Global Synthetic Fibers Market

The aerospace composites market consists of sales of aerospace composites by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) which are used to enhance the performance of commercial and military aircraft. Aerospace composites have superior physical properties and exceptional strength and stiffness-to-density ratios. Composites can be manufactured in different shapes which reduce corrosion resistance and material wastage. The main types of aerospace composites include carbon fiber composites, ceramic fiber composites, glass fiber composites, and others. Carbon composites are a broad class of materials in which carbon structures are spread throughout a material. They offer strength and stiffness while keeping them relatively lightweight. Ceramic composites offer excellent temperature stability, damage-tolerant fracture behavior, low density, good corrosion, high hardness and wear resistance. Glass fiber composites offer flexibility, high strength stiffness, and durability. Aerospace composites are mainly used in commercial aircraft, business and general aviation, civil helicopter, military aircraft, and others. Two major types of applications of aerospace composites are interior and exterior. Aerospace composites are manufactured through AFP/ATL, lay-up process, resin transfer moulding process, filament winding process, and other processes. Resins used for aerospace composites include benzoxazine, cyanate ester, bismalimide, ceramic and metal matrix, thermosetting resins, polyester, and others. The global aerospace compsites market size is expected to grow from $23.03 billion in 2021 to $25.79 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.98%. The global aerospace compsite market size is expected to grow to $43.33 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 13.84%. The increasing demand for high strength and lightweight composite materials is expected to drive the aerospace composites market. Energy efficiency can be increased and fuel consumption can be reduced by using lightweight materials and thereby reducing the mass of aircraft, as a lower mass requires less lift force and thrust during flight. Lightweight design helps in reducing the carbon footprint, higher structural strength and stiffness, flight performance improvements such as better acceleration, and better safety performance. For instance, according to Tech Briefs, in 2019, when Boeing 787 used 20% weight savings, it was able to achieve a considerable 10 to 12% improvement in fuel efficiency. The extensive use of lightweight materials is helpful and can be used for increasing energy efficiency. Therefore, increasing use of lightweight materials positively impacts the aerospace composites market growth. Companies in the aerospace market are focusing on technological advancement to accelerate and develop composite material and process technologies for the next generation of energy efficient aircraft and future mobility. Airlines are trying to replace outdated aircraft with technologically advanced and modern airplanes. These new aircrafts are equipped with increased payload capacities and cost-efficiency. As a result of this, there is widespread adoption of aerospace composites across the globe. For example, in March 2021, GKN Aerospace, a UK-based company involved in automotive and aerospace components business, launched a consortium called ASCEND (aerospace and automotive supply chain enabled development). With this launch, the UK has become a technology leader in future lightweight structures. It also helps to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption in the aerospace industry. In September 2020, private investment firm Architect Equity acquired the Aerospace Composites Division of AAR Corp., a company engaged in providing aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions, for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Architect is expected to design and manufacture complex aerospace products with AAR Corp, and pursue new opportunities in the composites manufacturing space. The aerospace composites division will do business as Aeromatrix Composites. Aeromatrix is a US-based company that designs, fabricates, and assembles composite products and solutions for customers in the commercial aerospace and defense industries. Major players in the aerospace composites market are Solvay, Toray Industries Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings, Hexcel Corporation, Teijin Limited, SGL Group, Spirit AeroSystems, Materion Corporation, Owens Corning, Spirit AeroSystems Inc., LEE Aerospace Inc., Gurit Holding AG, General Electric Corporation, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd., Kineco-Kaman Composites, and Nippon Graphite Fiber Corporation. North America was the largest region in the aerospace composites market in 2021. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global aerospace compsites market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global aerospace compsite market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the aerospace composites market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global aerospace composites market is segmented - 1) By Fiber Type: Carbon Fiber Composites, Ceramic Fiber Composites, Glass Fiber Composites, Others 2) By Aircraft Type: Commercial Aircraft, Business and General Aviation, Civil Helicopter, Military Aircraft, Others 3) By Manufacturing Process: AFP/ATL, Lay-Up Process, Resin Transfer Moulding Process, Filament Winding Process, Others 4) By Resin Type: Benzoxazine, Cyanate Ester, Bismalimide, Ceramic and Metal Matrix, Thermosetting Resins, Polyester, Others 5) By Application: Interior, Exterior

