The document summarizes Pakistan's textile industry, which is the largest in the country. Pakistan is the 44th largest cotton grower globally and the 3rd largest cotton exporter. The textile industry includes cotton, yarn, fabric, home textiles, apparel, and made-ups. The industry offers excellent quality cotton, state-of-the-art technology, and competitive prices. It aims to expand further in value-added sectors through new initiatives and compliance with global standards.

1. THE PAKISTAN
TEXTILE INDUSTRY
VISION AND GOALS

2.  44thth
largest grower of cottonlargest grower of cotton
after USA, China and Indiaafter USA, China and India
33rdrd
largest consumer oflargest consumer of
cottoncotton
33rdrd
largest exporter of cottonlargest exporter of cotton
textilestextiles
22ndnd
largest supplier of cottonlargest supplier of cotton
yarn with 26% share of theyarn with 26% share of the
international marketinternational market
The cotton country…The cotton country…

3. S.S.
NoNo
PCSIPCSI
GradeGrade
EquivalenceEquivalence
with Pakistanwith Pakistan
Export TypeExport Type
EquivalenceEquivalence
withwith
AmericanAmerican
Cotton GradeCotton Grade
Staple LengthStaple Length
11 SuperSuper 15441544 Good MiddlingGood Middling 1-1/8” to 1-1/32”1-1/8” to 1-1/32”
22 OneOne 15051505 Strict MiddlingStrict Middling 1-1/8” to 1-1/32”1-1/8” to 1-1/32”
33 TwoTwo 1467-15031467-1503 MiddlingMiddling 1-1/8” to 1-1/32”1-1/8” to 1-1/32”
44 ThreeThree Afzal/Nemis/1414Afzal/Nemis/1414 Strict LowStrict Low
MiddlingMiddling
1-1/8” to 1”1-1/8” to 1”
55 FourFour Alaka/1412/NadanAlaka/1412/Nadan Low MiddlingLow Middling 1-3/32” to 1”1-3/32” to 1”
66 FiveFive 12101210 Strict GoodStrict Good
OrdinaryOrdinary
1-1/32” to 15/16”1-1/32” to 15/16”
Cotton SpecificationsCotton Specifications

4.  The micronaire rangeThe micronaire range
of Pakistan cotton isof Pakistan cotton is
3.8 to 4.9 NCL which3.8 to 4.9 NCL which
is prime micronaireis prime micronaire
rangerange
 Pakistan cotton isPakistan cotton is
best suited forbest suited for
spinning of 20 to 40spinning of 20 to 40
countscounts
 It has goodIt has good
absorption i.e. 90,000absorption i.e. 90,000
PSI and abovePSI and above
 It has good uniformityIt has good uniformity
 Pakistani cotton staplePakistani cotton staple
is between 2.38 c.m tois between 2.38 c.m to
3.15 cm3.15 cm
 12 million bales per12 million bales per
annumannum
 New varietiesNew varieties
introduced every yearintroduced every year
 Excellent absorptionExcellent absorption
capacitycapacity
 Good dyeing andGood dyeing and
printing capabilitiesprinting capabilities
 Suitable for all kinds ofSuitable for all kinds of
cotton blendscotton blends
Cotton QualityCotton Quality

5.  Traditional producers ofTraditional producers of
yarn for domesticyarn for domestic
consumption and exportsconsumption and exports
 Large spinning sectorLarge spinning sector
 High investments in stateHigh investments in state
of the art machinery andof the art machinery and
technologytechnology
 Strong base for expansionStrong base for expansion
in value-added sectorsin value-added sectors
 Exports in 2004: US$Exports in 2004: US$
BillionBillion
Cotton YarnCotton Yarn

6.  Range of light to heavyRange of light to heavy
fabricsfabrics
 All kinds of blendingAll kinds of blending
done with importeddone with imported
yarnsyarns
 Used for home textilesUsed for home textiles
and all kinds of appareland all kinds of apparel
 Total export US$ 1.345Total export US$ 1.345
BillionBillion
Cotton FabricCotton Fabric

7.  CottonCotton
 YarnYarn
 Grey fabricGrey fabric
 Bleached fabricBleached fabric
 Dyed fabricDyed fabric
 Printed fabricPrinted fabric
 Knitted fabricKnitted fabric
 Bed linenBed linen
 Home textilesHome textiles
 Made upsMade ups
 TowelsTowels
 Industrial UniformsIndustrial Uniforms
 SportswearSportswear
 Baby wearBaby wear
 FoundationFoundation
GarmentsGarments
 Woven apparelWoven apparel
 KnitwearKnitwear
 AccessoriesAccessories
Textile and Clothing rangeTextile and Clothing range

