The global textile and clothing industry is evolving with technological advances and facing future challenges. Trends in textile markets are shaping products and processes, influenced by environmental regulations. Innovation-driven research is crucial for the industry's development. Strategic technology roadmapping guides progress, while higher education courses in textile science prepare future professionals. Recent advancements in textile and garment manufacturing include joining techniques, 3D body scanning, and automation for mass production of fibre-reinforced polymer composites.