Norban Group Capability

Knitting Machinery Utility Machinery Dyeing Machinery Dyeing Finishing Machinery Garments Machinery Printing Machinery Laboratory Machinery

Norban Group at a Glance

Norban Group has started its journey in 1990. Norban is a leading apparel manufacturer and exporter of Bangladesh. It has full vertical setup with state of the art machines in knitting, dyeing, garment production, printing, and embroidery and laboratory facility. Norban Comtex LTD and Horn Bill Apparel LTD is the circular knit production unit with complete vertical set up and Trend Force LTD is the flat knit production unit of Norban group. Beside Apparel business,

Norban Comtex Ltd Floor AreaHornbill Apparel Ltd Floor Area
Dye House 153,781 SFTKnitting Floor 4,346 SFT
Laboratory 6,029 SFTCutting & CAD Floor 9,720 SFT
Knitting Floor 60,000 SFTSewing Floor (9720x2) 19,440 SFT
Cutting Floor 29,279 SFTFinishing Floor 9,720 SFT
Sewing-Finishing Floor 87,275 SFTSample Floor 2,700 SFT
Warehouse 105,737 SFTWarehouse2,700 SFT
Printing Floor 24,824 SFTDining, Canteen, Kitchen 2,700 SFT
Embroidery 11,000 SFTDay Care, Medical Center 350 SFT
Sample & CAD Floor 6,000 SFTOffice Area 2,700 SFT
Dining, Canteen, Kitchen 90,000 SFT
ETP, WTP 27,947 SFT
Day Care, Medical Center 4,520 SFT
Office Area 20,000 SFT
TOTAL6,26,392 SFTTOTAL54,376 SFT

Norban Group At a Glance 

Garments Capebility

Fibre or Yarn

  • Cellulosic fibre
  • Regenerated cellulosic fibre
  • Elastomeric fibre
  • Synthetic fibre
  • Blended fibre
  • Organic yarn
  • Recycled yarn
Fabric Structure
  • Any Sorts of Jersey Structure ( with or without spandex )
  • Any sorts of Rib Interlock structure ( with or without spandex )
  • Any Sorts of engineering Stripe Jersey structure ( with or without spandex )
  • Any Sorts of engineering Stripe Rib structure ( with or without spandex )
  • Any sorts of terry or fleece structure ( without polar fleece )

Knitting Department : Solid & Auto Stripe (Engineered),Capacity: 26,500 kgs per day (76 Knitting Machines)

