An analysis of research on the development of the cluster approachinthe republic shows that recently this problem has received considerable attention. Thus, there are proposals on the organization of textile holdings (clusters), combiningthe processes of production of yarn, fabrics and ready-made garment andknitwear,insome studies the cotton complex is proposed as the basis for theformationofclusters. In our opinion, in the conditions of tough competition in the global marketsin this sector of the economy, textile clusters should be formed in the republic, taking in account both regional conditions and the competitive advantages of individual enrprises (selection should be based on market competition). Thus, the reaization ofhe competitive advantages of the textile industry of the republic reqires the imementation of a cluster strategy taking into account the positive andnegtive trds affecting the processes of its formation and development.