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Australia’s wool and cotton industries unite to promote natural fibres over synthetics due to environmental and health concerns.
Australia’s wool and cotton industries are uniting to promote natural fibres amid rising concerns over synthetic textiles’ environmental and health impacts.
At World Expo Osaka, Australian Wool Innovation and Cotton Australia highlighted the sustainability of their products, noting that while polyester dominated global production in 2024 at 59%, natural fibres like cotton and wool remain vital renewable alternatives.
Cotton Australia’s CEO emphasized growing consumer interest in 100% Australian-grown cotton and the risks of microplastics from synthetics, stressing that wool and cotton are complementary.
Both industries are collaborating through initiatives like the Make The Label Count coalition to boost advocacy, research, and consumer education, aiming to expand natural fibre use despite synthetic dominance in sportswear.
Las industrias de lana y algodón de Australia se unen para promover las fibras naturales por encima de las sintéticas debido a preocupaciones ambientales y de salud.