Textile Institute of Pakistan

The Textile Institute of Pakistan (TIP) is a private institute in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The need for establishment TIP was felt keeping in mind the Textile Industry which is the largest industrial sector of Pakistan. The country’s textile sector not only generates the country’s highest export earnings but it also provides the bulk of employment to a largely underutilized work force. The Institute was established by the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) in 1994 under the aegis of APTMA in affiliation with University of Clemson (USA), to create textile professionals to support Pakistan’s textile industry. In 2001, TIP was awarded a degree awarding charter by Government of Sindh. TIP is authorized to award its own degrees under recognition of the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

In the past, TIP has also enjoyed a higher education link with the University of Manchester (UK) through the British Council. In 2007, TIP established its first research centre, Textile Research & Innovation Centre (TRIC) aimed at promoting advanced materials research in the field of technical textiles.

TIP is one of the best art and design institutes in the country. The institute is purpose built (200,000 sq.ft. covered area) along a state of the art architectural design by a leading architect on 50 acres of land located on the National Highway about 30 minutes drive from the airport. The main campus building is one of the finest infrastructures, in terms of construction, layout, design with fine lush greenery all around, supplemented by an artificial lake, the hallmark of TIP is its 100 foot tower soaring in the sky. The environment of TIP assist the students in grasping the concepts & ideas in learning new skills related to any discipline because of this peaceful & tranquil surroundings. The students admire the quality of education with advanced labs and the availability of all types of resources.

CAMPUS FACILITIES

• Hostel Facility
• Transportation
• IT Facilities
• Library Resource Center
• Textile Laboratories
• Apparel Laboratories
• Science Laboratories
• Sports & Recreation

The Institute has three up-to-date computer laboratories including the end-user lab, teaching lab and specialized CAD lab. The CAD lab is equipped with 25 high performance PCs installed with industrial CAD software related to the field of textile design, weaving and apparel. Students have access to the latest multimedia and interactive software and are encouraged to enhance and upgrade their computer skills. The CAD Lab is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art software ‘NedGraphics’ which has all the solutions for Print, Woven and Fashion industry. A modern and spacious air-conditioned two-storey library is housed in the academic complex. The library holds over 9,000 books on technical subjects and adds appropriate new titles to update its collection regularly to make available the latest resource material for the students and faculty. TIP has also launched its e-library.

All textile, computer and science labs are equiped with modern machines. The spinning lab has a covered area of 10,000 sq. ft and is centrally air conditioned with the state-of-the-art LUWA A/C plant. Yarn formation, spinning mechanism, quality assurance of textiles and advanced fibre processing courses are supported by laboratory practicals.

A fully air-conditioned Apparel Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. Programmable sewing machines are installed for an exposure to new technology. There are two functionally designed chemistry and physics laboratories. The chemistry lab is fully equipped to carry out experiments based on chemical processes, chemical kinetics and properties of chemical and bench-scale reactor studies.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

• BS in Industrial Manufacturing & Management
• BS in Textile Design Technology
• BS in Textile Science
• BBA in Textile Management & Marketing
• BBA in Apparel Manufacturing & Merchandizing
• BBA in Fashion Design Management

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