Cooling Fabrics Market Report 2025

The cooling fabrics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.27 billion in 2024 to $3.61 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased sports and outdoor activities, increased focus on health and comfort needs, environmental sustainability, regulatory compliance, and increased research and development.

The cooling fabrics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.65 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on apparel and fashion trends, urbanization and heat islands, climate change adaptation, increasing use in medical and healthcare applications, and growing e-commerce and online retail. Major trends in the forecast period include sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics, apparel and fashion trends, innovative research and development, technological advancements, cutting edge technological solutions.

The growing demand for sports apparel is anticipated to drive the expansion of the cooling fabrics market in the upcoming years. Sportswear refers to clothing designed for rigorous athletic activities such as exercising or participating in sports. Athletes often choose outfits made from cooling fabrics to remain dry while on the field, which enhances comfort and contributes to success in competitions. For example, the Sports Apparel Market size is projected to be USD 247.17 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 342.17 billion by 2029, reflecting a CAGR of 6.72% during the forecast period. Consequently, the rising demand for sports apparel is propelling the growth of the cooling fabrics market.

The surge in air passenger travel is poised to contribute to the growth of the cooling fabrics market in the foreseeable future. Air passenger travel involves individuals boarding airplanes to travel between different locations. Cooling fabrics play a crucial role in enhancing passenger comfort during air travel, particularly on long-haul flights or in warm cabin conditions. According to the Civil Aviation Authority in March 2023, the number of passengers traveling to and from UK airports exceeded 224 million in 2022, indicating a substantial increase in air passenger travel. This surge in air travel is a significant factor driving the growth of the cooling fabrics market.

Major players in the cooling fabrics industry are actively engaged in the development of technologically advanced solutions. For instance, in January 2022, HeiQ, a UK-based chemicals company, introduced HeiQ Cool, a unique textile technology providing both instant contact and continuous evaporative cooling. This fabric utilizes a biobased thermo-functional polymer to capture heat, delivering an immediate cool feeling by absorbing melting energy. The dual cooling mechanism regulates skin temperature, offering prolonged comfort by replicating the natural cooling process of the skin. This focus on technological innovation underscores the commitment of major firms to advancing cooling fabrics and enhancing their performance in various applications.

Leading companies in the cooling fabrics industry are directing their efforts toward the development of innovative energy-free cooling membrane materials to meet the growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient cooling solutions. Energy-free cooling membrane materials refer to materials capable of passively cooling surfaces or objects without the need for external energy sources. In January 2023, SPACECOOL Inc., a Japan-based company specializing in durable and supple film shapes, collaborated with Kanbo Pras Corporation, a Japan-based industrial fabric manufacturer, to introduce a new membrane material crafted from the radiative cooling substance SPACECOOL. This material offers cooling benefits without consuming external energy. The innovative product includes versions bonded to canvas fabric and two other versions attached to tarpaulin fabric.

In July 2024, Boyd Corporation, an Australia-based provider of engineered materials and thermal management solutions, acquired the Durbin Group, which strengthens its expertise in liquid cooling systems, especially for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence applications. This acquisition aligns with Boyd's goal to meet the growing thermal management needs in next-generation data centers and AI processors. The Durbin Group is a US-based healthcare investment banking firm.

Major companies operating in the cooling fabrics market include Coolcore LLC, Ahlstrom-Munksjö Holding, Polartec LLC, Formosa Taffeta Co Ltd., Hong Li Textile Co Ltd, National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, Tex-Ray Industrial Co Ltd., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Invista, Adidas AG, Sun Dream Enterprise Co Ltd., Everest Textile Co Ltd., Nanotex LLC, Singtex Industrial Co Ltd., Nike Inc., Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Balavigna Weaving Mills Pvt Ltd., Columbia Sportswear Company, Heiq Materials AG, Lee Yaw Textile Co Ltd., Libolon, Marcel Liebaert Nv, Patagonia Inc., Technical Absorbents Ltd., Tehrani Industrial Group, VF Corporation, Ventex Co Ltd., Wilson Fabrics, Virul International Pvt Ltd.

Cooling fabrics are designed to quickly respond to body heat and interact with body temperature, helping to maintain a reasonable body temperature during hot weather and physical activity. These fabrics are specifically engineered to provide a cooling effect for the wearer.

The main types of cooling fabrics include synthetic cooling fabrics and natural cooling fabrics. Synthetic cooling fabrics are crafted using synthetic fibers such as polyester, spandex, and nylon. These fabrics are often preferred for outdoor sports activities due to their superior evaporative characteristics, which aid in regulating the wearer's body temperature. On the other hand, natural cooling fabrics are made from natural fibers like cotton, chambray, and linen, allowing for airflow and circulation within the fabric. Various textile types, including woven, nonwoven, knitted, and others, contribute to the diverse range of cooling fabrics. These fabrics find applications in different areas, including sports apparel, lifestyle products, protective wear, and more. The versatility of cooling fabrics makes them suitable for various contexts where temperature regulation is essential.

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North America was the largest region in the cooling fabrics market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is projected to record fastest growth over the forecast period. The regions covered in the cooling fabrics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the cooling fabrics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.

The cooling fabrics market consists of sales of flannel, muslin, terry cloth, sateen, gauze, velveteen, and sailcloth, as well as cotton, nylon, and rayon. 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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