ATTI Expands to Pakistan with New National Chapter Led by PRGMEA
London, 25 June 2026 — The Pakistan Ready Made Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has formally committed to establishing a National Chapter under the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI), the manufacturer-led programme convened by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF).
The commitment was marked by the mutual signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday 24th June, during a London Climate Action Week event on Financing Transformation in the Global Apparel and Textile Sector, co-hosted by ATTI and British International Investment.
With this commitment, Pakistan becomes the third country to join ATTI, alongside two ATTI pioneer countries, Bangladesh and Türkiye, marking a significant expansion of the initiative’s reach across major garment and textile manufacturing hubs.
About the Initiative
ATTI supports manufacturers and their associations to develop manufacturer-led, context-specific Transformation Plans, focusing on energy, water and other environmental impacts. Transformation Plans are implemented in collaboration with brands, governments and other industry actors. The initiative was developed in recognition of the unique role manufacturers and their associations play in driving impactful, context-specific solutions at country level.
It was launched by the International Apparel Federation and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation during London Climate Action Week 2025.
Scope of Collaboration
Under the agreement, ATTI commits to supporting PRGMEA across the full Scope of Work, including the ATTI Needs Assessment, collaborative solutions design, and the completion and implementation of the resulting Transformation Plan for the sector. ATTI will also be responsible for securing the financial support and funding assistance required to implement these activities, facilitating stakeholder engagement, assessments, prototype development, and execution of the Transformation Plan in collaboration with PRGMEA.
In turn, PRGMEA commits to providing the institutional resources, staff capacity, and member engagement needed to ensure effective design and implementation of the National Chapter and the resulting ATTI Transformation Plan.
The two organisations will begin this work with an in-country kick-off meeting between key figures from PRGMEA and ATTI and other relevant stakeholders, supported by a scoping trip. An Initiating Technical Committee will also be established to advise on the design and implementation of the National Chapter and Transformation Plan.
Statements
Dr Ayyazuddin, Head of Decarbonisation Committee, PRGMEA, said: “Joining ATTI marks a pivotal step for Pakistan’s garment and textile sector. Through this important partnership, we are ready to build on the foundations of Pakistan’s existing success to scale solutions within Pakistan and beyond to the global apparel and textile industry”
Matthijs Crietee, Secretary General, International Apparel Federation; Board Member, ATTI, said: “We are delighted to welcome Pakistan into ATTI. PRGMEA’s innovative and inspiring approach to industry transformation makes it an ideal partner, and we look forward to a productive and impactful collaboration as we work together to address the sector’s most pressing sustainability challenges.”
Olivia Windham Stewart, ATTI, said: “As one of the world’s most significant garment manufacturing and exporting nations, Pakistan’s inclusion strengthens ATTI’s mission to reduce fragmentation, coordinate efforts, and accelerate the sector’s transition to lower-impact production. As one of IAF’s most active members, and a leading association within Pakistan, PRGMEA is uniquely positioned to lead this work.”
About ATTI
The Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI) is a joint programme launched and led by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). Developed in response to member priorities, ATTI promotes an innovative, manufacturer-led, nationally oriented and globally coordinated approach to industry transformation — focusing on key sustainability issues across the supply chain, including energy efficiency, water use, emissions, and other environmental impacts.
ATTI was formally established as a Dutch Foundation (Stichting) in December 2025.
About PRGMEA
The Pakistan Ready Made Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) is the country’s principal association representing garment manufacturers and exporters. Established in 1981, the primary objective of PRGMEA is to safeguard interests of readymade garment exporters and create a sustainable manufacturing environment.
