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Polyester overtakes cotton in global textile market, raising environmental concerns despite cotton's sustainability.
The global textile market is shifting away from cotton towards polyester, which now makes up 57% of fiber production, up from 19.2% for cotton.
This change, driven by polyester's affordability and durability, has environmental downsides: polyester is non-biodegradable and contributes to microplastic pollution.
Despite cotton's biodegradability and renewability, it faces a false sustainability ranking in EU policies, highlighting the need for accurate labeling and consumer awareness.
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El poliéster supera al algodón en el mercado textil mundial, lo que plantea preocupaciones medioambientales a pesar de la sostenibilidad del algodón.