Sustainable Fashion Gains Momentum: Eco-Friendly Belts Capture 32% of Global Export Market

2025,11,11

Against the backdrop of global advocacy for sustainable development, the cross-border Fashion Belt industry is accelerating its green transformation. Industry data shows that in 2025, eco-friendly fashion belts made from recycled fibers, biodegradable fabrics, and recycled alloys account for 32% of the global export market, a year-on-year increase of 15 percentage points. Recycled fiber belts lead the growth with a 51% year-on-year surge in exports, particularly favored by European and North American consumers.

The green transformation of the cross-border belt industry focuses on three core areas. First, recycled resource utilization: enterprises process recycled nylon and canvas through special technologies to produce belt straps with both toughness and environmental friendliness, reducing water consumption by over 40% compared to traditional processes.

Second, application of biodegradable materials: plant-tanned leather and corn fiber, which can decompose naturally, are gradually replacing traditional synthetic leather, minimizing environmental impact. These products are especially popular among young overseas consumers aged 25-30, accounting for 67% of purchases. Third, upgrading of low-carbon production processes: enterprises optimize dyeing technologies and adopt water-free processing to reduce carbon emissions. Some leading cross-border enterprises have realized full-life-cycle carbon footprint tracking of belt production.

Consumer surveys indicate that 75% of overseas respondents are willing to pay a 10%-20% premium for eco-friendly belts, with "environmental attributes + quality assurance" as the key decision-making factors.

Relevant officials from international fashion associations state that green transformation has become an inevitable trend for the cross-border belt industry. Cross-border enterprises need to increase investment in green R&D, integrate sustainable concepts into product design, production, and packaging, and obtain international environmental certifications (such as GRS, OEKO-TEX) to seize opportunities in high-end overseas markets.

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Mr. 朱万江

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