This statistic presents the distribution of the leading fibers used in clothing purchased new in the European Union (EU) in 2015, by fiber type. Cotton is the leading fiber for clothing purchased in the EU, used in 43 percent of new textiles. Polyester ranks in second place, used in 16 percent of new clothing purchases.
Distribution of the leading fibers used in clothing purchased new in the European Union (EU) in 2015, by fiber type*
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European Clothing Action Plan. (December 4, 2017). Distribution of the leading fibers used in clothing purchased new in the European Union (EU) in 2015, by fiber type* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 03, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/819822/share-of-main-fibers-used-in-clothing-textiles-european-union-eu/
European Clothing Action Plan. "Distribution of the leading fibers used in clothing purchased new in the European Union (EU) in 2015, by fiber type*." Chart. December 4, 2017. Statista. Accessed February 03, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/819822/share-of-main-fibers-used-in-clothing-textiles-european-union-eu/
European Clothing Action Plan. (2017). Distribution of the leading fibers used in clothing purchased new in the European Union (EU) in 2015, by fiber type*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 03, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/819822/share-of-main-fibers-used-in-clothing-textiles-european-union-eu/
European Clothing Action Plan. "Distribution of The Leading Fibers Used in Clothing Purchased New in The European Union (Eu) in 2015, by Fiber Type*." Statista, Statista Inc., 4 Dec 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/819822/share-of-main-fibers-used-in-clothing-textiles-european-union-eu/
European Clothing Action Plan, Distribution of the leading fibers used in clothing purchased new in the European Union (EU) in 2015, by fiber type* Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/819822/share-of-main-fibers-used-in-clothing-textiles-european-union-eu/ (last visited February 03, 2025)
Distribution of the leading fibers used in clothing purchased new in the European Union (EU) in 2015, by fiber type* [Graph], European Clothing Action Plan, December 4, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/819822/share-of-main-fibers-used-in-clothing-textiles-european-union-eu/
