Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Executive Summary
- Scope
- Methodology
- Market Size and Growth
- World Markets: Cotton
- China Produces, Imports, and Uses the Most Cotton
- The U.S. Exports the Most Cotton
- Organic Cotton Represents a Fraction of the World Market—But That Fraction is Growing
- U.S. Organic Cotton Imports Eclipse Exports
- World Markets: Home Textiles
- U.S. Imports
- U.S. Exports
- U.S. Market, Home Textiles
- Value of Producer Shipments Declining
- U.S. Market, Organic Home Textiles
- Market Factors in Home Textiles
- Market Factors in Organics
- Imports, Exports Must Meet Standards of Destination Country
- Industry Groups Foresee Strong Growth
- Consumer Communication is a Critical Element in Growth
- Market and Product Trends
- Higher Price Points, Lack of Awareness, Misconceptions Hinder Consumer Market for Eco-Friendly Textiles
- Price Resistance Persists
- Organic Textiles Historically Unfashionable, Lackluster
- Consumers Lack Necessary Knowledge
- Consumer Education Is Needed
- Retailers, a Critical Link to Consumers, Are Dubious
- Beyond Organic: Earth-friendly Initiatives and Innovations
- Product Trends: Fiber-Related Claims Most Prevalent
- Distribution and Marketing
- Many Organic Farmers Sell to Co-ops
- Most Home Textiles Sold at Mass
- Grocery Chains the Leading Channel for Non-food Organic Products
- Inflated, Unsubstantiated Claims Hurt Credibility
- The Industry Steps Up to the Challenge
- Major Retailers Roll Out Environmentally Friendly Lines
- Marketing, Merchandising Can Educate As Well As Promote
- The Web Is an Effective, Cost-Efficient, Eco-friendly Means of Communication
- Company Profiles
- Columbine Cody Corp.
- Coyuchi, Inc.
- High Desert Naturals, Inc.
- Under the Canopy
- The Consumer
- The Spirit Is Willing, But the Flesh is Weak
- Inclination to Pay More for Environmental Friendliness: Two Key Demographic Trends
- Other Pertinent Findings
Chapter 2: Market Size and Growth
- Scope
- Methodology
- World Markets: Cotton
- China Produces, Imports, and Uses the Most Cotton
- Table 2-1 World Cotton Production, by Country, Market Years 2003/04-2007/08 (Season Beginning August 1) in thousands of metric tons
- Table 2-2 World Cotton Imports, By Country, Market Years 2003/04-2007/08 (Season Beginning August 1) in thousands of metric tons
- Table 2-3 World Cotton Use, by Country, Market Years 2003/04-2007/08 (Season Beginning August 1) in thousands of metric tons
- The U.S. Exports the Most Cotton
- Table 2-4 World Cotton Exports, by Country, Market Years 2003/04-2007/08 (Season Beginning August 1) in thousands of metric tons
- Organic Cotton Represents a Fraction of the World Market—But That Fraction is Growing
- U.S. Organic Cotton Imports Eclipse Exports
- Table 2-5: U.S. Certified Organic Acreage of Cotton, 2000-2005
- World Markets: Home Textiles
- U.S. Imports
- Definitions
- Cotton Sheets, Towels Account for 40% of U.S. Imports
- Table 2-6 Share of U.S. Imports of Home Textiles, by Type of Product, 2006 (Shipments in millions of dollars)
- Table 2-7 U.S. Value of Import Product Shipments, Home Textiles, By Type, 2002-2006 Category Code 361 ($1,000,000)
- China, Pakistan, India Dominate Home Textile Exports to U.S.
