2009 the Year of Natural Fibres

Just found this on the Selvedge website.The International Year of Natural Fibres will be officially launched on 22 January 2009 at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO). Since the 1960s, the use of synthetic fibres has increased and natural fibres have lost their market share. The FAO hopes the title will raise consumer awareness and stimulate demand for natural fibres. www.naturalfibres2009.org