Textiles and textile-derived products (TPT) are one of the industries that have the greatest impact on global economic conditions. The threat of factory closures and layoffs (PHK) still haunts. The latest is the non-operation of PT Tuntex Garment Indonesia in Cikupa, Tangerang Regency, which resulted in 1,163 of its employees being laid off. Executive Director of the Indonesian Textile Association (API) Danang Girindawardana stated that the textile sector does need massive changes, both from an industrial and regulatory perspective.

From the industrial side, the use of raw materials and energy which is more efficient will be able to produce output of products whose prices are more competitive. Both in the domestic market and the export market.

"Innovation must also be carried out in terms of better regulations. These regulations were created by the government," said Danang.

According to him, the textile industry made a significant contribution, namely around 6.33 percent for the non-oil and gas sector as a whole.

"But, in fact textiles are experiencing so many difficulties," he explained.

Danang added, the association's internal discussions about current conditions are continuing.

"The current condition is indeed very difficult. We periodically continue to report it to the relevant ministries so that we can get certain concessions to survive," he said.