Plummy Fashions Limited is establishing a new apparel manufacturing facility in Bangladesh that aims to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The 6 acre facility located just outside Dhaka has numerous sustainable design features, including over 50% open green space, efficient rainwater harvesting and natural water management systems, use of renewable energy and local/recyclable materials, and energy efficient equipment. The facility also focuses heavily on worker safety, compliance, and development through features like modern medical facilities, dining halls, locker rooms, fire safety systems, and a full training center.

3. Plummy Fashions Limited sets forth its
groundbreaking project- a Green Knit Apparel
manufacturing unit with “LEED Platinum”
standard as per the guidelines of the U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC).

4. PFL envisions sustainable and accountable
business in Bangladesh thus leaves its path to
be paved by others. This initiative resembles
PFL’s commitment to people and planet, a
driving force for better business.

5. This spectacular manufacturing unit is located in
Narayanganj, 20 kilometers south from Dhaka city center,
having an area of 6 acres land, ideally organized with a
combination of several beautiful buildings and more than
50% open area with lush greeneries. Besides, PFL has
ensured the most efficient natural water management
system reusing the rainwater and surface water properly.
A natural water body located inside the factory premises
not only ensured the balanced eco system but also
assured a complete tranquility in the area.
About PFL

6. Environmental Features in PFL
• Sustainable Site:
The entrepreneurs have selected the site for PFL. very carefully. All
facilities including market, school, mosque, bus stops are within a radius of 500
meter from the factory. Factory also provided bicycle parking facilities for the
workers to discourage use of fossil fuel using vehicles.

7. Environmental Features in PFL
Adequate Open Area:
More than 50% of the total area kept as open space to restrict the
footprint of the factory. Lush green environment enhance the natural beauty and
provide mental comfort.

8. Environmental Features in PFL
Rainwater Harvesting:
Every drop of water that enter the factory site carefully managed. A
rainwater management plant prevents rainwater from leaving the site. Rain
water collected in a harvesting tank and used for toilet flushing and irrigation
purpose.

9. Environmental Features in PFL
Reduce Ozone Depletion:
PFL has installed CFC free refrigerants for chillers and
cooling system. CFC contains ozone depleting substances that
contribute to global warming.

10. Environmental Features in PFL
Reduce heat islands Effect:
Reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between
developed and undeveloped areas) to minimize impact on
microclimate and human and wildlife habitats. PFL has installed
roofing materials having Solar Reflecting Index 79 and Hardscape
with light color paving blocks.

11. Environmental Features in PFL
Water Efficient Landscaping:
To reduce irrigation water
demand upto 60% to 80% ,
landscaping has done by
locally adapted plant species
which does not require
permanent irrigation system. If
there any need of irrigation
water that is met by non-
potable water.

12. Use of Local Materials for
Construction:
More than 20% ( By Cost ) of
local materials has been used
for construction to support the
local economy and to reduce
the environmental impact
resulting from transportation.
Environmental Features in PFL

13. Use of Recyclable Contents in
Construction Materials:
More than 20% materials used
for construction of this project
have recyclable contents. It has
done to reduce the
environmental impact resulting
from extraction of new virgin
materials.
Environmental Features in PFL

14. CO2 Monitoring System:
PFL has installed carbon dioxide
sensor to monitor the level of
CO2 in the occupied areas.
Depending on the CO2 level,
feedback provides to the fans
to regulate fresh air flow
quantity.
Environmental Features in PFL

15. Maximum Day Lighting:
The factory has designed the windows and louvers in a way to use
maximum daylight. Moreover, 44 signature series prismatic dome
skylights by Sun optics, USA has been installed for ambient
lighting during the day time.
Environmental Features in PFL

16. Environmental Features in PFL
Efficient Water Fixtures:
PFL has installed most efficient water
fixtures to reduce use of water up to 60%.
Auto sensor for urinals, dual flush water
closets and faucets with flow rate of 1.5
liter/ minute has been installed to comply
with US-EPA ( US Energy Policy Act ).

17. Environmental Features in PFL
Certified Woods and Paints:
FSC certified wood and low
VOC paints have been used to
minimize impact on
environment.