The healthcare fabrics market consists of sales of healthcare fabrics by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that refer to fabrics that are engineered for use in medical applications. Healthcare fabrics are made from versatile fibrous fabrics and structures and are utilized in a medical environment either for the medication of an injury or for the arranging of an appropriate condition in the clinical treatment. The main healthcare fabrics raw materials include polypropylene, cotton, polyester, viscose and polyamide. Polypropylene is a flexible resin polymer and is used in absorbable dressing, as absorbents and in packaging of medical liquids. The different healthcare fabrics type include non-woven, woven and knitted which are used for applications such as dressing products, clothing, hygiene products, wall coverings, privacy curtains, bedding and blankets and other applications. The global healthcare fabrics market size is expected to grow from $16.82 billion in 2021 to $18.45 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.71%. The change in the healthcare fabric market growth trend is mainly due to the companies stabilizing their output after catering to the demand that grew exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. The global healthcare fabrics market size is expected to reach $26.96 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 9.90%. Increasing government initiatives towards hygiene is driving the growth of the healthcare fabrics market. Governments across the world are focusing on improving consumer awareness for hygiene and health. Medical textiles are used in various areas such as bedding, clothing, surgical gowns, cloths wipe, diapers and others, which increases demand for antimicrobial textiles and healthcare fabrics. Hygiene issues influence buyers to purchase sustainable antimicrobial textiles that build of pure fibers with herbal finish. For instance in 2021, in India, the Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) has been working on expanding the awareness of female hygiene products in villages. These initiatives will play a pivotal role in expanding the use of hygiene products, which constitute an application area for healthcare fabrics. Hence, the increasing government initiatives is expected to drive the market during the forecast period. Healthcare fabrics companies are increasingly focusing on developing sustainable fabrics for use in the healthcare industry. Companies are focusing on manufacturing fabrics that pose low environmental risk and emit lesser carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. For instance, in 2021, US based coated fabrics company, Precision Textiles launched a new eco-friendly fabric for use in personal protective equipment (PPE) called EcoGuard. The material contains an additive that helps it biodegrade up to 99% more quickly than typical polypropylene gown material. The isolation gowns made of polypropylene materials take over 600 years to biodegrade in a landfill, whereas the EcoGuard material accelerates the biodegradation process to approximately six years. In January 2019, Trelleborg, a Sweden based engineered polymer solutions company, acquired Sil-Pro, LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition helps Trelleborg to build on capabilities for medium volume silicone products not provided through Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and increase its manufacturing footprint. Sil-Pro is US-based company manufacturer of silicone and thermoplastic components for healthcare components. Major players in the healthcare fabrics market are Knoll, Inc., Brentano Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd., Paramount Tech Fab Industries, Advanced Fabrics, Carnegie Fabrics, Herculite, Berry Global Group Inc., Carnegie Fabrics LLC, Eximus Corporation, Herman Miller, Inc., Standard Textile Co., Inc, Arc-Com, Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics, Fabrico, Bally Ribbon Mills and Precision Fabric Group, Inc. Europe was the largest region in the healthcare fabrics market in 2021. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global healthcare fabrics market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global healthcare fabric market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the healthcare fabrics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global healthcare fabrics market is segmented - 1) By Raw Material: Polypropylene, Cotton, Polyester, Viscose, Polyamide 2) By Fabric Type: Non-Woven, Woven, Knitted 3) By Application: Dressing Products, Clothing, Hygiene Products, Wall Coverings, Privacy Curtains, Bedding and Blankets, Others

