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CSI’s

Sustainable

Pakistan

Initiative finds

strong partner

in DTB

CSI achieved a partnership with DTB [Dialogue – DTB is a prominent organisation actively connected
Textiles – Garments] and jointly exhibited at the with the European textile and apparel industry.
Munich Fabric Start fair. CSI was present at the fair to Founded in 1982, DTB is a well-established
showcase its new initiative, Sustainable Pakistan, organisation and platform connecting companies,
which was launched on August 01. institutes and experts across the European fashion
industry. Members include Hugo Boss, Gerry Weber,
Sustainable Pakistan is a platform connecting Lenzing, and many other leading brands. DTB offers
Pakistan’s leading sustainable producers with a platform and events for dialogue and information
fashion brands and retailers in Europe. It is based on on quality assurance, sustainability, sourcing and
projects developed and run by the German digitalisation.
Development Agency GIZ. Sustainable Pakistan
features 20 future-oriented companies showcasing Sustainable Pakistan and DTB joined hands at
their strengths in the areas of sustainability and Munich Fabric Start, a leading international exhibition
innovation, and supports Pakistan’s fashion and of textiles, accessories and materials. The fair is
home textile industry by telling new and refreshing renowned for its high standard of innovation,
stories of Pakistan’s potential. With DTB, Sustainable exchange and creativity, and attracts 20.000 visitors
Pakistan has acquired an important partner to present every fair. Twice a year, Munich Fabric Start
and promote the initiative effectively in Europe.
welcomes 1.000 exhibitors from almost 40 countries,
The initiative held its first public activity at Munich including many companies from Pakistan, to
Fabric Start. Thanks to the organizer’s great interest showcase their latest developments of textile
in Sustainable Pakistan, the initiative was displayed products and accessories. Munich Fabric Start is
in an exclusive lounge in a prominent location of the connected to a wide network of fashion brands and
fair, instead of a normal exhibition booth. The retailers in Europe.
high-quality exhibition area for Sustainable Pakistan
provided a unique atmosphere for visitors. DTB The event ended in an enjoyable evening of
conducted all its fair activities exclusively in the networking, conversation and music, bringing a
lounge of Sustainable Pakistan. fruitful day to a deserving end.

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