Our Knitting Dept is well equipped with the latest model of “Pailung” auto stripe machines with 6 color facility and “Lisky” circular & flat knitting machines with all necessary equipments to produce all kinds of circular knitted fabric in Light & Heavy Jersey (Single Jersey & Double Jersey), Pique, Rib, Interlock, Felpa, Sweat fabric, with Spandex attachment facility in different dia, gauges & weights.
Knitting Machineries Details
Circular knitting
Machine SpecificationUnitCapacity/DayBrandOrigin
34x24,18,28GG Auto Stripe S/Jersey, Pique3 Sets450 KgPAILUNGTAIWAN
30x24,18, Auto Stripe S/Jersey, Pique3 Sets450 KgHANG XINGCHINA
42x18,14,24,28GG (1x1 Rib, 2x1 Rib, Interlock, Other Structure Design Etc.)17 Sets5950 KgLISKYTAIWAN
36x24GG S/ Single Jersey, Pique etc.10 Sets4000 KgHANG XINGCHINA
36x18,20,24,28 S/Jersey, Fleece, H /Jersey17 Sets6800 KgLISKYTAIWAN
30x24,20, S/Jersey, Fleece, H/Jersey6 Sets1800 KgLISKYTAIWAN
36x20, Fleece, H/Jersey20 Sets7000 KgLISKYTAIWAN
TOTAL76 Sets26450 Kg
Note: All Machines are with Lycra attaching facility.
Flat Bed knitting
Machine SpecificationUnitCapacity/DayBrandOrigin
Flat Bed Collar/Cuff-72 Inch,14G,M728D 4 Sets3200 PcsLISKYTAIWAN
Flat Bed Collar/Cuff-60 Inch,14G,M728D10 Sets9000 PcsLISKYTAIWAN
Flat Bed Collar/Cuff-40 Inch, Model M/10012 Sets6000 PcsMATSUYAJAPAN
TOTAL26 Sets18200 Pcs
Drawstring knitting
Machine SpecificationUnitCapacity/DayBrandOrigin
Drawstring 16 spendle8 Sets44000 YardsPTCHINA
Drawstring 32 spendle4 Sets10800 YardsPTCHINA
Drawstring 48 spendle4 Sets10400 YardsPTCHINA
Tipping Auto2 Sets50000 YardsPTCHINA
Tipping Manual1 Sets12000 YardsPTCHINA
Metal Tipping Manual 2 Sets12000 YardsPTCHINA
Twill Tape 4.5 Cm2 Sets32000 YardsKYCHINA
Warping1 Sets0PTCHINA
Boobin4 Sets0PTCHINA
Gum Tape1 Sets900 PcsPTCHINA
TOTAL29 Sets172100 Yards
Note: All Machines are with Lycra attaching facility.
Kind of Circular Knit Fabrics we produce Regularly
Type of FabricType of Regular Used Yarn
Single Jersey (Light & Heavy )100% Combed Cotton
1 x 1 Rib100% Bio/Organic Cotton
2 x 1 Rib60x2 Pima/Supima Cotton
2 x 2 Rib60x2 Gas Yarn
French Rib (Flat back)50x2 Gas Yarn
Drop Needle Rib40x1 Combed Cotton
Sweat Fabric40/2 Siro Yarn
Interlock44/2 Siro Yarn
Pique30x1 Compact Cotton
Flat Knit (Collar & Cuff)30x1 Regular Cotton
Fleece (Brushed & Un-Brushed)26x1 Combed Cotton
Each type of fabric is also available with Elastane24x1 Combed Cotton
Continuous R&D on new fabrics20x1 Combed Cotton
50% Modal/ 50% Cotton
Organic Cotton (Bio Cotton)
CVC
100% Viscose
Cotton with Lycra
Varieties of Mélange
Fabrics Dyeing Division: Capacity 30,000 Kgs per Day
Our Dyeing Division is equipped with custom designed state of the art dyeing machines of BRAZZOLI & DANITECH Italy, with fully computerized Color Kitchen and Auto Dozing System – which is recognized globally as the leader in making high quality fabrics dyeing. Using renowned dye-stuffs and chemicals, it ensures liquor ratio as low as 1:4.5 / batch, to match our “Save Water” concept of less use of water and lesser effluents.
Fabrics Dyeing Machineries Details
Circular knitting
Machine SpecificationUnitCapacity/DayBrandOrigin
Bulk Dye Bath: Daniflow DF HT 64 Unit1500 KgsDanitechItaly
Bulk Dye Bath: Innoflow HT4 XC21 Unit1000 KgsBrazzoliItaly
Bulk Dye Bath: Innoflow HT3 XC22 Unit750 KgsBrazzoliItaly
Bulk Dye Bath: Innoflow HT2 XC2 3 Unit500 KgsBrazzoliItaly
Bulk Dye Bath: Innoflow HT1 XC21 Unit255 KgsBrazzoliItaly
Bulk Dye Bath: Dynamica EF- 1XJ HT2 Unit200 KgsMCSItaly
Bulk Dye Bath: Innoecology HT1 XC11 Unit200 KgsBrazzoliItaly
Sample Dye Bath: Overflow MOD HT-50/ MBC-502 Unit50 KgsBrazzoliItaly
Sample Dye Bath: Aquarius Dyeing Machine 1 Unit50 KgsBrazzoliItaly
Sample Dye Bath: Aquarius Dyeing Machine1 Unit25 KgsBrazzoliItaly
Sample Dye Bath: Overflow Dyeing MOD RCL-25/ MBC-252 Unit25 KgsBrazzoliItaly
Turning: Fabric Reversing Machine02 Unit22000 KgBeneks/OthersTurkey/Bangladesh
Computerized Color Kitchen & Auto Dozing System: Dyestuff check and eighting system, Dissolving system,Chemical reserving and auto dispensing.3GDOSItaly

