Textile Institute of Pakistan
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Textile Institute of Pakistan is a textile university located in Karachi, Pakistan. It is a non-profit degree awarding university and was established by the 'All Pakistan Textile Manufacturers Association' (APTMA) in 1994.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) ranks TIP at the 8th position (number 1 in facilities) out of 56 recognized universities of Pakistan. The HEC recognises TIP's Textile Design department as the 2nd position holder at 51.5 points (with NCA being 1st at 52.5 points, and Indus Valley being at 28.3) among all major art schools of Pakistan.
It offers B.Sc. (Honors) in Textile Science and in Textile Design Technology. BBA (Honors) in Textile Management & Marketing and in Apparel Manufacturing & Merchandizing. It also offers Associate Degree in Textile Technology.
The institute was 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 architecture features of interior and exterior design are in consonance with the climatic and topographical need to soften the harshness of Karachi’s physical and social environment. While not ostentatious, the premises are air-conditioned and fitted with pleasant fixtures, wood work and finishing. The exterior is adorned with beautifully sprawling lawns and an artificial lake complete with related fauna in its natural habitat.
Realizing the importance of this segment to Pakistan’s export potential, the Export Promotion Bureau has played a significant role in the development of TIP in the shape of generous financial assistance through the EDF (export development fund).
The campus houses all requisite facilities as per internationally acceptable standards such as an extensive library with individual and group study facilities together with an audio-visual room and CD room. The computer lab has a dedicated Internet facility and a CAD/CAM lab complete with designing software. The science laboratories and technical laboratories (specialized textile labs) including spinning, fabric formation, wet processing, testing, and apparel labs have all been equipped and installed for hands on training in a simulated environment. The apparel lab has its own equipment and computers with related pattern making and stitching software. Computers have also been installed in the hostels to enable hostelites to avail this facility for homework and other assignments. The entire faculty, management, staff and students are transported to and from the campus on TIP’s air-conditioned vehicles for purposes of safety and punctuality from all points in and around Karachi.
Since its establishment, TIP has served the needs of industry to a large extent and is gearing up its resources to meet their further requirements. So far, all TIP graduates have been taken up by the domestic textile industry barring those who have gone abroad in pursuit of higher education. The dearth of trained managerial technical manpower is so acute in this sector that TIP has not been able to keep pace with demand for fear of compromising standards as TIP was set up as a trust and is not in the business of making money. In addition to the limitations on turning out appropriately educated and skilled graduates, TIP is also called upon to design and deliver a host of short courses of 2-8 weeks duration on a variety of practical issues / problems faced on the shop floor by supervisory level employees and other skilled workers. Modern teaching facilities with a unique and rational problem solving approach to learning is imparted.
With an independent charter granted by the Government of Sindh, TIP is authorized to award its own degrees under recognition of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Initially, TIP’s course content and syllabi were developed by faculty at the Clemson University, USA with which there was a student exchange program for the award of degrees. Credits obtained at TIP are still transferable. TIP also has a new higher educational link through the British Council, with the University of Manchester and its William lee innovation Centre (WLIC). This enables TIP to adopt and upgrade its educational standards according to the changing demands of a changing global industry and market. Two faculty members from England’s universities are the external examiners to test and monitor TIP’s standards of education service delivery, for both the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Further, TIP’s close ties with the local textile industry through APTMA enable all internships to be arranged through APTMA’s member units where real training in an actual environment is conducted. TIP also hosts a number of seminars and symposium in conjunction with APTMA, the British Council and the Higher Education Commission. WLIC being our link partner, is closely associated.
Pakistan’s effort in the industrial sector in the past 50 years had been at best, haphazard and sporadic. Individual mills may or may not have adopted universal standards and operating practices. Today, with the setting up of a formally structured learning centre at TIP, APTMA has demonstrated its ability to piece together an effort in concert preparatory to the impending global challenges that are anticipated by all of Asia as well as the textile world.
Library / Resource Center
A modern and extensive two-storey library is housed in the academic complex. It has been designed to carry more than 20,000 volumes. The library holds approximately 6,500 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. Its comprehensive collection underpins the teaching and learning programmes for faculty and students.
The first floor houses the audio-visual facilities with a growing video library apart from the cubicles for individual study and rooms for group study sessions. To create an auspicious atmosphere, the library has an area where students can read in a relaxed and comfortable environment overlooking the lawns and the lake of the campus.
The periodical section of the library has over 5,000 issues of magazines and journals covering vast subjects along with subscription to 35 journals in textile science, textile management, computers, communications, marketing and management.
Science Laboratories
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. The analytical lab has sophisticated diagnostic instruments. These include Abbe Refrectometer, UV visible spectrometer, Thin Layer Chromatography, BOD analysis system and wastewater analysis equipment.
A number of experiments go in hand with physics courses. These courses introduce students to the methods of data analysis and the experiments help to develop a better understanding of ideas discussed in the classroom. The experiments cover a wide variety of topics including mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, electronics and optics.
