Organic Fiber Sales Growing In U.S.

by Darren

More green clothing is selling than ever before. This has caused a corresponding increase in the demand for eco friendly fiber, which is up 17% this year so far.

According to a 2003 survey done by the Organic Trade Association, organic fibre sales in the US grew by 23% from the previous year, and growth of 15% was predicted for 2008. In 2004, Co-operative Bank’s “Ethical Consumerism” report stated that sales of ethically-sourced clothing grew by 30% in the UK. This included not solely organic cotton, but other eco-fibres, fair trade clothes and recycled items.

The trend towards more organic fiber sales seem inevitable as demand for eco friendly clothing is clearly on an increase. All signs point to consumers being more willing than ever to sheathe themselves in green clothing.