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The Story of AVL
A Vision of Excellence: The Birth of Apparels Village Limited
In 2002, driven by a vision to revolutionize Bangladesh’s RMG sector, the founding members of Faiyaz Group launched Apparels Village Limited (AVL), under the leadership of Md. Monir Hossain.
From Humble Beginnings to Major Upgrades
By 2006, significant enhancements were made, increasing the production capacity from three garment lines and minimal machinery to twenty garment lines, eight circular knitting machines, and four flat knitting machines.
A Commitment to Innovation and Compliance
Since 2012, AVL has honed its focus on HR and operations while continually upgrading internal systems. Their dedication led to notable achievements, including certifications such as Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® and social compliance audits by BSCI & SEDEX.
Achieving New Heights in 2024
In 2023, AVL inaugurated a state-of-the-art 6-story inventory building and integrated advanced machinery in their dyeing and finishing lines. By 2024, AVL stands as one of the top apparel manufacturers.
Why Choose AVL
Streamlined Logistics Management
Our progressive clearing and forwarding management system prioritizes resourceful goods handling and expedited customs clearing. By reducing lead times and fast-tracking our supply chain, we ensure timely delivery and maintain a competitive edge.
Comprehensive Quality Assurance
Our dedicated quality inspection team performs meticulous self-inspections on behalf of our clients, upholding stringent quality standards. We are committed to aligning with buyer specifications to deliver exceptional products consistently and punctually.
Strategic Raw Material Sourcing
We source raw materials from trusted and experienced producers, leveraging our strong relationships with reputable partners. This strategic sourcing ensures high-quality inputs, enhancing our production capabilities and reinforcing our commitment to excellence.
Sustainable Production Practices
At AVL, we are dedicated to minimizing our environmental footprint through sustainable production processes. Our commitment to green practices includes energy-saving technologies, wastewater management, and the use of eco-friendly raw materials.
Principles
Innovative Foundations: The Principles Driving Our Success
Regular Capital Reinvestment
Regular capital reinvestment is a cornerstone of our management policy, driving continuous improvement and innovation. Our commitment to reinvesting in state-of-the-art technology has led to the establishment of a cutting-edge woven unit, with a capacity of 18,000 pieces of woven garments per day.
Creative Atmosphere
From our modest beginnings in the 2000s, we have embraced self-reliance, integrity, and excellence, guided by the principles of Organizational Culture and Innovation Management. This framework fosters a creative and productive atmosphere, enabling us to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Bounded by Responsibility
We are dedicated to producing high-quality garments in a work-friendly environment, supported by our BSCI and SEDEX certifications. Our commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, including advanced safety systems and rigorous quality standards.
Export-Oriented Focus
As an export-oriented company, AVL specializes in serving clients across Europe and the Americas (North and South). We proudly partner with prominent buyers such as C&A, Oviesse, AS Color, Aldi, NKD, Ferrari, Teddy Smith, and US Polo Assn, among others, delivering exceptional products tailored to diverse international markets.
Thorough and Comprehensive
With over 23 years in the RMG sector, we’ve perfected our ability to meet complex requirements with precision. Our comprehensive approach ensures meticulous attention to design, fabric quality, dyeing accuracy, and dimensional standards. By adhering to industry norms and rigorous quality control, we deliver seamless, high-quality results.
Industrial Expansion
The RMG sector has undergone significant transformation over the past 50 years, fueled by advancements in machinery, engineering and policies. To stay ahead, we employ cutting-edge technologies and strategic frameworks such as Lean Manufacturing and the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model.
AVL's Journey of Excellence
Relentless Growth, Enhanced Capacity, and Commitment to Quality.
AVL began its journey with the commencement of commercial production
: AVL launched with 3 garment lines, 6 circular knitting machines, 2 flat knit machines, X-ton high-temperature dyeing, 3.5-ton heat setting in Dyeing Finishing Unit 5, and 338 kW power generation
Construction of a six-story knit building began, expanding production capacity
Production was upgraded to 21 garment lines, 8 circular knitting machines, 4 flat knitting machines, and 1 MW power generation, reflecting AVL’s growing capacity
Expanded to 19 circular knitting machines and 8 flat knitting machines, enhancing production efficiency
Enhanced capabilities with 500 kg and 50 kg high-temperature dyeing machines, and a Bruckner stenter machine in the dyeing finishing line, ensuring superior fabric quality
Installed a 10-ton capacity Bruckner Stenter Machine, significantly boosting fabric processing capacity
Constructed a six-story woven garment production unit with 6 lines of woven shirts, strengthened fire safety systems, and introduced an 800-kW gas generator along with an 825 kW gas genset for reliable power. Increased focus on compliance and talent management
Achieved BSCI and Sedex membership, expanded with a new six-story production unit, and installed a 4.5-ton/hr boiler for consistent steam supply
Launched 10 woven shirt lines in a new building, installed a 1 MW diesel genset for power stability, and introduced a central fire hydrant and detection system as per NFPA standards. Opened a new six-story woven production unit
Installed a comprehensive Fire Detection & Protection System throughout the factory, adhering to NFPA standards, and received an ACCORD NOC on structural safety
Installed a 10-ton Lafer compactor machine in dyeing finishing for woven 2
Increased dyeing capacity to 12 tons, added a TORAY Japan ETP with 2700 m³/day capacity, a mezzanine racking system, high-temperature dyeing machine (10,000 kg), and squeezer cum slitting machine
Started using ETP water and began constructing a new multi-storied warehouse
Unveiled a multi-storied inventory building, achieving peak production capacity. We also received RSC's NOC on structural safety for the woven production building
