standard group

What standard group does

Standard Group is a Bangladesh-based, vertically integrated garment manufacturer founded in 1984 as Standard Garments Industries Ltd. under the parent conglomerate The Civil Engineers Ltd. (established 1969 by Engr. Mosharraf Hussain and Engr. Atiqur Rahman). The company operates 11 production locations concentrated around Dhaka — including large facilities at Tejgaon Industrial Area and Konabari (600,000 sq. ft. factory plus 150,000 sq. ft. washing plant) — and reports a workforce of approximately 40,000 full-time employees with a stated woven capacity averaging 150,000 pieces per day. Its product portfolio spans woven bottoms, tops, outerwear, active/sports/work wear, woven inner wear, overall wear, knitwear and sweaters, plus accessories (cartons, poly bags, labels, elastics), supported by in-house finishing services (washing, embroidery up to 15 colors, printing, dyeing), a testing laboratory, and a design house. Underlying production technology relies on state-of-the-art machinery imported from the US and Europe, a quality assurance laboratory with metal detection and fabric shade inspection, and vertically integrated packaging manufacturing (polyethylene pack and paper carton plants).

The business model is B2B contract manufacturing for international retail brands — Standard Group does not sell directly to consumers. Revenue is generated through OEM/manufacturing contracts with enterprise apparel buyers, with pricing determined per order by specifications, volume, complexity, and customer negotiation; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and relationship-driven: the company maintains a sales/sourcing office in Hong Kong (established 2001), a Thai joint collaboration trading house (TITCO Bangladesh, 2002), and a German joint venture (AMAAN Germany, 2010) to support global customer engagement. The named customer roster includes GAP, Tommy Hilfiger, American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Old Navy, Hollister, J.Crew, ASDA, M&S, Uniqlo, The Children's Place, Carhartt, Aerie, Justice, Lands' End, Lane Bryant, Gymboree, and Canadian Tire, with the company claiming to have served more than 8,700 clients globally. The group also includes an adjacent subsidiary in general/marine/automobile insurance (Standard Insurance Ltd., 2000), making revenue diversification partially through non-apparel financial services.

Name

standard group

Legal name

Standard Group

Website

https://standard-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Standard Group is a Bangladesh-based vertically integrated garment manufacturer producing woven, knit, and accessories apparel for global retail brands such as GAP, Tommy Hilfiger, and American Eagle across 11 production sites with 40,000 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (31525), Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors (31521), Apparel Knitting Mills (3151)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Activewear & Athleisure Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE), Cleanroom & Controlled-Environment Apparel (CRAAALAG), Sleepwear & Loungewear Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAI)

Keywords

• Garment manufacturing
• Woven apparel
• Knitwear production
• Contract manufacturing
• Apparel sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Garment Manufacturing & Export: Standard Group generates revenue through manufacturing and exporting ready-made garments to international retail brands. The company produces woven garments, knitwear, and accessories for global apparel retailers, functioning as an OEM/contract manufacturer with pricing based on order volume and complexity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Standard Group is a vertically integrated B2B garment manufacturer that produces woven and knitted apparel — including bottoms, tops, outerwear, active/sports wear, inner wear, knitwear, sweaters, and garment accessories — for international retail brands. Manufacturing is supported by in-house washing, printing, embroidery, dyeing, design, and testing services across 11 production facilities with 150,000 woven pieces per day capacity.

