Abstract
The textile industry has a significant impact on the global economy, particularly in terms of traditional production and processing methods. From the production of raw materials to the delivery of high-value-added goods, the textile industry encompasses a broad range of activities. The present study provides a systematic literature review of the performance of the textile industry, utilising 487 papers listed in the Scopus database. Biblioshiny and R were used to review the publications. Apart from pointing out possible study directions in this field, papers were checked for author contributions, citation counts, eminent scientific publications, keywords, academic ties, and associations. Based on the annual publication count, the evidence shows that China, the United States, and India rank as the top three countries. With 2,509 references, the most often published journal in the textile industry research is the International Journal of Production Economics. The most frequent keywords are ‘performance’, ‘textile’, and ‘industry’. The paper concludes with policy implications that emphasise global collaboration, adoption of green technologies, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises. Policy implications emphasise the adoption of green technologies, circular economy principles, and inclusive development strategies, particularly focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the textile industry’s performance. It also provides directions for future research that balance growth, environmental responsibility, and inclusivity.
Keywords: Bibliometric Analysis, Research Trends, Sustainable Textiles, Systematic Literature Review, Textile Industry.