PHMA Institute of Knitwear Technology Karachi

• Focus Sector is Knitwear Textiles.
• Export Development Fund) EDF provided initial funding to setup this institute.
• It has been observed that in spite of the establishment of this institute several years ago, the hosiery sector still faces shortage of trained workforce.
• The institute has been successfully running management, stitching and CAD/CAM courses.
• It still needs to establish itself to offer the courses in knitting, dyeing and textile testing technologies.
• Presently the knitwear industry needs more trained workers to cop-up with the changing trends.
• Students trained at the IKTK will be more beneficial and purpose oriented for the knitwear industry.
• The institute is trying its best to enhance its facilities and capability to fulfill present day needs.

Programs Offered

PHMA Institute of Knitwear Technology Karachi teaches diversified programs which help students develop industry specific capabilities for the knitwear sector. The institute teaches programs from certificate courses and diploma programs through to advanced degrees that specialize in textile science, knitwear design, quality control as well as production management. The institute provides thorough education about fabrics and their technology and the process of constructing garments and sustainable methods. To guarantee employment readiness students receive practical workshop training alongside laboratory work alongside real-world industrial projects in addition to classroom sessions. The academic programs receive regular updates to include current technological innovations and marketplace changes which create superior educational opportunities for excellence in textile markets both domestically and globally.

Facilities & Activities

PHMA Institute of Knitwear Technology Karachi enables student learning through its contemporary facilities which match the standards of current industry practices. Students at the institution benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories together with modern computer facilities as well as production centers built expressly for textile and knitwear manufacturing. The student experience at the institute consists of facilities which combine design studios with quality examination sections and manufacturing simulation spaces. Co-curricular activities in the institute comprise seminars and industry visits with skill development workshops that unite practical knowledge with classroom learning. External activities and team based learning initiatives accompany technical competencies at the institute to develop essential soft skills that professionals need to excel in the textiles field and push industry standards higher.