Garment Interlining Market Report 2026

The garment interlining market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.65 billion in 2025 to $3.84 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of apparel manufacturing industry, rising demand for structured garments, expansion of fashion retail markets, increased use of interlining in formal wear, advancements in textile processing technologies.

The garment interlining market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.67 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of sustainable and recycled interlining materials, rising demand for high-performance apparel, growth in technical and protective clothing, expansion of automated garment manufacturing, innovation in heat-activated interlining solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of lightweight and durable interlining materials, rising demand for fusible and adhesive interlinings, expansion of stretchable and knitted interlining applications, increased focus on garment fit and structure enhancement, adoption of sustainable textile inputs.

The growing apparel industry is expected to drive the growth of the garment interlining market going forward. The apparel industry refers to the sector involved in designing, producing, distributing, and retailing clothing and accessories. Rising demand for fast fashion, sustainable clothing, ethical fashion, and the influence of social media have expanded the apparel industry. Garment interlining helps maintain a garment's shape, especially in tailored clothing, preventing sagging and ensuring durability. It also enhances comfort and gives the garment a polished, professional appearance. For instance, in May 2024, according to the Australia Institute, an Australia-based independent think tank, Australia has overtaken the United States as the largest consumer of textiles per capita in the world. On average, Australians purchase 56 new clothing items annually, exceeding the US at 53 items, the UK at 33, and China at 30. Therefore, the growing apparel industry is driving the garment interlining market.

The growth of e-commerce is also expected to propel the garment interlining market. E-commerce, or electronic commerce, refers to purchasing and selling goods and services via the internet. Increasing internet penetration, convenience, accessibility, and personalized shopping experiences have fueled the e-commerce market. E-commerce platforms enable garment interlining manufacturers to tap into global markets and reach previously inaccessible customers. For instance, in August 2024, according to the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce, a US-based government department, the estimated U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the second quarter of 2024 reached $282.3 billion, reflecting a 5.3% (± 0.7) increase from the first quarter of 2023. Therefore, growing e-commerce is driving the garment interlining market.

Leading companies in the market are developing biodegradable garment interlining to meet evolving fashion trends and improve overall garment performance. Biodegradable garment interlining is an environmentally friendly fabric that adds structure to clothing and decomposes naturally, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional interlining materials. For instance, in April 2023, Freudenberg Performance Materials, a Germany-based textile company, introduced the fusible cotton shirt interlining range 46xx. These interlinings have received certification from Hohenstein Laboratories, confirming they are biodegradable and environmentally safe without harming plant germination or earthworm behavior. They can be fused at a lower temperature of 127 °C, reducing energy consumption and increasing the durability of the final garment. These interlinings are free from harmful substances, washable at up to 40°C, and resistant to dry cleaning.

Major companies operating in the garment interlining market are Freudenberg Performance Materials, Chargeurs PCC, QST Industries Inc., Ruby Mills, Sankei Co. Ltd., Pellon Group, Whaleys Bradford Limited, Wendler Einlagen GmbH & Co. KG, Vlieseline, Nantong Haihui Garment Accessories Co. Ltd., NH Textil Group, Permess International, Evans Textile (Sales) Ltd., Helsaform GmbH, Kingsafe Group, Nantong YIYI Interlining CO. Ltd., Yueda Interlining Co. Ltd., Suzhou Zhonghe Apparel Accessories Co. Ltd., Batavia Fabrics, Bafna Interlining LLP.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the garment interlining market in 2025. The regions covered in the garment interlining market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the garment interlining market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The garment interlining market consists of sales of fleece interlining, film interlining, stretch interlining. 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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