GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Textile Industry Statistics

Textile HR faces skill shortages, automation, diversity, retention, and digital transformation.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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The median annual salary for HR managers in the textile industry is $80,000

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48% of textile companies conduct annual employee engagement surveys

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68% of HR professionals say diversity and inclusion are top priorities in textile industry hiring policies

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60% of HR departments in textiles reported implementing new health and safety protocols post-pandemic

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19% of textile firms have dedicated wellness programs for employees

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70% of HR professionals in textiles consider employee well-being initiatives essential for retention

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37% of textile companies have policies to promote gender equality in hiring

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43% of HR professionals in textiles prioritize mental health awareness programs

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48% of textile companies have dedicated diversity training programs

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49% of HR departments in textiles actively participate in sustainability initiatives

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46% of textile firms offer health insurance benefits to full-time employees

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80% of textile companies use digital HR tools for payroll and performance management

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72% of HR teams in the textile industry track employee productivity using software tools

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36% of textile industry HR managers use predictive analytics for talent management

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15% of textile companies have implemented AI-driven recruitment systems

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55% of HR managers in textiles report increased use of digital communication platforms for employee interaction

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28% of textile companies have adopted online onboarding platforms

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50% of HR teams in textiles utilize social media for talent acquisition

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31% of HR teams in the textile sector leverage blockchain for secure credentialing

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40% of HR teams in the industry are adopting cloud-based HR management systems

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42% of HR managers in textiles prioritize workforce training initiatives annually

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78% of HR professionals in textiles emphasize automation skills during recruitment

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55% of textile firms provide at least 20 hours of training per employee per year

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28% of textile companies report skill gaps due to rapid technological changes

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40% of textile companies offer scholarships or internships to attract young talent

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53% of HR teams in textiles are investing in leadership development programs

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41% of textile companies conduct regular training on safety protocols

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41% of textile companies report increasing use of e-learning platforms for employee training

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29% of textile HR managers have implemented skill recovery programs post-pandemic

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54% of HR managers in the textile industry focus on upskilling existing employees

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24% of textile firms report using gamification techniques in training programs

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33% of textile firms utilize virtual reality (VR) for employee training

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65% of textile companies report difficulty in recruiting skilled HR personnel

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The global textile industry's HR workforce is projected to grow by 4% annually through 2025

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Employee turnover rate in textile factories in Asia averages 15%

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47% of textile companies plan to increase their HR budgets by 10% in the upcoming fiscal year

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33% of HR respondents in textiles report challenges in retaining young workers

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25% of HR managers in textiles report that remote work has increased employee flexibility

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The average age of HR managers in the textile industry is 45 years

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52% of textile companies engage in international recruitment to fill skill gaps

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47% of HR professionals in textiles believe automation will reduce manual labor needs

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44% of HR professionals note that cultural fit is a critical hiring factor in textiles

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70% of HR teams in textiles focus on compliance with local labor laws

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38% of textile firms report difficulties in managing multigenerational workforces

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62% of textile industry HR professionals see automation as a way to streamline HR processes

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27% of HR managers in the textile industry report difficulty in managing expatriate workers

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22% of HR managers report challenges in managing remote or distributed teams

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63% of HR professionals in textiles believe that employee data analytics helps in reducing turnover

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49% of textile HR managers experience difficulty in adapting to changing labor regulations

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27% of textile companies report difficulty in managing supply chain-related workforce issues

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59% of HR teams in textiles run regular employee recognition programs

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66% of HR managers in the textile industry believe flexible work arrangements improve productivity

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22% of HR departments in textiles report challenges with language barriers in multilingual workforces

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54% of textile organizations focus on talent retention strategies to reduce high turnover rates

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29% of HR professionals report that employee feedback platforms enhance engagement

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Key Highlights

65% of textile companies report difficulty in recruiting skilled HR personnel
42% of HR managers in textiles prioritize workforce training initiatives annually
The global textile industry's HR workforce is projected to grow by 4% annually through 2025
78% of HR professionals in textiles emphasize automation skills during recruitment
55% of textile firms provide at least 20 hours of training per employee per year
Employee turnover rate in textile factories in Asia averages 15%
47% of textile companies plan to increase their HR budgets by 10% in the upcoming fiscal year
33% of HR respondents in textiles report challenges in retaining young workers
80% of textile companies use digital HR tools for payroll and performance management
25% of HR managers in textiles report that remote work has increased employee flexibility
68% of HR professionals say diversity and inclusion are top priorities in textile industry hiring policies
The average age of HR managers in the textile industry is 45 years
52% of textile companies engage in international recruitment to fill skill gaps

With over half of textile companies increasing HR budgets and nearly 80% emphasizing automation skills, the industry is navigating a dynamic landscape where attracting, training, and retaining a skilled workforce has become both a challenge and an opportunity for growth.

Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Engagement

The median annual salary for HR managers in the textile industry is $80,000
48% of textile companies conduct annual employee engagement surveys

Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Engagement Interpretation

With HR managers earning a median of $80,000 and nearly half of textile firms conducting engagement surveys, it seems the industry is weaving a more attentive, if not entirely seamless, fabric of employee relations.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellness Initiatives

68% of HR professionals say diversity and inclusion are top priorities in textile industry hiring policies
60% of HR departments in textiles reported implementing new health and safety protocols post-pandemic
19% of textile firms have dedicated wellness programs for employees
70% of HR professionals in textiles consider employee well-being initiatives essential for retention
37% of textile companies have policies to promote gender equality in hiring
43% of HR professionals in textiles prioritize mental health awareness programs
48% of textile companies have dedicated diversity training programs

Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellness Initiatives Interpretation

In the evolving fabric of the textile industry, while 68% of HR pros see diversity and inclusion as top priority and nearly half champion mental health and diversity training, the modest 19% with dedicated wellness programs reveals a patchwork approach—highlighting that ethical priorities are stitching their way into policy, but still have miles to run before they reach full loom.

Diversity, Inclusion,, and Wellness Initiatives

49% of HR departments in textiles actively participate in sustainability initiatives
46% of textile firms offer health insurance benefits to full-time employees

Diversity, Inclusion,, and Wellness Initiatives Interpretation

With nearly half of textile HR departments championing sustainability and almost as many prioritizing employee health, the industry is stitching together a more responsible and caring future—one seam at a time.

Technology Adoption and Digital Tools

80% of textile companies use digital HR tools for payroll and performance management
72% of HR teams in the textile industry track employee productivity using software tools
36% of textile industry HR managers use predictive analytics for talent management
15% of textile companies have implemented AI-driven recruitment systems
55% of HR managers in textiles report increased use of digital communication platforms for employee interaction
28% of textile companies have adopted online onboarding platforms
50% of HR teams in textiles utilize social media for talent acquisition
31% of HR teams in the textile sector leverage blockchain for secure credentialing
40% of HR teams in the industry are adopting cloud-based HR management systems

Technology Adoption and Digital Tools Interpretation

As the textile industry weaves more digital threads into its HR fabric—from payroll and performance tracking to AI-driven recruitment—it's clear that while many are catching up with the modern loom, only a select few have fully spun the future of talent management through innovative, data-powered techniques.

Training, Development, and Skills Gaps

42% of HR managers in textiles prioritize workforce training initiatives annually
78% of HR professionals in textiles emphasize automation skills during recruitment
55% of textile firms provide at least 20 hours of training per employee per year
28% of textile companies report skill gaps due to rapid technological changes
40% of textile companies offer scholarships or internships to attract young talent
53% of HR teams in textiles are investing in leadership development programs
41% of textile companies conduct regular training on safety protocols
41% of textile companies report increasing use of e-learning platforms for employee training
29% of textile HR managers have implemented skill recovery programs post-pandemic
54% of HR managers in the textile industry focus on upskilling existing employees
24% of textile firms report using gamification techniques in training programs
33% of textile firms utilize virtual reality (VR) for employee training

Training, Development, and Skills Gaps Interpretation

Despite a commendable focus on workforce development and technological upskilling, the textile industry's rapid evolution underscores a pressing need for more comprehensive and adaptive training strategies—especially as nearly a quarter grapple with skill gaps and less than half harness innovative tools like VR or gamification.

Workforce Challenges and Dynamics

65% of textile companies report difficulty in recruiting skilled HR personnel
The global textile industry's HR workforce is projected to grow by 4% annually through 2025
Employee turnover rate in textile factories in Asia averages 15%
47% of textile companies plan to increase their HR budgets by 10% in the upcoming fiscal year
33% of HR respondents in textiles report challenges in retaining young workers
25% of HR managers in textiles report that remote work has increased employee flexibility
The average age of HR managers in the textile industry is 45 years
52% of textile companies engage in international recruitment to fill skill gaps
47% of HR professionals in textiles believe automation will reduce manual labor needs
44% of HR professionals note that cultural fit is a critical hiring factor in textiles
70% of HR teams in textiles focus on compliance with local labor laws
38% of textile firms report difficulties in managing multigenerational workforces
62% of textile industry HR professionals see automation as a way to streamline HR processes
27% of HR managers in the textile industry report difficulty in managing expatriate workers
22% of HR managers report challenges in managing remote or distributed teams
63% of HR professionals in textiles believe that employee data analytics helps in reducing turnover
49% of textile HR managers experience difficulty in adapting to changing labor regulations
27% of textile companies report difficulty in managing supply chain-related workforce issues
59% of HR teams in textiles run regular employee recognition programs
66% of HR managers in the textile industry believe flexible work arrangements improve productivity
22% of HR departments in textiles report challenges with language barriers in multilingual workforces
54% of textile organizations focus on talent retention strategies to reduce high turnover rates
29% of HR professionals report that employee feedback platforms enhance engagement

Workforce Challenges and Dynamics Interpretation

Despite an ambitious 4% annual growth forecast for HR staffing, the textile industry wrestles with persistent talent shortages, high turnover, and evolving workplace norms—necessitating a delicate balancing act between automation, cultural fit, and flexible work arrangements to stitch together a resilient workforce.