Building global standards into every stitch

For us at Kloth Studio, creating uniforms for international clients is about much more than getting the design right. A uniform has to look the part, feel right, and perform consistently, but behind that finished product is an equally important question: how and where was it made?

Our work with Elite Garments Industries in Gazipur gives us access to a manufacturing environment built around internationally recognised standards. The facility's LEED certification is also an indication of its commitment to more sustainable and responsible production.

That matters to us because our design and uniform expertise needs to be supported by manufacturing capabilities that can deliver the same level of quality and consistency. Working with a facility that understands the requirements of global brands gives us greater control over the production process and, importantly, gives our international clients confidence in where and how their garments are being made.

But standards cannot stop at the factory floor. Ethical manufacturing, worker safety and responsible sourcing are areas that require constant attention. We do not see these as boxes to be ticked once and forgotten. They require regular communication, oversight and a close working relationship with the people across our manufacturing and supplier network.

Audits are an important part of that process, but so is building long-term relationships with trusted partners. When there is transparency and open communication between a company and its suppliers, it becomes easier to maintain accountability and address problems when they arise.

Ultimately, responsible manufacturing is about people as much as products. The individuals making our garments and the environments in which they work deserve the same attention we give to the quality of the finished uniform.

This is particularly important in Bangladesh, where the garment industry has played such a significant role in creating employment opportunities for women. I believe the next step is to ensure that those opportunities can develop into lasting careers.

Creating jobs is important, but providing pathways for women to acquire new skills, take on greater responsibility, and move into specialised or leadership positions can have a much deeper economic impact. Vocational training, technical skills and management development all have a role to play, alongside workplaces that support professional growth.

At Kloth Studio, we see investment in people as one of the most meaningful ways the industry can contribute to long-term economic empowerment. The objective should be to give people the opportunity not simply to enter the workforce, but to build careers, gain independence, and grow into leadership roles.

Another advantage of having our supply chain rooted in Bangladesh is the ability to respond quickly to the needs of our international clients. Bespoke uniforms often involve multiple details, revisions and production requirements, so maintaining speed without compromising quality requires discipline across the entire process.

Our Bangladesh-based supply chain gives us close control over manufacturing, quality checks, and inventory. Combined with our international distribution network, this allows us to respond efficiently to clients across different markets.

However, we have never believed that speed should come at the expense of quality. From the initial design to fabric selection, fit, finishing, and branding, every element of a bespoke uniform matters. Clear communication between our design, production, quality-control and logistics teams helps us identify potential issues early and keep projects moving.

For us, efficiency is therefore not about rushing a garment through production. It is about creating a process where each stage works properly with the next.

That approach allows us to bring together what Bangladesh does particularly well — manufacturing expertise, skilled people and an established supply chain — with the design standards and service expectations of a global uniform business.

In the end, the ambition is quite simple: to make sure that when a Kloth Studio uniform reaches a client anywhere in the world, the quality they see reflects the standards we have built into every step behind it.

Abeed Azad is the CEO of Kloth Studio.