About ZXY International

Four Decades of
Ethical Sourcing
Excellence

From a small buying office in Dhaka to a global network spanning 5 countries. This is the ZXY story.

Explore Our Journey
Abby Jamal - Founder & Managing Director
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What makes ZXY unique is how passionate we are about helping grow our customers' business and how genuinely we care about our partnerships.

Abby Jamal

Founder & Managing Director

40+

Years of Excellence

Our Story

From Mombasa to Global

ZXY International was founded in 2001 by Abby Jamal, but our roots go back to the 1980s when Abby first began sourcing apparel from Bangladesh for UK markets.

2001

ZXY Founded

Abby Jamal establishes ZXY International in Dhaka, Bangladesh, creating the first comprehensive sourcing company with a mission to redefine global sourcing standards.

2002

First Ethical Code

Published first Ethical Code of Conduct, establishing foundational ethical guidelines for all operations.

2003

Compliance Infrastructure

Launch of in-house Compliance Team & Laboratory for quality control and compliance testing.

2005

Design & Innovation

Establishment of in-house Design & Innovation Teams with studio and sampling unit.

2006

First Organic Cotton

First production of fully traceable Organic Cotton & Fleece products.

2017

Digital & CSR Transformation

Investment in 3D Design platforms (Optitex & CLO), inauguration of 7 STREAMS Foundation, and EcoVadis partnership.

2019

GOTS Certification

Certification under Global Organic Textile Standard.

2020

Sustainability Milestone

Transformation of 15% of total production into 100% sustainable products. Certification under OEKO-TEX and GRS.

2021

Industry Leadership

Membership in Textile Exchange, HIGG INDEX & Friends of ZDHC.

2023

EcoVadis Silver

Earned EcoVadis Silver rating, placing ZXY in the top 25% of companies for sustainability performance.

2030

Vision

100% preferred fibers. Carbon-neutral operations. Industry-leading ethical standards.

Global Network

Production & Innovation Centers

140+ partner factories across 5 countries, each specializing in unique capabilities to serve your diverse sourcing needs.

Bangladesh

Headquarters

Largest production hub with diversified product range and digital design & innovation center.

80+ Partner Factories

Turkey

Premium Manufacturing

Premium lifestyle & teamwear with flexible capacity for EU market and short transit times.

20+ Partner Factories

India

Innovation Hub

Sustainable & eco product specialization. Research & innovation hub with advanced textile technology.

25+ Partner Factories

Pakistan

Fabrication Specialists

Fleece & home textile specialists. Washing innovation hub with expertise in fabric treatments.

15+ Partner Factories

Egypt

EU/US Gateway

Cut/sew knits specialist with rapid transit to EU/US and duty-free access to major markets.

8+ Partner Factories

140+

Partner Factories

5

Countries

50+

Countries Served

700+

Team Members

Our Values

What We Stand For

Transparency First

Every claim must have proof. We show, not just tell.

Ethical Partnerships

Fair relationships with factories that last decades.

Sustainability Leadership

Leading the industry toward carbon-neutral operations.

Quality Without Compromise

Premium sourcing that never cuts corners.

Certifications

Trusted. Certified. Verified.

Our commitment to excellence is backed by the industry's most respected certifications.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
Textile Exchange
ZDHC (Zero Discharge)
EcoVadis Silver 2023
Higg Index
ISO 9001:2015
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