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INCREDIBLE FASHIONS LTD.
Company Profile
TABLE OF CONTENTS About Us
Mission and Vision Establishment Details
Functions
Our Products Quality Control
Production Details Factory Details
Machinery
Customers
Organization Management Profile Expert Board of Directors
Mat
Introduction
Management
Portfolio
Company Profile
Management
Product Profile
Facilities
Customers
Contact Us
Compliance and
Social Welfare
Certifications Worker Benefits
Safety and Security
Company Address Contact Person
Established in 2014 by Mr. Mohammed Bin Quasem, Incredible Fashions Ltd. (IFL) is an apparel manufacturer dedicated to creating employment opportunities in a safe and healthy working environment.
Our factory specializes in high fashion knitted tops and offers a wide range of fabrics. The fabric base includes 100% Cotton, Viscose, Viscose/Lycra, Modal, Bamboo with weights ranging from 90 to 250 gsm. We also offer garments which are manufactured from organically grown cotton, i.e., without the use of harmful chemicals that damage the environment.
IFL’s main asset is our skilled workforce, without whom the IFL family would not be where it is today within such a relatively short span of time. We take the utmost care to ensure that all workers are well compensated, and are provided a healthy environment where they can thrive - both personally and professionally.
ABOUT US
MISSION & VISION
“Through strong partnerships and innovation, we can continue to ensure
quality”
Our mission is to create affordable, high quality knitwear products for export to retailers around the world. We are driven to ensure that our products consistently meet and exceed the requirements of our customers; and believe that through strong partnerships and innovation, we can continue to ensure quality.
We aim to create and develop long-lasting relationships with customers who share our values and philosophy. We are dedicated to improving the lives of our workers by creating social and economic empowerment, all the while working to find solutions for environmental sustainability.
Working in an industry which provides access to employment to so many women is something we take great pride in. We believe that women’s socioeconomic empowerment greatly impacts the strength of households and communities. Our management consists of two women, who work tirelessly to ensure that IFL women are well taken care of. By the end of 2016, a floor for only women workers will be convened.
Incredible Fashions Ltd is a 100% export oriented organization registered in the Board of Investment against registration no. L-173014024590-H Date: 02-02-2014
The company has registered in the Joint stock Company and has the Certificate of Incorporation No. E66871 (4363)/07 on 15.005.2007
i. Provisional BGMEA membership No. 5810.Year of joining 2014
ii. VAT Registration No. 18081012273 Dated : 22.04.14
iii. Taxpayer's Identification Number (TIN) : 164653352611 Date: December 8, 2013
iv. Export Registration Certificate (ERC) No. 0121079 dated: 13/04/2014
v. Import Registration Certificate (IRC) No. 098154 dated: 29/05/2014
vi. Fire License No. D D / DHAKA / 24623 / 2014
ESTABLISHMENT DETAILS
FUNCTIONS
75% 95% 80%
• Knitting • Cutting • Sewing • Finishing
• Digital Printing
In House Facilities Partnered Facilities
• Knitting • Dyeing
• All Over Print
Some of our knitting, dyeing and printing partners are Echotex Ltd, J M Fabrics Ltd, DB Tex Ltd, FKN Printing Mills Ltd and Divine Group
Incredible Fashions Ltd. is a family-run business. During establishment of the business in 2014, Mohammed Bin Quasem was joined in the management by his wife, Samina Quasem and son, Shayer Bin Mohammed Quasem. In 2016, the management was joined by Ashna Huq Quasem, Mr. Quasem’s daugter-in-law. The day-to-day running of the factory is led by General Manager, Mr. Eftekhar Mahbub Sunny and his team.
MANAGEMENT
Mohammed Bin Quasem
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Samina Quasem
Shayer Bin Quasem
Ashna Huq Quasem
Managing Director
Mr. Quasem has been an integral part of the RMG sector for the last 24 years, at the helm of
multiple factories specializing in knitting,
dyeing and stitching. His innovative ideas have
contributed significantly to sustainable practices
in the industry
Director Mrs. Quasem has been a
part of the IFL management since its
inception in 2014, playing a vital role in creating a
safe and healthy environment for all IFL
staff. She has also been a well-renowned columnist
for the Daily Star, an English news daily
Director
With a background in Digital Enterprise
Management, Shayer has been working closely with his father to build a strong and ethically run business.
