What Has Been the Growth Trajectory of the Industrial Fabric Market?
The industrial fabric market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The size of the industrial fabric market has seen substantial growth in the last few years. The market is projected to expand from $149.43 billion in 2024 to $160.86 billion in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%.
The development through the historic period can be ascribed to the growth of manufacturing and industrial sectors, broadening construction activities, needs of the automotive industry, uses in agriculture, and the influence of environmental issues and regulations.
What Does the Future Hold for the Industrial Fabric Market?
The industrial fabric market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of industrial fabric is anticipated to experience significant expansion in the forthcoming years, with a projected value of $216.52 billion in 2029 and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%.
This growth during the prediction period is credited to the increase in infrastructure projects, the broadening of e-commerce and logistics, improvements in farming methods, a greater focus on sustainable options, and innovation in protective clothing. The main trends to look out for during this period are fabric solution customization and specialization, an increase in the need for fabrics that can resist high temperatures, deployment of industrial fabrics in architecture, the widening scope of industrial fabric use in the medical field, and the incorporation of digitization in the production of fabric.
What Are the Critical Driver Fuelling the Industrial Fabric Market's Growth?
The industrial fabric market's expansion is anticipated to be fueled by the rising demand for vehicle manufacturing. The creation of motorized vehicles such as automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicle types contributes to vehicle output. Polyester and nylon, which are types of industrial fabrics, are utilized in the manufacture of vehicles. Polyester fiber is widely used in the auto industry in applications such as knit, woven, and non-woven textiles. This includes needle punch and stitch bond fabrics that are used as face materials, along with woven fabrics found in airbags and seatbelts. For example, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association reported in June 2023 that approximately 13 million Europeans, or 7% of all EU jobs, work in the auto industry. The industry is responsible for 11.5% of all EU manufacturing jobs, or around 3.4 million roles. The EU, which annually produces 13.1 million cars, vans, trucks, and buses, is considered a strategic industry. The European automobile industry, with its high-quality Made in Europe products, generates a trade surplus of €101.9 billion, positioning it as a global leader. As a result, the burgeoning demand for vehicle manufacturing is a major driver in the growth of the industrial fabric market.
How Is the Industrial Fabric Market segmented?
The industrial fabric market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Fiber Type: Aramid, Polyester, Polyamide, Nylon, Fiberglass, Composite, Kevlar, Graphite, Other Fiber Types
2) By Application: Conveyor Belt, Automotive Carpet, Flame Resistance Apparel, Transmission Belt, Protective Apparel, Other Applications
3) By End-User: Clothing, Homeware, Accessories, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Aramid: Para-Aramid, Meta-Aramid
2) By Polyester: PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
3) By Polyamide: Nylon 6, Nylon 66
4) By Nylon: Nylon 6,6, Nylon 6
5) By Fiberglass: E-Glass, S-Glass
6) By Composite: Carbon Fiber Composites, Glass Fiber Composites
7) By Kevlar: Kevlar 29, Kevlar 49
8) By Graphite: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Graphite, Graphene-Based Fabrics
9) By Other Fiber Types: Natural Fibers, Specialty Synthetic Fibers
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What New Trends Are Influencing the Industrial Fabric Market?
The primary trend observed in the industrial fabric market is the recurrent introduction of innovative products. To maintain their market standing, leading corporations in the sector are increasingly turning to recent technological advancements. For instance, TenCate Protective Fabrics, a manufacture of protective fabrics based in the US, released Tecasafe 360+ in May 2023. This revolutionary fabric possesses an inherent resistance to fires and offers comfortable wearability due to its intrinsic stretch technology. Tecasafe 360+ meets all the requisite conditions for modern FR-textile professionals by integrating a unique combination of inborn flame-resistant components with the pioneering stretch features of XLANCE fibers. The result will be industrial textiles that are not only cool to the touch but also antibacterial, antiviral, and mosquito repellent. They will also boast anti-odor and antistatic properties, among other benefits.
Who Are the Key Players in the Industrial Fabric Market?
Major companies operating in the industrial fabric market include:
• Saint-Gobain S.A.
• Bridgestone Corporation
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• Toray Industries Inc.
• Berry Global Inc.
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj
• Donaldson Company Inc.
• Milliken & Company
• Lenzing AG
• Freudenberg Performance Materials SE & Co KG
• Low & Bonar PLC
• Forbo International SA
• Albany International Corp.
• Cone Mills Corporation
• Johns Manville Corp
• Hollingsworth & Vose Co
• Fitesa SA
• Scott Bader Co Ltd.
• GSE Environmental
• Habasit AG
• Leigh Fibers
• Tabb Textile Company Inc.
• Apex Mills Corp
• MBK Tape Solutions
• Eastex Products LLC
• Dunham Rubber & Belting Corp
• Herculite Products Inc.
• Jason Mills LLC
• Cerex Advanced Fabrics Inc.
• Barnet Gmbh & Co Kg
• GR Henderson Co Textiles Ltd.
• TVF Carmel
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Industrial Fabric Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial fabric market in 2024, and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the industrial fabric market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
