This 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 low melting fiber market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.19 billion in 2024 to $2.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to textile and nonwoven industry, sustainability and eco-friendly materials, growing automotive industry, growing medical and hygiene products.
The low melting fiber market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for nonwoven fabrics, growing construction sector, rising demand from the bedding industry, increasing demand from the medical industry, demand from the aerospace industry. Major trends in the forecast period include innovation in fiber technology, increasing use of low melting fibers in 3d printing, innovative low melting fiber products, increasing investment by private players in the low melting fiber.
The rising demand for mattresses is projected to drive the growth of the low-melting fiber market in the future. A mattress is a cushioned surface designed for sleeping and resting, typically made from various materials and available in a range of sizes and firmness levels. Low-melting fiber plays a crucial role in mattress manufacturing. Its distinctive properties enhance mattress performance by improving comfort, support, and durability through better bonding during production. For example, in June 2023, Mattress Clarity, a US-based company specializing in mattress reviews and comparisons, reported that the mattress industry was valued at $50.61 billion in 2022 and is expected to increase to $52.45 billion by 2024. By 2030, the industry's value is anticipated to reach $78.34 billion. Therefore, the growing demand for mattresses is likely to stimulate the growth of the low-melting fiber market.
The rising demand for construction is anticipated to boost the growth of the low-melting fiber market in the coming years. Construction refers to the process of building, assembling, or erecting structures, infrastructure, or other physical facilities. Low-melting fibers are utilized in the construction industry for various purposes, including enhancing the durability, weather resistance, thermal performance, acoustic performance, and filtration properties of construction products. For example, in November 2023, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, reported that new construction activities increased by £18.16 billion ($19.96 million) in 2022, with private sector projects rising by 16.8% and public sector projects increasing by 13.1%. Therefore, the growing demand for construction is driving the expansion of the low-melting fiber market.
Key players in the low-melting fiber market are concentrating on developing sustainable solutions to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in August 2024, Unifi, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and marketer of recycled and synthetic products, launched white-dyeable filament yarn and ThermaLoop insulation. The white-dyeable filament yarn is a high-performance polyester created from 100% recycled feedstock, with at least 50% derived from textile waste, meeting virgin-quality standards and featuring FiberPrint tracer technology for U-Trust certification. ThermaLoop insulation offers innovative insulation solutions in down-like fiber, fiberball, and padding formats, designed with Repreve low melt fiber for enhanced thermal efficiency. The black insulation variant highlights the variety of textile waste that can be used as feedstock, encouraging sustainable practices within supply chains. Collectively, these products support Unifi's goal of recycling the equivalent of 1.5 billion t-shirts worth of textile waste by 2030.
In September of 2022, Radici Group, a chemical company headquartered in Italy, completed the acquisition of Ester Industries Ltd.'s engineering plastics division, with the transaction amount undisclosed. This acquisition aligns with RadiciGroup's strategic goals of enhancing its presence in the Indian market, broadening its array of products, and utilizing the existing infrastructure and expertise to support its global expansion efforts. Ester Industries Ltd., an Indian chemical manufacturing company, is known for its specialization in plastics and low-melt polymers used in textile applications.
Major companies operating in the low melting fiber market are BASF SE, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Saudi Arabia's Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Asahi Kasei Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited, Evonik Industries AG, DuPont De Nemours Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, Lanxess Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Far Eastern New Century, Teijin Limited, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Hyosung Corporation, Toyobo Co. Ltd., Taekwang Industrial Co. Ltd., Huvis Corporation, Xiamen Xianglu Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd., Kolon Industries, Fiber Visions Corporation, Thai Poly Acrylic, Toray Chemical Korea Inc., Zhejiang Hengyi Group Co. Ltd., Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the low melting fiber market in 2024. The regions covered in low-melting fiber report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the low-melting fiber market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The low-melting fiber market consists of sales of nonwoven fabrics, composite materials, thermally bonded fabrics, filtration products and insulation products. 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.
Low-melting fiber is a type of textile material characterized by its lower melting point compared to traditional fibers, enabling it to melt and fuse at reduced temperatures during manufacturing processes like bonding and shaping. This fiber is versatile and finds applications in various products, including headliners, automotive interiors, door trims, ceiling materials, mattresses, and seat cushions.
