The textile industry is one of the most important and oldest industries in the world. This industry has been highly regarded due to its great importance in industrial, social, and economic development and its important role in job creation.
The textile industry plays a critical role in industrial, social, and economic development, as well as in job creation and income generation. Historically, major global economies have placed significant emphasis on the textile sector. Many of today’s developed nations initiated their industrialization processes with the textile and apparel industries. This sector offers numerous advantages, including national wealth generation, foreign exchange earnings, high value addition, and relatively low investment requirements.
The primary focus of the textile industry is the production of textiles, encompassing all types of woven and knitted fabrics. Raw materials such as cotton and wool serve as essential inputs for this industry, categorized into natural and synthetic types. The industry processes these raw materials into yarn, which is then utilized in fabric production. Natural materials like cotton are obtained through agriculture, while wool is sourced from animal husbandry. Synthetic raw materials, on the other hand, are derived from chemical products. In essence, the entire transformation process—from raw materials to finished products—falls under the textile industry’s purview. Finished products, including clothing, represent some of the most prominent applications, underscoring the importance of this industry.
In 2019, the global textile market was valued at $961.5 billion, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% from 2020 to 2027. This growth is driven by increasing demand for clothing, particularly in developing nations such as China, India, Mexico, and Bangladesh. By 2027, the market is expected to reach $1,350.24 billion. (Source: Wikipedia)
The scope of the textile industry extends beyond fabric production to include various stages, such as:
The need for clothing, alongside food and shelter, ranks among humanity’s most basic requirements, rendering the textile industry one of the oldest human endeavors. Evidence of weaving dates back from the Paleolithic era, according to sources such as Wikipedia.
Around 5000 BCE, climatic and environmental changes led early inhabitants of the Iranian plateau to move from caves to plains, initiating a new phase of civilization. Artifacts from the Silk region near Kashan, including clay and stone spindles, suggest a familiarity with textile production during this period.
The industrial revolution marked a turning point for this industry, transitioning from home-based production to mechanized manufacturing. Innovations like the “flying shuttle” significantly advanced the textile sector, enabling fabric production using a single hand and a loom.
Textile products have historically transcended mere utility, with numerous examples of decorative and artistic achievements. The “Dhaka muslin,” regarded as the finest fabric ever woven, exemplifies this craftsmanship. Produced in Bangladesh until the late 18th century, Dhaka muslin was made from tree cotton and featured exceptionally fine threads, surpassing the density of contemporary fabrics by over tenfold.
From 1 kilogram of this special cotton, only 8 grams of fabric could be produced, rendering it more valuable than silk.
With advancements across all domains, the textile industry has undergone profound transformations. Modern textile production relies on a variety of sophisticated machinery, including:
A comprehensive list of these machines is available on the “Used Textile Machinery” page of the Idea Gostar Sanat website.
According to the World Trade Organization, global textile and apparel exports amounted to $772 billion in 2013. In this context, China led the textile industry with $274 billion in exports, followed by India ($40 billion), Italy ($36 billion), Germany ($35 billion), Bangladesh ($28 billion), and Pakistan ($27 billion).
In the apparel export sector, China once again ranked first in 2016, with $161 billion in exports. Bangladesh ($28 billion), Vietnam ($25 billion), India ($18 billion), Hong Kong ($16 billion), Turkey ($15 billion), and Indonesia ($7 billion) followed.
These statistics highlight the textile industry’s vital contribution to export revenue and foreign exchange earnings. For comparison, Iran’s oil revenue in 2013 was $61.9 billion, less than a quarter of China’s textile export revenue. According to Iran’s Vision Document, the country aims to rank third in the Middle East and fiftieth globally in the textile sector by 2025.
Idea Gostar Sanat strives to advance Iran’s textile industry “From Yarn to Fabric, From Iran to the World.” With a decade of experience in the trade of textile machinery, the company focuses on negotiating with trusted suppliers to provide cost-effective, high-quality machines to clients’ needs, ensuring prompt and secure delivery to the desired destination.
With 21 years of expertise in manufacturing and supplying spare parts for textile machinery, the company emphasizes cost efficiency, fast delivery, and quality assurance, leveraging domestic production capabilities to minimize currency outflow. For imported components, reliable and efficient channels are utilized to meet the industry’s requirements.
