The given line graph provides information regarding the worldwide
demand
of four specific textile fibres, surveyed over a 35-year period. Units are measured in Use synonyms
million
Use synonyms
tons
.
From an Use synonyms
overall
perspective, it is evident that the sectors of Polyester, Cotton, and Cellulosic are expected to experience an upward trend throughout the period, Linking Words
whereas
the opposite of Linking Words
such
a tendency can be seen in the group of wool.
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Initially
, in 1980, the predominant position was occupied by cotton with a global consumption rate of over 10 Linking Words
million
Use synonyms
tons
. The growth Use synonyms
then
remained stable within the next 35 years, which secured its 2nd place by the end of the timeline. Linking Words
In contrast
, polyester began at a relatively modest figure of under 5 Linking Words
million
Use synonyms
tons
in 1980. Use synonyms
However
, Linking Words
demand
for Use synonyms
this
synthetic fibre grew dramatically throughout the period, overtaking cotton around the mid-1990s and maintaining a sharp upward trajectory Linking Words
thereafter
. By 2015, polyester had become the dominant fibre, reaching nearly 70 Linking Words
million
Use synonyms
tons
, far exceeding all other categories.
Cellulosic fibres exhibited a more gradual but consistent increase. Starting from less than 5 Use synonyms
million
Use synonyms
tons
, their Use synonyms
demand
rose steadily, crossing the 10-Use synonyms
million
-ton mark by the end of the timeline. Wool, Use synonyms
conversely
, demonstrated a downward trend. Despite starting at a similar level to cellulosic fibres in 1980, its Linking Words
demand
declined slightly over the years and remained the least significant category by 2015, accounting for only around 2 Use synonyms
million
Use synonyms
tons
.Use synonyms