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Overview of the textile industry:
The textile industry has played an important role in the development of human
civilization over several millennia. Coal, iron and steel, and cotton were the
principal materials upon which the industrial revolution was based.
Technological developments from the second part of the eighteenth century
onwards led to an exponential growth of cotton output, first starting in the U.K.,
and later spreading to other European countries. The production of synthetic
fibers that started at the beginning of the twentieth century also grew exponential
flow diagram depicting the various textile processes that are involved in
converting raw materials in to a finished product. All of these processes do not
occur at a single facility, although there are some vertically integrated plants that
have several steps of the process all in one plant. There are also several niche
areas and specialized products that have developed in the textile. Textile industry
of Pakistan is comprised of Ginning, Spinning, Weaving, Knitting, Printing,
Processing, Dyeing, Hosiery, Made ups and Garments.
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There are also some fully integrated composite units which are the combination
of all the process and production under one roof. In Pakistan these sectors are
mainly situated in Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Kotri and Nooriabad.
For conducting research the above sectors were lumped together into four major
sectors for compiling the qualitative data sectors shown in the textile value chain
diagram. The selected sectors were; spinning, weaving (including knitting),
dying and printing (including Processing and Bleaching) and Garments.
What are the characteristics of Pakistan’s textile industry and its strengths?
What opportunities for further growth are there for the coming years?
Vertically integrated: Pakistan has a complete textile value chain, from cotton
ginning to garment manufacturing. This gives Pakistani textile companies a
competitive advantage, as they can control the entire production process and
ensure quality and consistency.
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Labor-intensive: Pakistan’s textile industry is one of the largest employers in
the country, providing direct and indirect employment to over 15 million people.
The industry’s labor force is relatively young and skilled, and wages are
competitive compared to other major textile-producing countries.
Value addition: Pakistan can also increase the value of its textile exports by
moving up the value chain into higher-end products, such as technical wear,
branded jackets and gloves.
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Methods and Strategies
Always in demand
Going Green
Global Trade
Government Support
Flexible Industry
Job Provider
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Flexible Industry: Leverage the adaptability of the textile sector to incorporate
ecological trends, like circular fashion (recycling/upcycling) and biodegradable
textiles.
Challenges:
1. Export of Fabric
2. Paucity of Skilled Techniques
3. Erratic Power Supply
4. Scarcity of Cotton
5. Obsolete Machinery
6. GST (Goods and Services Tax)
7. Availability of Power Looms
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Export of Fabric: Shipping fabric pollutes the air. Making more locally can
reduce pollution
Erratic Power Supply: Unstable power makes factories use dirty energy.
Renewable energy can be a cleaner choice.
Old Machinery: Old machines waste more energy and create more pollution.
New, efficient machines can help.
GST (Goods and Services Tax): High taxes on green products make them
expensive. Lowering taxes on eco-friendly items can help them grow.
Power Looms: Power looms use a lot of energy. Using renewable energy or
more efficient machines can cut down energy use.
In textile we observed these points where they make Issues industries how to
overcome these that we notice are
1. Water Usage
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2. Pollution
3. Waste Creation
4. Materials
5. Worker Conditions
6. Energy Use
7. Impact on nature
8. Carbon Emissions
1) Water Usage
Degenerative: Uses too much water for crops like cotton, especially in dry
areas.
Regenerative: Uses crops that need less water (like hemp) or adopts water-
saving methods.
2) Pollution
Regenerative: Uses natural, plant-based dyes that are safe for the
environment.
3) Waste Creation
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4) Materials
5) Worker Conditions
6) Energy Use
7) Impact on Nature
8) Carbon Emissions
Regenerative: Uses plants like hemp that absorb CO₂ from the air.
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Significances:
Flow chart:
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Risk Register:
Hierarchy of Control:
Dyeing:
Printing
Chemical Storage:
Packing
• PPE: Use gloves, safety shoes, and wrist supports to prevent injuries.
Chemical residues
Solvent
Packaging waste
Water Dyes
3. Handling Procedures
7. Continuous Improvement
as socially
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4. High Water Usage
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