Introduction: The Textile Water Crisis
The textile industry consumes 93 billion cubic meters of water per year, enough to meet the needs of 5 million people.
Water Consumption by Fiber
| Material | Liters/kg |
|---|---|
| Virgin cotton | 20,000 |
| Recycled cotton | 200 |
| Virgin polyester | 10 |
| Recycled polyester | 5 |
Recycling Savings
99%
Less Water
0
Pesticides
Global Impact
If 25% of global cotton were recycled, 5 trillion liters of water would be saved annually, equivalent to the consumption of all of Spain.
