One partner.
Multiple textile categories.
25+ years of textile expertise, bridging Pakistan's production with European retail and international buyers.
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RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION & SUSTAINABILITY
Responsible Production.
Lasting partnerships.
Responsible production is an integral part of how ITEX Pakistan develops and manages home textile programmes.
Working with established manufacturing partners in Pakistan, we support customer requirements for product safety, social compliance, environmental responsibility, traceability and quality assurance.
Certifications & Compliance
Depending on the product, customer requirements and nominated manufacturing facility, our supply chain can support internationally recognised standards and compliance programmes including:
PRODUCT SAFETYOEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
Testing of textile products for harmful substances.
ORGANIC TEXTILESGOTS — Global Organic Textile Standard
Organic textile programmes with certified supply chains where required.
RECYCLED MATERIALSGRS / RCS
Certified recycled-material programmes and supply-chain traceability.
COTTON SOURCINGBetter Cotton / BCI
Responsible cotton sourcing programmes, subject to applicable chain-of-custody requirements.
SOCIAL ASSESSMENTSamfori BSCI / SMETA (Sedex)
Social compliance and responsible workplace assessment programmes through approved manufacturing partners.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTSHigg FEM
Environmental performance assessment and monitoring at participating manufacturing facilities.
Additional customer-specific testing, certification and compliance requirements can be coordinated for individual programmes.
Certifications and audit status vary by manufacturing facility and product. Current certificates and audit reports can be provided upon request where applicable. Social audits and environmental assessments are distinct from product certifications.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Responsible business.
Responsible supply chain.
Responsible production extends beyond product quality. We work with manufacturing partners that are expected to maintain responsible workplace practices and comply with applicable local laws and customer requirements.
- Fair and responsible working conditions
- Health & safety
- No child or forced labour
- Ethical business practices
- Worker welfare
- Equal opportunity
- Responsible sourcing
- Supply-chain transparency
We encourage continuous improvement, working with customers and suppliers to identify, communicate and resolve compliance, production and quality issues.
GREEN INITIATIVES
Working towards a more sustainable
textile supply chain.
Together with our manufacturing partners, we encourage practical initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of textile production. Our focus includes:
01Responsible cotton
Supporting Better Cotton, organic cotton and other responsibly sourced fibre programmes according to customer requirements.
02Recycled materials
Developing GRS/RCS-certified recycled textile products and recycled-content packaging where suitable.
03Water management
Encouraging efficient water use, wastewater treatment and water-recovery initiatives in wet-processing facilities.
04Energy efficiency & renewable energy
Supporting partners investing in energy-efficient machinery, process optimisation and renewable-energy solutions such as solar power.
05Responsible chemical management
Encouraging controlled chemical usage and compliance with customer Restricted Substances Lists and applicable chemical-management requirements.
06Waste reduction
Reducing textile waste, improving material utilisation and encouraging recycling and reuse wherever practical.
07Lower-impact printing & processing
Exploring options such as digital printing and optimised dyeing and finishing where appropriate. Environmental benefits depend on the process, inputs and product requirements.
08Responsible packaging
Supporting recycled, recyclable and reduced-plastic packaging solutions according to customer requirements.
OUR APPROACH
Produce Responsibly, Transparently,
Control Quality, Reduce Impact,
Deliver with Confidence
Our objective is to build long-term, transparent and responsible supply partnerships between our customers and Pakistan’s textile manufacturing industry.