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Three-Quarters of Linen Long Fiber Comes from Western Europe | Reading Flax-Producing Regions
About three-quarters of the world’s long fiber from flax, the raw material for linen, is produced in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Planting in 2024 reached a record high of 185,849 hectares. At the same time, it accounts for only about 0.3% of all fibers.
Three-Quarters of Linen Long Fiber Comes from Western Europe | Reading Flax-Producing Regions
About three-quarters of the world’s long fiber from flax, the raw material for linen, is produced in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Planting in 2024 reached a record high of 185,849 hectares. At the same time, it accounts for only about 0.3% of all fibers.
Global Cotton at 25.9 Million Tons | ICAC’s View of 2026/27
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) forecasts global cotton production at 25.9 million tons and consumption at 25.3 million tons for 2026/27. China, India, Brazil, and the United States account for three-quarters of production. We also look at differences in area and yield.
Global Cotton at 25.9 Million Tons | ICAC’s View of 2026/27
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) forecasts global cotton production at 25.9 million tons and consumption at 25.3 million tons for 2026/27. China, India, Brazil, and the United States account for three-quarters of production. We also look at differences in area and yield.
Global Fiber Production Reaches 132 Million Tons | The Reality of a 7.6% Recycling Share
Global fiber production reached a record high of 132 million tons in 2024. Meanwhile, recycled fibers accounted for 7.6%. Circularity is not keeping pace with the speed of production growth.
Global Fiber Production Reaches 132 Million Tons | The Reality of a 7.6% Recycling Share
Global fiber production reached a record high of 132 million tons in 2024. Meanwhile, recycled fibers accounted for 7.6%. Circularity is not keeping pace with the speed of production growth.
Clothes Get a Resume | The EU Digital Product Passport
The EU Ecodesign Regulation requires products’ durability and use of recycled materials to be shown through a digital product passport. Specific requirements for textile products are expected to be adopted in 2027.
Clothes Get a Resume | The EU Digital Product Passport
The EU Ecodesign Regulation requires products’ durability and use of recycled materials to be shown through a digital product passport. Specific requirements for textile products are expected to be adopted in 2027.