Textile workshop orders pick up ahead of winter

Small textile workshops in and around Rawalpindi say winter orders have picked up sharply after a quiet summer.

Units that make shawls, blankets and knitted wear have added evening shifts, and several owners said they were looking for experienced stitchers.

Smaller orders, more often

Owners said buyers were ordering smaller quantities more often, instead of one big order at the start of the season. That keeps machines busy but makes planning harder.

Electricity costs remain the biggest worry, with some units moving their heaviest work to the afternoon when their solar panels produce the most.

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