KnowTex

18/08/2026

🌍 Who really carries the cost of textile circularity?
Join the upcoming KnowTex Talk webinar:
“From Factory Floor to Second Life: Who Carries the Cost of Textile Circularity?”
This North–South dialogue will examine how responsibility and costs are distributed across brands, manufacturers, suppliers, workers, consumers, collectors and importing countries—and how we can create a circular transition that delivers both environmental and social value.
Panellists:
🇺🇸 🇵🇰 Naurin Muzaffar
Responsible Sourcing & Supply Chain Advisor, Innovatus
🇵🇹 Andreia Barbosa
Circular Economy Officer, Humana People to People
Moderator:
🇵🇰 Saqib Sohail
Sustainability & Organizational Development Consultant
Key themes include responsible sourcing, design for reuse and recyclability, textile collection and second-hand markets, Extended Producer Responsibility, Basel Convention considerations, social value and preventing burden-shifting.
📅 26 August 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM Pakistan Time (PKT / UTC+5)
💻 One-hour online webinar
Register here:
https://lnkd.in/d-vYJuVY
You can also scan the QR code on the poster.

01/02/2026

🌍 Upcoming Webinar | KnowTex Talks 🌍
𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 2026 – 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤
Circularity in textiles is widely discussed—but how close are we to real, scalable implementation? Join us for a timely and critical conversation bringing together perspectives from the Global North and Global South.

🧵 This webinar will explore:
✔️ Policy vs. on-ground reality of circularity
✔️ Global North–South gaps
✔️ Feasible and fair pathways beyond 2026
✔️ Implementation challenges and opportunities

🎙 Panelists & Moderator:
Prof. Dr. Yasir Nawab, FHEA Nawab – University of Kamalia (Expert | Circularity, Textiles & Recycling)
Mr. Alberto Saccavini – Blumine Srl, Italy (Expert | Circular Economy, Fashion & Sustainability)
Mr. Saqib Sohail – The Microfiber Consortium (Moderator | Textiles & Supply Chain)

📅 Date: 12 February 2026
⏰ Time: 05:00 – 06:00 PM (Pakistan Time)
📍 Format: Online Webinar

🔗 Register now:
https://lnkd.in/dGB2ADAj


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23/01/2026

🌍 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧: 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐓𝐞𝐱 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 – 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬

The global textile industry is at a critical crossroads. As circularity, climate commitments, and competitiveness reshape the sector, there is a clear need for honest, solution-oriented dialogue across regions and value chains.

KnowTex Talks is a new webinar series designed to provide exactly that—a neutral platform bringing together North–South perspectives to discuss what truly works, what does not, and what must come next.

🔎 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
- Reality checks on textile circularity in 2026
- North–South dialogue on policy, trade, and compliance
- Financing, technology, and infrastructure beyond pilot projects
- Fashion’s role in accelerating—or delaying—systemic change
- Practical models for fair and effective collaboration

👥 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫:
Manufacturers | Brands | Policymakers | Investors | Technology Providers | Researchers | Sustainability Professionals

This is not another webinar, but a structured conversation focused on practical insights, shared responsibility, and real-world impact.

📢 Stay tuned—KnowTex Talks is coming soon.

03/08/2025

🚀 From Bale IDs to Blockchain: Transforming Pakistan's Cotton Traceability 🚀

Pakistan's cotton sector—powering 60% of exports and 10M+ livelihoods—needs urgent traceability upgrades amid global ethical demands. The below blog highlights how bale IDs, QR codes, and blockchain can bridge local family traditions with international standards, tackling child labor (138M globally per ILO-UNICEF 2024) and boosting competitiveness through premium pricing and trust.
Way forward: Train farmers via ILO/BCI, subsidize tech for smallholders, and mandate policies for sustainable chains. Let's lead in ethical cotton!
Read more:
https://knowtex.pk/from-bale-ids-to-blockchain-revolutionizing-traceability-in-pakistans-cotton-sector-by-dr-muzzamal-hussain/

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16/07/2025

Excited to dive into Pakistan's cotton supply chain! As the fourth-largest producer globally, it powers textiles employing millions, yet traceability lags due to rural tech gaps, complex networks, and labor risks like child and forced labor.

Dr. Muzzamal Hussain's blog unravels these challenges and spotlights initiatives like Better Cotton and Global Trace Protocol for better transparency and sustainability.

Key takeaways: Need national frameworks, digital incentives, and collaborations to combat exploitation.