The webbing market consists of sales of webbing products by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are engaged in webbing products to be used in belts, straps, seat belts, and airbags. Webbing is a strong fabric that is woven as a flat strip with different sizes and fibers and is often used as a replacement for rope. It is commonly used in furniture manufacturing, military apparel, automobile safety, parachuting, and other fields. The main types of webbing are nylon, polyester, polypropylene, carbon fibers, P-aramid fibers, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). Nylon webbing is a high-strength material, this webbing material can stretch around 2% of the length of the webbing. Natural and man-made materials are used for webbing. These webbings are used in various areas including automotive, military, industrial, sporting goods, and others. The global webbing market size is expected to grow from $3.34 billion in 2021 to $3.6 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The webbing market is expected to grow to $4.89 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 7.9%. An increase in demand for automobiles is contributing to the growth of the webbing market. Growing usage of webbing in the automotive industry for the production of seat belts, handles, safety harnesses, airbag catch bags, and attach car batteries, to limit the movement of exhaust pipe hangers is likely to boost the demand for webbing in coming years. According to LMC Automotive estimates, global car sales are predicted to reach 111 million by the end of 2032. Moreover, according to the Economist Intelligent Unit, the global new car sales will rise by 15% and commercial vehicle sales will increase by 16% in 2021. Therefore, the expansion of the automotive sector is boosting the growth of the webbing market. The launch of advanced textile products that increase functionality and productivity is a key trend in the webbing market. For instance, in March 2021, Bally Ribbon Mills, a US-based company that provides the development of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics has innovated a durable product with E-webbing and thermoplastic composite materials (TPMC). The new textile products have superior features like lightweight, abrasion resistance that are ideal for electronic transmission data and energy storage. These advanced textiles are used in parachutes, chemically resistant webbing, and personal protective equipment. In January 2021, Speedtech International, a US-based company that is engaged in the manufacturing and fabrication of hook and loop products and specialty fasteners acquired Toleeto Fasteners International for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is expected to improve Speedtech’s capabilities, services, and expand its geographical presence. Toleeto Fasteners International is a US-based company that is engaged in manufacturing neoprene, hook and loop products, and custom fabricated webbing. Major players in the webbing market are American Cord & Webbing Company, Belt-tech, Narrowtex, National Webbing Products, Tennessee Webbing Products, Ohio Plastics, Universal Webbing Products, Jiangsu Daxin Webbing, Inka Oy, and Leedon Webbing. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the webbing market in 2021. North America is the second-largest market in webbing market. The regions covered in the webbing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the webbing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The global webbing market is segmented - 1) By Product: Nylon, Polyester, Polypropylene, Carbon Fibers, P-Aramid Fibers, Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), Others 2) By Material: Natural, Man-Made 3) By Application: Automotive, Military, Industrial, Sporting Goods, Others

The textile and fabric finishing and fabric coatings market consists of sales of textile and fabric finishings and fabric coatings by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that operate mills that produce textile and fabric finishings or fabric coatings. The main types of textiles and fabric finishing and fabric coatings are textile and fabric finishing mills and fabric coating mills. Textile and fabric finishing mills include businesses that specialize in the finishing of textiles, fabrics, and garments, as well as businesses that buy fabric goods in the grey, have them finished on contract, and resell at wholesale. Bleaching, dyeing, printing (e.g., roller, screen, flock, plisse), stonewashing, and other mechanical finishing, such as preshrinking, shrinking, sponging, calendaring, mercerizing, and napping, and cleaning, scouring, and the preparation of natural fibers and raw stock are all examples of finishing operations. Traditional and advanced technologies are used by transportation, building and construction, protective clothing, industrial, medical, sports, agriculture and packaging industries. The global textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating mills market size is expected to grow from $54.48 billion in 2021 to $59.51 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The textile, fabric finishing, fabric coatings market is expected to grow to $81.49 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 8.2%. Increasing demand for online shopping is expected to drive the textile and fabric finishing and fabric coated products and thus benefiting the market. Manufacturers can now sell their products on a larger platform than before, which will increase their customer base geographically driving the growth of the textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating mills market. In countries such as India, for instance, e-commerce portals have boosted the sales of these products by giving larger exposure to producers who were confined to one geography. The outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating mills market in 2021 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in halting of manufacturing activities and a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of lockdown and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating mills market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. With concerns over