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ITECH comes from the fusion in 1988 of ESITL and EFT, two higher-level education establishments created from the industrials' initiative. EFT (The French School of Tannery), created in 1899, was a branch of the Industrial Chemistry Institute of the University of Lyon in the fields of Leather and Plastic Manufacturing (with the CNAM) before acquiring the department of Paints, Inks, and Adhesives in 1969, and becoming in 1983 the ESCPEA, The School of Leather, Paints, Inks, and Adhesives. The absorption of ESITL in 1988 gave rise to ITECH and brought about the creation of the Department of Textiles. Having kept the professional expertise of its two founding institutions, ITECH has successfully made the most in associating its teaching and strong partnerships with the industry that it has maintained over the years. One of its assets is an ever-evolving education, of which the curriculums systematically integrate new tools and technological developments. Nowadays, ITECH is the European School of Paints, the World School of Leather (recruitment of post-graduate leather engineers from the most significant international firms as well as SMEs) and the School known and recognized for its applications in chemistry (paint, inks, adhesives, and cosmetics) and textile techniques. Students have on many occasions been rewarded through competitions: Campus Création, Prix UGEI, Prix Rotary, Prix CNRS (Colloque FGL)… and through the diversity which is characteristic of the school: teachers coming from academia and the industry, over 50% of pupils are women, over 30% with government loans per Year. If education is the first vocation of ITECH Lyon, its relations with industrials are vital points. These translate through strong partnerships in the fields of research and development. ITECH Lyon and its subsidiary, ITECH Entreprises, use their expertise and technical means to the benefit of companies through different sub-contracting forms. These services are carried out in annual or multiannual research linked with the University, industrial studies, analyses, trials, advice, renting of material with personnel (permanent teacher-researchers), and professional vocational training. Admission is made by studying the student's file records of results obtained in the last two years of Secondary School (1ère and Terminale), from recommendations of last year professors and the Head of the School. Formulation Chemistry allows for the creation of complex combinations of polymer solutions to create adhesives, inks, paints, cosmetics, and other formulated products. This field finds its applications in the heart of everyday life. The job opportunities of chemical engineer n formulation are vast: in upstream production with raw material and chemical product companies, within the conception-manufacturing units, and in downstream industries using the products (transport, packaging). ITECH distinguishes itself from other chemistry schools through its engineers' mastering of creating materials in manufacturing facilities and conceiving parts, on top of their knowledge of plastic materials. The ITECH plastic manufacturing engineer develops his or her skills with those of their companions of the other specialties: formulation chemistry with the coating of materials with colors associations with textiles creating composites used in the leisure field. From health and safety to the aeronautical industry via the packaging, automotive, and sporting industries, many sectors use plastic engineering, working as much with suppliers of raw materials as with "formulators" and plastic materials users. The training offered at ITECH is fully adapted to the needs of the textile sector. It is based on the chain supply functioning for all jobs linked to textiles (textile material chemistry, spinning, milling and texturization, weaving, knitting, non-woven dyeing, printing, and finishing) and for all other applications (clothing, furnishing, technical textiles). The skills are developed through teaching in close collaboration with companies located in the technological hub of Roanne. ITECH is the only institute in the world delivering engineering degrees in Leather Manufacturing for tanneries and taweries and their uses (shoes and leather goods). The ITECH Leather Engineer's craft revolves around transforming the raw skin into leather, bringing it the essential part of its added value. Lab and practical work dominate the program, and numerous qualities are required: observation, feel, the "look," sense of practicality, rigorous, sense of aesthetic. He or she works in large chemical firms, tanneries, taweries, and users (leather goods and shoe manufacturers…). The leather market extends worldwide and requires extreme mobility, multitasking, and adaptability. Students prepare for a Masters in Research during their third and final year. This Masters entitled "Materials – Polymer Materials" is part of the ITECH training program and thus is an optional specific "research" module of this 3rd Year. The ITECH engineering degree has by right the Masters' level grade. This allows students to pursue their studies with a Ph.D. without necessarily doing a Masters in Research in another institution. ITECH is part of the Doctoral School of Polymers of Lyon and can welcome Masters of research students in its laboratories. View full university

