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.
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
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?