- Table 2-8 U.S. Value of Imports, Shipments of Home Textiles, Major Shippers, 2002-2006 (U.S. Dollars)
- Table 2-9 U.S. Value of Imports, Shipments of Cotton Sheets, Major Shippers, 2005-2006 Category Code 361($1,000,000)
- Table 2-10 U.S. Value of Imports, Shipments of Cotton Terry/Other Pile Towels, Major Shippers, 2005-2006 Category Code 363 ($1,000,000)
- Table 2-11 U.S. Value of Imports, Shipments of Cotton Bedspreads/Quilts, Major Shippers, 2005-2006 Category Code 362 ($1,000,000)
- Table 2-12 U.S. Value of Imports, Shipments of Cotton Pillowcases, Major Shippers, 2005-2006 Category Code 360 ($1,000,000)
- Table 2-13 U.S. Value of Imports, Shipments of Wool Blankets, Major Shippers, 2005-2006 Category Code 464 ($1,000,000)
- Table 2-14 U.S. Value of Imports, Shipments of Towels, Silk/Veg. Blends, Major Shippers, 2005-2006 Category Code 863 ($1,000,000)
- Table 2-15 U.S. Value of Imports, Shipments of Other Manmade Fiber Furnishings, Major Shippers, 2005-2006 Category Code 666 ($1,000,000)
- U.S. Exports
- Definitions
- Table 2-16 Share of U.S. Exports, by Type of Product, 2006 (Shipments in thousands of dollars)
- Table 2-17 U.S. Value of Home Textile Shipments Exported, 2002-2006 ($1,000)
- Leading Export Markets for the United States Are in North America
- Table 2-18 U.S. Value of Home Textile Shipments Exported to Canada,
- 2002-2006 ($1,000)
- Table 2-19 Canada¡¯s Share of U.S. Home Textile Exports, 2002-2006
- ($1,000)
- Table 2-20 U.S. Value of Home Textile Shipments Exported to Mexico, 2002-2006 ($1,000)
- Table 2-21 Mexico¡¯s Share of U.S. Home Textile Exports, 2002-2006
- ($1,000)
- Fastest Growing Export Markets Include South Korea and the U.K.
- Table 2-22 Fastest-Growing Export Markets for Bedroom Furnishings
- ($1,000)
- Table 2-23 Fastest-Growing Export Markets for Miscellaneous Household Furnishings ($1,000)
- U.S. Market, Home Textiles
- Definitions
- Value of Producer Shipments Declining
- Table 2-24 Value of U.S. Home Textile Product Shipments, 2002-2006 ($1,000)
- U.S. Home Textiles an $11.5 Billion Market
- Table 2-25 Value of U.S. Home Textile Market, 2002-2006 ($1,000)
- U.S. Market, Organic Home Textiles
- A Small But Growing Portion of the Organic Fiber Segment
- Balance of Trade Is Skewed
- Market Factors in Home Textiles
- Number of Households Is Rising...
- Table 2-26 Number of U.S. Households: 2003-2007 [Numbers in thousands. Reference date is July 1]
- ...As, Accordingly, Are Housing Starts and Units...
