Strategy for Introducing Nanotechnology in Textile Industry of Pakistan

Textile Industry is one of the oldest industries in Pakistan and considered as the backbone of the country’s economy, even then, it is lagging behind in competition among the global textile players and losing its position because of traditional conservative culture of the industry. Thus, industrial and technological revolution is direly needed in the industry to stay competitive in the international market. Textile industry in the global world is adopting more promising technologies to achieve functional and high performance characteristics which include specialized coating, plasma based products, smart/technical technologies and nanotechnologies. Nanotechnology has a great potential to generate modern / innovative products that could strengthen the economy and create new trade opportunities for the global textile industry, consequently, strengthening the economy of a country and resolving the major communal problems of the society. The aim of this paper is to discuss the current status of Pakistani Textile Industry and possible application of nanotechnology in textiles followed by a strategy for transferring conventional Industry of Pakistan into a nano-based textile Industr