Exhibition

IGATEX, Lahore, Pakistan
International Garment, Textile Machinery and Accessories Exhibition

IGATEX Pakistan – The show for Pakistani textile innovation

IGATEX - Lahore International Textile Exhibition - is Pakistan’s leading trade fairs for textile machinery and technologies serving an industrial, cotton‑based weaving sector focused on large‑scale production. The show brings together weaving mills, technology suppliers and industry decision‑makers operating in a market where long production runs, operational stability and cost efficiency are central to competitiveness. IGATEX plays an important role in supporting practical modernization and automation efforts across Pakistan’s textile manufacturing landscape.

With one of the world’s largest integrated cotton‑based textile industries, Pakistan is a key global sourcing hub for yarns, fabrics, apparel and home textiles, with a strong focus on export markets. Weaving mills operate under strong pressure to improve efficiency, quality consistency and international compliance. IGATEX provides a platform to exchange on production challenges, process optimization and advanced textile technologies supporting the modernization of the Pakistan’s textile sector.

Meet IGATEX Pakistan, the reference exhibition for textile machinery serving the Pakistan's industrial weaving sector, showcasing advanced weaving solutions from warp preparation and drawing‑in to high‑performance shedding with dobby, cam and Jacquard technologies.

🗓 October 15-18, 2026

📍Lahore, Punjab
🌍Expo centre, Lahore

4 days of connections, innovation, and opportunities focused on the modernization of Pakistan’s weaving industry

What you will find on this page

Pakistan: an important woven textile fabrics producer with demand for weaving upgrades

Pakistan is an important global producer of woven textile fabrics, supported by a large‑scale and export‑oriented weaving industry supplying international apparel and home textile markets. The market is characterized by:

High‑volume woven fabric production for export, notably in bedroom linen, bath linen, denim fabrics and woven apparel materials, primarily based on cotton and cotton‑rich blends
An established weaving industry in a phase of progressive modernization, creating demand for weaving machinery upgrades, loom performance optimization and productivity improvements
Needs of productivity, machine reliability and continuous operation, driven by cost pressure and demanding delivery requirements
Growing expectations for the best fabric quality, consistency and reproducibility, aligned with international customer demands and brand standards

To remain competitive, Pakistani weaving mills seek robust, flexible and energy‑efficient solutions designed to upgrade existing looms and shedding systems, improve long‑run operational reliability and support consistent woven fabric quality at industrial export scale.

Stäubli’s participation at IGATEX

Stäubli Textile supports Pakistani weaving mills engaged in upgrading and optimizing their production capacity, delivering solutions that focus on reliability, long‑run production stability and sustained operational performance. At IGATEX, Stäubli presents its solutions designed to support the modernization of weaving operations. Ranging from warp preparation and frame weaving to Jacquard technologies and automation solutions adapted to established production setups.

Through technical exchanges and close collaboration with local partners, Stäubli support Pakistani manufacturers in addressing key market challenges such as modernizing existing production setups, improving quality consistency and optimizing operational efficiency.

By taking part in IGATEX, Stäubli reaffirms its long‑term commitment to Pakistan’s weaving industry, helping its ongoing development with robust technologies, proven performance and upgrade‑oriented solutions designed to support both current production needs and future improvements.

Why Pakistani textile manufacturers choose Stäubli

✔ Built for stable performance in demanding weaving environments

Pakistani weaving mills operate with high utilization rates and limited room for disruption. Stäubli solutions are designed to support stable machine behavior, consistent performance and long‑term durability, helping manufacturers maintain reliable fabric output across extended production cycles.

✔ Integration into established weaving installations

Stäubli weaving solutions are designed to integrate smoothly into existing loom fleets, supporting step‑by‑step modernization while preserving continuous operation and industrial efficiency.

✔ Consistent quality at industrial production levels

For denim, cotton-based apparel and home textile applications, Stäubli systems ensure precise shedding, controlled yarn behavior and stable weaving conditions, supporting reproducible fabric quality across long production runs and upgraded installations.

✔ Local support backed by global weaving expertise

With a combination of international long-lasting expertise and local presence, Stäubli works closely with Pakistani customers beyond machine delivery. Operator training, maintenance services and original spare parts contribute to sustained performance, equipment reliability and long‑term return on investment.

Stäubli’s Textile presence in Pakistan

Pakistan represents an important market for Stäubli Textile, with a long‑standing focus on supporting the country’s weaving industry. Stäubli’s presence in the market is built on close cooperation with local partners and regional service teams, enabling responsive support while maintaining Stäubli’s global standards for quality, reliability and performance.

Stäubli works with dedicated service and support teams, backed by international weaving expertise, to accompany Pakistani customers throughout the equipment lifecycle. This includes technical and process support, operator training and regular on‑site interaction, ensuring that Stäubli solutions are well aligned with local weaving applications, upgrade‑driven installations and long‑run production requirements.