Smart Textiles Market Report 2025

The smart textiles market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $5.78 billion in 2024 to $7.52 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, increased internet penetration, increasing millennial population, low-interest rate environment and urbanization.

The smart textiles market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.76 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing e-commerce, increasing demand for sportswear, increasing adoption of 5G networks, rising population and internet of things (IoT). Major trends in the forecast period include focus smart fabric technology, wearable tele-rehabilitation platform, technology development, digital testing, product launch and innovative smart garments.

The anticipated surge in demand for smart wearable devices is poised to drive the growth of the smart textiles market in the foreseeable future. Smart wearable devices, incorporating microprocessors integrated into clothing or worn as accessories, play a pivotal role in sending and receiving data via the internet. These devices include an array of products such as smart jackets, smart glasses, smart shirts, smart jewelry, smart watches, and more. The increasing popularity of smart wearable devices stems from their ability to offer real-time information on users' well-being and their envisioned role as the future of portable energy systems, high-tech sportswear, health monitoring systems, workwear, and military camouflages. Cisco Systems reports that the number of connected wearable devices is projected to reach 1.1 billion by 2022, a notable increase from 593 million in 2021. Consequently, the burgeoning demand for smart wearable devices is a significant driver propelling the growth of the smart textiles market.

The growing demand within the textile industry is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the smart textiles market in the coming years. The textile industry encompasses the development, production, processing, manufacturing, and distribution of textile and fabric materials. The sector’s deep knowledge of materials, design, and manufacturing processes plays a crucial role in advancing and popularizing smart textiles. For example, in May 2023, *Textile World*, a leading Georgia-based publication for the global textile industry, reported that the estimated value of shipments for U.S. man-made fibers, textiles, and apparel reached $65.8 billion in 2022, up from $64.04 billion in 2021. Thus, increased demand within the textile industry is set to drive growth in the smart textiles market.

Leading companies in the smart textiles market are concentrating on product innovations and the development of new technologies, such as blockchain, to improve supply chain transparency, traceability, and security. These advancements help ensure the authenticity of materials and enhance the sustainability of textile production. Blockchain technology, a decentralized digital ledger, securely records transactions across multiple systems, providing an immutable and transparent record. For example, in March 2023, a Switzerland-based textile manufacturer introduced Re-Source, a line of textiles made from bio-based materials, recycled polyester, and spandex. This approach not only repurposes used materials but also helps reduce waste within the textile industry.

A notable trend gaining traction in the smart textiles market is the emergence of wearable tele-rehabilitation platforms. These platforms contribute to reducing clinic visits for patients, utilizing digital platforms to provide rehabilitation services in remote settings. For instance, Sensoria, a U.S.-based company specializing in wearable solutions, launched the first truly wearable tele-rehabilitation platform in November 2022. This comprehensive tele-rehab platform addresses complex medical issues, enabling clinicians to remotely supervise a patient's rehabilitation journey.

In March 2023, Archroma, a chemicals company based in Switzerland, acquired Huntsman Corporation for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows Archroma to enhance its product portfolio and expand its market presence, while also reinforcing its dedication to sustainable solutions and innovation within the specialty chemicals sector. Huntsman Corporation, headquartered in the United States, specializes in manufacturing a diverse array of chemical products.

Major companies operating in the smart textiles market include Koninklijke Ten Cate NV, Schoeller Textil AG, Eeonyx Corporation, Tex-Ray Industrial Co. Ltd, AiQ Smart Clothing Inc, Sensoria Inc, Noble Biomaterials, Interactive Wear AG, Mitsufuji Corporation, Xenoma Inc, Welspun India Ltd, Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., GPOWERTECH CO. LTD, Nextiles, Fibrofill inc., Adidas AG, Clothing+, Ohmatex A/S, Siren, Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI), Hi-Tec Sports, Vaxess Technologies, FPC Industry, Nanowear, Express Embroidery, Stedfast Inc, Tricot Carol Inc, Lomar, Gulf Denim, Naseej Textile, Ultra Design Studios, Texel Inc., Smart textiles LLC.

North America was the largest region in the smart textiles market in 2024. The regions covered in the smart textiles market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the smart textiles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

Smart textiles refer to intelligent systems capable of recognizing and processing the wearer's condition, as well as perceiving or transmitting environmental conditions. These textiles utilize various detection methods, including magnetic, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and thermal. They can detect changes in the environment and automatically adapt and respond to mechanical, chemical, magnetic, electrical, and thermal manipulations, thereby protecting the wearer from environmental risks.

The main types of products in smart textiles include passive, active, and ultra-smart categories. Passive smart textiles represent the first generation of electronic textile materials or systems that contain sensors capable of sensing stimuli and changes in environmental conditions. They offer functions such as energy harvesting, sensing, thermoelectricity, luminescence, among others, and find applications in diverse areas such as fashion and entertainment, sports and fitness, medical, transportation, protection and military, architecture, and other fields.

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The smart textiles market consists of sales in aesthetics, data processing, and smart fabrics. 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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