IGATEX Pakistan 2028 to Return to Lahore in March

IGATEX Pakistan 2028, one of South Asia’s established textile machinery and garment technology exhibitions, will take place from 8 to 11 March 2028 at the Expo Centre Lahore, Pakistan.

The exhibition will once again connect international textile machinery manufacturers, technology providers, suppliers and industry professionals with Pakistan’s large textile and apparel manufacturing sector.

Organized by FAKT Exhibitions, IGATEX provides a platform for manufacturers, exporters, buyers, investors and sourcing professionals to explore textile technologies, production solutions and potential business partnerships.

A Major Platform for Textile Technology in Pakistan

IGATEX brings together companies and professionals from across the textile and apparel value chain, providing manufacturers with access to machinery, production technologies and solutions designed to improve efficiency, quality and competitiveness.

The exhibition serves a broad range of textile industry professionals, including owners, CEOs, directors, technical managers, manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters and sourcing professionals.

Target industries include spinning, weaving, knitting, garment and apparel manufacturing, dyeing and finishing, denim, nonwovens, terry towels, leather goods and footwear, among other textile-related sectors.

Read more: IGATEX Pakistan 2025 Focuses on Smart Textile Tech

Five Main Exhibition Sectors

The current IGATEX exhibition structure covers five main technology and supply areas:

• Textile Machinery & Manufacturing Technology
• Garment, Apparel & Fashion Technology
• Textile Chemicals, Dyes & Sustainability
• Accessories, Components & Industrial Supplies
• Digital Innovation, Smart Factory & Industry Services

Textile Machinery and Manufacturing Innovation

IGATEX provides visitors with access to technologies covering textile production processes including spinning, weaving, knitting, embroidery, garment manufacturing, digital textile printing, dyeing and finishing.

The exhibition also highlights automation, smart factory solutions, production efficiency and sustainable manufacturing technologies that are becoming increasingly important across Pakistan’s textile sector.

Why Pakistan Remains an Important Textile Market

Pakistan continues to have one of the region’s most significant textile manufacturing industries, supported by a vertically integrated supply chain covering cotton, yarn, fabrics, garments and home textiles.

According to industry statistics presented by the organizer for 2026, textiles contribute approximately 8.5% of Pakistan’s GDP and account for nearly 60% of the country’s total exports. Textile manufacturing represents around 46% of manufacturing output and employs approximately 38–40% of the industrial workforce.

The organizer also reports textile exports of more than USD 15 billion in FY2025/26, with ready-made garments, knitwear and home textiles among the important value-added export segments.

Networking and Business Opportunities

For visitors, IGATEX offers opportunities to discover machinery and technologies from international and local suppliers, identify new production solutions and connect directly with manufacturers and technology providers.

For exhibitors, Pakistan’s large textile manufacturing base provides opportunities to meet decision-makers, develop local partnerships, introduce new technologies and strengthen their presence in one of South Asia’s major textile production markets.

IGATEX Pakistan 2028 in Lahore

The next edition of IGATEX Pakistan is scheduled for 8–11 March 2028 at Expo Centre Lahore.

The organizer has opened visitor registration for the next edition. Detailed 2028 exhibition timings, exhibitor statistics and the final programme have not yet been published on the official website.

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