What Faisal Spinning Mills does

Faisal Spinning Mills Ltd. (PSX: FASM) is a Pakistan-based textile manufacturer operating as one of three textile subsidiaries of Umer Group of Companies, a diversified Karachi-headquartered conglomerate founded in 1982. The company operates spinning facilities in Nooriabad (Sindh) and weaving/processing units in Sheikhupura and Ferozwattwan (Punjab), producing ring spun yarn ranging from NE 7 to NE 120 — including specialty variants such as compact, slub, siro, modal, tencel, melange, recycled, organic, and BCI-certified yarns — alongside greige fabric for sheeting, home textile, and apparel applications. Faisal Spinning Mills holds 38,208 installed spindles within the group's seven-mill spinning platform (219,600 spindles total) and contributes to a group weaving platform of 577 air jet looms producing 7 million meters of fabric per month.

The company's technical stack is built on European and Japanese capital equipment — Rieter, Trutzschler, Toyoda for spinning; Tsudakoma Master-9200 and Picanol Omni 800+ for air jet weaving — combined with Uster-certified quality systems (Uster UT 5 Tenso Rapid, Uster Classimat 5, tensile and pilling testers). The certified product portfolio covers Supima, Egyptian Cotton, Cotton USA, GOTS (organic), BCI, GRS (recycled), and Oeko-Tex Standard 1000 fabrics, sold into international markets including China, the EU, USA, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, and France. Captive power generation (established 1996) and in-house spinning-to-weaving integration support operational continuity and cost control.

Revenue generation is B2B export-led for yarn and greige fabric, with no publicly disclosed pricing model. The broader group operates additional revenue streams via Firhaj Footwear (Hush Puppies, Caterpillar, Merrell, Geox licensing, 50 retail outlets, 150 Servis store displays, exports to El Corte Inglés, Next, Clarks, U.S. Polo, Wrangler), Umer Farms (dairy), leather manufacturing and tannery, power generation, and construction, yielding combined annual turnover exceeding USD 300 million at the group level. Faisal Spinning Mills' individual share of group revenue is not disclosed.

Name

Faisal Spinning Mills

Legal name

Faisal Spinning Mills Ltd.

Website

https://umergroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Faisal Spinning Mills Ltd. (PSX: FASM) is a Karachi-based textile manufacturer within Umer Group, producing ring spun yarn (NE 7-120) and greige fabric across spinning and air jet weaving facilities, exporting to China, the EU, and the USA under multiple sustainability certifications including GOTS, BCI, and GRS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yarn and Greige Fabric Manufacturing

NAICS

Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (313110), Broadwoven Fabric Mills (31321), Textile Mills (313), Fabric Mills (3132)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton (2211), Textile Mill Products (2200), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Spun Yarn Manufacturing (Ring/Open-End/Compact) (IMAOAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Greige Woven Fabric Mills (IMAOABAA), Denim & Twill Mills (IMAOABAG)

Keywords

• Ring spun yarn
• Greige fabric
• Cotton spinning
• Air jet weaving
• Home textile fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Textile Products Export: Manufacturing and export of yarn and greige fabric to international markets including China, European Union, Far East, USA, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal and France. Products include ring spun yarn for knitting and weaving, carded and combed yarn ranging from NE 7 to NE 120.
2. Footwear Manufacturing and Retail: Design, manufacturing and marketing of shoes through licensed brands (Hush Puppies, Caterpillar, Merrell, Geox). Distribution through company-operated outlets, independent retailers, and Servis store partnerships.
3. Diverse Business Operations: Group enjoys annual turnover of over USD 300 million across textile, footwear, dairy, leather manufacturing, power generation and construction divisions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Faisal Spinning Mills Ltd. manufactures cotton ring spun yarn and greige fabric for sale to textile converters, apparel manufacturers, and home textile producers. The spinning unit in Nooriabad produces yarn counts from NE 7 to NE 120 in cotton, organic, recycled, BCI, modal, tencel, Lycra, and specialty blends, while the weaving units in Sheikhupura and Ferozwattwan produce apparel, workwear, home textile, furnishing, Dobby, and Jacquard fabrics. Output is sold both domestically and exported to international buyers across Asia, Europe, and North America.

