The word ‘textile’ stretches it roots from the Latin word ‘texture’ which means ‘to weave’. Clothes which undergo various manufacturing processes to form fabric are known as textiles.
Pakistan is home to abundant cotton and yarn fields and the country’s textile industry is one of the largest in the world, contributing 46% to the total output of 8.5% to the GDP and 60% to the annual exports.
Manufacturers of textiles within Pakistan possess various resources and qualities which set them apart from others. Self-reliance, Manufacturing flexibility, Design expertise and Progressive reforms to name a few.
Hospital linen is a broad category of the textile industry and contributes significantly to the net production of fabric in the country. Following strict guidelines set forward by the W.H.O, industries produce high-quality fabrics to fulfill their client’s needs. Below is a list of some of the most praiseworthy and professional hospital linen manufacturers and suppliers in Pakistan.
HUMA TEXTILE
Established as manufacturers and exporters of home textiles and institutional linen, Huma textiles are one of the largest hospital linen suppliers in Pakistan. The company is managed by qualified professionals who are well equipped with sound technical knowledge, skills and vision to keep up with the changing trends and designs of the 21st century.
They house various different kinds of products including Hospital Bed Sheets, Fitted Bed Sheets, Thermal Blankets, Towels & Terry Products, Operation Theatre Products and Garments for Doctors, Patients & Nurses. The company has expanded over the years to include value added products such as bed sheets, flat / fitted / valance sheets, pillow cases, curtains / curtain liners, table cloth and kitchen towels.
Huma textile focuses on three major areas of product development. The first stage is sourcing high quality fabric. The company sources fabric from the most reliable sources in the country. Some of their fabric options include Plain, Sheeting, & Poplin Fabrics, Canvas, Twills,Drills, Sateen, RipStop, Slub, Stretch, Slub/Poly Stretch, Cotton Nylon – Viscose – Linen Blends, Seersucker, Melange, Fine Counts up to 800 TC, Dyed Yarns, Twisted Yarn Fabrics, Panama Fabrics etc.
The second stage is the stitching and dyeing process. Huma textile owns 300 stitching machines for home textiles and more than 200 machines for garments. As such, their production facilities are capable of printing 2.5 million meters and dyeing 1.2 million meters of fabric per month.
The company is confident in stitching various styles of textiles including hem stitch, pintuck etc. some of their machinery includes Rotary Printing Machines, Continuous Dyeing Ranges Thermosol, and Pad Steam, Continuous Open width Bleaching ranges. Sanforizing, Mercerizing, Raising machines. Calendars, a Sueding Plant, Automatic Color Dispensing and Screen Engraving Equipment.
The third stage is packing. For their buyers, Huma textile ensures exquisite and uniform standards of packaging for their buyers. Since packaging the end product is an important step in product development, the company owns special advanced machinery to deliver the best quality. The company swears by strictly in time shipments, efficient feedback, highly personalized services, and the most competitive prices.
MEHTABI
Established in 1982 and lead by Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed Malik, Mehtabi is a company vowing premium quality products and maximum customer satisfaction.
As leading manufacturers and exporters of fabrics, hospital & institutional cotton made-ups, towels, house hold cloths and bed sheets and related made-ups, the company proudly exports to USA, Canada, Germany, Africa, Middle East and Europe.
With production mills fully equipped with 45000 spindles, approximately 150 Semi-Automatic Terry looms, 200 Auto Fabric Looms, Comprehensive Bleaching/Dyeing Plant and Comprehensive Stitching, Packing and Packaging arrangements, Mehtabi are not only ISO 9001 certified suppliers of fabric but also trophy holders of Bets Exporter of shop towels since more than a decade.
Some of their Hospital Fabric options are listed below;
- Institutional Towels – made from soft, plush and highly absorbent fabric. Available in a wide selection of designs, weights, feel and looks. Custom designs are accepted.
- Huck Towels – made from 100% cotton fabric and woven in a fine bird’s eye pattern. Suitable for heavy institutional use. Soft and durable, ideal for drying face and hands. Available in 15″ x 30″ 21 to 24 oz 100% Cotton and 16″ x 32″ 28 oz 100% Cotton variants.
- Patient gowns – hospital staff approved gowns which are comfortable, soft, skin-friendly and stain resistant. Easily washable and sterilizable material. Available in 100% cotton or blended polyester printed variants. Custom orders are accepted.
- Cotton Cellular Thermal Blanket – Suitable for summer and can be layered for winter use. Made from lightweight micro-plush material making it extremely soft.
- Cellular Blanket Weave – Made from 100% cotton fabric and guarantees insulation and breathability. The fabric has bounded edges for strength and snag minimization. Can be customized as per order.
SALEEM TEXTILES COMPANY
In joint recognition with Zeenat Textile Mills Ltd which was founded in 1954, Saleem Textiles Company are pioneers of the textile industry of Pakistan.
