BUTEX’s Nafis and Shahriarul awarded Innovation Black Belt in Garment Washing & Dyeing
At a special recognition ceremony organized by Textile Today Innovation Hub, Md. Nafis Kamal Alif and Shahriarul Islam were awarded the prestigious Innovation Black Belt certifications in Garment Washing & Dyeing. Both learners earned the highest grade of A+ for their outstanding project work and completion of training.
Figure: Md. Nafis Kamal Alif and Shahriarul Islam receiving the Innovation Black Belt certificate at an event held at Textile Today Innovation Hub's premises.
The duo completed their Innovation Black Belt under the mentorship of Engr. Md. Nasir Ullah, Country Director, Officina +39, with their project titled: “Comparative Analysis of Stone, Aqualess with Synergic Compound, and All-in-One Waterless Washing Technologies for Denim to Enhance Efficiency and Durability,” successfully completed at DENITEX Limited.
Their rigorous training included specialized courses in Denim Development & Manufacturing, Product Development (PD), Apparel Supply Chain Management (ASCM), Weaving & Woven Process, Textile Fiber, Yarn & Fabrics, Garment Washing & Effects, Knit Dyeing & Finishing Process, and International Export Import & Commercial Management.
Both professionals excelled with a total score of 500 marks, achieving the grade A+ in the Innovation Black Belt program, which requires a score above 75%.
The certificate handover ceremony was graced by distinguished figures including Engr. Md. Nasir Ullah, Country Director, Officina +39, ASM Tareq Amin, CEO & Founder of Textile Today Innovation Hub.
During the ceremony, ASM Tareq Amin remarked, “As students, it's challenging to find opportunities to engage with real industry problems. We're working to build stronger industry-academia links through this program. Both of you have done an excellent job on this impactful, advanced project. Your talent is evident, and we’re happy to give you this opportunity.”
Engr. Md. Nasir Ullah, who supervise their project as industry expert, praised their dedication and innovative approach, “Nafis and Shahriarul have shown great dedication and innovation in their project on denim washing technologies. It was a pleasure mentoring them, and their achievement of the Innovation Black Belt reflects their hard work and potential. I am confident they will continue to make significant contributions to textile innovation”
About Innovation Black Belt:
This Textile Today Innovation Hub’s program equips students & professionals to innovate and solve real-world challenges in the textile & apparel manufacturing sector. It includes 128 hours of training in 8 different subjects and 128 hours of hands-on project work in a factory guided by an Innovation Team, fostering sustainable growth and transformative industry practices.
