Knowledge Based Textiles!
Advancing Innovation in Pakistan's Textile Industry
Connecting Academia, Industry,
Brands and Global Opportunities
Strategic Vision and Goals
Gobal Footprint
Expanding the Platform Presence Globally
Multidisciplinary Research
Encouraging Collaboration Across Various Fields
Textile Integration
Integrate Textile Knowledge into Diverse Fields for Broader Apllications
Operational Framework
Strengthen the Operational Framework with Defined Roles
Mission & Vision of KnowTex
Mission
Statement
Weaving Success Together!
Advancing Innovation in Pakistan's Textile Industry
Vission
Statement
Explore the Completed Projects
Uncover KnowTex’s success stories in textile innovation, delivering eco-friendly products and industry growth.
Explore the Ongoing Projects
Dive into our active initiatives, crafting innovative fabrics and boosting Pakistan’s textile future.
Events & Management
Relive our past events, sparking global textile innovation and sustainable solutions.
KnowTex Timeline
Project Initiation
The project began in June 2021, funded by HEC (one of the biggest research projects). Prof. Dr. Yasir Nawab was its Principal Investigator.
Project Completion
The project successfully concluded in September 2024.
Decision to Continue Activities
The executive committee decided to continue KnowTex activities.
Appointment of Chairman
Mr. Mujeebullah Khan was appointed Chairman in January 2025.
Appointment of Industry Lead
Ms. Resham Shahzad was appointed as Industry-Lead in February 2025.
Appointment of Academia Lead
Prof. Dr. Yasir Nawab was appointed as Academia-Lead in February 2025
Appointment of Brand Lead
Mr. Imran Zaidi was appointed as Brand-Lead in March 2025
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- Textile Industry Challenges
- Textile Sustainability
- Textile Waste
The textile industry’s global supply chains are marred by labor exploitation, with millions of workers facing poor conditions, low wages,...
Globally, the textile industry generates over 92 million tons of waste annually, with 85% ending up in landfills or incinerators....
Textile production is one of the most resource-intensive industries, contributing significantly to global environmental degradation. It accounts for approximately 10%...