Technical Textiles Market Report 2025

This Technical Textiles report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The technical textiles market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $237.87 billion in 2024 to $256.06 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to infrastructure development, environmental awareness, industrial growth, safety and protection regulations, military and defense needs,.

The technical textiles market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $362.67 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability and eco-friendly materials, infrastructure modernization, aerospace and defense applications, circular economy practices, advancements in smart textiles. Major trends in the forecast period include nanotechnology in textiles, use of 3D printing technology, biodegradable technical textiles, digital printing, robotic textile manufacturing.

The anticipated increase in demand for technical textiles from end-users is poised to drive market growth in the forecast period. This surge in demand is attributed to factors such as the growing need for medical apparel and heightened awareness regarding hygiene products. Additionally, the rise in military expenditure, coupled with an increase in local extremist insurgencies and casualties, is expected to boost the demand for protective ballistic armors, consequently driving the global demand for technical textiles. For example, as reported by Nikkei Asia, the Australian government has proposed a defense budget of 42.9 billion Australian dollars ($29 billion) for fiscal 2023, representing 6.3% of its total public spending, up from the estimated 5.9% share in October of the previous year. Hence, the escalating demand across various end-use industries is anticipated to make a substantial contribution to the growth of the technical textiles market.

The increase in automobile sales is expected to drive the growth of the technical textiles market in the future. An automobile is typically a four-wheeled vehicle designed primarily for passenger transportation, often powered by an internal combustion engine using volatile fuel. Technical textiles are extensively utilized in the automotive industry for various interior components, including seats, headliners, carpets, and door panels. A rise in automobile sales typically results in greater demand for these textiles. For instance, in April 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based autonomous intergovernmental organization, reported that global electric car sales reached 10 million units in 2022, with projections indicating a 35% increase this year, bringing the total to 14 million units. Thus, the rise in automobile sales is driving the growth of the technical textiles market.

Modern technological advancements and ongoing innovations are significantly influencing the technical textiles market. Interconnected biometric garments function as connected textiles that collect data on emissions from the respiratory system, offering new methods to assess the health and performance of users. For example, in March 2023, Carrington Textiles, a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of textiles, launched Spartan HT Flex Lite. This product is a lightweight and flexible textile fabric designed for high-performance applications, commonly used in workwear, outdoor clothing, and other garments that require durability and comfort.

Major players in the technical textiles market are increasingly concentrating on product innovation, particularly in developing sustainable products to enhance their portfolios. Sustainable products are designed, produced, and utilized in ways that minimize their negative impact on the environment, society, and the economy throughout their entire lifecycle. Sustainable technical textiles often incorporate eco-friendly materials, such as recycled fibers, organic fibers, or bio-based materials. These materials help reduce the demand for new resources and lessen the environmental impact of production. For example, in July 2024, Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel, a U.S.-based supplier of innovative technical textiles, announced the opening of a state-of-the-art thermal insulation factory. This facility focuses on producing Comfortemp, Freudenberg’s well-known high-performance thermal insulation material, which aims to enhance both fashion and sportswear apparel.

In October 2023, COISNE et LAMBERT, a France-based leader in the production and marketing of technical textiles for professional clothing and PPE sectors, completed the acquisition of Infinity Group for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move is aimed at building a leading group in the technical textiles sector in European and global markets, providing enhanced services and solutions to support customer growth. Infinity Group, based in France, is a key player in the technical knitted fabrics sector.

Major companies operating in the technical textiles market include Asahi Kasei Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Berry Global Group Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Freudenberg & Co KG, Low & Bonar Group plc., Huntsman Corporation., Toyobo Co Ltd., Milliken & Company, SRF Limited, International Textile Group Inc., Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V., 3M Company, Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj, Johnson & Johnson, The Procter & Gamble Company, SKAPS Industries, Baltex, Johns Manville Corporation, Companhia Providência Indústria e Comércio, Fiberweb PLC, Strata Geosystems Pvt. Ltd., The TWE Group GmbH, Lanxess AG, Ibena Textilewerke GmbH, Officine Maccaferri S.p.A., Duvaltex Inc., Hindoostan Mills Company Limited, GSE Environmental Inc., Polymer Group Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the technical textiles market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global technical textiles industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the technical textiles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

Technical textiles refer to engineered products designed with specific functionalities, serving non-decorative purposes. These textiles, whether semi-finished or finished, are crafted using non-woven or woven natural and synthetic fibers, chosen for their exceptional technical and functional properties.

The main types of materials in technical textiles include natural fiber, synthetic polymer, regenerated fiber, mineral, and metal. Natural fibers are directly sourced from animal, vegetable, or mineral origins. Various processes, such as weaving, knitting, and non-woven techniques, are employed to create technical textiles for a range of applications. These applications span transport textiles, medical and hygiene textiles, industrial products and components, agriculture, horticulture, and fishing, home textiles, clothing components, as well as packaging and containment.

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The technical textiles market consists of sales of raw materials for technical textiles such as natural fibers, regerated fibers and synthetic fibers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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