Product overview

Standard Group is a comprehensive garment and apparel manufacturing company operating since 1984. The company offers a vertically integrated portfolio organized around woven products (bottoms, tops, outerwear, active/sports wear, inner wear, overall wear), knitwear (sweaters, pullovers, cardigans), and accessories (packaging materials, labels, elastic products). The product ecosystem is supported by in-house finishing services including washing, embroidery, printing, and dyeing, alongside testing laboratory and design house services. The company has 150,000 pieces per day woven capacity, 11 production locations, and 40,000 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Woven Bottoms Woven bottom wear production including men's pants, ladies' pants, kid's pants, shorts, basic pants, and long pants. One of the largest bottom production facilities in Bangladesh with state-of-the-art washing capabilities. Sold to international apparel retailers as contract-manufactured garments.
• Woven Tops Top wear production including casual shirts, top wear, dress shirts, and flannel shirts for men, women, and children. The company is a pioneer in employing latest technologies for top wear manufacturing. Sold B2B to international apparel retailers.
• Woven Outerwear Outer wear production including basic jackets, lined jackets, bomber jackets, down jackets, function jackets, padded jackets, woven pullovers, sealed jackets, sun dresses, woven vests, and denim outer wear. The company started in 1984 making outer wear and supplies these products to international apparel retailers.
• Active, Sports, and Work Wear Sports and active woven wear production including sports pants, sports jackets, sports jerseys, promotional jerseys, award jackets, corduroy jackets, twill poplin jackets, supplex jackets, satin jackets, action fleece jackets, sports sweats, swim parkas, band parkas, and warm-up suits for international apparel retailers.
• Woven Inner Wear Inner wear production including woven boxer shorts, woven flannel shorts, and woven loungewear, focused on comfort using finest production techniques. Supplied B2B to international apparel brands.
• Overall Wear Overall wear production for kids and work applications, including 3/4 body, full body, and work wear styles. Supplied to international apparel and workwear brands.
• Knitwear and Sweaters Knitwear production including sweaters, pullovers, cardigans, knitted vests, and tank tops. One of the later additions to the product range with high quantity and quality production capabilities. Sold to international apparel retailers as contract-manufactured garments.
• Sweaters Specialized sweater production as part of the knitwear product line, manufactured for international apparel brands as a contracted offering.
• Garment Accessories Garment accessories including cartons, poly bags, rib, belts, elastic, drawstring, elastic draw cord, gum tape, cello tape, belt tape, twill tape, paper stickers, and labels, supplied as companion items to garment manufacturing customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000 woven pieces produced per day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AMAAN GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Joint venture partnership with AMAAN Germany established in 2010, representing a strategic alliance with a German partner for garment manufacturing and export operations.
• TITCO BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Thai joint collaboration trading house established in 2002 as a strategic partnership combining Thai and Bangladesh expertise in garment trading and sourcing operations.
• Standard Sourcing Hong KongcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001International sourcing office established in Hong Kong in 2001 to support global customer relationships and international sourcing operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Beximco: Beximco is one of Bangladesh's largest privately held conglomerates with a major woven and knit apparel manufacturing division exporting to global brands. Directly comparable as a Bangladesh OEM serving Western retailers at scale.
• DBL Group: DBL Group is a leading Bangladesh garment manufacturer and exporter with vertically integrated knitting, dyeing, and garmenting operations. Directly comparable in customer base (major Western apparel brands), product mix, and Bangladesh-based OEM model.
• Ha-Meem Group: Ha-Meem Group is a top Bangladesh apparel manufacturer producing woven and knit garments for global brands. Directly comparable as a large Bangladesh-based contract manufacturer serving similar international retail customers.
• Epyllion Group: Epyllion Group is a Bangladesh conglomerate with significant garment manufacturing, knit, and sweater production serving global apparel brands. Closely comparable for knitwear/sweater capabilities and Bangladesh OEM model.
• Palmal Knitting: Palmal Knitting is a Bangladesh-based knit apparel manufacturer and exporter supplying knitwear, sportswear, and casual wear to international brands. Comparable as a Bangladesh knitwear/sweater OEM.
• Square Textiles: Square Textiles is a vertically integrated Bangladesh textile and apparel manufacturer producing yarn, fabric, and garments. Comparable in scale, vertical integration, and Bangladesh-based manufacturing.
• Shahi Exports: Shahi Exports is one of India's largest apparel manufacturers supplying woven, knit, and outerwear to global brands. Comparable as a South Asian mega-OEM serving similar Western retail customers.

Broad incumbents

• Pou Chen Corporation: Pou Chen is the world's largest branded athletic and casual footwear manufacturer and a major apparel OEM based in Taiwan with extensive Bangladesh and Vietnam operations. Comparable as a mega-scale Asian apparel OEM serving global brands.
• Arvind Limited: Arvind is a major India-based textile and apparel manufacturer with denim, woven, and knit operations serving global brands. Comparable in vertical integration and woven apparel scale, though broader portfolio.
• Li & Fung: Li & Fung is a Hong Kong-based global apparel sourcing and manufacturing services company that orchestrates production across Asia for Western brands. Comparable as a sourcing partner for the same enterprise customer base, though more of a sourcing agent than a direct factory operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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