Textiles being Pakistan’s largest industrial sector generate the country’s highest export earnings of about 54%, providing the bulk of employment (38%) to a largely under-utilized workforce. The high levels of unemployment and underemployment are mainly on account of the low skill levels, low literacy, and poor managerial efficiencies of the job market. Recognizing this gap, TIP was founded in 1994 under the aegis of APTMA, to fill the growing vacuum. The key objective was to provide professional education and training to a new class of young professionals by honing their practical skills in addition to providing the necessary theoretical knowledge. To run TIP independently, APTMA created a trust under the name of the National Textile Foundation (NTF). This foundation is the caretaker of TIP and looks after its financial and capital needs. The institute was purpose-built (200,000 sq. ft. covered area) along with a state-of-the-art architectural design by a leading architect on 50 acres of land located on the National Highway, about 40 km from the Karachi city center. The architectural features of the interior and exterior design align with the climatic and topographical need to soften the harshness of Karachi’s physical and social environment. While not being ostentatious, the premises are air-conditioned and fitted with pleasant fixtures, woodwork, and finishing. The exterior is adorned with beautiful sprawling lawns and an artificial lake complete with related fauna in its natural habitat. Since its establishment, TIP has served the needs of the industry to a large extent and is gearing up its resources to meet its further requirements. So far, all TIP graduates have been taken up by the domestic textile industry except those who have gone abroad in pursuit of higher education. With an independent charter granted by the Government of Sindh, TIP is authorized to award its degrees under the recognition of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). TIP’s course content and syllabus were developed by faculty at the Clemson University, USA. TIP also has had various higher education links supported by the British Council and with the University of Manchester. This has helped TIP to adopt and upgrade its educational standards according to the changing global industry and market. At TIP, a student is exposed to an environment where he/she is allowed to actively participate in activities such as public speaking, stage appearances, social and cultural activities, art, music, etc. to help foster well-rounded personalities besides serving as a form of recreation. In this modern era of rapidly evolving technology, any nation must stay in touch with the latest technological trends. Bearing this in mind, TIP has established Textile Research and Innovation Centre (TRIC) under its wings. This would help Pakistan’s textile sector innovate new products and become competitive in the global race. The Vision of TRIC is to foster genuine leading-edge research linking the industry and other institutions within Pakistan and abroad and provide a new dimension to textile education in Pakistan. The initial focus of TRIC is to promote Advanced Materials Research such as technical textiles and nano-technology and to incorporate such research within the existing technology available in Pakistan’s textile sector. “TIP, an internationally recognized educational institution, providing open, free and challenging environment for research-based learning, to develop stakeholder-preferred human resources, with creative and well-rounded personalities, for the management and enhancement of Socio-Economic Value Addition.” View full university

The role of universities is immensely important in creating new knowledge and inventing new technologies for the benefit of humankind as well as in equipping students with suitable knowledge, skills, and behavior that not only make them excel in their occupations but also in their general life, ultimately leading to the development of a peaceful and prosperous world. The purpose of education is to help mankind in the pursuit of self-actualization, in addition to the fulfillment of physiological, social, and self-esteem needs. A good education includes not only the vocational development but also the cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social development of people. National Textile University is one of the most rapidly rising universities in Pakistan. Our teaching philosophy at NTU is student-oriented and our focus is to develop professional competence as well as a good character in our graduates. The educational objectives of our programs not only include suitable knowledge and skills components but also the inculcation of desirable behavioral attributes in the students, such as self-motivation, initiative, and drive, passion for achieving goals, creativity, flexibility and adaptability, self-confidence, dependability, trustworthiness, fairness, empathy, politeness, integrity, conscientiousness, etc. We offer plenty of curricular and extracurricular opportunities to enable our students to recognize and actualize their intellectual potentials and help them in acquiring key employability skills, such as effective communication, information management, critical thinking, and problem-solving. National Textile University aspires to have a transformative impact on the socio-economic development of the country in general and the textile & clothing industry in particular, with an outstanding education, research, and eco-friendly innovation. The mission of National Textile University is to contribute towards sustainable socio-economic development of society and welfare of humanity through the pursuit of excellence in education, research, and innovation in areas of National importance, with special emphasis on textile and clothing. View full university