Yarn Dyeing Division: Capacity: 3,500 Kgs per day

Yarn Dyeing SectionCapacity/DayUnitBrandOrigin
Yarn/Cone dyeing machine, Model: AR-RBNV 1700/1965650 kg1 UnitBELLINI(ALVE)Italy
Yarn/Cone dyeing machine, Model: AR-RBNV 1280/1965395 kg1 UnitBELLINI(ALVE)Italy
Yarn/Cone dyeing machine, Model: AR-RBNV 850/1965135 kg1 UnitBELLINI(ALVE)Italy
Yarn/Cone dyeing machine, Model: AR-RBNV 210/68016 kg1 UnitALVEItaly
Soft Re-coning 60 heads with Intel-wind Model: BR-RW-6-60-P2-P60168 kg3 UnitCORGHI(ALVE)Italy
Hard Re-coning 60 Heads Re winder Model: BR-RW-6-60-Z2-P60 120 kg2 UnitCORGHI(ALVE)Italy
Overhead mono Beam Crane of 3.2 tons. Type: EMR x EKP3200 kg1 UnitAscomItaly
Y/D lab Infra-red laboratory machine, Model : IRD/12 1 UnitBelliniItaly
Y/D Finishing Hydro-extractor, Model: HC.1200/72 72 kg1 UnitALVEItaly
Y/D Finishing Turbo semi-Rapid dryer, Model: CDR 490 490 kg1 UnitALVEItaly

Fabric Finishing Division: Capacity: 35,500 Kgs per day

The Finishing Dept is equipped with latest ICOMATEX & UNITECH Stenter, FERRARO Compacter, SANTEX
Dryer, BIANCO Squeezer, CORINO Super Slitting, BENEKS Edge Sewing Machine supported by all ancillary
equipments. It is run by trained technicians and supervised by experienced Managers to ensure on-time delivery
of best quality finished fabric as per customers’ requirements.

SpecificationMachine Nr.Brand/ Origin
Flat Stenter IC-10 of 8 Chamber for Drying and Heat settingStenter- 01 UnitIcomatex, Spain
Flat Stenter IC-10 of 8 Chamber for Drying and Heat settingStenter- 01 UnitUnitech, Italy
Santex Dryer Type, 5 Chamber Dryer- 01 Unit Santex, Switzerland
Revolution 2500 with 9.7 M Tender/Equalizer Model E-2500Compector- 01 UnitFerraro, Italy
Decatizing Calender /Compacting Machine, Model CUD/FV 1500, Working width 1.35 M (Tubular)Compector- 02 UnitFerraro, Italy
Model: Lisa 4 Knit Plus(open width and tubular processing) High speed Brush Sueding Machine 01 UnitMario Crosta, Italy
Model MC20/24 GF knit open tube (open width and tubular processing)High speed Double Drum Raising machine- 02 UnitMario Crosta, Italy
Superslit Slitting Line 2400 MMSlitting- 01 Unit Corino, Italy
Tubular Spreading and double ballooning with double stretcherSqueezer- 01 Unit Bianco, Italy
Edge Sewing Machine Back Sewing- 01 UnitBeneks, Turkey
GDP-150 Drying MachineTumble Dryer- 06 UnitGuangzhou Panyu
KZ- 125 Kg Dewater MachineHydro Extract -02 Unit Guangzhou Panyu
Tensionless Inspection machine with metering systemInspection Machine- 01 Unit Hsing Cheng

Laboratory, R&D, Common Dyeing Kit

It is equipped with computerized color matching system from Switzerland, laboratory testing system from Germany and United Kingdom. Details are stated below : Color Testing Lab

SpecificationMachine Nr. AreaBrand / Origin
Datacolor, Model 800Spectrophotometer- 01Color LabUSA
RD-80Robot DoserColor LabRapid, China
Digital PH/Temp Meter, Type HI1130PH Meter- 01 Color LabHanna, Romania
Color Matching Cabinet, Type CAC 120-5Light Box- 01Color LabVerivide, UK
Smart Dyer, Model SD16 Lab Dyeing- 02 Color LabRapid, China
Smart Dyer, Model ECO24 Lab Dyeing- 03Color LabRapid, China
Smart Dyer, Model IRLab Dyeing- 01Color LabAlvi, Italy
Mini Dryer Machine, Model R-1Mini Dryer- 02Color LabRapid, China
Model CAS-BD-11Electronic Balance- 01Color LabCAS, Korea
Padding Machine, Model PA1Padder-01Color LabRapid, China
Squeezing Machine, Model TS1Squeezer-01Color LabRapid, China
Model L-12Shaker Bath-01Color LabRapid, China

