The DSL presents Textile Innovation Awards 2026, by Textile Today, was held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka, recognizing outstanding innovations that contribute to the productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability of Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry.
Organized by Textile Innovation Exchange (TIE) in collaboration with the Institution of Textile Engineers and Technologists (ITET), the event was held in association with BKMEA and BGBA and implemented by Textile Today Innovation Hub.
The evening began with an opening overview by Enamul Hafiz Latifee, Strategic and Reporting Lead, Textile Innovation Exchange was the Moderator and Anchor of the Textile Innovation Award.
Following the introduction, Dr. Md. Hasib Uddin, Director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), delivered the first welcome address.
Next, Mohammad Mofazzal Hosen Pabel, Managing Director and CEO of Dongyi Sourcing Limited (DSL), presented the second welcome address.
A.S.M. Tareq Amin, Founder and CEO of the Textile Today Innovation Hub (TTIH) led both rounds of the award announcements then shared the vision behind the Textile Innovation Awards on behalf of Textile Today.
The Textile Innovation Awards 2026 recognized 18 organizations across seven main categories, covering manufacturing, process, technology, product development, environmental sustainability, and HR and organizational development innovations.
The awards were presented in two tiers based on the scores achieved during the evaluation process. Organizations scoring above 80 received the Platinum Award, while those scoring above 70 and up to 80 received the Diamond Award. This year, nine organizations received Platinum Awards and nine received Diamond Awards.
In the Manufacturing Innovation category, DBL Group received the Platinum Award, while Argon Denims Ltd., Modern Syntex Ltd., and Karotoa Green Spinning Mills Ltd. received Diamond Awards.
In the Process Innovation category, HAMS Garments Ltd., Paradise Washing Plant Ltd., and NAZ Bangladesh Ltd. received Platinum Awards, while Essential Clothing Ltd. and Arien Knit Composite Ltd. received Diamond Awards.
In the Technology Innovation category, Montrims Ltd. received the Platinum Award for its innovation in product traceability.
In the Product Development Innovation category, Salma Group received the Platinum Award, while Hoorain HTF Ltd., Amanat Shah Fabrics Ltd., Dragon Sweater Bangladesh Ltd., and M. Rahman Quilting & Padding Ltd. received Diamond Awards.
In the Environmental Sustainability Innovation category, Palmal Group of Industries and Envoy Textiles Ltd. received Platinum Awards.
Meanwhile, Masco Group received the Platinum Award in the HR and Organizational Development Innovation category for its Innovation Management System.
Special guests included Sanjida Islam Tulee, MP; Prof. Dr. Engr. Md. Zulhash Uddin, Vice Chancellor, BUTEX; Engr. Md. Shamsuzzaman, Vice President, BKMEA; Md. Abdul Hamid, President, BGBA; Engr. Md. Enayet Hossain, President, ITET, and Wasim Zakariah, Chairman (Standing Committee on RBH & Sustainability Reporting), BGMEA.
Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), chaired the program.
Held alongside the TIE–ITET Textile Innovation Expo 2026, the awards highlighted how factory-level innovation can address industry challenges and create opportunities for wider adoption. The initiative aims to encourage continuous improvement, promote knowledge sharing and strengthen Bangladesh’s position in higher-value, sustainable textile and apparel manufacturing.
By connecting factory-level innovation with industry recognition, the awards sought to encourage manufacturers to document, demonstrate and share practical improvements that can be replicated across other production facilities.
The event concluded with an official group photograph featuring the Program Chair, Special Guests, jury members, and winning teams, followed by a formal closure by Enamul Hafiz Latifee.
The Textile Innovation Awards aim to make successful innovations more visible, encourage knowledge exchange and inspire other factories and professionals to adopt similar approaches.
