Sapphire Textile Mills Limited, also known as Sapphire Group, is one of Pakistan’s leading vertically integrated textile manufacturers. Based in Lahore, the company produces cotton yarn, fabric, and finished garments. Over the years, Sapphire has expanded its operations beyond textiles, investing in retail, power generation, and dairy farming.
Core Competencies:
Sapphire Textile Mills specializes in:
- Cotton yarn, fabric, and garment production
- Textile retail and fashion
- Power generation and renewable energy
- Dairy farming and mechanized agriculture
The company is known for its high-quality textile products and innovation in manufacturing.
Key Milestones
Early Years (Pre-1970): The company traces its roots to a leather business founded by Haji Muhammad Din in Dhaka. After the partition of India in 1947, the family transitioned from leather to yarn trading, eventually establishing its first textile mill in Jessore, East Pakistan, in 1961.
Expansion to West Pakistan (1970-1980): Due to political instability in East Pakistan, the company moved its operations to Karachi in 1970 and acquired Sapphire Textile Mill in Kotri in 1971, which later became the group’s identity.
Growth and Diversification (2000-Present):
- In 2003, Sapphire invested Rs. 300 million in Sapphire Finishing Mills Limited.
- In 2009, the company expanded internationally by investing in Beirholms Sapphire A/S in Denmark.
- In 2014, Sapphire Retail was launched by Nabeel Abdullah, growing into a leading lifestyle brand in Pakistan.
- In 2024, Sapphire Retail expanded to the UK, opening its first store in Bradford.
- The company also diversified into power generation (Sapphire Electric) and dairy farming (Sapphire Dairies).
Market Presence
Sapphire Textile Mills operates multiple production plants across Pakistan, including:
- Spinning plants in Kotri, Nooriabad, and Kasur
- Weaving and stitching plants in Sheikhupura
With a strong domestic and international market presence, Sapphire has established itself as a major player in the textile and retail industries.
Sustainability and Future Outlook
Sapphire Group continues to focus on sustainable business practices, technological advancements, and expanding its retail footprint globally. With investments in renewable energy and modern textile manufacturing techniques, the company aims to maintain its leadership in the industry while supporting economic growth in Pakistan.
Key Achievements
- One of Pakistan’s largest vertically integrated textile manufacturers
- Strong retail presence with a fast-growing lifestyle brand
- Expansion into international markets, including Denmark and the UK
- Diversification into power generation and dairy farming
Sapphire Textile Mills Limited remains committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, driving growth in Pakistan’s textile and retail sectors.
