Technical Textile Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2023-2030)

Technical textiles are functional textiles that are designed for specific applications in a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, aerospace, medical, and industrial. They are engineered to provide superior performance in terms of durability, strength, flame resistance, chemical resistance, and other critical properties. Technical textiles are being used in an increasingly wide range of applications, including automotive interiors, filtration systems, medical implants, and protective clothing. This is due to their superior performance properties and ability to meet the specific needs of different industries.

The technical textile market is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of 6.25 % during the forecast period owing to the growing demand for lightweight, durable, and high-performance materials in various industries is a major driver of the technical textile market. Technical textiles offer superior properties such as flame retardancy, heat, water, and chemical resistance, making them ideal for applications where traditional textiles fail to meet the performance requirements. For instance, in 2022, Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj (Finland) announced the development of a new filtration system made from nonwoven fabric. The system is designed for use in water treatment applications.

Based on material type, the market is segmented into natural fibre, synthetic polymer, mineral, regenerated fibre, and others. Amongst these, the synthetic polymer segment dominated the market in 2022. Synthetic polymer fibres hold a significant share of the technical textile market due to their superior properties, versatility, and cost-effectiveness compared to natural fibres. Synthetic polymers offer a wide range of desirable characteristics that make them well-suited for technical applications. Additionally, Synthetic polymers exhibit excellent chemical resistance, enabling them to withstand exposure to various chemicals, solvents, and extreme weather conditions. This property is crucial for technical textiles used in chemical processing, industrial applications, and protective clothing.

Based on process, the market is segmented into woven, knitted,non-woven and others. Amongst these, the non-woven segment has significant market growth in 2022 because nonwoven fabrics are lightweight, disposable, and easy to process, making them ideal for a variety of applications in the technical textile market. For example, nonwoven fabrics are used in disposable wipes, filtration systems, and medical applications. Additionally, Continuous advancements in nonwoven technology are leading to the development of innovative nonwoven fabrics with enhanced functionalities and properties. These advancements include the use of nanotechnology, the development of new bonding methods, and the use of sustainable materials.

Based on application, the market is segmented into mobiltech, indutech, sporttech, buildtech, hometech, clothtech, meditech, agrotech, protech, and packtech. The mobiletech segment has significant growth in the technical textile market because the mobitech segment is expanding as new applications emerge in various industries within the mobility sector. For example, in the automotive sector, technical textiles are being used to develop new lightweight materials for electric vehicles. In the aerospace industry, technical textiles are being used to develop new composites for aircraft structures. Additionally, the increasing emphasis on safety in the mobility sector is driving the demand for technical textiles that meet stringent safety standards. Technical textiles play a crucial role in protecting passengers, preventing accidents, and ensuring product safety.

For a better understanding of the market adoption of the technical textile industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, UK, Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. The Asia Pacific region is home to over 60% of the world's population, and more than half of the world's urban population. This rapid growth has led to increased demand for infrastructure, housing, and transportation, which in turn has driven demand for technical textiles. Additionally, the Asia Pacific region is home to a rapidly expanding industrial base, particularly in sectors such as automotive, construction, and electronics. This expansion has led to increased demand for technical textiles used in various industrial applications. Moreover, the Asia Pacific region has a strong manufacturing base, particularly in countries such as China, India, and Vietnam. This manufacturing base provides a competitive advantage for the region's technical textile industry. For instance, in 2023, Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan) announced the development of a new nonwoven fabric made from recycled PET bottles. The fabric is designed for use in automotive applications, such as headliners and seatbacks.

Some major players operating in the market include: DuPont, Duvaltex, Baltex, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., HUESKER SYNTHETIC GmbH, Freudenberg Group, TenCate Protective Fabrics., Berry Global Inc., and Ahlstrom