A Pakistani company has introduced advanced military tents with stealth features for export, drawing strong interest from international buyers and signalling new opportunities for Pakistan’s exports.

Showcased at a technical textiles exhibition held in Frankfurt from April 21 to 24, the tents are made using high-frequency welded fabric and specialised PVC material capable of blocking infrared radiation. As a result, they remain undetectable on radar and cannot be scanned by drones to reveal personnel or equipment inside.

The newly developed tents, produced for the first time in Pakistan, are designed for use in forward positions as command centres, military operation control rooms and for concealing sensitive communication systems and heavy weaponry. The structures can also be interconnected for troop accommodation.

According to Kashif Ahmed, Head of Business (Engineered Technical Fabrics) at H Nizam Din & Sons, the tents are fire-resistant despite being made from PVC and do not rely on stitched joints. Instead, high-frequency welding is used, ensuring stronger and more durable connections. He added that the tents could be installed quickly using an external frame system.

Pakistan’s participation in the global technical textiles exhibition highlighted the country’s growing capability beyond conventional cotton products, with high-performance fabrics gaining attention from international markets. The military tents, developed by a Karachi-based export firm, were among the key attractions, reinforcing Pakistan’s emerging expertise in specialised textiles.

Khurram Saeed, CEO of M Bilal Textiles, said Pakistan was rapidly establishing its presence in the international market for technical textiles. He noted that Pakistan-made tents were already widely used in global relief operations for disaster-affected populations and demand for military-grade tents was increasing, opening new avenues for exports.

He added that Pakistan’s evolving diplomatic role, including efforts to facilitate dialogue between the United States and Iran, had contributed to improving the country’s global perception, creating economic opportunities. Exporters at the exhibition said European and other international buyers “are now viewing Pakistan from a new perspective, with increased engagement from markets that previously showed limited interest”.

Pakistani exhibitors reported strong buyer engagement and productive meetings during the event, with visitors appreciating the reliability, diversity and quality of Pakistan’s textile offerings, further strengthening the country’s position in the global market.

Pakistan participated in the exhibition, including Techtextil and Texprocess, with 11 companies, while the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan established a dedicated pavilion to promote national exports.