Textile Exchange Report Shows Global Fibre Production At An All-Time High

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The Preferred Fiber and Materials Market Report 2019 reveals that global fiber production has doubled in the last 20 years, reaching an all-time high of 107 million metric tons in 2018 and is expected to grow to 145 million metric tons by 2030 if business-as-usual continues.

Included in this production increase from the 2018 reporting year are more responsible – or preferred – options for almost all fiber categories, however the volumes are still quite low in comparison to the conventional counterparts.

The continued growth of global fiber production will have significant impacts on people and planet.

Now is the time to accelerate a transition to preferred fiber and materials – this is a critical step to reducing the footprint on the planet being left by conventional fiber and material production.

Textile Exchange’s Preferred Fiber and Materials Market Report (PFMR) measures the production of fiber and materials with improved social and environmental impacts – known as Preferred.

This in-depth report focuses on the industry’s supply side, analyzing production volumes, availability and emerging fiber trends.

The Preferred Fiber and Materials Market Report 2019 reveals that global fiber production has doubled in the last 20 years, reaching an all-time high of 107 million metric tons in 2018 and is expected to grow to 145 million metric tons by 2030 if business-as-usual continues.

Included in this production increase from the 2018 reporting year are more responsible – or preferred – options for almost all fiber categories, however the volumes are still quite low in comparison to the conventional counterparts.

The Preferred Fiber and Materials Market Report focuses on data in various fiber categories, including Plant-based Natural Fibers, Animal-based Fibers and Materials, Manmade Cellulosic Fibers, Synthetic Fibers, as well as takes a look at sustainability standards, initiatives, and trends.

This year, Textile Exchange has, for the first time, made more detailed supplier mapping information available as an accompaniment to the PFMR. This resource is accessible only by Supporter and Partner level members of Textile Exchange, who can access it via the organization’s Hub.

The continued growth of global fiber production will have significant impacts on people and planet.

Now is the time to accelerate a transition to preferred fiber and materials – this is a critical step to reducing the footprint on the planet that is being left by conventional fiber and material production.

Textile Exchange aims to be the driving force for urgent climate action with a goal of 35-45% reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030. Find out more about our 2030 Strategy: Climate+.