GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Diversity In The Textile Industry Statistics

Provide insights on the current state of diversity within the textile industry based on statistical evidence.

Last Updated: June 22, 2024

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In this post, we explore the sobering statistics that shed light on the lack of diversity and inclusion within the textile industry. From the underrepresentation of women and minority groups in leadership roles to the disparity in racial diversity among textile workers, the data paints a stark picture of the industry’s current state. Let’s delve into the numbers and uncover the challenges that the textile industry faces in striving for greater diversity and equality.

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"19% of mid-sized fashion businesses have no diversity at all among senior leaders."

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"In 2020 it was reported that only 15% of fashion designers in the USA were people of color."

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"Just 9% of board members at leading fashion companies are ethnically diverse."

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"Women represent only 14% of major textile manufacturing companies' board of directors."

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"The global textile industry has only 5% of CEOs from minority groups."

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"Only 29% of senior leadership roles in the textile industry are women."

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"In a survey of 45 major fashion companies, only six had a non-white CEO."

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"Textile companies have 21% less racial and ethnic diversity than the national average, as of 2020."

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"About 85% of interns in the textile industry are women."

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"An estimated 43% of the UK’s biggest fashion retailers have diversity policies."

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"89% of designer fashion brands have white creative directors."

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"Less than 1% of textile and fashion company owners in the U.S. are from minority groups."

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"65% of the sample of global fashion design graduates are women."

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"In the fashion industry, only 41% of brands took action to promote diversity and inclusion as of 2019."

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"Only about 6.7% of advertisements from Spring 2020 fashion collections featured plus-size models, indicating lack of diversity."

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"Only 37.3% of models appearing in Spring 2020 fashion collections were non-white, implying an issue with racial diversity."

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"Companies in the bottom quartile for diversity were 29% less likely to achieve above-average profitability."

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"Textile workers in the US are 77.1% White, 9.4% Hispanic, and 7.5% Black, showing a lack of racial diversity."

The statistics presented highlight a concerning lack of diversity and inclusion within the textile industry, from senior leadership positions to board members and CEOs. Women, people of color, and individuals from minority groups are significantly underrepresented across various sectors of the industry, revealing systemic inequalities that need to be addressed. Lack of diversity not only limits opportunities for marginalized groups but also impacts a company’s profitability, as evidenced by the lower performance of companies with poor diversity practices. It is crucial for textile companies to prioritize and actively promote diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster a more equitable and successful industry moving forward.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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