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Faisalabad – The City Of Textile
Faisalabad is the 3rd largest city of Pakistan and known for its bustling industry and incredible production of textiles and related products. Faisalabad’s Textile Industry not just shines in Pakistan but is a professional industrial unit across the world.
History:
Faisalabad used to be known as Lyallpur and was founded in 1880. Lyallpur was named after Sir James Broadwood Lyall, an officer of British colonial government. That colonial government gave Lyallpur a lot of support by providing its citizens with water canals and railways. With these newly introduced efficient transportation means, Faisalabad’s trade and textile industry flourished, leading to the region now being known as the “Manchester of Pakistan.”
Famous for Textile Production:
Faisalabad is a major textile producer and it produces a variety of raw materials, as well as finished products such as bedding sets, towels, clothing items, bed sheets, curtains, upholstery, blankets and much more. Faisalabad’s textile industry produces a total of 40% of Pakistan’s cotton based textile exports and its products are exported all over the world. Apart from textile production, Faisalabad is also well known for carpets, leather and sports goods.
Advantages of the Textile Industry of Faisalabad:
- Employment: Faisalabad’s textile sector has provided employment to a great number of individuals and professionals, making it one of the major industries to contribute to the employment rate in the region.
- Cheap Produce: Faisalabad’s textile goods are among the cheapest produced in Pakistan, due to the availability of raw materials used in the industry. This has made Faisalabad goods a great option for many consumers.
- Progressive Nature: The textile industry of Faisalabad continues to be progressive and the latest technologies are used in the production and manufacturing to ensure the best quality of goods.
Faisalabad’s Textile industry has grown to become one of the major players in Pakistan’s economy and is a major contributor to the region’s growth. The future of the textile industry of Faisalabad looks incredibly strong and stable with the recent increase in the production and exports of goods.
