This article addresses the use of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 in the textile and clothing industry, as part of an ongoing Research Project on the subject. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly a reality in Industry 4.0 where there is a predominance of the Smart concept. This intelligence is transferred from humans to things, helped by multiple tools which demonstrate great potential for dealing with the new challenges imposed on textile and fashion companies. However, it appears that, despite the emergence of technological innovations that could revolutionize the entire value chain of the Fashion Industry, it is still far from adopting them. The research methodology used was based on a Literature Review through basic research with theoretical foundations, with a qualitative and descriptive approach, and a Survey by interview with designers that work in the textile or fashion industry, in Portugal. The preliminary results show a great lack of knowledge of the objectives and pillars of Industry 4.0, with many companies still taking their first steps. Regarding the introduction of the pillars of Industry 5.0 complementing Industry 4.0, with a greater focus on human beings and their articulation with machines, the situation is still in an embryonic state.