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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