GITNUXREPORT 2025

Digital Transformation In The Garment Industry Statistics

Majority of garment industry adopts digital tech to boost efficiency, competitiveness.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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76% of apparel retailers use digital channels for customer engagement and sales.

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53% of apparel brands have adopted mobile apps or platforms to enhance customer experience.

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50% of apparel retailers are experimenting with AI chatbots for customer service.

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55% of garment companies have used digital storytelling to enhance brand engagement.

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73% of garment manufacturers have adopted some form of digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency.

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68% of apparel companies plan to increase their investment in digital technologies over the next two years.

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45% of garment retailers utilize AI for trend forecasting and inventory management.

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52% of garment factories worldwide have implemented ERP systems to streamline manufacturing processes.

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85% of textile companies see digital technology as essential for competitive advantage.

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39% of garment manufacturers use 3D prototyping to reduce sampling time and costs.

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Investment in digital tools by garment companies increased by 30% from 2022 to 2023.

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34% of small and medium-sized garment enterprises (SMEs) have adopted digital marketing strategies.

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70% of garment factories using automation reported higher productivity levels.

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65% of brands are exploring digital twin technology for factory simulation and optimization.

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80% of retail garment stores utilize POS systems integrated with digital inventory management.

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55% of garment manufacturers are implementing predictive analytics for demand forecasting.

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44% of smaller garment companies have adopted cloud-based ERP solutions.

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61% of textile mills have invested in IoT sensors to monitor machinery performance.

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48% of garment companies have started using augmented reality (AR) for virtual try-ons.

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69% of apparel brands report increased profit margins after digital transformation initiatives.

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43% of garment factories have reduced labor costs through automation and digital workflows.

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36% of garment manufacturers are utilizing big data analytics to optimize production processes.

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47% of clothing companies have integrated digital quality control systems.

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71% of garment retailers have increased their online sales channels via digital transformation.

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28% of garment factories worldwide leverage AI-powered predictive maintenance.

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49% of fashion brands employ virtual fitting rooms to increase online conversion rates.

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66% of textile manufacturers are investing in digital skills training for their workforce.

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38% of small garment manufacturers plan to upgrade to smart factory setups within 3 years.

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40% of apparel brands report that digital transformation has improved customer personalization.

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72% of garment companies using digital solutions reported higher operational efficiency.

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54% of textile mills have increased their adoption of sustainable digital printing methods.

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59% of apparel companies have integrated social commerce platforms into their digital marketing strategy.

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78% of garment manufacturers believe digital transformation is critical for future growth.

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64% of fashion companies have adopted AI-driven design tools for product development.

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69% of apparel companies have increased their use of social media marketing through digital tools.

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42% of garments are produced using digital sampling techniques, reducing waste and time.

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Digitally integrated supply chains reduce production delays by up to 30% in the garment industry.

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60% of garment companies report that digital transformation has improved their supply chain visibility.

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58% of apparel brands have integrated RFID technology to track inventory and improve stock accuracy.

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50% of apparel companies plan to deploy blockchain-based supply chain tracking within the next year.

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62% of apparel companies use automated systems for order processing.

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67% of garment companies have enhanced supply chain resilience through digital tools.

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54% of garment firms reportedly experienced reduced lead times after adopting digital workflows.

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44% of garment factories have adopted automated material handling systems.

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41% of clothing brands utilize digital inventory tracking to reduce stockouts.

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59% of apparel firms are investing in sustainable digital technologies.

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47% of garment industries report increased sustainability through digital innovations.

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Key Highlights

73% of garment manufacturers have adopted some form of digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency.
Digitally integrated supply chains reduce production delays by up to 30% in the garment industry.
68% of apparel companies plan to increase their investment in digital technologies over the next two years.
45% of garment retailers utilize AI for trend forecasting and inventory management.
52% of garment factories worldwide have implemented ERP systems to streamline manufacturing processes.
60% of garment companies report that digital transformation has improved their supply chain visibility.
85% of textile companies see digital technology as essential for competitive advantage.
39% of garment manufacturers use 3D prototyping to reduce sampling time and costs.
58% of apparel brands have integrated RFID technology to track inventory and improve stock accuracy.
Investment in digital tools by garment companies increased by 30% from 2022 to 2023.
34% of small and medium-sized garment enterprises (SMEs) have adopted digital marketing strategies.
70% of garment factories using automation reported higher productivity levels.
65% of brands are exploring digital twin technology for factory simulation and optimization.

With 73% of garment manufacturers embracing digital transformation, the fashion industry is swiftly weaving technology into the fabric of production, supply chains, and customer engagement to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and stay competitive in an increasingly digital world.

