaid Baqai, Director- Technical, Cotton Council International, Mr. Roger
Gilmartin, Textile Engineer & Senior Consultant, and Mr. Joel Reiffman,
Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy.
At the fashion
show, the country''s leading brands Amanat Shah Group, Yellow, Envoy Textiles
Ltd, Hamid Fabrics Ltd, Sailor and Square Group showcased a selection of
western clothing and traditional Bangladeshi outfits. The electrifying event
showcased 100 percent cotton and cotton-made garments, highlighting
Bangladesh''s rich cotton apparel heritage.
Source: Prothom Alo, Bangladesh Wednesday, 15 November 2017