About Apparel Brands sector in Pakistan
The Apparel Brands sector in Pakistan comprises 182 companies, including 2 funded companies.
This sector includes companies that design and market apparel labelled by their own brand.
Apparel Brands sector is also known as Clothing Brands.
Brands designing and marketing apparel across categories like casual wear and formal wear, sports and outdoor wear, inner wear, night wear and hosiery, ethnic wear and bridal wear, maternity apparel, kids apparel and pet clothing. Also included are brands selling/distributing their products primarily through the internet (internet-first brands). Companies that exclusively manufacture or sell fashion accessories, footwear, industrial protective clothing (such as gas tight clothing), apparel retailers and distributors, service providers, contract apparel manufacturers are excluded.
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Top Apparel Brands Companies in Pakistan
There are 182 Apparel Brands startups in Pakistan which include Asim Jofa, Stylers International, Elegantyou, Ethnic, Khaadi. Out of these, 2 startups are funded.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 8 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of University of Toronto and University of Warwick.
Here is the list of top Apparel Brands startups in Pakistan
1. Asim Jofa
Asim Jofa is an ethnic wear & bridal wear apparel brand for women offering tops, bottoms, shirt, trouser, dupatta, bridal dresses and jackets. The company sells their products through their online platform, own stores and retailers.
Key facts about Asim Jofa
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Karachi (Pakistan)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 38/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 87 Competitors
Stylers International is a denim garments manufacturer based in Lahore, Pakistan. They are a mission-driven social enterprise that aims to harness the power of fashion for the planet and humankind.
Key facts about Stylers International
- Founded Year: 1991
- Location: Lahore (Pakistan)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 36/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 10 of 40 Competitors
3. Elegantyou
Internet first brand offering innerwear for women. The product catalog includes lingerie, nighties, panties, body shaper, bra, and other accessories such as bra straps, nursing pads, and more. The company claims that the products are made of cotton, and more.
Key facts about Elegantyou
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Islamabad (Pakistan)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 34/100 What is this?
4. Ethnic
Key facts about Ethnic
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Lahore (Pakistan)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 32/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 44 Competitors
5. Khaadi
Khaadi is a women's casual wear apparel brand offering unstitched dress, kurta, pants, salwar, tights and other accessories. The company sells their products through their own stores as well as their own website.
Key facts about Khaadi
- Founded Year: 1998
- Location: Lahore (Pakistan)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: IFC
- Latest Funding Round: Unattributed, May 28, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 31/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 32 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Apparel Brands sector in Pakistan
18 Apparel Brands startups in Pakistan were founded in 2019 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 13 |
2021 | 12 |
2020 | 15 |
2019 | 18 |
2018 | 15 |
2017 | 5 |
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Funding Trends in the Apparel Brands sector in Pakistan
Recent Funding Rounds in Apparel Brands in Pakistan
In the year 2022, till May 2022, Apparel Brands companies in Pakistan have raised equity funding across 1 round.
See a more detailed list of funding roundsHere are some recent, important funding rounds in Apparel Brands companies in Pakistan:
Top Investors in Apparel Brands in Pakistan
WeRaise is the top investor in Apparel Brands companies in Pakistan based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Apparel Brands companies in Pakistan:
Colleges which produce the most Apparel Brands companies in Pakistan
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Apparel Brands in Pakistan
Most number of Apparel Brands startups in Pakistan have been founded by alumni from University of Toronto and University of Warwick.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
University of Toronto | 1 |
University of Warwick | 1 |
