Textile Asia 2025 to spotlight innovation, value addition in sector

By Our Correspondent
April 12, 2025
Workers conduct quality checks before packing t-shirts at a textile factory of Texport Industries in Hindupur town in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, India, February 9, 2022. — Reuters
Workers conduct quality checks before packing t-shirts at a textile factory of Texport Industries in Hindupur town in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, India, February 9, 2022. — Reuters

KARACHI: The 29th edition of Textile Asia will be held from April 12-14, 2025 at the Karachi Expo Centre. The theme of the exhibition ‘The Road to a Value-Added Textile Sector’ highlights its emphasis on innovation and industry advancement.

The event is expected to attract over 50,000 trade visitors and more than 550 delegates from 17 countries, offering exceptional opportunities for networking and business development. With participation from over 650 exhibitors -- including leading brands from China, Turkiye, Malaysia, Jordan, Germany, Italy, Japan and Switzerland -- the fair will also feature high-level conferences and panel discussions.

Industry experts and policymakers will address key issues such as digital transformation, the circular economy, and smart textiles. Uzair Nizam, project director of Textile Asia, highlighted the importance of the event, stating: “Textile Asia 2025 is more than just an exhibition -- it is a driving force for technological transformation in Pakistan’s textile sector.”