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  • Published On : Jan 2023
  • Code : CMI723
  • Industry : Advanced Materials
  • Pages : 140
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Technical Textile is a textile that has superior functionality and is used for rubber items, floor coverings, insulating items, protective gear, and composites in automobiles. It has high performance and is versatile, which makes it desirable for several applications for industrial as well as domestic use. They are produced from different materials such as natural fiber, regenerated fiber, metal, and specialty fiber.

The Global Technical Textiles Market is valued at US$ 203.23 Bn in 2022 in terms of revenue, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.29% during the forecast period (2023-2030).

Drivers

Growth in the automotive sector across emerging markets

Robust growth in the automotive sector across emerging industries is propelling the market growth of technical textiles. The increasing use of technical textiles to develop lightweight vehicles and to increase fuel efficiency is accelerating the market growth of technical textile. Moreover, technical textile is used in components such as air-bags and seat belts. Also, emerging markets in countries such as India and China are projected to play a significant role in driving the demand for Mobiltech textiles.

Rise in the number of manufacturing industries

The rise in the number of various manufacturing industries around the globe is boosting the demand for Indutech (an industrial textile) which is fueling the market growth of technical textiles. For instance, Indutech is one of the largest application segments in the technical textile market and its growth is directly associated with that of industrial production. This is projected to increase demand for various products under the Indutech textile segment such as woven filters, dust filters, industrial belts & hoses, and conveyor belt fabric.

Figure 1. Global Technical Textile Market Value Share (%), By Region, 2022

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Asia Pacific dominated the global technical textiles market in 2022, accounting for 44.66% share in terms of revenue, followed by North America and Western Europe.

Market Restraints

Expensive as compared to conventional textiles

Technical textiles are expensive as compared to conventional textiles. This is attributed to the high costs associated with raw materials and production costs of technical textiles. For example, the polymerization process used in the creation of technical textiles is more capital intensive as compared to conventional textiles. Moreover, the technical textile manufacturing process requires more technically trained workers, which in turn adds to the costs of finished goods produced from technical textiles.

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Technical Textiles Market Report Coverage

Report Coverage Details
Base Year: 2022 Market Size in 2022: US$ 203.23 Bn 
Historical Data for: 2018-2021 Estimated Year: 2023
Forecast Period 2023 to 2030 CAGR: 5.29% Forecast Period: 2023-2030
Geographies covered:
  • By Regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa
Segments covered:
  • By Application: Agrotech, Buildtech, Hometech, Indutech, Sportech, Packtech, Mobiltech, Meditech, Clothtech, Geotech, Protech, Oekotech
  • By Process: Non-woven, Composites, Others     
Companies covered:

Low & Bonar PLC, Ahlstrom Group, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), 3M Company, Polymer Group Inc., Milliken & Company Inc., Arville Textiles Ltd., Dickson-Constant, Baltex, and Freudenberg & Co. KG

Growth Drivers:
  • Robust growth in the automotive sector across emerging markets
  • Rise in the number of various manufacturing industries around the globe 
Restraints & Challenges:
  • Use of non-bio-degradable and toxic substances as raw materials in the production of technical textiles

Market Trends

Increasing disposable income and changing lifestyle of consumers, such as growing participation in sports activities due to growing health and wellness trend, is projected to fuel the market growth. Moreover, increasing spending on functional and sports apparel that are part of Clothtech and Sportech segments is again expected to foster market growth. Thus, Clothtech and Sportech segments are expected to gain significant share in the market due to the growing purchasing power of the consumers.

Growing strategic mergers and acquisitions by the key manufacturers is one of the key trends in the market. This ongoing trend is expected to bolster the market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in May 2020, the global technology group Freudenberg acquired 100% of the shares in Low & Bonar PLC, London, U.K. Low & Bonar is a global manufacturer of technical textiles.

Figure 2. Global Technical Textiles Market Value Share (%), By Application, 2022

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Technical Textiles Market, Segment Analysis by Application:

  • Among Application, the Indutech segment held dominant position in the market and accounted for 28.4% share in the global technical textilesmarket in 2022. The segment is expected to reach US$ 45.2 Billion by 2030.
  • Indutech is a subset of nonwovens in technical textiles which deals with textile materials used in a variety of industrial settings. The use of non-woven fabrics in industrial textiles is not far behind. At present, various applications of this sector are being made by non-woven fabrics. Electrical components, conveyor belts, flame barriers, reinforced plastics, noise absorbents, and battery separators are all made by non-woven fabrics.

The key players operating in the global technical textiles market include Low & Bonar PLC, Ahlstrom Group, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), 3M Company, Polymer Group Inc., Milliken & Company Inc., Arville Textiles Ltd., Dickson-Constant, Baltex, and Freudenberg & Co. KG. These players are engaged in developing innovative products to meet the emerging consumer trends. Moreover, they focus on providing high-quality products to their consumers to retain their market share.

