16/12/2025
Global Fiber Market Snapshot – Why Polyester Dominates.
This chart from the Global Fiber Market Report 2025 shows total global fiber production of ~132 million tonnes.
The key takeaway is very clear:
🔶 Synthetic fibers dominate with ~69% share
🔶 Polyester alone contributes ~77.7 million tonnes (~59% of total global fiber)
How to read the picture (simple explanation):
🌿 Plant fibers (Cotton, flax, h**p, etc.): ~24%
🐑 Animal fibers (Wool, silk, etc.): ~1%
🌱 Man-made cellulosic fibers (Viscose, modal, lyocell): ~6%
🧵 Synthetic fibers: ~69%
👉 Polyester is the clear leader
🔍 Why Polyester Has the Highest Share Globally
Polyester’s dominance is driven by functionality + economics + versatility:
✔️ High durability & strength – longer life than natural fibers
✔️ Cost efficiency & scale – stable supply vs weather-dependent cotton
✔️ Performance benefits – wrinkle resistance, dimensional stability, easy care
✔️ Versatility – apparel, home textiles, technical textiles, automotive, hygiene
✔️ Blending advantage – improves cotton, viscose & wool performance
✔️ Recyclability & circular potential – rPET growing steadily
✔️ Consistent quality – ideal for modern, high-speed textile processing
📌 Bottom Line (Industry Reality):
Global textile consumption has shifted from tradition-driven to performance-driven.
Polyester fulfills functionality, affordability, and scalability better than any other fiber — making it the backbone of today’s global textile industry.
