Textile Exchange has released the 2014 Preferred Fiber and Materials Report, which showcases an increase in the use of preferred fibers and materials. Preferred materials include recycled polyester, lyocell, organic cotton, and more.
The report says both survey results as well as textile industry studies demonstrate how preferred fibers are outpacing the growth of conventional fibers such as cotton. The report is designed as a tool to help brands, retailers, educators, nonprofit organizations and the entire textile supply chain understand the preferred fiber & materials (PFM) market.
The long-term goal is to support the growth and development of the PFM supply chain from fiber to finished product and on to the consumer. The report also challenges the textile community to address today’s market use of synthetics and encourages them to adopt more sustainable options. Textile Exchange works on a global scale to support the transition to more sustainable fiber and material options.
The report also congratulates the top 10 users of recycled polyester including Nike, The North Face, Target, H&M, Puma, Williams Sonoma, G-Star Raw, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Volcom and Prana and top five users of Lyocell - Inditex, H&M, Target, G-Star Raw and Eileen Fisher.
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