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Fabrics made of man-made fibres may outstrip cotton demand globally

Noteworthy characteristics of man-made fibres, like their abundant availability, durability, affordability, superior mechanical performance, and higher stability compared to natural fibres, make them an appealing choice in the textile industry.

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The global fabric export currently stands divided with cotton comprising about ** per cent and synthetic fabrics such as polyester and man-made cellulosic fabric, accounting for around ** per cent, as per the study. This indicates a significant shift from the scenario in **** when cotton accounted for about ** per cent while synthetic fabrics represented around ** per cent of the market share. This persistent decline in global demand for cotton fabric is an indicator of the growing preference for synthetic alternatives.