The President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers Association has appealed the manufacturers to explore more cost-effective and eco-friendly dyes, chemicals and technologies for sustainable textile manufacturing.

During recent years, factories in Bangladesh are increasing their focus on modern technologies, such as laser-cutters, sew-bots, 3D printers etc. Finishing is also becoming more high tech, with low liquid ratio dyeing machines, usage of organic chemicals, laser printing and waterless dyeing, reducing consumption of water and energy while increasing efficiency.