Energy plays a crucial role in the socioeconomic development of nations, especially in manufacturing sectors like the textile industry. Energy consumption directly impacts production costs and market competitiveness, making energy efficiency essential. However, selecting and implementing the most appropriate energy efficiency measures are complex management problems due to numerous influencing factors should be considered. This study aims to develop a framework for evaluating energy efficiency in the textile industry by establishing criteria and using a hybrid multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) model that considers the interrelationships among these criteria. Expert opinions were gathered using the Delphi method to validate criteria from literature. Furthermore, a hybrid MCDM model by combining Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) and Analytic Network Process (ANP) to identify interrelationships and assigned weights of the criteria. The study found that technical and economic factors are most critical. Key technical criteria include ‘Technical applicability’ and ‘Technology accessibility,’ while ‘Potential of economic savings’ is the most critical economic factor. Other important economic criteria are ‘Implementation cost’ and ‘Operation and maintenance cost.’ This framework can be applied as a decision-making tool across various sectors, with the advantage of accounting for interrelationships among criteria, enhancing practical applicability.