Processing Subcategory
Water Consumption (m
3
/ton fibre material)
Minimum
Median
Maximum
Wool
111
285
659
Woven
5
114
508
Knit
2
84
377
Carpet
8.3
47
163
Stock/yarn
3.3
100
558
Nonwoven
2.5
40
83
Felted fabric finishing
33
213
933
Table 14:
Average water consumption for various fabrics [18].
