Search

The article reports on the growth of readymade garments industry in Pakistan.

The article focuses on the growth model to help Pakistan's readymade garments industry compete with other Asian garment manufacturing markets which stresses on competitiveness, lead time and compliance.

The article focuses on the factors responsible for the failure of Pakistan's readymade garments industry to excel in local and foreign markets including weak industrialization, frequent price fluctuations, and the paucity of power.

The article discusses the business performance of Pakistan's readymade garments industry. It notes that the exports of readymade garments has climbed to 25.1 percent which is helped by higher unit value prices during July-March 2010-2011. Also, it mentions that more than 5.88 billion Pakistani rupees have been invested in the industry including sewing machines, equipment for stitching and knitting.

The article offers information on the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) which is considered as the premier trade body that represents Pakistan's readymade garments industry.

The article focuses on the potential for Pakistan's readymade garments industry to utilize a high percentage of indigenous raw material and convert cotton fabrics to apparel. It notes that the production of cotton and cotton blended cloth in the country is quite enough and leaves a surplus for exports. Also, it mentions that the country's textile exports has increased by 20 percent in seven months beginning fiscal year 2010.