Low-melting fibers can be categorized into two main types such as those with a melting point below 130 degrees Celsius and those with a melting point above 130 degrees Celsius. Fibers with a melting point below 130 degrees Celsius are engineered to soften and fuse at relatively low temperatures, making them ideal for applications that require heat bonding without harming other components. They are often used as a bonding agent in core-sheath constructions, where they facilitate the adhesion of other fibers. These fibers are employed in diverse industries, including automotive, construction, and bedding.
The low-melting fiber market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides low-melting fiber market statistics, including low-melting fiber industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a low-melting fiber market share, detailed low-melting fiber market segments, market trends and opportunities and any further data you may need to thrive in the low-melting fiber industry. This low-melting fiber market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
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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The low melting fiber market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.19 billion in 2024 to $2.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to textile and nonwoven industry, sustainability and eco-friendly materials, growing automotive industry, growing medical and hygiene products.
The low melting fiber market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for nonwoven fabrics, growing construction sector, rising demand from the bedding industry, increasing demand from the medical industry, demand from the aerospace industry. Major trends in the forecast period include innovation in fiber technology, increasing use of low melting fibers in 3d printing, innovative low melting fiber products, increasing investment by private players in the low melting fiber.
The rising demand for mattresses is projected to drive the growth of the low-melting fiber market in the future. A mattress is a cushioned surface designed for sleeping and resting, typically made from various materials and available in a range of sizes and firmness levels. Low-melting fiber plays a crucial role in mattress manufacturing. Its distinctive properties enhance mattress performance by improving comfort, support, and durability through better bonding during production. For example, in June 2023, Mattress Clarity, a US-based company specializing in mattress reviews and comparisons, reported that the mattress industry was valued at $50.61 billion in 2022 and is expected to increase to $52.45 billion by 2024. By 2030, the industry's value is anticipated to reach $78.34 billion. Therefore, the growing demand for mattresses is likely to stimulate the growth of the low-melting fiber market.
The rising demand for construction is anticipated to boost the growth of the low-melting fiber market in the coming years. Construction refers to the process of building, assembling, or erecting structures, infrastructure, or other physical facilities. Low-melting fibers are utilized in the construction industry for various purposes, including enhancing the durability, weather resistance, thermal performance, acoustic performance, and filtration properties of construction products. For example, in November 2023, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, reported that new construction activities increased by £18.16 billion ($19.96 million) in 2022, with private sector projects rising by 16.8% and public sector projects increasing by 13.1%. Therefore, the growing demand for construction is driving the expansion of the low-melting fiber market.
Key players in the low-melting fiber market are concentrating on developing sustainable solutions to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in August 2024, Unifi, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and marketer of recycled and synthetic products, launched white-dyeable filament yarn and ThermaLoop insulation. The white-dyeable filament yarn is a high-performance polyester created from 100% recycled feedstock, with at least 50% derived from textile waste, meeting virgin-quality standards and featuring FiberPrint tracer technology for U-Trust certification. ThermaLoop insulation offers innovative insulation solutions in down-like fiber, fiberball, and padding formats, designed with Repreve low melt fiber for enhanced thermal efficiency. The black insulation variant highlights the variety of textile waste that can be used as feedstock, encouraging sustainable practices within supply chains. Collectively, these products support Unifi's goal of recycling the equivalent of 1.5 billion t-shirts worth of textile waste by 2030.
In September of 2022, Radici Group, a chemical company headquartered in Italy, completed the acquisition of Ester Industries Ltd.'s engineering plastics division, with the transaction amount undisclosed. This acquisition aligns with RadiciGroup's strategic goals of enhancing its presence in the Indian market, broadening its array of products, and utilizing the existing infrastructure and expertise to support its global expansion efforts. Ester Industries Ltd., an Indian chemical manufacturing company, is known for its specialization in plastics and low-melt polymers used in textile applications.
Major companies operating in the low melting fiber market are BASF SE, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Saudi Arabia's Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Asahi Kasei Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited, Evonik Industries AG, DuPont De Nemours Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, Lanxess Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Far Eastern New Century, Teijin Limited, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Hyosung Corporation, Toyobo Co. Ltd., Taekwang Industrial Co. Ltd., Huvis Corporation, Xiamen Xianglu Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd., Kolon Industries, Fiber Visions Corporation, Thai Poly Acrylic, Toray Chemical Korea Inc., Zhejiang Hengyi Group Co. Ltd., Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the low melting fiber market in 2024. The regions covered in low-melting fiber report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the low-melting fiber market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The low-melting fiber market consists of sales of nonwoven fabrics, composite materials, thermally bonded fabrics, filtration products and insulation products. 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.