- Table 2-27 Projected Housing Starts, 2002-2006
- (1,000s of One-Family Units)
- Table 2-28 Annual Estimates of U.S. Housing Units, 2002-2006 Reference date is July 1
- But Household Size Is Gradually Declining
- Square Footage of New Homes Expanding
- Table 2-29 Square Feet of Floor Area in New One-Family Houses Completed, 2002-2006
- Table 2-30 Number of Bedrooms in New One-Family Houses Completed, 2002-2006
- Table 2-31 Number of Bathrooms in New One-Family Houses Completed, 2002-2006
- Home Improvements Remain Surprisingly Robust
- Table 2-32 Expenditures for Residential Improvements and Repairs, 2002-2006 Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate in Millions of Dollars
- Table 2-33 Expenditures by Type of Job, Owner-Occupied Properties: 2002- 2006 ($1,000,000)
- Second Home Ownership Rates Inch Up
- Market Factors in Organics
- Imports, Exports Must Meet Standards of Destination Country
- Organic Regulation a Double-edged Sword, Constraining Producers but Promoting Consumer Confidence
- Limited Supplies of Organic Textiles Limit Market; Other Eco-Friendly Materials Expand It
- Higher Price Points May Dissuade Consumers But Encourage Farmers
- Earth-Friendlier Materials and Processes Expand the ¡°Green¡± Market
- Income Affects Inclination to Buy Organics
- Table 2-34 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, By Income Base: 110,444 Households
- Industry Groups Foresee Strong Growth
- The ¡°Fudge Factor¡± Will Grow the Non-Organic Segment
- Consumer Communication is a Critical Element in Growth
Chapter 3: Market and Product Trends
- Higher Price Points, Lack of Awareness, Misconceptions Hinder Consumer Market for Eco-Friendly Textiles
- Price Resistance Persists
- Organic Textiles Historically Unfashionable, Lackluster
- Home Textiles go High-Tech
- Consumers Lack Necessary Knowledge
- Consumer Education Is Needed
- Retailers, a Critical Link to Consumers, Are Dubious
- Beyond Organic: Earth-friendly Initiatives and Innovations
- Fibers
- Bamboo
- Hemp
- Modal/beech
- Lyocell (Tencel)
- MicroCotton
- Ingeo
- SeaCell
- Manufacturing Processes
- Packaging
- Product Trends: Fiber-Related Claims Most Prevalent
- Table 3-35 Select Recent Product Introductions
- Table 3-36[cont.] Select Recent Product Introductions
Chapter 4: Distribution and Marketing
- Distribution
- Many Organic Farmers Sell to Co-ops
- Most Home Textiles Sold at Mass
- Grocery Chains the Leading Channel for Non-food Organic Products
- Marketing
- Inflated, Unsubstantiated Claims Hurt Credibility
- The Industry Steps Up to the Challenge
- Major Retailers Roll Out Environmentally Friendly Lines
- Marketing, Merchandising Can Educate As Well As Promote
- Bed Bath & Beyond Informs at Shelf Level
- The Web Is an Effective, Cost-Efficient, Eco-friendly Means of Communication
Chapter 5: Company Profiles
- Columbine Cody Corp.
- Key Facts
- Product Portfolio
- Distribution and Strategy
- Recent Developments
- Coyuchi, Inc.
- Key Facts
- Product Portfolio
- Distribution and Strategy
- Recent Developments
- High Desert Naturals, Inc.
- Key Facts
- Product Portfolio
- Distribution and Strategy
- Under the Canopy
- Key Facts
- Product Portfolio
- Distribution and Strategy
Chapter 6: The Consumer
- The Spirit Is Willing, But the Flesh is Weak
- Inclination to Pay More for Environmental Friendliness: Two Key Demographic Trends
- Table 6-37 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-38 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, by Age, 2006
- Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-39 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, by Sex, 2006
- Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-40 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, by Race, 2006
- Base: 110,444 Households
- Hispanics and Asians Incline to Pay More for Environmentally
- Friendly Products
- Table 6-41 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, by Region, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-42 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, by Education, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-43 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, by Income, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-44 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, by Presence of Children in the Household, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Sixty Percent of Consumers Purchase Household Linens
- Table 6-45 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Any Bedding, Bath, or Household Linens in the Past 12 Months, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-46 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Any Bedding, Bath, or Household Linens in the Past 12 Months, by Age, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-47 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Any Bedding, Bath, or Household Linens in the Past 12 Months, by Sex, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-48 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Any Bedding, Bath, or Household Linens in the Past 12 Months, by Race, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-49 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Any Bedding, Bath, or Household Linens in the Past 12 Months, by Region, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-50 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Any Bedding, Bath, or Household Linens in the Past 12 Months, by Education, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-51 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Any Bedding, Bath, or Household Linens in the Past 12 Months, by Income, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-52 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Any Bedding, Bath, or Household Linens in the Past 12 Months, by Presence of Children in the Household, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-53 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Any Bedding, Bath, or Household Linens in the Past 12 Months, by Type of Residence, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-18 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Any Bedding, Bath, or Household Linens in the Past 12 Months, by Value of Residence, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Selected Demographics of Sheet/Pillowcase Purchasers