Recent Developments

  • In December 2022, DuPont an American multinational company announced an expanded partnership with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves communities before, during and after disasters and crises. This deeper partnership includes donations of Tyvek protective apparel, personal protective equipment (PPE) applications training and educational support, safety-oriented content for their website, access to safety personnel, potential volunteers and awareness-building inside and outside of DuPont.
  • In November 2022, Baltex has introduced their new product which is a fabric that has superior wicking performance, and it is using a special structure to encourage effective capillary action to draw moisture away from the skin.
  • In August 2022, Milliken & Company Inc. has announced an acquisition of one of the Frontier yarn plants in Mayodan, N.C., from Gildan. This plant acquisition expands Milliken’s open-end yarn production for its protective fabrics, workwear, government and defense, industrial, and napery textile business units.
  • In December 2020, Dickson-Constant announced the acquisition of new industrial site on a 10ha site in Hordain, Hauts-de-France.

Competitive Section

Major players operating in the global Technical Textile market include Low & Bonar PLC, Ahlstrom Group, E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), 3M Company, Polymer Group Inc., Milliken & Company Inc., Arville Textiles Ltd., Dickson-Constant, Baltex, and Freudenberg & Co. KG.

Technical textile is a specialized textile used not only in the automotive and transportation industry, but also in other industries as well. The selection of textile concentrate majorly on aspects such as visual appeal, safety, and comfort. For this reason, technical textile specialists must have strong understanding of the customer's requirement and taste, and must be able to translate them into designing and printing specifications, in line with specific customer needs. Furthermore, technical textile designers must also have knowledge of different fabrics, such as nylon, silk, velour, and leather and should be able to create a design that is compatible and complementary to each of these fabrics. The technical textiles are the products which have the higher performance qualities as compared to traditional textiles. The type of materials used for manufacturing comprises synthetic fibers and natural fibers. Synthetic fibers which are used for the application are manufactured by the combination of some special chemical process on number of natural fibers to impart a new properties in them. These fibers have greater qualities such as higher strength than the manmade fibers and hence they are having use in not only for apparel but also for the other different applications such as in medical fields and automotive.

Market Dynamics

Increasing investment in R&D of new high-performance woven textile solutions is expected to propel growth of the global technical textiles market over the forecast period. For instance, in February 2020, Quantum Materials announced to invest US$ 3.5 million to further diversify its business with customized state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment for research and development of non-traditional and high-performance woven textile solutions.

Launch of new products is expected to propel growth of the global technical textiles market over the forecast period. For instance, in August 2021,  Carrington Textiles, a maker of personal protective equipment (PPE), has announced that six of its flame retardant fabrics have been granted RU status for ‘flame resistant clothing for protection of industrial employees against short-duration thermal exposures from fire.’ The RU mark, is a status recognized by UL, a global safety certifying authority that is part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Key features of the study:

  • This report provides in-depth analysis of technical textile market and provides market size (US$ Billion and Kilo Tons) and cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2023 – 2030), considering 2022 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, regional outlook, and competitive strategy adopted by the leading players
  • It profiles leading players in the global technical textile market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include Low & Bonar PLC, Ahlstrom Group, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), 3M Company, Polymer Group Inc., Milliken & Company Inc., Arville Textiles Ltd., Dickson-Constant, Baltex, and Freudenberg & Co. KG
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decision regarding their future product launches, technology up gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • The global technical textile market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, Technical textile manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through the various strategy matrices used in analyzing the technical textile market

Detailed Segmentation:

  • Global Technical Textile Market, By Application:
    • Agrotech
    • Buildtech
    • Hometech
    • Indutech
    • Sportech
    • Packtech
    • Mobiltech
    • Meditech
    • Clothtech
    • Geotech
    • Protech
    • Oekotech
  • Global Technical Textile Market, By Process:
    • Non-woven
    • Composites
    • Others
  • Global Technical Textile Market, By Region:
    • North America
      • U.S.
    • Latin America
      • Mexico
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Rest of Latin America
    • Europe
      • EU
      • Nordic
      • Russia
      • Ukraine
      • Poland
      • Rest of Europe
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • OCEANIA
    • Middle East & Africa
      • Turkey
      • South Africa
      • Rest of Middle East & Africa
  • Company Profiles
    • Low & Bonar PLC*
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Financial Performance
    • Key Strategies
    • Recent Developments
    • Future Plans
    • Ahlstrom Group
    • E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company (DuPont)
    • 3M Company
    • Polymer Group Inc.
    • Milliken & Company Inc.
    • Arville Textiles Ltd.
    • Dickson-Constant
    • Baltex
    • Freudenberg & Co. KG

“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section

Frequently Asked Questions

Global Technical Textiles market was valued at around US$ 203.23 Bn in 2022
Growth in the automotive sector across emerging markets and rise in the number of manufacturing industries are boosting the market growth.
Increasing disposable income and changing lifestyle of the consumers such as growing participation in sports activities due to growing health and wellness trend are the trends in the market.
Rise in strict government norms and regulation associated with the usage of non-bio-degradable and toxic substances in the production of the technical textile which is hampering the market.
Major players operating in the market include Low & Bonar PLC, Ahlstrom Group, E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), 3M Company, Polymer Group Inc., Milliken & Company Inc., Arville Textiles Ltd., Dickson-Constant, Baltex, and Freudenberg & Co. KG
The market is estimated to grow at around 5.29 % CAGR in the forecast period (2023-2030).

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