He works closely with customers to develop the
best possible products
Director Previously with the United
Nations, Ashna has brought a unique perspective to the
business. She works closely with customers to ensure
that all processes are done ethically and
sustainably
OUR PRODUCTS We produce high quality knitted products for Men, Women and Children. We work closely with our customers to develop products that are wearable, trendy and above all made with high quality materials. These include:
• T-shirts & Tops
• Polo Shirts
• Hooded Shirts & Sweat Shirts
• Leggings and Pants
Incredible Fashions Ltd. follows very stringent procedures and an A.Q.L. (Acceptable Quality Level) of 2.5. The quality assurance process in Incredible Fashions Ltd. is a continuous process, which begins from the moment fabric enters the factory until the time the shipment of garments leaves the factory. We have our own quality assurance systems as per the international standards through all processes, which is available for review any time.
NEEDLE DETECTION AND WASTE METAL CONTROL POLICY
All garments pass through a needle detector to detect any possible broken needles or other waste metal
• Broken needle log (Sewing and Tag gun Needles) – all needles are distributed only by a single person who will never issue a needle to the concerned operator if all parts of the needle are not returned to him. All parts of the broken needle are taped broken together in a logbook. This is to ensure that no parts of broken needles are ever present in a garment.
• We also have hand held needle detectors, which can pin point exactly where the broken needle part is located.
• Used cutting blades log – all used cutting blades are taped in a log book to ensure employee’s and our client’s safety.
• Waste metal box is available inside the factory to dispose up all waste metals, if there are any.
• All the scissors are issued to the floor with proper records in the stores, if they need to replace one that they need to return the broken one to the stores.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
PRODUCTION DETAILS
CLEAR
PRODUCTION CAPACITY (per month)
1,000,000 pcs*
*All data is as at June 6, 2016
MANPOWER
1137
SEWING LINES
16 current, 22 projected for the end of 2016
*With the addition of 6 lines, we project an increased capacity of 500,000 pcs by the end of the year
FACTORY DETAILS
Floor Space
Production Area 68,734 sft
Warehouse 10,530sft
Office Area 2,500sft
Electric Generator 600sft
Child Care 750sft
Medical 270sft
Training 500sft
Kitchen + Dining 3,265sft
Total 87,149sft
MACHINERY Machine
Brand
Machine Type Qty.
JUKI
1-needle plan machine with automatic thread trimmer
200 Set.
JUKI
2-needle 4- thread over-lock machine with pneumatic side cutter
142 Set.
PEGASUS 3-needle 5- thread flatbed interlock machine with TOP and BOTTOM covering stitch.
8 Set.
PEGASUS 3-needle 5-thread cylinder bed interlock machine with TOP and BOTTOM covering stitch & under bed thread trimmer
24 Set.
PEGASUS
3-needle 5-thread cylinder bed interlock machine with TOP and BOTTOM cover thread and fabric trimmer
13Set.
JUKI
3-needle 5 thread cylinder bad interlock machine with TOP and BOTTOM cover thread and fabric trimmer
2 Set.
JUKI
Button Holing Machine with computer controlled high speed lock stitch
2 Set.
JUKI
Button attaching machine with computer controlled speed lock stitch
2 Set.
Machine
Brand
Machine Type Qty.
JUKI
Button attaching machine with computer controlled speed lock stitch
2 Set.
JUKI
Rib cutter
4 Set.
JUKI
1-Needle Lock stitch side cutter sewing machine
3 Set
JUKI
2-Needle Feed-off-the arm double chain stitch machine
3 Set
KM Brand Japan Made Cloth cutting machine 5 Set
East Man Brand Cloth cutting machine 1 Set
Toyo Vacuum iron table 14 Set
Enzo Vacuum iron table 6 Set
MACHINERY
Machine
Brand
Machine Type Qty.
