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Interview with Interview with
Cover Story Technical Director. Sapphire Textile Mills Ltd Technical Director. Arshad Group, Faisalabad. Cover Story
Muhammad Zahid
Hamood-ur-Rehman

(Unit-9 & Unit-10), Sheikhupura.

Italian Review TEXtalks: Please tell us about the Facility of Sapphire (production and Services)? Italian Review

Muhammad Zahid

Muhammad Zahid: Sapphire's processing unit was established in 2014. The unit processes polyester cotton
blend for the institutional fabrics for Scandinavian countries. At the start, the production capacity was 2 million
meters per month. Within a few years from the inauguration of the unit, Sapphire increased its production
capacity and reached 3.6 million meters per month by installing state-of-the-art machines including CIBITEX
machines. Till the end of 2022, Sapphire is looking to double its production capacity to about 7 million meters Hamood-ur-Rehman
per month. The unit produces different fabrics, including home textile, retail, and others. We deal with digital
printing, reactive printing, reactive dyeing, and disperse-vat dyeing on thermosol machines. TEXtalks: Please tell us about the Facility of Arshad Group (production and Services)?
Hamood-ur-Rehman: Arshad Group is the legendary tale of the growth and the development of one of the
TEXtalks: What Made you choose CIBITEX and what makes CIBITEX machines different from others? pioneer textile groups of Pakistan, dominating the national and international textile markets for more than six
Muhammad Zahid: Earlier at Sapphire, we used some other EU-branded sanforizing machines. However, we decades. It is a composite unit covering all the textile value chain from spinning to garments manufacturing. The
found CIBITEX due to its appealing metallurgy once we considered something better. We went for an dyeing and printing unit of Arshad Group is capable of the annual production of 28 million meters. This is the
experiment, and we are happy we did that experiment as we achieved considerable higher productivity and area where sanforization or shrinkage control is important (wet textile processing).
even better results. The washing of workwear is generally at higher temperatures. Thus, for the sanforization
process, the role of the machine is important in controlling the shrinkage, especially for workwear fabrics. TEXtalks: What Made you choose CIBITEX and what makes CIBITEX machines different from others?
During trials, we found CIBITEX outperforming other machines regarding the quality of the final product Hamood-ur-Rehman: One of the most important things is that the CIBITEX has a European origin that fulfills all
(controlled shrinkage) or production speed. In a nutshell, we are a happy customer having complete trust in the the sustainable manufacturing aspects. The processed fabric offers excellent shrinkage control and a soft feel,
CIBITEX machine. an additional advantage.

TEXtalks: Please tell us about the performance of the machine in terms of productivity and efficiency? TEXtalks: Please tell us about the performance of the machine in terms of productivity and efficiency?
Muhammad Zahid: Regarding the machine's efficiency, the efficiency of CIBITEX is remarkable. The average Hamood-ur-Rehman: CIBITEX is our preference due to its productivity and efficiency. The results regarding
production of standard sanforization equipment is around 50 thousand meters per day. However, with CIBITEX, dimensional stability at high speed make CIBITEX sanforization a clear winner among various manufacturers.
we achieved production of about 70 thousand meters per day. The output quality in terms of shrinkage stability Having perfect shrinkage control with a high production makes CIBITEX a quality choice.
is exceptional even at higher temperature laundry and drying conditions.
TEXtalks: Are you using a standard machine, or you have customized or tailor-made as per your end
TEXtalks: Are you using a standard machine, or you have customized or tailor-made as per your end requirements?
requirements? Hamood-ur-Rehman: At Arshad Group, we have the standard machine. The standard machine has all the
Muhammad Zahid: Currently, Sapphire is using a standard model machine without any tailor-made pre-requisites for incredible quality and shrinkage control. The standard machines' features fit our end
modifications but the machine's working width is 3.4 meters as we run wider fabrics. The machine components requirements, making it an intelligent choice.
are standard, including steam, spray, shrinkage belts, drying cylinders, etc.
TEXtalks: How much do you rate after-sales services by the local team?
TEXtalks: How much do you rate after-sales services by the local team? Hamood-ur-Rehman: The after-sales services of TEXSOL are wonderful, and they are providing up to the mark
Muhammad Zahid: The machines from CIBITEX are already running smoothly without any interruptions. Its facilities to its customers. For production units, after-sales services are critical, which decides future business.
user-friendly, and the operators are satisfied with the interface and very low downtimes. However, if we face any We are delighted with their quick service for machine-related issues.
problem, TEXSOL always responds quickly to solve the problem. Therefore, we confirm total satisfaction with
CIBITEX machines, technology, and after-sales services.

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