Echotex

Echotex is a vertically integrated textile and garment manufacturing company headquartered in Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 2008, the company has grown into one of Bangladesh's larger apparel production facilities, operating 120 production lines and producing over 7,500,000 pieces per month while processing 50 tonnes of fabric daily. Its state-of-the-art facility covers knitting, dyeing, digital and screen printing, washing, and garment production, enabling comprehensive design-to-delivery solutions for major fashion retailers across Europe. Echotex positions itself around a mantra of Planet, People, Product and Partners. The company emphasises environmental stewardship and ethical labour practices, and reports that it pays 48% above the national minimum wage, provides two free meals daily, and offers private health insurance. It states that it was the first factory in Bangladesh to provide health insurance to all workers, their parents, and their two children. Its workforce exceeds 18,000 employees. On the environmental side, Echotex holds certifications including Bluesign® Approved System Partner, The Higg Index: Platinum Certified, and LEED Certification: Platinum. It follows GRI Standard Sustainability Reporting and invests in energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction. The company describes its operations as combining cutting-edge technology with eco-conscious practices to set a new standard in responsible garment manufacturing. Echotex remains a private company. Its primary customers are significant fashion retailers in Europe, and its business model integrates sustainability and worker welfare into core manufacturing operations.

Echotex was established in 2008 in Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh, as a vertically integrated textile and garment manufacturing company. From its early years, the company committed to ethical practices and sustainability, prioritising environmental responsibility and worker welfare alongside production growth. Over time, Echotex expanded significantly. Its journey includes growing from 6 to 120 production lines, enabling monthly output of over 7,500,000 pieces. The facility now processes 50 tonnes of fabric daily, demonstrating large-scale capacity while maintaining quality. The company's operations encompass knitting, dyeing, digital and screen printing, washing, and garment production, allowing it to offer comprehensive design-to-delivery solutions for major fashion retailers across Europe. Echotex has built its reputation on environmental and social certifications and initiatives. It holds Bluesign® Approved System Partner status, The Higg Index: Platinum Certification, and LEED Certification: Platinum. It follows GRI Standard Sustainability Reporting and continuously invests in energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction. On the social side, Echotex reports paying 48% above the national minimum wage, providing two free meals daily, and offering private health insurance. It states it was the first factory in Bangladesh to provide health insurance to all workers, their parents, and their two children. The company employs over 18,000 people. Echotex remains a private company headquartered in Gazipur, Bangladesh, and continues to serve European fashion retailers with a business model integrating Planet, People, Product and Partners.

• 2008

  Echotex established in Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

• Expanded from 6 to 120 production lines.

• Reached monthly production capacity of over 7,500,000 pieces.

• Achieved Bluesign® Approved System Partner status.

• Achieved The Higg Index: Platinum Certification.

• Achieved LEED Certification: Platinum.

• Became first factory in Bangladesh to provide health insurance to all workers, their parents, and their two children.

Responsible, sustainable, vertically integrated garment manufacturing with a focus on Planet, People, Product and Partners.

• Knitted and woven garments

• Fabric dyeing and finishing

• Digital and screen printing

• Garment washing

• Design-to-delivery apparel manufacturing

1. 1Echotex official websiteechotex.com
2. 2About Us — Echotexechotex.com
3. 3Echotex (Bangladesh) — Wikidatawikidata.org