18. Environmental Features in PFL
Onsite Renewable Energy:
A 65 KW capacity solar power plant with highly efficient
mono crystalline panels has been installed in this factory. It
will produce at least 110 mw/ hour energy every year which
will meet at least 13% of total power required.

19. Environmental Features in PFL
ETP PLANT
A 50 M3/Hr capacity ETP plant has been installed in this
factory. It will produce at least 50 M3/ hour.

20. Compliance and Workers Safety
• Modern Fire Fighting:
• PFL has equipped the factory with high quality fire protection system. Beside
adequate fire fighting equipment total factory is covered under addressable
fire detection system . More than 250 smoke and heat detecting device has
been installed to detect the fire.
• Fire hydrant system with dedicated fire pump, water reservoir, separate diesel
engine has been installed to fight against fire. In warehouse water sprinkler
system has been installed.
• Above all of these in the training center proper fire training and awareness
program are arranged for the workers. A dedicated fire fighting unit has been
deployed to face from the front in case of fire broken out.

21. Compliance and Workers Safety
Child Care Centre
PFL has Modern Child care Centre.
Where Workers can keep there child
and do there work tension free.

22. Compliance and Workers Safety
Medical Facilities:
A 6 bed mini hospital has been set up in
the factory premises. Two full time
doctors and nurses will take care of
medical needs of the workers.

23. Compliance and Workers Safety
Dining Hall
PFL has Modern Dining Hall .
Where at time 400 persons can
take there lunch.

24. Compliance and Workers Safety
Locker Facilities
PFL has Modern Locker Facilities. Where
Separate Locker Room for Men and Women's.

25. Compliance and Workers Safety
Separate Buildings for better safety, productivity
and management of PFL…
Aiming a highest level of
productivity and safety we
have build separate buildings
for different phase of
production. We have
individual dyeing unit, sewing
unit, knitting unit, utility
building, storage unit and
administrative unit all are
located in different buildings.
This will also reduce the
possible loss of life and
property in case of any
accident.
Garments Building
Child Care, Medical,
Training Centre
Admin Building
Store Building Dyeing Building

26. Compliance and Workers Safety
Training and development is our key motto for
sustainability. - PFL…
Training Center:
PFL has started a full phased well equipped training centre to train the workers. Increasing workers’
efficiency for high quality production is the main objective of the centre. Training on health,
sanitation, fire safety, labor laws are also in the agenda of the centre.

27. Latest wear housing facility in PFL
Store Management System
PFL has Modern Store Management Facilities. Where
there are three stored modern store system.

28. Daily 15mts stand-up meeting with all dept heads
Daily Management meeting.
We do have daily standard morning meeting on
sewing floor to discuss daily issues related to
operation with all dept. heads..

29. Modern Machineries in PFL
Modern Knitting
PFL has Modern Knitting Machineries.

30. Modern Machineries in PFL
Modern Dyeing & Finishing
PFL has Modern Dyeing & Finishing
Machineries.

31. Product Development Section in PFL
Latest technology using in Sample section.
for better quality on all samples we made
such as auto pattern cutter, digitizer etc..

32. Modern Machineries in PFL
PFL has Modern Cutting Room Machineries. All cutting
Machineries are energy saving and more accuracy in
productions.

33. Modern Machineries in PFL
Energy Efficient Sewing
Machineries:
PFL machineries with very
low energy consuming servo
motors ( Brand new fully auto-
matic juki sewing machines) to
reduce energy requirement up
to 50% than conventional
factories.

34. Latest Quality Assurance System in PFL
Modern Quality System
PFL Follow Quality Assurance System
such as as Traffic Light System, 7 zero
system with mock up samples and
technical spec etc. Also PFL is equipped
with modern Lab machineries .

35. Label control -
We have really strict method of
controlling labels in either production
lines and finishing. Also our finish
goods 100% metal free and assured by
our metal contaminated procedure.
.
Latest Quality Assurance System in PFL

36. Conclusion :
PFL has been designed with two storied which
gives a natural safety against fire or any kind of
hazard. In the 2 storied building 5 exit in each floor
has been made to make sure highest level of safety.
We think, we can do some contribution for nature
safety. We wish, in Bangladesh others make this type
of factory. Then our Bangladesh will be simply green.