Nisho Vacuum iron table 15 Set
Winda Fabric Inspection Machine 1set
Winda Automatic spreading Machine 1set
Winda Ploter Cad System 1set
MACHINERY
CUSTOMERS
¤ These are some of our valued customers:
CERTIFICATIONS
SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange
OCS (Organic Content Standard
RCS (Recycled Claim Standard)
BSCI
IFL has been granted the certifications listed below. IFL is also registered with Accord and has recently completed it’s 3rd follow up inspection
IFL has also begun the process of attaining LEED Certification
WORKER BENEFITS We at IFL believe that our skilled workers are our greatest asset. We have found great ways to supplement workers with additional benefits in an effort to provide a degree of wellbeing that is imperative to building stronger households and communities.
• Free Lunch is provided to all workers every day • House Rent / Transport Allowances / Medical Allowances are paid to the office employees every month • Eid Bonuses are provided during both Eids • Attendance and Conduct Bonus is paid monthly
• Paid Maternity Leave benefits are provided for 16 weeks
• A Medical center is fully equipped with hospital beds and all other necessary medical equipment, with access to a full time doctor and nurse for any medical needs
• Child Care facilities provided to female workers.
WORKER BENEFITS We at IFL believe that our skilled workers are our greatest asset. We have found great ways to supplement workers with additional benefits in an effort to provide a degree of wellbeing that is imperative to building stronger households and communities.
• Pure Drinking Water outlets ensure that workers have access to clean, treated water.
• Lockers – all workers are provided with lockers for their personal belongings
• Prayer Facilities – All workers have separate prayer arrangements, accessible any time during the day
• Free Transport services are provided to all office staffs
• Iftar Bonuses are provided to all workers during the month of Ramadan
• “Melon Mela” is a yearly picnic arranged for all workers, to celebrate successes and bridge the gap between workers and management
• ‘HerHealth’, an initiative of Change Associates is implemented at IFL. Under the project, all female workers have access to education on health, safety and family planning
SAFETY AND SECURITY Worker safety and security is of utmost importance to us at IFL. We have implemented several worker safety policies, including fire and electrical safety mechanisms.
FIRE SAFETY MEASURES We have imported Two Hours Rated Fire doors for faster and safe evacuation in case of short circuits / fires in the workplace. Smoke and heat detectors, Auto Fire Alarm System, PA (Public Addressable) System and all type fire equipment are installed in all areas of the factory. Besides that we have a minimum of four stairs and exits in each floor for safe passage. Incredible Fashions Ltd. has appointed a dedicated Fire and Safety Officer trained with the Governments Fire department to ensure fire safety as per National law. We have also trained 30% of our work force on fire fighting measures from Fire Service and Civil Defence The factory has its own reservoir of 100,000 gallons of water at all times in the event of an emergency. Emergency exits are fitted with emergency lights and evacuation marks with the direction to ensure speedy and unhindered evacuation should the need ever arise. All the emergency exits are kept unlocked during working hours and exits security is maintained by the security personnel.
SAFETY AND SECURITY Worker safety and security is of utmost importance to us at IFL. We have implemented several worker safety policies, including fire and electrical safety mechanisms.
SECURITY MEASURES Security Personnel are available on site 24 hours a day and 365 days per year. When the factory is shut down for the evening, a security supervisor remains there and keeps records throughout the night, which are reviewed the next morning by a responsible officer of the company. In addition to that, only authorized personnel are allowed to enter our factory premises and they are accompanied during their visit by a responsible officer of the company. All the exports are closely monitored by the security guard. The packed merchandise is transported by closed container covered vans, which are checked for any signs of contamination prior to loading and are accompanied to the sea port/airport by an officer of the company who checks the seal prior to handing over the freight to the forwarder for onward transportation
Registered Office:Bilquis Tower (4thFloor)Plot – 6 (New), Gulshan 2 CircleDhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Corporate Office:C-2 Bashati Resort Hs 52, Rd 28, Gulshan 1 Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh FactoryKarol Surichala Mouchak Kaliakoir Gazipur
Shayer Bin Quasem Director E-mail: [email protected] Ashna Huq Quasem Director E-mail: [email protected] Eftekhar Mahabub Sunny General Manager E-mail: [email protected] Razu Ahmed Masud Head of Admin & Finance E-mail: [email protected]
CONTACT US
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