Carbon Footprint:Linen
2 square meters of Linen fabric is equivalent to:
4.5 kg CO₂e
22.8 km of driving
The equivalent kilometres of driving emissions in an average small petrol car. Learn more.
2.46 m³ of CO₂ gas
Carbon footprints depend on many changing factors - where something is made, the energy mix used and how far it travels - so any single product's footprint will vary. Use these figures to understand what is higher or lower, not as an exact calculation for your situation.
Amount of CO₂ Gas
Compared to the size of a human.
2 square meters of Linen fabric is equivalent to 2.46 m³ of CO₂ gas.
Compare Similar Items
- Wool2 square meters of Wool fabric.13.9kg CO₂e
- Acrylic Fabric2 square meters of Acrylic Fabric.11.5kg CO₂e
- Cotton2 square meters of Cotton.8.3kg CO₂e
- Silk2 square meters of Silk.7.63kg CO₂e
- Nylon2 square meters of Nylon fabric.7.31kg CO₂e
- Polyester2 square meters of polyester fabric.6.4kg CO₂e
- Linen2 square meters of Linen fabric.4.5kg CO₂e
Source information
- WRAP UK - A Carbon Footprint for UK Clothing and Opportunities for Savings, Table 21 (150 gsm fabric) www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/Appendix%20IV%20-%20Carbon%20footprint%20report.pdf
Fabric footprint from WRAP UK clothing study, 150 gsm material.
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