We Are United by Shared Vision
With support from Partnership ID, the founding members came together out of a shared concern for the industry’s future and a firm commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), recognizing that a just, inclusive, and sustainable textile ecosystem can only be achieved through collaboration and action. Together, they built the foundation for RTL as Indonesia’s first multi-stakeholder platform dedicated exclusively to advancing textile sustainability.
Responsibility
We promote responsible practices across every stage of the textile and fashion value chain within Indonesia.
Consumer Behavior
We foster awareness and demand for textile and fashion products that are produced responsibly.
Partnership
We seek and facilitate robust collaboration and partnerships among a diverse range of stakeholders.
Capacity Building
We are committed to contribute in capacity building and involved in research and innovation.
Founded by Industry Leaders,
Born in the Moment of Crisis
The Begining
Rantai Tekstil Lestari (RTL) was founded during a time of global disruption. In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic shook industries worldwide, Indonesia’s textile and fashion sector faced significant uncertainty. Yet, within that crisis emerged a unique opportunity: to rebuild better, together.
RTL was born out of a collective awareness of the urgent need to transition towards sustainability—led by industry leaders spanning the entire textile value chain, from upstream fiber producers to downstream fashion brands, as well as research institutions, civil society organizations, and advocacy groups.
Forum Rajut 1
RTL was began as a series of open online forums quickly evolved into a movement for systemic change. These discussions—called Forum Diskusi Rajut (Weaving Together)—provided a platform for actors across the sector to align visions, identify shared challenges, and co-create a new path forward.
In July 2020, Forum Rajut 1 was held and the founding leaders established trust and mutual understanding among them.
Founding Partner Meeting
A series of meetings among the founding partners helped articulate the alliance’s core purpose. Discussions focused on creating a shared platform that reflects the needs and aspirations of actors across the value chain.
Forum Rajut 2
This second forum reinforced long-term commitment to collaboration. Stakeholders collectively recognized the urgency of building an inclusive and sustainable ecosystem and began outlining pathways for future joint action.
Vision & Mission Alignment
Three partner meetings were held to solidify RTL’s vision, mission, and key priorities. This moment became a turning point where the group transformed from informal discussions into a structured initiative.
Forum Rajut 3
As the pandemic exposed the fragility of the industry, the third Rajut forum focused on identifying long-term strategies for resilience and sustainability. The group finalized the decision to establish RTL as a formal, independent organization.
RTL Officially Launched
RTL was officially launched as a registered entity. Since then, it has continued to act as a platform for collaboration—connecting businesses, policymakers, researchers, and communities—to shape a more sustainable future for Indonesia’s textile and fashion industries.
Pioneering Sustainability in Indonesia’s Textile Industry
We are pioneer alliance in Indonesia's textile sustainability
We are to lead, inspire, and support a more circular and just industry.
We Bridge Sectors
RTL connects industry players across the value chain—from fiber producers to fashion brands to policymakers.
We Believe in Shared Solution
No single actor can shift the system alone. We thrive on partnerships.
We’re grounded in Indonesian realities
Our work is inspired by global scene, shaped by the context and potential of the local industry.
Rantai Tekstil Lestari was born from a shared concern and a shared hope. As Chairman, I’ve witnessed how collaboration across sectors can spark real change. Together, we are not just imagining a better future—we are building it, one initiative at a time.
Basrie Kamba
Let’s co-create the future of Indonesia's textile and fashion ecosystem.
