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price, low carbon footprints, and the go-green and easy way. This unique technique is managed
through Yarn dyeing method- a special process that
concept. To be a better part of the industry, Al-Karam
Reports Research and Development Center at Al-Karam Textile With these major market forces, the Al-Karam textile dyeing of yarn that ends up achieving Denim look.
Changing the ideologies…
is also focused on the same.
deals with washing of the garment followed by
This method uses less chemical and required low
is now setting new benchmarks in the textile sector.
temperature thus saves BOD / COD of wastewater.
As said by Mr. Sial, the company is focused on their
The fabric is woven on air-jet looms.
slogan; “Creating the future we want to see, through
Mr. Sial further told TEXtalks that, Al-Karam is
sustainable innovation.”
setup. It includes stone wash, enzyme wash,
Al-Karam textile is focused on sustainability with
enzyme-netting wash, chain wash, random wash
innovation and is determined to make an end currently dealing with the different process at their
product that can stay for long. The company is and many other types of washes. These washes are
working on making more and more sustainable used to give an antique look to a fabric with a verity
Arif Sial products like bed sheets, curtains, thermal blankets, of colors. With the help of these washing techniques
Technical Director Research & Development
Al-Karam Textile, Karachi throws etc. However, it believes that sustainability Al-Karam textile is now able to provide the market
should always remain the major factor in formulating with varying shades of Denim look fabric, which is
any kind of fabric. According to the given statement, something really new for the garment sector. It also
the main focus of Al-Karam textile, and as of its R&D includes a wide variety for male and female clothings.
center, is on the sustainability, aesthetic, comfort,
function, quality and the cost. All the approaches of Another major product introduced by Al-Karam
Al-Karam are based on these points. The preferences textile is made up of simple cotton with low water
are made according to the mind of a customer. dyeing process. This is also done on a small setup
with a simple process. This type of fabric is also
The R&D of Al-Karam textile worked on used in bedding, sheeting and garment industry
understanding the preferences of customers, by
reading their purchasing behaviors. Found was that Moving ahead, Mr.Sial told that, functional finishes
most of the customers show the same behavioral are also one of the major achievements of the
pattern while buying. According to the experts from Al-Karam. They have worked extensively and
Al-Karam Textile, the attitudes and preferences of successfully presented to the market with a number thermals he informed that Al-Karam is also dealing cotton. He believes that it will also have an impact on
an average customer must be core of every single of functional finishes. These finishes are formulated with the thermal blankets that are made up of the price of cotton, globally.
Research & Development Department team
development, and this is what Al-Karam is keeping on the basis of the study performed in the Europe. recycled cotton with specialized dobbies, floats to
in mind. The offered finishing line contains all kinds of make it bulky, softer and thermal resistance. This However, according to his expert opinion, the
“We are striving to build a comprehensive bridge Quoting an example by Mr.Sial, Al-Karam is currently functional finishes including; anti-odor, anti-bacterial recycled cotton is made on internal setup of Al-Karam, replacement can only be executed successfully only
where the weaving and greige waste is retreated with
if the replaced fiber is more sustainable,
(based on natural products), cosmeto-textile finishes
among industry – academia – customers through our working on the fabric that is made up of recycled (fragrance, scent, skin moisturizing, vitamin etc), self the spinning waste to get this recycled cotton that is cost-effective, soft and multi-purpose. Currently
then used in the production of thermal products.
there are a number of fibers with such properties
cleaning (fluorine free), UV protection, anti-mosquito
polyester, generated from plastic bottles, with blends
research to secure & boost our business, knowledge of different types of cellulosic and functional fibers. finishes etc. The raw material used for this finish The innovation in yarn is also something, the including all cellulosic fibers, protein, organic and
functional fibers which provide better performance
chemical formulation is sustainable. The washing
The firm is spinning recycled polyester fiber with
and life trend” Arif Sial other cellulosic fibers, to enhance the aesthetics and durability of all finishes is 20 washes. The finishes Al-Karam textile has worked on. According to the than conventional cotton and polyester fibers.
However, according to the experts at Al-Karam, the
given statistics, around 30 tons of yarn is processed
function of the fabric and increase its value in the
are already introduced in the market. Though this
international market. This fabric is presented to many range of finishes has not marked any orders or on daily basis, inside the mills of Al-Karam textile some organic special fibers can be a good option in
customers and highly appreciated by the market. demands from the market yet, it is easily available in and different types of waste are used to produce this regard. Moreover, expected is that it will be
From new combination fabrics to latest techniques, Anwar in recent past years. The Al-Karam Textile Mr.Sial told TEXtalks that this recycled polyester has the market. “These finishes are also good for yarn. In addition, Al-Karam is also making the variety appreciated by the customers due to its naturally
that enhance the sustainability of the fabric, Pakistan came up with innovative techniques for the characteristics as that of virgin polyester. sheeting and home textile finishing with the main of rugs from knitted waste, which is again a polyester relevant properties.
Al-Karam has bought a wide range of products to home textiles; clothing and apparel industry focus on sustainability”, he further added. sustainable step. Customers are getting attraction
the market. While talking to the officials of TEXtalks is Pakistan. Al-Karam is currently dealing with a wide range of towards it. The session was insightful and explained us that the
International, the Technical Director Research & fabric and Denim look fabric is one of its major Multi color dyeing is the next big punch of Al-Karam major mills in Pakistani textile industry are playing the
Development of Al-Karam Textile, Mr. Arif Sial While talking to TEXtalks, Mr. Sial told that he started achievements. This Denim fabric is used in wide in the textile industry. It is low water dyeing process Mr. Sial shared his views that the customers now game really well. The need is to provide the industry
introduced the newly inaugurated department of his journey as a head of weaving department at the ranges and it is highly appreciated in the that is executed by using injectors. The six colors believe in that cotton is becoming a challenge and with better policies, facilities and exposure to earn
Al-Karam Textile that is formulated to deal with the firm. In his years of experience he has seen major international market as well. Though denim can be injected at a time. The fabric undergoes a there is a need to find alternatives to cotton in terms maximum benefits for themselves and the Pakistani
extensive research and development process in shifts in the market. According to his observation, production needs a huge setup, that is lengthy process where nozzles carry different shade in the of better performance and durability. At the same textile market on the whole. The session also provoked
different sectors of textiles. The idea of establishing the market this time is running on a different page process and use of expensive and harsh chemicals, cone. These colors from nozzles are sprayed on the time, there is a need to get something that is the hope of witnessing something exciting from the
R&D is launched by Managing Director, Mr. Fawad and is looking for innovative products at lowest but Al-Karam is dealing with the process in a unique fabric to give it different shades. While talking about cheaper than the cotton and expected is that the Research & development center in coming years that
textile industry will find alternative ways to replace will change many ideologies in the textile industry.