Control de calidad y auditorías sociales en Bangladesh. Inspecciones especializadas de prendas y textiles. Cobertura en Dacca, Chittagong y todas las zonas RMG.
Export Volume
$56 billion (2023)
Manufacturers
4,500+ export-oriented garment factories
Trade Partners
European Union (Germany, UK, France), United States, Canada
World's second-largest garment exporter, specializing in knitwear, woven, and denim apparel.
T-shirts, polo shirts, and knitted garments from Dhaka and Gazipur.
Jeans, trousers, shirts, and jackets from factories in Dhaka, Narayanganj, and Chittagong.
Leather goods and footwear manufacturing, centered around the Savar tannery district.
Bed linens, towels, and home furnishing textiles for international retail chains.
Desde $240/día-hombre · Programación en 48h
Bangladesh is a key sourcing destination where quality control inspections are essential to protect your supply chain.
Our inspectors in Bangladesh understand regional manufacturing practices, common quality issues, and applicable standards.
Detailed photo-documented reports delivered within 24 hours of each inspection, giving you fast, actionable insights.
Every inspection follows internationally recognized AQL sampling standards (ISO 2859-1) for reliable, data-driven quality decisions.
Rapid scheduling within 48 hours of booking for inspections across Bangladesh's major manufacturing regions.
Comprehensive photo evidence of defects classified as critical, major, or minor for clear shipping decisions.
Reduce return rates, avoid customs rejections, and protect your brand reputation when sourcing from Bangladesh.
Bangladesh es el segundo mayor exportador de prendas de vestir del mundo después de China, con el sector de confección lista para exportar (RMG) representando más del 80% de los ingresos de exportación del país. La industria emplea aproximadamente 4 millones de trabajadores y produce para prácticamente todas las grandes marcas de moda globales. Para los compradores internacionales, el control de calidad en Bangladesh es esencial para garantizar una calidad de producto consistente en uno de los ecosistemas de manufactura de prendas más concentrados del mundo.
La tragedia del Rana Plaza en 2013, que causó la muerte de más de 1.100 trabajadores, fue un punto de inflexión para el sector manufacturero de Bangladesh. El posterior Acuerdo sobre Seguridad contra Incendios y en Edificios (ahora el Acuerdo Internacional) y la Alianza para la Seguridad de los Trabajadores de Bangladesh impulsaron mejoras profundas en la seguridad de las fábricas, la integridad estructural y las condiciones laborales. Hoy en día, muchas fábricas bangladesíes cumplen o superan los estándares internacionales de seguridad y cumplimiento social, con más de 2.000 fábricas remediadas bajo el programa del Acuerdo.
Tejido de punto — Bangladesh es un líder global en la producción de punto, fabricando camisetas, polos, camisetas sin mangas y prendas de punto casuales a escala. Las fábricas de punto se concentran en Dhaka, Gazipur y Narayanganj. Las inspecciones de prendas se enfocan en la calidad de la costura, el gramaje (GSM) de la tela, la solidez del color y las pruebas de encogimiento.
Tejido plano — Pantalones, camisas, chaquetas y ropa formal de fábricas en Dhaka, Chittagong y Narayanganj. La producción de tejido plano requiere atención a la precisión del corte, la igualación de patrones, la calidad de botones y cremalleras, y el acabado de planchado.
Denim — Bangladesh ha desarrollado sólidas capacidades de lavado y acabado de denim, produciendo jeans y productos de denim para marcas importantes. Los controles de calidad del denim incluyen la calidad del lavado, la colocación de los bigotes, la consistencia del color y las pruebas de ferretería.
Textiles para el hogar — Ropa de cama, toallas y textiles de decoración para cadenas minoristas internacionales. Las inspecciones de tela con el sistema de 4 puntos verifican la calidad del material antes del corte.
Tetra Inspection ofrece servicios integrales de control de calidad en todo Bangladesh, incluyendo inspección previa al envío, inspección durante la producción, verificación inicial de producción, auditoría de fábrica y auditoría de cumplimiento social. Nuestros inspectores locales cubren Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Chittagong y todas las principales zonas de manufactura RMG.
Con profunda experiencia en estándares de calidad de prendas, muestreo AQL para indumentaria y marcos de cumplimiento social (BSCI, SMETA, WRAP), nuestro equipo garantiza que su cadena de suministro en Bangladesh ofrezca calidad consistente. Contáctenos para obtener una cotización gratuita.
Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter after China, with the ready-made garment (RMG) sector accounting for over 80% of the country's export earnings and generating approximately $56 billion in annual revenue. The industry employs approximately 4 million workers, predominantly women, and produces for virtually every major global fashion brand including H&M, Zara, Primark, Walmart, Target, and Gap. Dhaka and Chittagong are the primary manufacturing hubs, with the greater Dhaka area alone hosting over 3,500 export-oriented garment factories.
