Textile Industry Investment Set to Create 9,800 Jobs
Investments poured in by six companies in the textile and garment (TPT) sector throughout 2025 until August 2026 are estimated to create around 9,000 to 9,800 new jobs. Beyond expanding production capacity, the investments are also considered to have a multiplier effect on exports, the logistics sector, and economic activity in industrial zones.
Secretary General of the Indonesian Garment and Textile Association (AGTI) Rizal Tanzil Rakhman stated that the arrival of new investment is not only oriented towards building production facilities but also brings broader economic benefits. “Investment in the textile and garment industry does not just bring production facilities. This investment also creates jobs, boosts exports, drives logistics, and fosters new economic activity around industrial areas,” Rizal said in a written statement in Jakarta on Thursday.
The largest contribution is projected to come from the construction of a modern textile factory owned by PT Xinhai Knitting Indonesia in Brebes Regency. The production facility, intended to meet export market demand, is expected to absorb around 6,000 workers. This figure makes the Brebes project the largest contributor to job creation from the series of textile industry investments during the period.
In addition to Brebes, the integrated textile manufacturing zone in Subang Smartpolitan is also projected to provide a significant number of additional job opportunities. The development of the area is being carried out by PT Binkova Textiles Indonesia, PT Dafei Textile Indonesia, and PT Serendipity Fashion Indonesia. The three companies are expected to absorb around 3,000 to 3,800 workers.
Rizal explained that PT FHG Tekstil Indonesia in Demak Regency has recruited around 600 local workers since the company began operations. Meanwhile, PT Citra Terus Makmur in Sumedang Regency has completed the expansion of its production facilities, although the company has not yet published the number of additional workers absorbed.
Beyond new investments, the recovery of industrial activity is also occurring through the recommencement of operations at PT Wong Hang Bersaudara and PT Akarsa Garment facilities in Pemalang Regency. This move has successfully restored around 1,500 job opportunities that were previously lost due to the cessation of company operations.
According to Rizal, the influx of investment into the textile sector cannot be separated from the support of the central and regional governments in maintaining a conducive business climate. He assessed that collaboration among all stakeholders needs to be continuously strengthened so that the textile and garment industry can develop sustainably. “Synergy between the central government, regional governments, and business actors needs to be continuously strengthened. With competitive supplies of raw materials and energy, skilled labour, investment ease, export access, and supervision of illegal imports and unfair trade practices, the TPT industry has a great opportunity to continue growing and become a motor for national job creation,” Rizal said.