Fire Resistant Fabrics Market Report 2026

The fire resistant fabrics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.84 billion in 2025 to $5.23 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing industrial safety regulations, expansion of firefighting and emergency services, adoption of fire-resistant materials in construction, growth in defense and public safety spending, improvements in textile manufacturing technologies.

The fire resistant fabrics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.24 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for lightweight and durable protective fabrics, rising investments in smart and multifunctional textiles, expansion of fire safety standards across industries, growing adoption of sustainable fire-resistant materials, increasing use of advanced fiber processing techniques. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for advanced protective apparel materials, rising adoption of aramid and high-performance fibers, growing use of fire-resistant textiles in industrial settings, expansion of flame-retardant home furnishing applications, enhanced focus on compliance with fire safety standards.

The increase in manufacturing activities is expected to drive the growth of the fire-resistant fabrics market in the coming years. Manufacturing involves converting raw materials or components into finished products using machinery, labor, equipment, and chemical processes. Rising manufacturing output supports the development of flame-resistant materials by improving their availability and reducing production costs. Flame-resistant textiles are widely used across industries such as military, electrical, petroleum, chemical manufacturing, and emergency response. Expanded production of these materials enhances protection for workers exposed to fire hazards while also improving workplace safety and operational efficiency. For example, in March 2023, according to a report by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), an Austria-based UN agency supporting economic and industrial development, global manufacturing output maintained a stable year-over-year growth rate of 3-4%. Additionally, in April 2023, the India Brand Equity Foundation, an India-based trust under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, reported that India’s manufacturing exports reached a record $418 billion in FY22, representing an increase of more than 40% compared with $290 billion in FY21. Therefore, rising manufacturing activities are contributing to the expansion of the fire-resistant fabrics market.

Major companies operating in the fire-resistant fabrics market are emphasizing the development of innovative solutions, such as inherently flame-resistant stretch textiles, to enhance wearer mobility, comfort, and long-term protective performance. Inherently flame-resistant stretch fabrics integrate flame resistance directly into the fiber composition rather than relying on surface treatments, while engineered stretch yarns offer multi-directional flexibility and strong shape recovery. For instance, in May 2023, TenCate Protective Fabrics, a US-based manufacturer of protective textiles, introduced Tecasafe 360+, an inherently flame-resistant stretch fabric developed for industrial workwear. This fabric blends proprietary inherent flame-resistant fibers with engineered stretch filaments to provide two-way stretch with near-complete recovery and includes mechanical reinforcement to prevent sagging. Tecasafe 360+ maintains its protective and stretch properties after repeated industrial laundering, meets standards such as CAT 2 and NFPA 2112, and supports improved fit, mobility, and wearer acceptance across industries including oil and gas and utilities.

In August 2023, Newtex Industries Inc., a US-based manufacturer specializing in high-temperature fabrics, acquired Gentex Corporation’s Industrial Textile Division for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Newtex Industries aims to broaden its product portfolio and enhance its expertise in advanced fabric technologies. Gentex Corporation is a US-based technology and manufacturing company focused on personal protection and situational awareness solutions, including aluminized fabrics and weaving operations.

Major companies operating in the fire resistant fabrics market are E.I. DuPont De Nemours and Company, Kaneka Corporation, PBI Performance Products Inc., Royal TenCate N.V. Teijin Ltd., Gun EI Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Huntsman Corporation, Solvay S.A., Milliken & Company, Evonik Industries AG, Toyobo Co. Ltd., W. L. Gore Associates Inc., Indorama Corporation, Norfab Corporation, Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., Teijin Ltd., Westex, AMERICAN & EFIRD LLC, Apex Mills Corporation, AUBURN MANUFACTURING INC., BGF INDUSTRIES INC., Emtexglobal USA, Forceprotector Gear LLC, Rivertex Technical Fabrics Group, Precision Fabrics Group Inc., Carrington Textiles Ltd., Arvind Limited, Mount Vernon Mills Inc., Burlington Industries LLC, Glen Raven Technical Fabrics LLC, Newtex Industries Inc., SSM Industries Inc., Tex Tech Industries Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fire-resistant fabric market in 2025. It is expected to be the fastest growing region in the global fire-resistant fabric market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the fire resistant fabrics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fire resistant fabrics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fire-resistant fabrics market consists of sales of twaron, coated nylon, and carbon foam. 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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