The Bangladesh garment sector has undergone significant transformation following the Rana Plaza tragedy in 2013, which killed over 1,100 workers and injured 2,500 more. The Accord on Fire and Building Safety (now the International Accord) and the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety drove sweeping improvements in factory safety, structural integrity, electrical systems, and fire prevention. Over 2,000 factories have been inspected and remediated, and Bangladesh now has some of the most rigorous factory safety monitoring in the developing world. Today, many Bangladeshi factories meet or exceed international safety and social compliance standards.
Beyond garments, Bangladesh is developing capabilities in leather goods (particularly the relocated Savar tannery cluster), pharmaceuticals (meeting WHO-GMP standards), jute products (Bangladesh is the world's largest jute exporter), light engineering, and IT hardware. The government's vision to diversify exports and move up the value chain is gradually expanding the manufacturing base beyond the dominant RMG sector.
Quality control in Bangladesh requires particular attention to workmanship consistency, fabric quality, sizing accuracy, and social compliance. While top-tier factories have invested in modern equipment and quality management systems, mid-tier and smaller factories may still face challenges with consistency, particularly during peak production seasons when factories are running at maximum capacity. The concentration of the industry in Dhaka creates logistical challenges, including severe traffic congestion that can affect inspection scheduling — planning for full-day visits rather than multiple factory visits per day is advisable. Despite these challenges, Bangladesh's competitive pricing and large production capacity make it an essential sourcing destination for apparel buyers worldwide.
Bangladesh garment exports must comply with destination-market regulations: EU REACH for chemical restrictions, US CPSIA for children's products, and OEKO-TEX or GOTS for sustainable textile certifications. The International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry (successor to the Bangladesh Accord) sets factory safety standards covering structural integrity, fire safety, and electrical systems. Buyers increasingly require social compliance audits — BSCI, SMETA, WRAP, and SA8000 are the most common frameworks. The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) provide industry oversight. Environmental compliance is gaining critical importance, particularly regarding textile dyeing and wet processing — the government has mandated effluent treatment plants (ETPs) for all dyeing and washing facilities.
Tip 1
Bengali (Bangla) is the primary language; English is spoken in business settings, particularly by merchandisers and management, but less fluently than in India.
Tip 2
Friday is the weekly holiday, and factories are closed.
Tip 3
Avoid scheduling inspections during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha holidays (two per year, each causing 5-7 days of production stoppage), and plan around the monsoon season (June-September) when severe flooding can disrupt logistics, cause worker absenteeism, and delay shipments.
Tip 4
Building trust with suppliers through consistent communication and regular visits yields better quality outcomes.
Tip 5
Lead times from Bangladesh are typically longer than China due to the country's reliance on imported raw materials (fabrics, yarns, accessories often come from China and India), so factor in 90-120 day lead times for garment orders.
Common quality issues include stitching defects, measurement inconsistencies, fabric faults (pilling, color bleeding), shade variations between garment panels, incorrect labeling, and packaging defects. Wash quality for denim and garment-dyed products requires particular attention. Pre-shipment inspections with AQL 2.5 sampling are standard practice for garment orders from Bangladesh.
Garment inspections in Bangladesh cost $240 per man-day — all-inclusive with no hidden fees. Factory audits start at $440 per man-day. Most factories in the Dhaka area can be reached for same-day or next-day inspections. Subscription plans reduce the cost further — from $189/man-day (Monthly) to $158/man-day (Annual). Contact Tetra Inspection for specific pricing based on your inspection requirements.
Significant improvements have been made since 2013. The International Accord (successor to the Bangladesh Accord) has inspected and remediated thousands of factories for structural, fire, and electrical safety. Many top-tier factories now meet or exceed international safety standards. However, buyers should still verify individual factory compliance through social and structural audits, particularly for factories outside the Accord program.
Major social compliance frameworks used in Bangladesh include BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit), SA8000, WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production), and the International Accord. These audits cover worker safety, working hours, wages, child labor prevention, and environmental practices. Tetra Inspection can conduct social compliance audits to your required standard.
MOQs in Bangladesh are generally higher than in China or Turkey, typically starting at 3,000-5,000 pieces per style per color for knit garments and 1,000-3,000 for woven garments. Some larger factories may require higher minimums. This is due to the country's focus on volume production. For smaller orders, consider sourcing from Turkey or India instead.
AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) 2.5 for major defects and AQL 4.0 for minor defects is the industry standard for garment inspections in Bangladesh, following General Inspection Level II. For premium or high-value orders, buyers may tighten to AQL 1.5 for major defects. Key checkpoints include workmanship (stitching, seam strength, button attachment), measurements (compared to approved size chart), appearance (fabric defects, stains, color matching), labeling (care labels, size labels, hang tags), and packaging (folding, polybag quality, carton markings). Tetra Inspection follows ISO 2859-1 sampling plans and provides detailed photo-documented reports for every inspection.
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