The textile and apparel industry stands as the cornerstone of Pakistan’s industrial and economic framework, contributing significantly to GDP, exports, and employment. To ensure the sustained growth and modernization of this vital sector, it is essential to foster synergistic collaboration among researchers, industrialists, technologists, and policy makers.

With the global shift from conventional textiles to advanced technical and smart textiles, the industry is witnessing a rapid transformation driven by nanotechnology, digital manufacturing, artificial intelligence, smart materials, and circular economy practices. Recognizing the need to align with these global advancements, the International Conference on Value-Added and Innovative Textiles (COVITEX 2026) aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform to discuss, deliberate, and disseminate knowledge on cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and innovation-driven strategies shaping the future of textile and fashion engineering.

This international event will bring together academia, research organizations, industries, and government agencies to exchange ideas and share research outcomes through keynote lectures, invited talks, oral and poster presentations, and interactive panel discussions. COVITEX 2026 seeks to inspire knowledge transfer, technological integration, and collaborative solutions for a more sustainable and value-driven textile ecosystem.