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In 2003, organic fiber sales in the United States grew
by 22.7 percent over the previous year, to reach $85
million, according to the Organic Trade Association's
2004 Manufacturer Survey. Sales of organic women's
clothing during that period grew by 33.6 percent, while
organic infant's clothing and diaper sales grew 20.5
percent. Sales of organic men's clothing grew by 11
percent, and children's and teen's clothing sales grew
by 15.8 percent. Meanwhile, sales of organic sheets and
towels grew by 17.9 percent, and those for organic
mattresses and pillows increased 8.3 percent.
Participants in the survey predicted that U.S. sales
of organic fiber would grow an average of 15.5 percent
each year for 2004 through 2008.
China is also a organic cotton developing market, the
most famous retail Group Marks & Spencer Group has
sourced 25% of their total quantity from China.
 
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