8. Textile CitiesTextile Cities
Garment CitiesGarment Cities
Quality ManagementQuality Management
Brand acquisition supportBrand acquisition support
Industrial relocation supportIndustrial relocation support
Joint Ventures supportJoint Ventures support
Skill Development CouncilSkill Development Council
Hiring of consultants from abroadHiring of consultants from abroad
National Policy - InitiativesNational Policy - Initiatives

9. Vertically integrated units mean that there isVertically integrated units mean that there is
full control on the production of the entirefull control on the production of the entire
value chain, from fibre to garmentvalue chain, from fibre to garment
The buyers are assured of consistent qualityThe buyers are assured of consistent quality
Short lead times and quick deliveriesShort lead times and quick deliveries
Versatility in product rangeVersatility in product range
Flexibility in designingFlexibility in designing
In-house embroidery and accessoriesIn-house embroidery and accessories
TechnologyTechnology

10.  Formation of Pakistan Compliance Initiative (PCI)Formation of Pakistan Compliance Initiative (PCI)
by the private sectorby the private sector
 All Textile related Associations impartingAll Textile related Associations imparting
awareness and training in benchmarkingawareness and training in benchmarking
 Pakistani exporters have a very high level ofPakistani exporters have a very high level of
social compliance compared to their competitorssocial compliance compared to their competitors
 Most factories complying to ISO 9000, 14000Most factories complying to ISO 9000, 14000
and SA 8000 standardsand SA 8000 standards
 No child labour or sexual harassmentNo child labour or sexual harassment
 Provision of transport to women workersProvision of transport to women workers
Social ComplianceSocial Compliance

11.  Environment Protection AgencyEnvironment Protection Agency
 Trade Policy emphasis on processTrade Policy emphasis on process
management and environmental concernsmanagement and environmental concerns
 EPB involved in setting up for waste waterEPB involved in setting up for waste water
and effluent treatment plants in Karachiand effluent treatment plants in Karachi
 The Government subsidizing waste waterThe Government subsidizing waste water
treatment plants in all industrial clusterstreatment plants in all industrial clusters
 Imports of hazardous chemicals and dyes forImports of hazardous chemicals and dyes for
textiles are either banned or strictly regulatedtextiles are either banned or strictly regulated
Environmental standardsEnvironmental standards

12.  All buying houses involved in improving securityAll buying houses involved in improving security
management in factoriesmanagement in factories
 Acquisition of screening machines and sensorsAcquisition of screening machines and sensors
 All ISO standards adopted as Pakistan StandardsAll ISO standards adopted as Pakistan Standards
SpecificationsSpecifications
 Pakistan Standards & Quality Control AuthorityPakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority
Membership of ISO, TEC and IOMLMembership of ISO, TEC and IOML
 Pakistan National Accreditation CouncilPakistan National Accreditation Council
 PCSIR accreditation for ISO 17025PCSIR accreditation for ISO 17025
 PITAC accreditation for Quality Assurance andPITAC accreditation for Quality Assurance and
BenchmarkingBenchmarking
 Qualified auditors for ISO 9000, ISO 14000, SA 8000 andQualified auditors for ISO 9000, ISO 14000, SA 8000 and
OHSAS 18000OHSAS 18000
 TQM, ISM, CMM trainersTQM, ISM, CMM trainers
Security and StandardsSecurity and Standards

13.  Excellent quality cottonExcellent quality cotton
 Short and long staple fibresShort and long staple fibres
 Medium – range yarn with excellent dyeingMedium – range yarn with excellent dyeing
capabilitycapability
 High count yarns for light fabricsHigh count yarns for light fabrics
 Blended and synthetic fabricsBlended and synthetic fabrics
 Large spinning sector with manpower qualifiedLarge spinning sector with manpower qualified
from the famous Faisalabad Textile Universityfrom the famous Faisalabad Textile University
 State of the art dyeing and printing machineryState of the art dyeing and printing machinery
What does Pakistan’s TextileWhat does Pakistan’s Textile
industry have to offer?industry have to offer?

14.  We offer the best prices in the entire regionWe offer the best prices in the entire region
 We have a track record of excellent performanceWe have a track record of excellent performance
 We are quality consciousWe are quality conscious
 We are not likely to outprice ourselves in at leastWe are not likely to outprice ourselves in at least
the next two decadesthe next two decades
 Enhanced market access to the EU and USAEnhanced market access to the EU and USA
under considerationunder consideration
 Trade agreements with SAARC (SAFTA), ECOTrade agreements with SAARC (SAFTA), ECO
and OIC countriesand OIC countries
 FTAs and PTAs with almost all countries of AsiaFTAs and PTAs with almost all countries of Asia
and Africaand Africa
WHY US?WHY US?