Textile Laboratories
The following textile laboratories facilitate in hands-on learning at the institute level.
Spinning Lab
The spinning lab has a covered area of 10,000 sq. ft and is centrally air conditioned with the most modern LUWA A/C plant. Yarn formation, spinning mechanism, quality assurance of textiles and advanced fibre processing courses are supported by laboratory practicals. The lab has advanced staple and fibre processing units:
The Trutzschler Cleanomat system Blowroom with chute feed
DK-803 Carding machine
HSR 1000 high performance Draw Frame
Howa-87 Simplex Frame
EJM-128 Ring Spinning Frame
Murata Machconer
Automatic Winder No. 7-V
Murata two for one Twister
Students are taught the importance and functions of different parts of machines, operating machines at required speeds, calculating draft, twist, output rate etc., as required for various practical assignments. Practical knowledge gained in the laboratory gives students hands-on experience in their professional work.
Weaving Lab
The weaving lab currently has a powerloom installed for demonstration and practical purposes. In addition, the following looms are available for the design students to produce their assigned/ chosen projects:
1 Rapier shuttle-less loom
17 sample dobby handlooms
2 production dobby handlooms
2 production Jacquard handlooms
1 sample Jacquard loom
Other shuttle-less looms such as air-jet and projectile are on order.
Students continue to visit Pakistan Cotton Standards Institute (PCSI) for practical training.
Knitting Lab
The knitting lab is currently equipped with two manual "V" flatbed-knitting machines. These machines are used to teach the foundations of knitting along with the construction of knitted flat bed fabrics for the design students.
The lab will be reinforced shortly with circular knitting machines, which will allow students to receive hands-on training in accordance with industry needs.
Wet Processing Lab & Colour Lab
The Wet Processing lab is well equipped and has modern following equipment:
Gretag Macbeth with 7000-A Spectraflash colour matching system
UV spectrophotometer (Shimadzu)Steamer & dryer (Mathis)Printing Machine (Zimmer)HT Dyeing machine
Rota Vapour (Buchi)
Tumble dryer (James H. Heal’s, UK)
Gyrowash, wash fastness tester (J.H.H.)
Wascator (J.H.H.)
Additional equipment available include: washing machine, colour assessment light box (G. MacBeth), padders, drying ovens, conductivity meter, pH meter, viscometer, etc.
Students are given intensive practical training on pre-treatment, dyeing, printing, finishing and textile testing, which reinforces classroom lectures. Students are also assigned different projects.
Apparel Lab
The centrally air conditioned apparel lab is equipped with state of the art tools and machines. High performance AccuMark CAD CAM System imported from Gerber technologies, Germany, has recently been installed so the students become familiar with latest machines and trends in the international market. In addition, the lab has a number of machines for hands on training, such as:
Single needle flat lock sewing machines
4 needle over lock machines
Japanese steam-press system
Professional-pattern making tables
Fully compatible Pentium IV systems
Lockers for individual students
Textile Testing Lab
Fibre and Yarn Testing Lab
The lab consists of sophisticated equipment to enable various tests to be conducted to determine the quality, grade and standard of conversion from fibre to yarn. Available equipment such as:
Uster (LVI) Fibrograph – 730
Uster (LVI) Micronair – 775
Stelo Meter
Uster Testing & Analysing
Instrument UT-4
Additional equipment includes Ring wrapping reel, Yarn lea tester, TPI testing machine and electronic balance (Count Testing).
Fabric Analyzing Lab
Fabric Analyses allows determination of quality and fabric behaviour required for particular end-use through tests on such equipment as:
NU Martindale (J.H.H., UK)
Morapex-A (M. Helbotex)
Crease recovery tester
Polarizing Microscope
Strength Tester (Titan, J.H.H.), for yarn and fabric Tensile strength, tare strength, etc.
Other instruments include GSM cutter, perspirometer, strength tester, crockmeter, etc.
Computer Laboratories
The Institute has four up-to-date computer laboratories. The end-user lab has 30+ latest PCs and the teaching lab has 20 high performance PCs. In all, there are over 100 PCs available for use at the campus.
The labs are equipped with networking and multimedia facilities and are accessible till 2100 hrs.
CAD / CAM Lab
Students have access to the latest multimedia and interactive software and are encouraged to enhance and upgrade their computer skills. A well-stocked library of computer software in various fields and an encyclopedia is maintained, especially for designers.
In addition, the apparel lab has 15 PCs with all the apparel software used for pattern making designing and garment making.
TIP has recently purchased state of the art software for its Apparel and Textile Design students. This is a complete suite of graphic software comprising fashion, stitching, color and fitting modules. Installation of the software enables our students to keep themselves abreast of new trends in the textile industry and be aware of rapidly changing industry standards.
Accommodation
The hostels serve as a home for the student. TIP is very conscious of its responsibility for the welfare and safety of the students living in the residences.
