In the last 15 years, clothing production has approximately doubled.

Notes:

Research is behind a paywall.

Primary Source:

2016 - Euromonitor International Apparel & Footwear 2016 Edition (volume sales trends 2005–2015); paywall

Secondary Source:

https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/publications/A-New-Textiles-Economy_Full-Report_Updated_1-12-17.pdf

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