Fashion
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.
Clothing Spending Is 10,063 Yen per Month | Reading the 2025 Family Income and Expenditure Survey
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Family Income and Expenditure Survey, spending on “clothing and footwear” by households of two or more people in 2025 averaged 10,063 yen per month, down 1.8% in real terms. Clothing fell 4.1% in real terms, while underwear and footwear increased in real terms.
Clothing Spending Is 10,063 Yen per Month | Reading the 2025 Family Income and Expenditure Survey
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Family Income and Expenditure Survey, spending on “clothing and footwear” by households of two or more people in 2025 averaged 10,063 yen per month, down 1.8% in real terms. Clothing fell 4.1% in real terms, while underwear and footwear increased in real terms.
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.
98.6% of Clothing in Japan Is Imported | What a 1.4% Domestic Share Means
According to the Japan Textiles Importers Association, 3,512.04 million pieces of clothing were supplied domestically in 2024. Of these, imports accounted for 98.6%, while domestic production was 60.01 million pieces, or 1.4%. We look at the shift from 50.1% in 1990.
98.6% of Clothing in Japan Is Imported | What a 1.4% Domestic Share Means
According to the Japan Textiles Importers Association, 3,512.04 million pieces of clothing were supplied domestically in 2024. Of these, imports accounted for 98.6%, while domestic production was 60.01 million pieces, or 1.4%. We look at the shift from 50.1% in 1990.
Secondhand Clothing Is Becoming One-Tenth of Fashion | The Global Resale Market
Global secondhand apparel sales rose 18% year on year in 2023 to reach $197 billion. Some forecasts expect the market to reach $350 billion by 2028. This is a look at secondhand clothing as a market.
Secondhand Clothing Is Becoming One-Tenth of Fashion | The Global Resale Market
Global secondhand apparel sales rose 18% year on year in 2023 to reach $197 billion. Some forecasts expect the market to reach $350 billion by 2028. This is a look at secondhand clothing as a market.
64% of Clothes People Let Go of Are Discarded | Where Japan’s Clothing Goes
In Japan, 731,000 tons of clothing are let go of each year, and 64.3% of it is discarded. Reuse accounts for 18.1%, and recycling for 17.4%. We look at the material flow presented by the Ministry of the Environment.
64% of Clothes People Let Go of Are Discarded | Where Japan’s Clothing Goes
In Japan, 731,000 tons of clothing are let go of each year, and 64.3% of it is discarded. Reuse accounts for 18.1%, and recycling for 17.4%. We look at the material flow presented by the Ministry of the Environment.