the high consumption of water, air pollution, and waste generation, the textile industry is steering towards more environmentally sustainable methods of fabric coating. Manufacturers are figuring out more water efficient ways to dye the fabrics, which is the most water consuming stage of the fabric manufacturing process. Technologies such as aerated dyeing involves placing fabric in a super fluidic CO2 pressurized chamber with dye which reduces water and chemicals usage. This process saves up to 50% of energy and dye consumption, time, and more than 1000 liters of water per day. The process also saves costs by 40-60% per day for the coating companies. Arvind ltd., an Indian textile company manufacturing cotton garments, is collaborating with DyeCoo, a Dutch tech company, to exercise the concept of CO2 dyeing as an environment-friendly option. Major companies in the textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating mills market include Daiwabo Holdings Co Ltd, Grasim Industries Limited, Leggett & Platt Incorporated, Sioen Industries NV, Swift Galey, Carlisle Finishing, Magnolia Finishing, Single Source Apparel, and Guilford Inc. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating mills market in 2021. North America was the second largest region in the textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating mills market. The regions covered in the textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating mill market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating mills market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela and Vietnam. The global textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating mills market is segmented - 1) By Type: Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills, Fabric Coating Mills 2) By Technology: Traditional, Advanced 3) By End-Use Industry: Transportation, Building and Construction, Protective Clothing, Industrial, Medical, Sports, Agriculture, Packaging

The textile chemicals market consists of sales of the textile chemicals by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that refer to the application of basic chemistry to understand textiles and textile materials. Textile chemicals such as biocides, flame-retardants, water repellents, bleaches, emulsified oils, and others are used for the functional and aesthetic modification of textiles into useful and desirable items, which are employed by manufacturers for different purposes. The main product types of textile chemicals are coating and sizing chemicals, finishing agents, colorants and auxiliaries, surfactants, desizing agents, yarn lubricants and bleaching agents. Coating and sizing chemicals help in enhancing or giving new properties to textiles spread on the surface of a substrate. The different applications of textile chemicals include apparel, home furnishing, automotive textile, industrial textile and other applications. The global textile chemicals market size is expected to grow from $23.45 billion in 2021 to $24.44 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.23%. The growth in the market is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The global textile chemical market size is expected to reach $29.33 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 4.67%. The increasing demand for textiles is expected to boost the demand for textile chemicals during the forecast period. The growth in the wealthy upper-middle-class of emerging economies and expanding demand for quality products is expected to increase the demand for textiles moving forward. For instance, the global textiles market is expected to grow from $654.57 billion in 2021 to $861.52 billion by 2026. Hence, the growing demand for textiles is expected to boost the demand for textile chemicals to manufacture better quality products. Technological development is a key trend gaining popularity in the textile chemicals market. Companies in the textile chemistry market are focusing on developing textiles with the latest technologies like non-fluorinated durable water repellence, and eco-friendly digital printing. For instance, in September 2021, India-based specialty chemicals company, Cosmo Speciality Chemicals launched Superwash POL a dye transfer inhibitor to prevent textiles from bleeding and staining. The specially formulated agents provide the amphiphilic character with polar groups and hydrophilic properties with un-polar groups which prevent textiles from dye bleeding and redepositing on different colored textiles and white. In July 2021, Pulcra Chemicals, a Germany-based specialty chemicals company acquired Devan for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Pulcra Chemicals gains access to the strong bio-based textile finishes and long-standing thermoregulation and flame retardants portfolio of Devan and grows its business as a solution specialist for customers across a broad range of textile markets. Devan is a Belgium-based manufacturer of high-tech finishing chemicals for the textile markets. Major players in the textile chemicals market are Dow Inc, Wacker Chemie AG, Huntsman Corporation, Solvay, BASF SE, Archroma, Evonik Industries AG, Tanatex Chemicals, Kemin Industries, CHT Group, The Lubrizol Corporation, Kiri Industries Limited, Kemira, Tata Chemicals Ltd., GIOVANNI BOZZETTO S.p.A, AkzoNobel NV, FCL, Indofil, Pulcra Chemicals, NICCA Chemical Co.Ltd, JINTEX Ltd, Sarex Chemicals, DIC Corporation and Lonsen Inc. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the textile chemicals market in 2021. The regions covered in the global textile chemical market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the textile chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The global textile chemicals market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Coating and Sizing Chemicals, Finishing Agents, Colorants and Auxiliaries, Surfactants, Desizing Agents, Yarn Lubricants, Bleaching Agents 2) By Application: Apparel, Home Furnishing, Automotive Textile, Industrial Textile, Others

