Table 2.

Total CO₂ emissions per ton spun fiber (

Source: Stockholm Environment Institute)

Fiber/polymer	Crop cultivation	Fiber production	Total
Polyester, USA	0.00	9.52	9.52
Cotton, conventional, USA	4.20	1.70	5.90
Hemp, conventional	1.90	2.15	4.05
Cotton, organic, India	2.00	1.80	3.80
Cotton, organic, USA	0.90	1.45	2.35