The company is renowned in manufacture of fabric and textiles including Bed sheets, Bed Linen, Dyed and Printed Bed Sheets, Hospital Linen, Hotel Linen, Terry Bath Towels, Thermal Blankets, Shopping bags and Tent lining fabrics.
Saleem Textiles Company is a member of many trade organizations including Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Pakistan Textile Exporter’s Association. The company also boasts Bureau Veritas Certification which certifies their Quality Management System in accordance with standard ISO 9001:2008. Some of their hospital linen product include;
- Logo Printed Hospital Bed Sheet
- Waffle Blankets
- Thermal Blankets in different design like Diamond Design
- Flannel Blankets
- Hospital Patient Gowns
- Scrub Suits
- Doctor’s Coats
- Made-ups for operation theater
- Counterpanes/Linier
Shaikh Bukhsh Ellahi Sons (Pvt) Ltd.
Established in 1962 and functional since 1978, Shaikh Bukhsh Ellahi Sons (Pvt) Ltd are largescale manufacturers and suppliers of hospital linen and hospital related fabrics.
Supplying to markets in Europe, Eastern and Australian markets, the company takes pride in their extensive product manufacturing process.
With arrangements for fabric weaving including Air Jet, Shuttles and Auto Looms and stitching including Singer, Safety + Over lock, Double needle, Kansai special and Flat lock machines, the company produces fine qualities and quantities of fabric for sale.
Their specializations include;
- Pillows
- Bed Sheets
- Thermal Blankets
- Patient Gowns
- Doctors Gowns
- Scrub Suits
S.S Textiles
Specializing in both fabric manufacture and trade-ins, S.S Textiles are one of the largest Hospital Linen, Garments and Kitchen Towels exporters/suppliers in Pakistan.
The company offers consultations with their design teams for personalizing colors and designs for textile orders. After order finalization, their quality assurance team works in unison with multiple vendors and fabric departments to ensure excellent quality and service for their buyers.
For client satisfaction, S.S Textiles also offers Merchant Export Services whereby the company personally assumes responsibility of the received client order and individually oversees the entire manufacturing process. A short list of their hospital linen products includes;
- Surgeon Gowns
- Patient Gowns
- Lab Coats
- Perineal Sheets
- Mayo Covers
- Trolley Sheets
- Printed/Dyed Bleached Fabrics
- Socks & Gloves
JJ Fabrics
At par with international textile trends, JJ Fabrics is a home textile manufacturing and exporting company working within Pakistan. Specializing in in home textile fabrics, terry towels, hospital bed sheets, healthcare textiles, medical garments, hospitality textiles and hotel linen products in 100% cotton, poly cotton and CVC, the company offers products which are 100% contingent to international textiles manufacturing standards.
JJ Fabrics offers an extensive list of weaves and patterns on their fabric such as Plain Weave, Twill & Drill, Duck Dobby, Poplin, Half Panama, Percale, Satin and Satin Stripes, Herringbone, Basket Weave, Flannel, Waffle Weave, Oxford Weave, Bedford cord Weave, Canvas, Rip Stop, Slub Yarn, Seer Sucker and Muslins as well as special finishes like Pre-shrinkage Finish, Anti-Pilling Finish, Anti-infection Finish, Anti-bacterial Finish, Down Proof Finish, Water proof Finish, Fire or Flame Retardant Finish, Peach Finish, Soil Release Finish, Stain Resistant Finish and Wrinkle free Finish.
Their dyeing options include pigment and reactive printing, continuous bleach, kare bleach, IR, continuous dyeing, jigger dyeing, reactive, thermosol, dyeing and vat dyeing.
Taking product customization as a priority, JJ Fabrics provides hospital linen products produced with pre-shrinkage, anti-infection, anti-bacterial treatments performed strictly in accordance with rules and standards specified by W.H.O. Some of their production includes;
- Fitted Bed Sheets
- Hospital Logo Printed Bed Sheets,
- Hospital Bed Sheets with Yarn Dyed Threads
- Towels & Terry Products,
- Hospital Bed Sheets with Yarn Dyed Stripe
- Thermal Blankets
- Doctors Gowns
- Patients Gowns
- Nurses Gowns
- Scrub Suits
- Hospital Green Fabrics
Conclusion
Hospital Linen is a flourishing industry within Pakistan, with many manufacturers competing to produce the best products for their clients. As Pakistan is inherently rich in yarn and fabric, there is no question that the textiles produced within the country are exceptional in quality.
As seen from the article above, Industries operating within Pakistan ensure the highest grade cloth material and production techniques to deliver the very best fabric for both domestic and international use.
Therefore, if one is skeptical about sourcing hospital linen from Pakistan, rest assured of your doubts. The list provided in this article is by no means comprehensive and only reflects our opinion on some of the best manufacturers in the country.
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