Igatex was held in Pakistan, February 26 to 28, 2019.
This is a garment and textile machinery and accessories exhibition. The exhibition gives exhibitors and visitors an opportunity to see the latest innovations taking place in the textile sector. More than 500 companies from 37 countries participated. There were 116 exhibitors from China and 92 from Italy.
Other countries present at Igatex included France, Belgium, Austria, Korea, the UK, the US, Brazil and Thailand. Companies exhibited their latest machinery and technology used in spinning, finishing, weaving, dyeing and garments. Most visitors showed their interest in European technology.
The expo introduced the latest technology, machinery and auxiliary equipment which will provide business opportunities and add value to Pakistani textile exports.
The event introduces businesses to the latest expertise and will also generate trade benefits besides increasing foreign investments and spending through business visits by international delegates. Ultimately this will further increase product value, which has an overall positive impact on the economic activity in Pakistan.
Textiles are the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. It contributes to 60 per cent of the country’s exports. Considered as one of the top ten textile exporting countries of the world, Pakistan is the fourth largest producer of cotton yarn and cloth, and the third largest player in Asia.
