In 2006, organic fiber linens and
clothing sales in the United States grew by 26 percent over the previous
year, to reach $203 million, according to the Organic Trade Association's 2007
Manufacturer Survey. According to the 2006 edition of this
survey, women's clothing accounted for 36 percent of total organic fiber
consumer sales in 2005, amounting to $57 million in sales. Men's and
child/teen clothing grew 56 and 52 percent, respectively, in 2005, while infant's
clothing/cloth
diapers grew 40 percent and accounted
for $40 million in sales.
