The International Textile Asia 2008 Exhibition, one of the most promising and enduring Exhibition to be held for the 5th successive year at the Karachi Expo Centre from 04 - 07 April 2008 is the official event of the Federal Ministry of Textile Industry. The event is being organized at the most opportune time when the government is looking forward to modernize and upgrade the textile sector of the country for better quality products and enhanced productivity. The exhibition aims to focus on the immense potential of textile and garment machinery, accessories, raw material supplies, chemicals and allied services under one roof.

Cotton is the cash crop of Pakistan. The quality of cotton and cotton related products of Pakistan are unmatched in the international markets. The exports of textile and textile products of Pakistan have shown a significant increase in the recent years. The government has offered various incentives for the industry’s up gradation and modernization.

According to the show organizers, Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., Pakistan is at the center of a rapidly developing textile and garments manufacturing region. Apart from fulfilling its local requirements, Pakistan has emerged as the textile hub of the region. There exists a strong political will to modernize the textile sector and there is an increasing demand for compliance with ISO and other international quality certifications and standards. As the textile industry of Pakistan being is in the midst of industrial up-gradation and the businessmen are seeking newer solutions to bring more efficiency in their production systems. Therefore, the pioneer of grasping this opportunity will be the most successful business organization in Pakistan as none of the local industry can cater this tall order. National organizations will enjoy the benefit of globalization and will witness more joint ventures and collaborations between local and international brands’.

According to Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., “Looking at the previous spectrum of Textile Asia Exhibition, there were companies from Austria, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Spain, Singapore, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, Thailand, UK, UAE, USA and many more, which participated and displayed their latest machineries and technologies at 4th textile Asia 2007 Edition.

 There were 415 Exhibitors from all around the globe including 50 Domestic and 365 Foreign Exhibitors for the purpose of exhibiting the immense potential of textile and garment machinery, accessories, raw material supplies, chemicals and allied services under one roof.

The 5th International Textile Asia 2008 Exhibition is being organized by Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. and Jamal's Yellow Pages of Pakistan in support with Ministry of Textile Industry, Government of Sindh, City District Government Karachi, PRGMEA, PCFA, Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturing Association, Pakistan Bedware Exporters Association, APTMA, PAKSEA, Pakistan Commercial Exporters of Towels Association, PYMA and Towel Manufacturer's Association of Pakistan.

  Further details could be obtained from the official website of
 www.textileasia.com.pk