Laboratory, R&D, Common Dyeing Kit

It is equipped with computerized color matching system from Switzerland, laboratory testing system from Germany and United Kingdom. Details are stated below : Physical Testing Lab
SpecificationMachine Nr. AreaBrand / Origin
GSM/Fabrics weight tester,Z01B, WENZHOU FANGYUANGSM Cutter-01Physical Testing LabChina
Color Fastness Tester, Type M 228 B Rotawash-01Physical Testing LabSDL-Atlas, England
Color Fastness Tester, 1615 -20Gyrowash-01Physical Testing LabJames Heal, UK
Dry the specimen, 918E003/A1-A2 Oven Dryer/Incubator-01Physical Testing LabSDL-Atlas, England
CF to Perspiration test ,Perspirometer, Type M231, 8312Perspirometer-04 Physical Testing LabSDL-Atlas, England, James Heal, UK
Crock meter/Rubbing Fastness Tester, Type M238AA & 680 MDCrock meter/ Crockmaster-02Physical Testing LabSDL-Atlas, England & James Heal, UK
Appearance after wash, Dimensional Stability *Spirality test,Wascator FOM 71 CLSElectrolux Washing Machine-03Physical Testing LabSDL- Atlas (Electrolux), England & James Heal, Sweden.
Appearance after wash, Dimensional Stability * Spirality test, iQ 300, SIEMENSSiemens Washing Machine-02Physical Testing LabGermany
Appearance after wash, Dimensional Stability * Spirality test ,WIM64, BOSCHBOSCH Washing Machine-02Physical Testing LabTurkey
Fabric testing system, Model EC300, Type M222QWQuick Wash Plus-01Physical Testing LabSDL-Atlas, England
Dry Specimen, iQ 100, SIEMENSSiemens Tumble Dryer-02 Physical Testing LabGermany
Dry Specimen, WDT2, BOSCHBOSCH Tumble Dryer-02Physical Testing LabPoland
Dry Specimen, TD6-7, ElectroluxElectrolux Tumble Dryer-02Physical Testing LabSweden
ICI Pilling Tester, Type 227A ICI Pilling Tester-01Physical Testing LabSDL-Atlas, England
For fabrics Surface pilling, fuzzing test,1605Midi-Martindale-01Physical Testing LabJames Heal, UK
Check fabrics & Garments pH, BP3001 ,TRANS InstrumentpH Meter-01Physical Testing LabSingapore
weight Chemical & specimen, GMB303,EK6000B,Digital Balance-02 Physical Testing LabGermany, Dubai U.A.E
Water Use For testing ,Water TechGrade 3 Water Plant-01 Physical Testing LabBangladesh
To check the Fabrics strength quality, 1440Truburst 4Physical Testing LabJames Heal, UK
To Control Humidity & Temperature ,STULZ-01Physical Testing LabGermany

Garments Division : 73 Lines, 2076 Machines, Capacity : 128,000 pcs per day.

Unit-1: Norban Comtex LtdUnit-2: Hornbill Apparel Ltd.Total
Year of Establishment:20081996
Number of Sewing Line:61 Lines12 Lines73 Lines
Number of Workers (Entire Factory): 4,432 Person1,014 Person5,446 Person
Avg. Machine per Sewing Line: 28 Machines 30 Machines
Total Number of Sewing Machine:1686 units390 units2076 unites
Total Production Capacity per Day:110,000 Pcs18,000 Pcs128,000 Pcs
Total Production Capacity per Month: 2,750,000 Pcs450,000 Pcs3,200,000 Pcs
TYPE OF MACHINESMACHINE BRANDSCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Sewing Machines: SNLS (Plain M/C), DNLS, Over Lock, Flat Lock (Cylinder Bed), 3 Needle Flat Lock (KANSAI), Chain Stitch Machine etc.JUKI, BROTHER, KANSAI, YAMATO, NAGAISHING, MMS, HASHIMA, KM, NISHO, OSHIMA, etc.All Machines are from
JAPAN
Sewing Machines: Button Hole, Button Stitch, Button Ascolite Machine, Fusing Press Machine, Pneumatic Snap Fixing Machine, Thread Re-Coning Machine, Needle Detector, Spotting Machine, Steam Iron, Vacuum Ironing Table, Thread Suction Machine etc.
Cutting Department equipped with Auto Spreading &Auto Cutting Machine
SpecificationMachineBrandOrigin
Automatic Fabric Cutting Machine with clearing BeltAuto Cutter- 02 UnitKURISGermany
Automatic Fabric Spreading Machine with Spreading Processor Spreader- 06 UnitsKURISGermany
Pattern/Fitting Section equipped with AUTO CAD
ItemSpecificationOrigin
Auto CAD SoftwareDeveloped by: OPTITEXU.S.A.
Plotter- 3 Unites Brand: Ioline & Technology U.S.A. & U.K.
Digitizer – 1 UnitAssyst Bullmer U.K
Fit Stand- 5 Unit (Ladies, Men's and Kids) ALVALON Hong Kong

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