Low-melting fiber is a type of textile material characterized by its lower melting point compared to traditional fibers, enabling it to melt and fuse at reduced temperatures during manufacturing processes like bonding and shaping. This fiber is versatile and finds applications in various products, including headliners, automotive interiors, door trims, ceiling materials, mattresses, and seat cushions.
Low-melting fibers can be categorized into two main types such as those with a melting point below 130 degrees Celsius and those with a melting point above 130 degrees Celsius. Fibers with a melting point below 130 degrees Celsius are engineered to soften and fuse at relatively low temperatures, making them ideal for applications that require heat bonding without harming other components. They are often used as a bonding agent in core-sheath constructions, where they facilitate the adhesion of other fibers. These fibers are employed in diverse industries, including automotive, construction, and bedding.
The low-melting fiber market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides low-melting fiber market statistics, including low-melting fiber industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a low-melting fiber market share, detailed low-melting fiber market segments, market trends and opportunities and any further data you may need to thrive in the low-melting fiber industry. This low-melting fiber market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Low Melting Fiber Market Characteristics3. Low Melting Fiber Market Trends and Strategies4. Low Melting Fiber Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Low Melting Fiber Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Low Melting Fiber Market34. Recent Developments in the Low Melting Fiber Market
5. Global Low Melting Fiber Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Low Melting Fiber Market Segmentation
7. Low Melting Fiber Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Low Melting Fiber Market
9. China Low Melting Fiber Market
10. India Low Melting Fiber Market
11. Japan Low Melting Fiber Market
12. Australia Low Melting Fiber Market
13. Indonesia Low Melting Fiber Market
14. South Korea Low Melting Fiber Market
15. Western Europe Low Melting Fiber Market
16. UK Low Melting Fiber Market
17. Germany Low Melting Fiber Market
18. France Low Melting Fiber Market
19. Italy Low Melting Fiber Market
20. Spain Low Melting Fiber Market
21. Eastern Europe Low Melting Fiber Market
22. Russia Low Melting Fiber Market
23. North America Low Melting Fiber Market
24. USA Low Melting Fiber Market
25. Canada Low Melting Fiber Market
26. South America Low Melting Fiber Market
27. Brazil Low Melting Fiber Market
28. Middle East Low Melting Fiber Market
29. Africa Low Melting Fiber Market
30. Low Melting Fiber Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Low Melting Fiber Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Low Melting Fiber Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Low Melting Fiber Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on low melting fiber market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for low melting fiber? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The low melting fiber market global report answers all these questions and many more.The 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Melting Point Below 130 Degrees Celsius; Melting Point Above 130 Degrees Celsius2) By Structure Type: Sheath Or Core; Side By Side
3) By Application: Automotive Industry; Construction; Bedding Industry; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Melting Point Below 130 Degrees Celsius: Polyethylene (PE) Fibers; Polypropylene (PP) Fibers; Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) Fibers2) By Melting Point Above 130 Degrees Celsius: Polyamide (PA) Fibers; Polyester Fibers; Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Fibers
Key Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation; Saudi Arabia's Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC); Asahi Kasei Corporation; Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Low Melting Fiber market report include:- BASF SE
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- Saudi Arabia's Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
- Asahi Kasei Corporation
- Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited
- Evonik Industries AG
- DuPont De Nemours Inc.
- Eastman Chemical Company
- Lanxess Corporation
- Formosa Plastics Corporation
- Far Eastern New Century
- Teijin Limited
- Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
- Kuraray Co. Ltd.
- Hyosung Corporation
- Toyobo Co. Ltd.
- Taekwang Industrial Co. Ltd.
- Huvis Corporation
- Xiamen Xianglu Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd.
- Kolon Industries
- Fiber Visions Corporation
- Thai Poly Acrylic
- Toray Chemical Korea Inc.
- Zhejiang Hengyi Group Co. Ltd.
- Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | March 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 2.33 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 2.94 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.9% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 26 |
