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Technical Textiles Market Size
Technical Textiles Market size was valued at USD 169,474.2 million in 2021 and is estimated to exhibit 4.8% CAGR from 2022 to 2028, driven by the rising adoption of high-performance airbag & seat belt technology in automobiles. Over the forecast period, it is estimated that the industry share by volume will expand at 4% CAGR to reach 68,775.6 thousand tons by 2028.
Technical textiles are referred to as textile solutions, which primarily focus on the technical performance instead of the product’s aesthetic purpose. They are manufactured using natural & man-made fibers such as Spandex, Kevlar, Nomex and Twaron. These fibers display improved functional features such as improved thermal resistance, excellent insulation and higher tenacity. Technical textiles are used in various end-use industries such as automobile, homecare, construction, and healthcare, among others.
The demand for technical textiles has increased globally in recent years owing to improving economic conditions. Technological advancements, increase in end-use applications, durability, eco-friendliness, user-friendliness, and cost-effectiveness of technical textiles have led to their increased demand globally.
Furthermore, rapid urbanization, increasing awareness among the user population, rise in disposable incomes, new technological advancements in the medical, automobile & construction industries aided by easy production, low-cost labor, and conducive government policy support will positively impact the global technical textiles market.
| Report Attributes | Details |
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| Base Year: | 2021 |
| Market Size in 2021: | 169,474.2 Million (USD) |
| Forecast Period: | 2022 to 2028 |
| Forecast Period 2022 to 2028 CAGR: | 4.8% |
| 2028 Value Projection: | 232,446.7 Million (USD) |
| Historical Data for: | 2018 to 2021 |
| No. of Pages: | 300 |
| Tables, Charts & Figures: | 367 |
| Segments covered: | Material, Type, Application and Region |
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has substantially influenced the technical textiles market performance. Technical textiles are significantly used to produce various medical equipment such as PPE kits, face masks, and gloves. To contain COVID-19 spread globally, the market witnessed an increase in the overall production of medical Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), primarily driven by the demand for face shields, gloves & masks. The demand for PPE, especially face masks, will remain high over the forecast period to restrain the spread of COVID-19.
Technical Textiles Market Analysis
The synthetic polymer segment is expected to generate over USD 120 billion by 2028. Synthetic polymers are expected to grow at a substantial rate since many consumers use synthetic fibers as a replacement for natural fibers owing to environmental concerns.
Synthetic polymer plays a significant role in the textiles market as it has a lower weight yet is comparatively stiff & strong and offers better heat & electric conductivity compared to other textile materials. Owing to the above-mentioned factors, it is widely utilized in aerospace and automotive component manufacturing. Synthetic polymers are used in a wide range of applications including heavy-lifting lines, high-performance sporting goods, heat-resistant garments, and bulletproof vests.
The mobiltech segment will generate a demand for over 15 million tons by 2028 owing to the rising demand for the transport industry as it is used in cars, ships & railways to the aerospace industry. Technical textile products are used in various automotive applications such as seats, headliners, noise control, and carpets, among others. The application of textile composite materials in mobiltech is to improve comfort & interiors and is also used as a reinforcement.
Technical textiles are used to construct buildings, dams, bridges, tunnels & roads and collectively comprise the buildtech sector. They offer mechanical properties such as lightness, strength & resilience, and resistance to creep & degradation by chemicals & pollutants in the air or rain & other construction materials, and resistance to the effects of sunlight & acid. Technical textiles play a significant role in modernizing infrastructures. Technical textile products are used for various purposes in the construction industry such as scaffolding nets, tarpaulin, architectural membranes, and roofing materials, among others.
The non-woven segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4.5% through 2028 owing to the increasing use of non-woven fibers in covers, carry bags, thermal insulation, ballistic protection, and fireproof layers. These fabrics are usually manufactured using polypropylene, which provides properties such as strength, elasticity, and thermal insulation. Technological advancements and the incorporation of polypropylene are fueling non-woven fabric demand in industries such as automotive, construction, chemicals, and garments. The growing demand for polypropylene in non-woven materials is anticipated to propel the overall technical textiles market growth.
Asia Pacific technical textiles market value will generate over USD 90 billion by 2028 due to the rising demand for technical textile solutions from the clothing, transport, and construction industries in developing countries such as India, China, Vietnam, etc. These countries are anticipated to exhibit a rising demand for new public transport and commercial buildings such as healthcare facilities.
In automotive vehicles, technical textiles are used in various components, such as carpets, air filters, oil filters, battery separators, hood liners, tire cord fabrics, and hoses & belt reinforcement. With increasing vehicle production & sales across Asia Pacific, the product will witness demand. According to OICA, countries including India, China, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia, accounted for over 40% of the global vehicle production in 2020.
Technical Textiles Market Share
The technical textiles market is fragmented with many manufacturers operating across the world. Manufacturers in the market compete through product innovation. Furthermore, continuous spending on research & development activities to gain a competitive advantage over other manufacturers will sustain industry rivalry in the market over the forecast spell. The competition is growing owing to enhancing distribution channels along with new players entering the market.
In recent years, many manufacturers have developed economical and sustainable technical textile products, which are biodegradable and reduce the overall plastic waste. For instance, in June 2021, Asahi Kasei introduced Bemliese, its proprietary ultra-sustainable continuous-filament cellulosic non-woven fabric. Bemliese is a non-woven fabric sheet made from cotton linters, which are tiny hair-like fibers on cotton seeds
Some of the key technical textiles industry participants are
- Asahi Kasei
- Freudenberg Performance Materials
- Heathcoat Fabrics Ltd.
- Dupont
- Toyobo Co.
- Milliken & Company
- Huntsman International LLC
- Kimberly-Clark’s
- Nobletex Industries Ltd.
Technical textiles Market report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of volume in kilo tons and revenue in USD million from 2022 to 2028 for the following segments
By Material
- Natural Fibers
- Synthetic Polymers
- Minerals
- Others
By Type
- Woven
- Knitted
- Non-Woven
- Others
By Application
- Mobiltech
- Indutech
- Protech
- Buildtech
- Packtech
- Meditech
- Sportech
- Geotech
- Clothtech
- Others
The above information is provided on a regional and country basis for the following:
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
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