The rooms are equipped with two single beds and mattresses, two writing tables and table lamps. There is adequate wardrobe space for clothes. All students living in the hostel are expected conform to the rules and regulations. Residence in he hostel is conditional upon proper use and care of the property and considerate behavior.
Transportation
The Institute arranges transportation for all its students who wish to reside at home and travel daily for classes.
Faculty
Dr. Zubair Bandukda, President, Professor (Textiles) Ph. D., UMIST, Manchester, UK.
Dr. Hafizur Rehman Sheikh, Professor Emeritus (Textile Spinning) Ph. D., Manchester, UK. M.Sc., Manchester, UK.
Dr. Rais Ahmed Professor (Textile Testing) Ph. D., UMIST, Manchester, UK.
Dr. Arif Patel Apparel PhD, Industrial Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA.
Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed, Professor (Pakistan Studies, Social Sciences) Ph. D. Social Sciences
Mr. Fariq Mukhtar Associate Professor (Marketing) MBA, IBA, Karachi.
Ms. Asiah Samad Assistant Professor (Design) M.A. Design, Chelsea College of Arts & Design, University of Arts, London. Bachelor of Design, Indus Valley School of Arts and Architecture, Karachi.
Mr. S. Danish Ahmed Assistant Professor (Drawing) Diploma in Fine Arts, Karachi School of Arts B.A., University of Karachi.
Mr. Naved Jehangir Assistant Professor (Chemistry) M.Sc., University of Karachi.
Ms. Rakhshanda Shah Assistant Professor (Economics) MPhil, Cambridge University M.A. Economics (gold medalist), Karachi University B.Sc. Applied Mathematics (silver medalist), Karachi University.
Mr. Saifuddin Kamran Assistant Professor (Marketing) Ph. D. (Currently pursuing) MBA, IBA, Karachi. BE Civil Engineering, NED University, Karachi B.Arch., Indus Valley School of Arts and Architecture, Karachi.
Ms. Shameem Noorani Assistant Professor (English) COTE RSA - Cambridge University Certificate in Foreign Languages, U.K
Mr. Ali Hafeez Azmat Lecturer (Knitting) B.Sc., Philadelphia College of Textile & Science, U.S.A.
Ms. Faiza Saeed Lecturer (Textile Chemistry) B.Sc. (Hons) Textile Science, TIP, Karachi. M.Sc. Textile Chemistry, TIP, Karachi
Mr. Farhan Ahmed Lecturer (CAD) Associate Engineering in Textile Weaving, Government College of Technology, Karachi Certificate in CAD/CAM Technology, Vision Institute of Textile & Technology, Karachi.
Mr. Farhan Khan Lecturer (Chemistry) MPhil in Applied Chemistry, University of Karachi.
Mr. Imran Munawar Qureshi Lecturer (E-Commerce) MBA (MIS), New York, USA B.Sc. (Hons) Textile Science, TIP, Karachi.
Mr. Yahya Ghazali Lecturer (English)
Ms. Sumbul Khan Lecturer (Art History) M.A. Art History, Tufts University, U.S.A. B.F.A. University of Connecticut, U.S.A.
Mr. Umair Saeed Lecturer (Textile Weaving) B.Sc. (Hons.) in Textile Engineering National College of Textile Engineering, Faisalabad,
Mr. Adil Mosajee Apparel B.Sc., Philadelphia College of Textile & Science, U.S.A.
Mr. Aamyre Tarique Apparel Bachelor of Fashion Design, Iqra University, Karachi
Mr. Asim Khan Textiles Postgraduate, Textile Processing (APPMA) MBA (Executive) in Project Management, Preston University, Karachi.
Mr. Aslam Khan Textile Wet Processing M.Sc. Chemistry, University of Karachi
Mr. Jawwad Rizvi Textile Printing B.Sc. (Hons) Textile Science Textile Institute of Pakistan, Karachi.
Mrs. Khalida Saadat English Language M.A. (English) Govt College Lahore B-Ed. (Karachi)
Dr. Masood A. Khan Management Ph. D., International Academy of Management & Economics, Manila, Philippines.
Mehwish Mateen Mathematics M.Sc. Applied Mathematics, University of Karachi.
Mr. Noaman Jamil Ahmed Textile Weaving Master of Engineering in Textile Technology, Riga Technical University, Republic of Latvia.
Mr. Rizwanullah Khan Art History Bachelor of Fine Arts, Central Missouri State University, USA.
Mr. Salim Sattar Management Master in Industrial Engineering, California State University, USA.
Mr. Shehzad Dadabhoy Apparel B.Sc., Philadelphia College of Textile & Science, U.S.A.
Mr. Shujaat Alavi Polymer Science M.Sc. Polymer Science, Clemson, USA
Mr. Shehzad Qureshi Lecturer (Textiles) B.Sc., Philadelphia College of Textile & Science, U.S.A.
[edit] External links
- Textile Institute of Pakistan
- All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA)
- Quack! Online Textile Institute of Pakistan's independent student newspaper
