In this paper is elaborated and confirmed the need of projection and implementation of total quality management (TQM) system within Macedonian textile factories. Quality should be required not only in the production process, but in all parts of the business processes, even in the way the employees behave. An analysis is made on the situation in the textile industry in Macedonia and its progress through the four quality pillars: internal standardization, statistical process control appliance, education and motivation, and analysis of the quality costs. The results of the analysis have shown low progress of Macedonian textile companies according to the four quality pillars, therefore, this paper promotes methodology for increasing competitiveness among the textile companies and their pre- structuring in order to catch up with the new world trend
