Contrôle qualité et audits sociaux au Bangladesh. Inspections spécialisées pour vêtements et textiles. Couverture complète à Dacca, Chittagong et toutes les zones 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.
À partir de 240 $/jour-homme · Planification sous 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.
Le Bangladesh est le deuxième exportateur mondial de vêtements après la Chine, le secteur du prêt-à-porter (RMG) représentant plus de 80 % des recettes d'exportation du pays. L'industrie emploie environ 4 millions de travailleurs et produit pour pratiquement toutes les grandes marques de mode mondiales. Pour les acheteurs internationaux, le contrôle qualité au Bangladesh est essentiel pour garantir une qualité produit constante au sein de l'un des écosystèmes de fabrication de vêtements les plus concentrés au monde.
La tragédie du Rana Plaza en 2013, qui a coûté la vie à plus de 1 100 travailleurs du textile, a constitué un tournant pour le secteur manufacturier du Bangladesh. L'Accord sur la sécurité des incendies et des bâtiments (désormais l'Accord international) et l'Alliance pour la sécurité des travailleurs au Bangladesh ont entraîné des améliorations radicales en matière de sécurité des usines, d'intégrité structurelle et de conditions de travail. Aujourd'hui, de nombreuses usines bangladaises répondent aux normes internationales de sécurité et de conformité sociale, voire les dépassent, avec plus de 2 000 usines réhabilitées dans le cadre du programme de l'Accord.
Bonneterie — Le Bangladesh est un leader mondial de la production de bonneterie, fabriquant des t-shirts, polos, débardeurs et vêtements en maille décontractés à grande échelle. Les usines de bonneterie sont concentrées à Dhaka, Gazipur et Narayanganj. Les inspections de vêtements portent sur la qualité de la couture, le grammage (GSM) du tissu, la solidité des couleurs et les tests de rétrécissement.
Confection tissée — Pantalons, chemises, vestes et vêtements de cérémonie d'usines à Dhaka, Chittagong et Narayanganj. La production tissée nécessite une attention à la précision de coupe, au raccord des motifs, à la qualité des boutons/fermetures éclair et à la finition du repassage.
Denim — Le Bangladesh a développé de solides capacités de lavage et de finition du denim, produisant des jeans et des articles en denim pour de grandes marques. Les contrôles qualité du denim comprennent la qualité du lavage, le placement des moustaches, la régularité des couleurs et les tests de quincaillerie.
Textiles de maison — Linge de lit, serviettes et textiles d'ameublement pour les chaînes de distribution internationales. Les inspections de tissu utilisant le système 4 points vérifient la qualité du matériau avant la coupe.
Tetra Inspection propose des services complets de contrôle qualité à travers le Bangladesh, incluant inspections avant expédition, inspections en cours de production, contrôles initiaux de production, audits d'usine et audits de conformité sociale. Nos inspecteurs locaux couvrent Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Chittagong et toutes les grandes zones manufacturières RMG.
Forts d'une expertise approfondie des normes qualité pour les vêtements, de l'échantillonnage AQL pour l'habillement et des cadres de conformité sociale (BSCI, SMETA, WRAP), notre équipe garantit la qualité constante de votre chaîne d'approvisionnement au Bangladesh. Contactez-nous pour un devis gratuit.
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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