Iran’s textile and apparel industry is one of the country’s oldest and most extensive sectors, encompassing the entire value chain from fiber production and yarn spinning to fabric manufacturing, dyeing, design, and garment production.

Iran possesses diverse infrastructure for producing both natural and synthetic textiles, along with skilled labor in design, sewing, and textile engineering. In specific areas such as cotton and polyester fabrics, towels, machine-made carpets, and traditional garments, Iranian products are approaching international quality standards.

The textile and clothing industry is a key pillar of Iran’s industrial economy due to its high employment potential, value addition from domestic raw materials (like cotton and petrochemical derivatives), and its ability to meet local demand.

Iran supplies textiles and garments—including yarn, fabrics, towels, carpets, traditional clothing, and affordable garments—to markets such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Russia, and parts of Africa.

Iran’s competitive advantages include low-cost and skilled labor, access to raw materials, low energy costs, a long-standing heritage in textiles, and a strategic geographic location. Enhancing modern fashion design, building strong national brands, and achieving international quality certifications can further improve the global standing of Iran’s textile and apparel industry.