Read the blog: https://knowtex.pk/can-you-trace-that-t-shirt-unraveling-the-cotton-supply-chain-in-pakistan-by-dr-muzzamal-hussain/

Explore the report:https://assets.lrqa.com/m/6e20e77f8c85f297/original/EiQ-GTP-Pakistan-Cotton-Mapping-Report.pdf

What's your take on ethical fashion?



https://knowtex.pk/can-you-trace-that-t-shirt-unraveling-the-cotton-supply-chain-in-pakistan-by-dr-muzzamal-hussain/

Every t-shirt has a story. But have you ever paused to ask where yours began? Not just the brand or the shop—but the very fields where the cotton was grown, the conditions under which it was harvested, and the many hands it passed through before arriving in your wardrobe. Pakistan, the world’s f...

24/05/2025

Excited to announce a high-impact workshop on Supply Chain Resilience!

Join us at National Textile University, Faisalabad on May 31, 2025 for a one-day training session led by Dr. John Arthur, a renowned Occupational Psychologist with global experience in risk and resilience frameworks for multinational supply chains.

The workshop, titled "Harnessing Risk and Resilience in Pakistan’s Supply Chain," will equip participants with tools to measure, anticipate, and respond to modern supply chain threats using practical frameworks like value at risk and performance shaping factors.

This session is ideal for professionals in supply chain, operations, manufacturing, and process control aiming to strengthen their organizational resilience.

Limited seats available!
Register now: https://forms.gle/3q7hMpM187MaZrwY7

18/05/2025

Textiles at the Crossroads: Navigating Sustainability, Trade, and Energy Reform..!! 🌱

National Textile University, in collaboration with Alternate Development Services (ADS), successfully hosted an industry dialogue on "Textiles at the Crossroads: Navigating CBAM, CTBCM & Tariff Shifts". The session brought together leading textile exporters, energy regulators, industrial associations, academia, and international partners to unpack the complex landscape of climate-linked trade regulations and energy market transitions affecting Pakistan’s textile sector. 🌏

From understanding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the challenges of lifecycle carbon assessments, to exploring the opportunities and friction points of Pakistan’s shift to a Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM); this forum sparked critical insights and actionable recommendations. ✨️

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our distinguished speakers, panelists, guests, and collaborators for their valuable contributions in shaping the way forward for a more resilient, sustainable, and globally competitive textile industry. 💚

Together, we are weaving the future of green trade and clean energy. 🌐

12/05/2025

♻️ Pakistan: A Regional Power in Textile Recycling — With Faisalabad at the Helm

Pakistan is emerging as a regional leader in textile recycling, with 350–450 active units across the country. Among these, Faisalabad alone hosts 175–225 units, particularly concentrated in Satiana, GM Abad, Dajkot, and Tata Bazar, creating jobs for 10,000–15,000 people—a majority being women involved in sorting and processing.

🗺️ Smaller clusters exist in Lahore, Sahiwal, Multan, Jhang, and other cities, while Sindh and KPK contribute another 100–150 units to this growing circular ecosystem.

📘 This post draws from the report:
🔗 Comprehensive Overview of the Pakistan Textile Waste Industry
https://lnkd.in/daASwSjE

🤝 This research is a collaborative effort of KnowTex, National Textile University Faisalabad, and Reverse Resources, and is generously supported under the UK’s The SMEP Programme (FCDO & WRAP).

Pakistan now has a chance to scale its leadership through formalization, traceability, and green innovation—positioning itself firmly in the global textile circular economy.

12/05/2025

We were delighted to welcome Primark’s delegation — Mr. Imran Zaidi, Natalie Cox, Joseph Ryan, and Fiona — to National Textile University - NTU on 25th April 2025 for an insightful discussion on the potential of alternative natural fibers (Banana, Sisal, Corn Peel, Flax from Linseed and others) and recycled fibers in Pakistan’s textile industry.

The team explored cutting-edge research by KnowTex and Alternative Fiber Solutions (Private) Limited, applauding their efforts to drive sustainability in textiles. A special shout-out to Mr. Imran Zaidi for his unwavering commitment to fostering industry-academia partnerships and promoting KnowTex!

🔍 Key Discussion Points:
✅ Advancements in eco-friendly fiber alternatives
✅ Recycled material supply chains in Pakistan and current potential
✅ Future collaborations for sustainable fashion

Dr. Yasir Nawab, FHEA, Sheraz Ahmad, Faheem Ahmad RASHEED, Dr. Muzzamal Hussain

12/05/2025

📝 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲: 𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬!
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