The share of artificial fibers in world fiber production is gradually increasing. World fiber production in 1998 increased by 2.840 thousand tons compared to the previous year and reached 47.8 million tons.
The share of artificial fibers increased from 53% to 58%. Man-made fiber production in the world increased by 1% in 1998 and reached 27.8 million tons. While the production of artificial fiber with cellulosic structure decreased by 3% to 2.8 million tons, the production of synthetic artificial fiber increased by 1% to 25 million tons.
In 1989, with the purchase of fiber carding machines and product diversity, more innovative products began to be produced.