{"id":24711,"date":"2022-09-21T13:44:55","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T18:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textileexchange.org\/?page_id=24711"},"modified":"2025-11-07T23:23:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T23:23:29","slug":"synthetics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/textileexchange.org\/synthetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Synthetics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSynthetics are fibers made through chemical processes.\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExplore synthetics\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe compounds used to make synthetic fibers come from fossil-fuel-derived resources including petroleum-based chemicals and petrochemicals. Synthetics have different properties to natural fibers, and are often stretchier, more waterproof, and more stain-resistant, making them highly consumer-friendly. They made up 64% of the global fiber market in 2021.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\tPolyester is the most commonly used synthetic fiber. It\u2019s strong, durable, crease-resistant, and quick to dry.\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\tNylon, the commercial name for a group of polyamides, is widely used in activewear, swimwear, and other technical performance garments.\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tBiosynthetics<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tWholly or partly derived from natural, renewable sources, biosynthetics could represent a more climate-friendly alternative to traditional synthetics and are attracting a lot of attention across the industry.\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tOther Synthetics<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tIncluding elastane, polypropylene, polyurethane, and acrylic, these\r\nsynthetics are used in a range of products including socks, footwear, and intimate apparel.\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSynthetics in numbers\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOther synthetics\u2019 share of the global fiber market in 2021\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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SOLUTIONS<\/h6>\n

We\u2019re working to stop new fossil-based resources entering the system.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

We\u2019re working to help the fashion and textiles industry switch to materials that have less of an impact on people and the natural world. Our vision is for synthetic fiber production to drive beneficial impact through preferred fiber choices. No new virgin fossil-based synthetics should enter the supply chain, and all materials used in this category should come from a recycled or regenerative source.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Materials Production Dashboard<\/h6>\n

Get the latest data<\/h2>\n

You can access our latest data on production volume for synthetics in our Materials Production Dashboard.<\/p>\n

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If you have a question not answered here, get in<\/span> touch<\/span> with<\/span> us<\/span> directly, and <\/span>we\u2019ll be happy to answer it for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon are produced through chemical processes and are used in a range of application including apparel, accessories, home furnishings and footwear. Synthetic fibers currently represent 64% of global fiber production volumes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Recycled and biobased synthetic fibers can offer an alternative to conventional fossil-derived synthetics.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Brands wanting to get involved are welcome to join the Recycled Polyester and Biosynthetics Round Tables, commit to the 2025 Recycled Polyester Challenge<\/a>, and invest in the scaling of innovations such as textile-to-textile recycling.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You can find further information about our standards here.<\/p>\n

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Plants give us fibers like cotton, hemp, flax, jute, and more.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Manmade cellulosic fibers are commonly made from wood pulp.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Animal fibers and materials are popular natural choices for textiles.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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