Retail sales of organic textiles in the UK have defied the economic downturn growing by an estimated 7.8% in 2010, according to non-governmental organisation the Soil Association. Turnover of organic businesses has increased 35% to £12 million, according to the Association’s latest Organic Market Report.

The Soil Association is a certifier of organic textiles and as well as a certifier to Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS). Worldwide, GOTS licensees are up from 27 five years ago, to 2,750 across five continents.

Organic cotton accounts for around 91% of UK organic textile sales. The remainder consists of wool, linen and other fibres.

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