‘Standards & Circularity in Textiles’ organized by TDAP

F.P. Report

FAISALABAD: The second in the series of seminars on “Standards & Circularity in Textiles” was held by TDAP in Faisalabad on 6 December 2023 at PTEA Office. The agenda was to discuss the upcoming sustainability regulations in export markets and how Pakistan’s textile sector can be prepared accordingly.

The Economic Minister of Pakistan in Brussels, Mr. Omar Hameed, provided a thorough explanation of the EU’s growing Sustainability Regime under the EU Green Deal. He emphasized on further awareness regarding such legislations and promoting public-private dialogue on the topic.

The speakers from NTU, Dr. Shahood uz Zaman and Dr. Muzammil Husain briefed the participants on facts regarding climate change and how adopting circular strategies such as 9R can help combat the phenomenon, and then Prof. Dr. Yasir Nawab concluded the technical presentation and highlighted the innovations in textiles and progress of research work in NTU.

He gave a detailed presentations on the alternative fibers being developed at NTU which can be used to boost Pakistan’s sustainable textiles exports. Lastly, Dr. Irfan Yousuf, Consultant on Carbon Markets, informed the participants on the voluntary carbon markets, its prospects in Pakistan and how Pakistan’s industrial sector can utilize the carbon credits.

PTEA and the participants expressed their gratitude to TDAP for organizing such informative seminars which are aimed towards preparing the industry to adopt sustainaible practices as per the global trends.