“Polyester Chain 2007” (http://www.reportbuyer.com/go/YAF00038.html) reports that polyester makes up for 75% of all man-made fibres, dominating the other fibres over the last three decades. In 2006, global capacity stood at 36.41 million tons including 15.16 million tons of polyester staple fibre 21.25 million tons of polyester filament yarn.