19/12/2017 – IVGT
Natural fibres are still fibres’ biggest “employer”
The estimated global output of man-made fibres has been pegged at 71 million tonnes compared to 30 million tonnes of natural fibres.
Cotton picker in India (Fairtrade) © Suzanne Lee
The estimated global output of man-made fibres has been pegged at 71 million tonnes (cellulosic and oil-based, filament and staple fibres) compared to 30 million tonnes of natural fibres © CIRFS, IWTO, FAO, prognostiziert auf Basis Ergebnisse 2014/2015
Cotton picker in India (Fairtrade) © Suzanne Lee