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The global market for organic textiles is experiencing significant growth. The market for eco-friendly fibers, valued at 40.58 billion USD, is growing at a CAGR of 4.6% to 2027.
A notable increase in GOTS organic certification among companies indicates this push, rising by 34% to over 10,000 certified companies across 72 countries by 2020, with significant growth in India, Europe and China.
France, despite recording a drop in overall textile market revenues to 13.3 billion euros in 2020, has seen a steady increase in the adoption of organic textiles. Only 2% of French people consume organic textiles on a recurring basis in 2019,
The market is mainly made up of SMEs, with 90% of companies employing fewer than 10 people.
Organic textiles: the rise of ecological consumption in France
Demand for organic textiles is fueled by changing consumer attitudes towards "fast fashion", a system characterized by rapid turnover and frequently questioned for its environmental and ethical impacts.
as more and more information on the sustainability of clothing becomes available, French consumers are increasingly looking for organic and natural materials. This trend is reflected in the growing number of start-ups and major clothing brands investing in organic materials.
There is also considerable interest in recycled sportswear.
Players in the organic textiles industry
Pioneers of sustainability in textile production
- Carrefour: A giant retailer that has embraced organic textiles
- Hermès: renowned for its luxury products, uses high-quality organic textiles
- UGG: a leader in the sustainable use of wool.
Champions of organic and recycled fabrics
- La Gentle Factory: French start-up dedicated to producing clothing from organic textiles, including organic cotton and plant-based materials
- Patagonia and Veja: strong market players using products made from 100% organic cotton.
PROMOTERS for authentic, traceable textiles
- Organic Fabrics: Distributors like Organic Fabrics promote the wider use of organic textiles.
- Sevelia: digital platforms specializing in organic products for consumers.
Certifiers and regulators guarantee industry standards
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): a renowned international organization, GOTS certifies organic textiles
Regional pillars of organic fiber production
- Naturellement Chanvre: This brand promotes natural hemp-based products.
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Organic or biological textiles are textile made from organically grown fibres These are woven and then ennobled by a process that uses a limited number of harmful or polluting substances. The the most commonly used traditional organic fibres are cotton, wool, linen and hemp from organic farming and breeding
The three main activities of the organic textile industry are the production of yarns, the production of fabrics and the processing of fabrics (dyeing...).
The organic textile market continues to grow and seems to have a bright future ahead of it due to the awareness of consumers and professionals of the dangers of "conventional" textiles for health and their impact on the environment. This market is young but very dynamic as shown by the increasing number of hectares of land under organic farming in the world.
The main uses of organic textiles are clothing, technical textiles and other textiles (household linen, tarpaulins and other textile surfaces, etc.). The distribution of organic textiles differs little from the conventional textile model.
There are many players in the market:
- Producers of organic raw materials from agriculture or breeding.
- Producers of plant and animal fibres used to create textiles.
- Artisans and industrialists transforming textiles (weaving, assembly and finishing of textiles).
- Companies using textiles as a semi-finished product.
- Distributors and retailers selling assembled textiles (ready-to-wear, haberdashery).
- Regulatory and product certification bodies.
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