- Table 6-54 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Sheets/Pillowcases in the past 12 months, by Age, 2006
- Table 6-20 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Sheets/Pillowcases in the past 12 months, by Sex, 2006
- Table 6-21 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Sheets/Pillowcases in the past 12 months, by Race, 2006
- Table 6-22 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Sheets/Pillowcases in the past 12 months, by Region, 2006
- Table 6-55 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Sheets/Pillowcases in the past 12 months, by Household Income, 2006
- Table 6-56 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Sheets/Pillowcases in the past 12 months, by Presence of Children in the Household, 2006
- Selected Demographics of Towel Purchasers
- Table 6-57 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Towels in the past 12 months, by Age, 2006
- Table 6-58 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Towels in the past 12 months, by Sex, 2006
- Table 6-59 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Towels in the past 12 months, by Race, 2006
- Table 6-60 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Towels in the past 12 months, by Region, 2006
- Table 6-61 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Towels in the past 12 months, by Household Income, 2006
- Table 6-30 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Towels in the past 12 months, by Presence of Children in the Household, 2006
- Selected Demographics of Comforter/Quilt Purchasers
- Table 6-31 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Comforters/Quilts in the past 12 months, by Age, 2006
- Table 6-62 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Comforters/Quilts in the past 12 months, by Sex, 2006
- Table 6-63 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Comforters/Quilts in the past 12 months, by Race, 2006
- Table 6-64 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Comforters/Quilts in the past 12 months, by Region, 2006
- Table 6-65 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Comforters/Quilts in the past 12 months, by Household Income, 2006
- Table 6-66 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Comforters/Quilts in the past 12 months, by Presence of Children in the Household, 2006
- Selected Demographics of Tablecloth/Napkin Purchasers
- Table 6-67 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Tablecloths/Napkins in the past 12 months, by Age, 2006
- Table 6-68 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Tablecloths/Napkins in the past 12 months, by Sex, 2006
- Table 6-69 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Tablecloths/Napkins in the past 12 months, by Race, 2006
- Table 6-40 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Tablecloths/Napkins in the past 12 months, by Region, 2006
- Table 6-70 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Tablecloths/Napkins in the past 12 months, by Household Income, 2006
- Table 6-71 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Tablecloths/Napkins in the past 12 months, by Presence of Children in the Household, 2006
- Selected Demographics of Blanket Purchasers
- Table 6-72 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Blankets in the past 12 months, by Age, 2006
- Table 6-73 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Blankets in the past 12 months, by Sex, 2006
- Table 6-74 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Blankets in the past 12 months, by Race, 2006
- Table 6-75 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Blankets in the past 12 months, by Region, 2006
- Table 6-76 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Blankets in the past 12 months, by Household Income, 2006
- Table 6-77 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Bought Blankets in the past 12 months, by Presence of Children in the Household, 2006
- Inclination to Pay More for Green Indexes About Average for Home Textile Consumers
- Table 6-78 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Bedding, Bath, or Household Linens in the Past 12 Months and Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, By Type of Product, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-79 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Bedding, Bath, or Household Linens in the Past 12 Months and Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, By Amount Spent, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-80 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Bed Pillows in the Past 12 Months and Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, By Amount Spent, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-81 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Sheets/Pillowcases in the Past 12 Months and Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, By Amount Spent, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-82 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Towels in the Past 12 Months and Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, By Amount Spent, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-83 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Comforters/Quilts in the Past 12 Months and Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, By Amount Spent, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-84 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Tablecloths/Napkins in the Past 12 Months and Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, By Amount Spent, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-85 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Blankets in the Past 12 Months and Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, By Amount Spent, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
- Table 6-86 Percentage of U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Draperies/Curtains in the Past 12 Months and Would Pay More for Environmentally Friendly Products, By Amount Spent, 2006 Base: 110,444 Households
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