Product overview

Faisal Spinning Mills Ltd. operates as part of the Umer Group of Companies, a diversified Pakistani conglomerate with textile, energy, footwear, dairy, leather, and construction divisions. The textile group comprises three companies (Bhanero Textile Mills Ltd., Faisal Spinning Mills Ltd., and Blessed Textiles Ltd.) operating both spinning and weaving facilities. Faisal Spinning Mills functions as a textile manufacturing operation producing ring spun yarn for knitting and weaving, along with greige fabric production. The product portfolio centers on core spinning and weaving operations with various yarn types (ring spun, specialty, recycled) and fabric products (greige, certified organic/BCI/Supima/Egyptian cotton fabrics) serving the home textile, apparel, and denim markets for both domestic consumption and export.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ring Spun Yarn Cotton ring spun yarn for knitting and weaving applications, produced from Supima, Egyptian, American Fiber Max, Brazilian, and organic cotton varieties for sale to textile manufacturers.
• Specialty Yarn Products Specialty yarn variants including carded and combed yarn from NE 7 to NE 120, single yarn, double yarn, Lycra, slubs, siro yarn, multi count, melange, zero twist, modal, tencel, compact yarn, poly cotton, CVC, yarn on dye cone, organic, linen/cotton blended yarn, MVS, recycle, BCI, and nylon, sold to textile manufacturers for diverse applications.
• Greige Fabric Greige fabric produced for sheeting, home textile, and apparel applications using air-jet weaving technology with 577 looms across three weaving mills, sold to international fabric converters.
• Certified Fabrics Certified greige fabrics including organic (OE and GOTS), BCI, Cotton USA, Supima, and Egyptian Cotton variants produced in certified weaving facilities for international markets including USA, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, and France.
• Recycled Cotton and Polyester Yarn Sustainable yarn products spun from recycled cotton and polyester fibers with GRS certification, sold to textile manufacturers seeking environmentally sustainable inputs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly fabric production capacity of 7 million meters
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wolverine World WidecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 1989Firhaj Footwear is the only approved vendor of Wolverine World Wide in Pakistan. Holds manufacturing and marketing license for Hush Puppies and distribution license for Caterpillar, Merrell and Geox footwear brands in Pakistan.
• Hush PuppiescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 1989Firhaj Footwear holds manufacturing and marketing license for Hush Puppies brand. Company operates 50 retail outlets and exports to European brands.
• Caterpillar (Footwear)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFirhaj Footwear holds distribution license for Caterpillar footwear in Pakistan. Awarded Best Business Growth in Asia Pacific for Caterpillar.
• MerrellminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFirhaj Footwear holds distribution license for Merrell outdoor footwear brand in Pakistan.
• GeoxminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFirhaj Footwear holds distribution license for Geox footwear brand in Pakistan.
• Servis StorescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Servis retail chain for Hush Puppies product distribution through designated displays at 150 Servis stores across Pakistan.
• Uster TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationUsterized certification provider for Bhanero Textile Mills LTD and Faisal Spinning Mills LTD. Quantum yarn clearers used for quality monitoring.
• Control Union CertificationscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertification body for GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification of textile products.
• Better Cotton InitiativecoreTechnology or IntegrationBCI membership and certification for sustainable cotton sourcing practices.
• El Corte InglusStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish retail giant importing footwear products from Firhaj Footwear.
• NextcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish retailer importing footwear products from Firhaj Footwear.
• ClarkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish footwear brand importing products from Firhaj Footwear.
• U.S. PolocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican brand importing footwear products from Firhaj Footwear.
• WranglercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican denim brand importing footwear products from Firhaj Footwear.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vardhman Textiles Limited: One of India's largest integrated textile manufacturers with spinning, weaving, processing and finished garment capabilities. Comparable in vertical integration and global brand customer base, but operates at materially larger scale and broader product range than Faisal Spinning Mills.
• K.P.R. Mill Limited: Indian vertically integrated textile manufacturer with spinning, weaving, processing and garment divisions, including retail brands. Comparable integrated model and global apparel customer base, but with significantly larger scale and a broader finished-goods portfolio.
• Arvind Limited: Large Indian textile conglomerate spanning denim, woven fabrics, knitwear and garments with strong export orientation. Comparable in the woven fabrics and apparel fabric segment, but a much larger incumbent with broader brand portfolio.

Direct peers

• Interloop Limited: Major Pakistani listed textile player spanning hosiery, knit garments, spinning and weaving with significant export exposure. Comparable in product breadth (yarn, knit fabric, finished garments) and in operating scale within Pakistan.
• Sapphire Textile Mills Limited: Pakistani listed textile company with spinning, weaving, dyeing and home textile (Sadaqat, Hometex) operations. Directly comparable yarn-to-finished-goods model and similar export customer profile in EU and US home textile markets.
• Nishat Mills Limited: Pakistan's largest vertically integrated textile company operating spinning, weaving, processing and home textile sewing. Highly comparable to Faisal Spinning Mills across scale, product mix and export orientation, with overlapping customer base in EU/US fashion brands.
• Towellers Limited: Pakistani producer and exporter of towels, terry products and home textiles. Comparable as a fellow Pakistani PSX-listed textile exporter dependent on EU/US buyers and international quality certifications.
• Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited: Pakistani textile conglomerate with spinning, weaving and home textile products serving international buyers. Closely comparable in product category (yarn, greige and finished home textiles) and in scale range.
• Service Industries Limited (Servis): Pakistani footwear manufacturer and retailer that is the distribution partner for Firhaj Footwear's Hush Puppies range. Comparable as a domestic footwear platform and a fellow vertically integrated manufacturer/retailer in the Pakistani footwear market.
• Lucky Textile Mills Limited: Pakistani listed textile manufacturer with spinning, weaving, processing and made-up textile production. Comparable in vertical integration (yarn to home textile) and in reliance on international certifications for export competitiveness.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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