Born from a passion for innovation in 2018, Pure Chemicals has become a leading name in Bangladesh’s denim washing and textile auxiliary market. As the exclusive partner of SOKO Chimica-Italy, Pure Chemicals brings a commitment to consistent excellence.
Md. Forhad Hossan, CEO, Pure Chemicals has been leading the innovative trading company. Recently Forhad Hossan shared his in-depth dimension and future vision of the overall washing and textile processing industry and Pure Chemicals journey with Textile Today. Here is the essence of the conversation for the readers.
Textile Today: Can you please share with us about your journey from the very beginning? Please tell us about Pure Chemicals.
Md. Forhad Hossan: I started my career back in 2008. With over 15 years of experience leading global textile chemical companies, I honed expertise in customer needs, product lines, and garment washing sustainability. This knowledge fueled the launch of Pure Chemicals as an innovative trading company.
Pure Chemicals is dedicated to providing the best quality product at the best price along with robust technical support and a top-notch system with the highest ethical and professional standards by maintaining international regulation with a mission to be a leader in the textile and washing industry in Bangladesh.
From the very beginning of Pure Chemicals journey, we distanced ourselves from providing conventional solutions. Rather, we focused on R&D and innovation-driven solutions for the washing industry
Textile Today: Please tell us about SOKO & its initiative towards sustainability.
Md. Forhad Hossan: Italy-based, SOKO Chimica-Italy is a 100-year-old leading chemical company. Providing innovative chemical auxiliaries/solutions for fashion and the textile industry. SOKO’s constant research for sustainable and innovative solutions from best-sourced raw materials – made it one of the most active companies in the textile chemical sector. Providing premium quality solutions for the denim washing sector.
Textile Today: Please tell us about the innovations of SOKO. How SOKO can help the Bangladesh washing industry become more sustainable.
Md. Forhad Hossan: Sustainability is the ultimate way forward for the textile chemical company. To ensure sustainability SOKO Chimica uses only certified and safe premium quality raw materials coming from reliable chains. The results have continuously pursued new challenges to supply eco-friendly products that are ZDHC level-3, OEKO-TEX, GOTs, REACH and ECO PASSPORT certified.
Textile Today: In this competitive market how Pure Chemicals can help the washing Industry to become more competitive.
Md. Forhad Hossan: Pure Chemicals is dedicated to providing the best quality product at the best price along with robust technical support and a top-notch system with the highest ethical and professional standards by maintaining international regulation with a mission to be a leader in the textile and washing industry in Bangladesh.
Our top-notch production-friendly solutions are suitable for the local washing and textile processing industry. For example, Pure chemicals provide Cellulose-based Bio-Polishing enzymes for stonewash – which significantly reduces cost. Its success rate is 100% in indigo fabric. Besides, it reduces other issues like slasher problems in ETP’s while using Pumice stone.
Another top solution is ‘Black Magic’ by SOKO, which optimizes the Sulphur bleach by reducing the processes. Instead of two/three conventional baths – Black Magic requires a single bath at low temperatures. Saving time (30 minutes), less fabric stress, less dangerous Chemicals, ensuring energy saving and giving black denim a better hand-feel.
Overall, a practical and cost-effective solution for the denim market.
Textile Today: What is your vision for the future of your company? How do you plan for the upcoming years?
Md. Forhad Hossan: I have taken the path of slow and steady as the future vision of my company. As a premium category solution provider, we mainly target premium manufacturers. In 2024, I want to grow my business by 50%.
Moreover, I have a plan to start a local production facility in 2027. This will greatly enhance Bangladesh’s washing and textile processing industry. I will import the raw materials and produce processing chemicals here.
The recent global crises like COVID and supply chain challenges have taught us to be self-reliant.
As a 20-year-old industry veteran, I understand the denim sector’s demands, quality and other crucial aspects.
Textile Today: How does your company prioritize customer satisfaction and ensure that your clients receive the support and expertise they need to succeed in their operations?
Md. Forhad Hossan: We have an extensive range of products that ensures customers receive top-quality solutions at competitive prices, backed by unparalleled technical support.
In addition, as SOKO is my Principal, we have a standby technical team to deliver support anytime and anywhere. Thus solving any issue the customer faces.
With a focus on upholding international standards, Pure Chemicals empowers the industry to achieve textile perfection, every time.
