NEWS & CSR

Tren PHK Besar‑besaran di Industri Tekstil dan Implikasinya bagi Produsen Benang Pintal

10 Jul 2025

Global Wave of Layoffs in Textile Sector

Since the pandemic, major textile hubs have seen mass layoffs. Fast fashion brands in Europe, garment factories in the US and China have cut thousands of jobs. Indonesia’s own Bandung and Majalaya districts experienced significant workforce reductions. This trend disrupts raw material supply and spinning yarn operations, forcing Indonesian spinning yarn manufacturers to adjust production volumes and avoid excess inventory.

The Sritex Example in Layoff Context

Sritex, once a leading ISO 9001 textile manufacturer and greige fabric supplier, also had to streamline its workforce during demand downturns. This case underlines the need for market diversification and investment in modern spinning technology so that Indonesian spinning yarn manufacturers are not overly dependent on single markets.

Implications for Spinning Yarn Manufacturers and Greige Fabric Suppliers

Large-scale layoffs can reduce spinning yarn demand by up to 20 percent in the short term. Greige fabric suppliers from Indonesia must recalibrate inventory strategies and strengthen global B2B networks. Spinning yarn manufacturers are encouraged to deploy predictive maintenance and IoT sensors to maintain plant efficiency during capacity cuts. This creates prime textile investment opportunities for backers of machinery modernization and production process digitalization.

Strategies to Navigate Workforce Volatility

Develop reskilling programs as part of corporate social responsibility for displaced workers
Diversify export markets to offset local and global demand fluctuations
Enhance collaboration with textile associations through Open Factory Days and workshops on ISO 9001 textile manufacturer best practices
Boost consumption of local textile products. Currently Chinese imports account for approximately 41% of Indonesia’s textile consumption

Charting the Course Ahead

The road to resilience lies in combining human-centered workforce strategies with cutting-edge spinning technology and a conscious shift towards local products. By offering continuous upskilling and flexible deployment, investing in smart maintenance and automation, and encouraging consumers to “buy local,” Indonesian spinning yarn manufacturers and greige fabric suppliers will not only weather future layoffs but also position themselves as leaders in a more agile and sustainable global textile landscape.

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