Consumer Engagement and Retail Technologies

76% of apparel retailers use digital channels for customer engagement and sales.
53% of apparel brands have adopted mobile apps or platforms to enhance customer experience.
50% of apparel retailers are experimenting with AI chatbots for customer service.
55% of garment companies have used digital storytelling to enhance brand engagement.

Consumer Engagement and Retail Technologies Interpretation

With over three-quarters of apparel retailers leveraging digital channels and many experimenting with AI and storytelling, the garment industry is stitching together a future where digital is not just a thread but the fabric of customer engagement and brand loyalty.

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption in Garment and Textile Industry

73% of garment manufacturers have adopted some form of digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency.
68% of apparel companies plan to increase their investment in digital technologies over the next two years.
45% of garment retailers utilize AI for trend forecasting and inventory management.
52% of garment factories worldwide have implemented ERP systems to streamline manufacturing processes.
85% of textile companies see digital technology as essential for competitive advantage.
39% of garment manufacturers use 3D prototyping to reduce sampling time and costs.
Investment in digital tools by garment companies increased by 30% from 2022 to 2023.
34% of small and medium-sized garment enterprises (SMEs) have adopted digital marketing strategies.
70% of garment factories using automation reported higher productivity levels.
65% of brands are exploring digital twin technology for factory simulation and optimization.
80% of retail garment stores utilize POS systems integrated with digital inventory management.
55% of garment manufacturers are implementing predictive analytics for demand forecasting.
44% of smaller garment companies have adopted cloud-based ERP solutions.
61% of textile mills have invested in IoT sensors to monitor machinery performance.
48% of garment companies have started using augmented reality (AR) for virtual try-ons.
69% of apparel brands report increased profit margins after digital transformation initiatives.
43% of garment factories have reduced labor costs through automation and digital workflows.
36% of garment manufacturers are utilizing big data analytics to optimize production processes.
47% of clothing companies have integrated digital quality control systems.
71% of garment retailers have increased their online sales channels via digital transformation.
28% of garment factories worldwide leverage AI-powered predictive maintenance.
49% of fashion brands employ virtual fitting rooms to increase online conversion rates.
66% of textile manufacturers are investing in digital skills training for their workforce.
38% of small garment manufacturers plan to upgrade to smart factory setups within 3 years.
40% of apparel brands report that digital transformation has improved customer personalization.
72% of garment companies using digital solutions reported higher operational efficiency.
54% of textile mills have increased their adoption of sustainable digital printing methods.
59% of apparel companies have integrated social commerce platforms into their digital marketing strategy.
78% of garment manufacturers believe digital transformation is critical for future growth.
64% of fashion companies have adopted AI-driven design tools for product development.
69% of apparel companies have increased their use of social media marketing through digital tools.

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption in Garment and Textile Industry Interpretation

With 73% of garment manufacturers embracing digital transformation to boost efficiency and 85% of textile companies viewing digital tech as vital for competitiveness, the industry is stitching itself into a smarter, more agile future—though less than half of SMEs have yet to digitize, suggesting there's still fabric to weave in the race toward innovation.

Product Development and Manufacturing Innovations

42% of garments are produced using digital sampling techniques, reducing waste and time.

Product Development and Manufacturing Innovations Interpretation

With nearly half of garments now crafted through digital sampling, the industry is stitching together sustainability and efficiency, sewing up waste and time in one seamless move.

Supply Chain Optimization and Automation

Digitally integrated supply chains reduce production delays by up to 30% in the garment industry.
60% of garment companies report that digital transformation has improved their supply chain visibility.
58% of apparel brands have integrated RFID technology to track inventory and improve stock accuracy.
50% of apparel companies plan to deploy blockchain-based supply chain tracking within the next year.
62% of apparel companies use automated systems for order processing.
67% of garment companies have enhanced supply chain resilience through digital tools.
54% of garment firms reportedly experienced reduced lead times after adopting digital workflows.
44% of garment factories have adopted automated material handling systems.
41% of clothing brands utilize digital inventory tracking to reduce stockouts.

Supply Chain Optimization and Automation Interpretation

As the garment industry stitches together a digital future—cutting delays by up to 30%, boosting visibility for 60%, and weaving RFID, blockchain, and automation into its supply chain—it's clear that digital transformation isn't just a trend but the fabric that will define its sustainability and competitiveness in the years ahead.

Sustainability and Investment Trends

59% of apparel firms are investing in sustainable digital technologies.
47% of garment industries report increased sustainability through digital innovations.

Sustainability and Investment Trends Interpretation

With nearly six out of ten apparel companies embracing sustainable digital tech and nearly half reporting greener practices, the garment industry is stitching together a more eco-friendly future—one digital thread at a time.