The cooling fabrics market consists of sales of cooling fabrics by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are engaged in manufacturing cooling fabrics. Cooling fabrics are practical fabrics that keep the body temperature at a reasonable level during hot weather and physical activity. The main types of cooling fabrics are synthetic cooling fabrics, natural cooling fabrics. Synthetic cooling fabrics are manufactured using synthetic fibers such as polyester, spandex, and nylon. Synthetic fabrics are considered as more suitable for outdoor sports activities as it regulates the body temperature of the wearer through its superior evaporative characteristics. The various types of textile include woven, nonwoven, knitted, others. The cooling fabrics are used in different areas including sports apparel, lifestyle, protective wearing, others. The global cooling fabrics market size is expected to grow from $2.35 billion in 2021 to $2.68 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. The cooling fabric market is expected to grow to $3.84 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 9.4%. The increasing demand for sports apparel is projected to propel the growth of the cooling fabrics market in the coming years. Sportswear is clothing that is worn during strenuous athletic tasks such as working out or engaging in sports. Sportspeople tend to wear outfits made of cooling fabrics to stay dry when on the field, which enables the wearer to be more relaxed and thus aids success in sporting events. For instance, the global sports apparel industry revenue is expected to increase from $181 billion in 2019 to $208 billion by 2025. Therefore, the increasing demand for sports apparel drives the growth of the cooling fabrics market. Scarcity of raw material and labor in the cooling fabrics industry has led to the increase in retail prices lowering the demand for these apparels. Retailers limited the order of garments that required scarce raw material, as they had to pay a higher price. For example, in India, the low availability of cotton due to low water availability, high incidence of pest attacks, and inadequate south-west monsoon, compelled the retailers to increase the prices of cotton apparel as they had to pay a higher price to the manufacturers for procurement. This increase in prices affected the demand for cotton, which in turn impacted the natural cooling fabric manufacturing market. Major firms in the cooling fabrics industry are focused on developing technologically advanced solutions for cooling fabrics. For instance, in December 2021, Brrr, a cooling fabric innovator, has launched the Brrr Pro, an innovative performance textile with improved cooling fibers loaded with micro cooling minerals, as well as hyper wicking and quality drying, all of which operate together to enhance the triple chill effect for optimal comfort and a unique experience. In another instance, in 2019, the University of Maryland developed a new fabric which automatically warms or cools as needed using specially-engineered yarn created with fibers made of two different synthetic materials. The strands are coated with carbon nanotubes and the fibers expand and contract when the temperature changes. In June 2019, Milliken & Company, a USA-based manufacturer of textile expertise signed an agreement to acquire Polartec, LLC for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aims at expanding the product portfolio of Milliken & Company with the addition of Polartec outdoor and fleece textiles expertise. Moreover, the acquisition enables the company to deliver access to a range of performance textiles for industrial workers, consumers, and military personnel worldwide. Polartec, LLC is a USA-based manufacturer of sustainable and innovative textile solutions. Major players in the cooling fabrics market are Coolcore LLC, Ahlstrom-Munksjö, Formosa Taffeta Co. Ltd., Hong Li Textile Co. Ltd, Nilit, Tex-Ray Industrial Co. Ltd., Formosa Taffeta Co. Ltd., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Hexarmor, Invista, Adidas AG, and Sun Dream Enterprise Co. Ltd North America was the largest region in the cooling fabrics market in 2021. Asia Pacific is projected to record fastest growth over the forecast period. The regions covered in the cooling fabric market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the cooling fabrics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The global cooling fabrics market is segmented - 1) By Type: Synthetic, Natural 2) By Textile Type: Woven, Nonwoven, Knitted, Others 3) By Application: Sports Apparel, Lifestyle, Protective Wearing, Others

The antimicrobial textile market consists of the sales of antimicrobial textiles by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that offer protection against bacteria, mold, mildew, and other hazardous microbes. Antimicrobial textiles are fiber-based substrates that have had antimicrobial chemicals placed on the surface or integrated into the fibers, resulting in a material that kills or prevents microorganism growth. Antimicrobial textiles are active textiles that help to resist harmful bacteria by up to 99.9% by attacking them at the cellular level to inhibit their reproduction and growth. The main types of fibers in the antimicrobial textile are cotton, polyester, polyamide, and others. Polyamide fibers are typically made from linear aliphatic polyamides with molecular weights ranging from 15,000 to 30,000, the most common of which being polycaproamide and polyhexamethylene adipamide. The different active agents include synthetic organic agents, metal and metallic salts, bio-based agents, others and are used in various applications such as medical textiles, apparel, home textiles, commercial textiles, industrial textiles, others. The global antimicrobial textile market size is expected to grow from $9.38 billion in 2021 to $10.55 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. The growth in the antimicrobial textile market is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The antimicrobial textile market is expected to reach $14.64 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 8.5%. An increase in consumer awareness regarding health and hygiene is contributing to the growth of the antimicrobial textile market. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness about health and cleanliness, as well as increased demand for antimicrobial textiles that can kill viruses. As a result, the textile industry's companies are rapidly developing antimicrobial products. For example, in 2021, a survey of 306 participants was conducted online, with 49.3% females and 50.6% males from five major cities: Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, and it revealed that consumer awareness of hygiene, health, and environmental issues will influence the purchase of antimicrobial textiles. Moreover, according to a poll by E times in 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed Indians' attitudes toward health, with 70% saying they will prioritize food and lifestyle adjustments in 2021 to manage both physical and emotional health. Therefore, an increase in consumer awareness regarding health and hygiene will drive the growth of the antimicrobial textile market going forward. Technological advancement is a key trend gaining popularity in the antimicrobial textile market. Major companies operating in the antimicrobial textile sector are focused on developing a new technological solution to reduce the spread of the virus and meet consumer demand. For instance, in June 2020, Aditya Birla Group, an India-based producer of Viscose staple fiber launched antimicrobial fibers based on in-house technology. Antimicrobial fibers are a ground-breaking discovery that not only destroys but also prevents the growth of bacteria or viruses, maintaining the fabric fresh and hygienic throughout time. In November 2019, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a Thailand-based chemical producer acquired Sinterama S.p.A for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited’s ability to supply comprehensive and unique solutions in highly specialized markets, such as colored polyester yarns for automotive, furnishing, garment, and technical applications, has been enhanced. Sinterama is an Italy-based company that manufactures colored polyester threads and yarns with antimicrobial properties. Major players in the antimicrobial textile market are Milliken & Company, PurThread Technologies, Trevira GmbH, Thai Acrylic Fiber Co. Ltd., Vestagen Protective Technologies Inc., Herculite Products Inc., BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, Sanitized AG, LifeThreads LLC, Surgicotfab Textiles Private Limited, Sciessent LLC, Kolon Industries Inc., Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt. Ltd., and Response Fabrics (India) Pvt. Ltd. North America was the largest region in the antimicrobial textile market in 2021. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the antimicrobial textile market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the antimicrobial textile market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global antimicrobial textile market is segmented - 1) By Fiber: Cotton, Polyester, Polyamide, Others 2) By Active Agent: Synthetic Organic Agents, Metal and Metallic Salts, Bio-Based Agents, Others 3) By Application: Medical Textiles, Apparel, Home Textiles, Commercial Textiles, Industrial Textiles, Others

Apparel Market Definition

The apparel market consists of sales of apparel by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that manufacture apparel. Apparel refers to clothing or garments in general. Apparel manufacturers cut and sew (i.e., purchase fabric and cut and sew to make a garment) and/or produce garments by first knitting fabric and then cutting and sewing the fabric into a garment. The apparel industry includes companies manufacturing full lines of ready-to-wear apparel and custom apparel; apparel contractors, performing cutting or sewing operations on materials owned by others; jobbers, performing entrepreneurial functions involved in apparel manufacturing; tailors, manufacturing custom garments for individual clients; and entities that combine knitting with the production of complete garments, but excluding producers of knitting fabric not combined with the produce of complete garments. Companies in the apparel industry produce garments such as shirts, T-shirts, jackets, socks, uniforms, caps, hats, neckties and belts. Apparel are made of cotton, linen, polyester and other textiles.