Protective Fabrics Market is estimated to be 8.1 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 4.70% during the forecasted period.

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Published Date: February 2024

The protective fabrics market was valued at US$ 5.3 Billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.70% to reach US$ 8.1 Billion by 2034.

The report "Protective Fabrics Market, By Raw Material (Aramid, Polyamide, PBI, Polyester, Polyolefin, Cotton Fiber, and Other), By Type (Heat & Fire Resistant, Cold Resistant, UV Resistant, Ballistic & Mechanical Resistant, and Chemical Resistant), By End-User Industry (Building & Construction Industry, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Firefighting, Law Enforcement & Military, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa) - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034”.

Key Highlights:

In May 2020, FleeceforEurope and Lindenpartner are set to make 50 million protection class FFP1 through FFP3 respiratory masks a month using Oerlikon Nonwoven’s high-end meltblown technology. The Oerlikon Nonwoven meltblown technology is recognized globally as one of the most efficient method for producing highly-separating filter media made from plastic fibers.
In September 2020, Plymouth based Project Plan B director Tim Cross has long been a spokesperson on sustainable textiles solutions for the workwear and PPE markets. With the environmental crisis caused by COVID-19, he is now urging designers and product developers to think about products’ end of working life, with the motto ‘protect others.

Analyst View:

High demand from End Use Industries

The workers in the construction industry are often exposed to risks during welding, cutting, nailing, and others. Safety glasses are required to prevent the entry of foreign objects in the eye during work operations. Moreover, the protective clothing is required for the protection of foot, hand, head, and hearing. The major hazards in the oil & gas industry include fire & explosion, hand & eye injuries, hearing loss, and others. Depending on which worker is exposed to which hazard, the selection of protective clothing is done. The regulations pertaining to the use of protective clothing are driving the market for personal protective equipment, which is turn drives the protective fabrics market.

Stringent Regulations Pertaining to Safety of the Personnel

Government authorities are increasingly concerned over the health and safety of workers at their work place. Many government regulations and standards compel the end-use industries to provide protective clothing to the workers working in hazardous environment. For instance, according to the 2010 memorandum of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), it is mandatory for the workers in the oil & gas industries to wear heat- and flame-resistant clothing.

Browse 60 market data tables* and 35 figures* through 140 slides and in-depth TOC on “Global Protective Fabrics Market”, By Raw Material (Aramid, Polyamide, PBI, Polyester, Polyolefin, Cotton Fiber, and Other), By Type (Heat & Fire Resistant, Cold Resistant, UV Resistant, Ballistic & Mechanical Resistant, and Chemical Resistant), By End-User Industry (Building & Construction Industry, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Firefighting, Law Enforcement & Military, and Others),and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa) - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034.

Key Market Insights from the report:

Protective Fabrics Market was valued at US$ 5.3 Billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.70% to reach US$ 8.1 Billion by 2034. The market report has been segmented on the basis of raw material, type, end-user industry, and region.

By raw material, aramid industrial protective fabrics market size to witness growth at over 8% during 2019 to 2025 driven by predominant utilization in flame-resistant & heat protective clothing, helmets, body armor, composite materials, asbestos replacement and hot air filtration cloth manufacturing.
By type, fire & heat resistant segment is expected to expand at a high CAGR in terms of value during the forecast period because of its exceptional properties such as high thermal and heat resistance
By end-user industry, building and construction industry is expected to remain the largest consumer of protective fabrics during the forecast period. The segment is largely driven by stringent government regulations regarding safety of workers in European and North American countries. Healthcare applications segment is expected to witness the fastest growth in the next five years.
By region, North America holds the largest share in the market of protective fabrics due to U.S. stringent safety regulations within several industries such as oil & gas, building & constructions and healthcare.

Competitive Landscape:

The prominent player operating in the protective fabrics market includes 3M Company, Koninklijke Ten Cate NV, Teijin Ltd, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Kolon Industries Inc., Lakeland Industries, Inc., Milliken & Company, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Klopman International, Glen Raven, Inc.

The market provides detailed information regarding the industrial base, productivity, strengths, manufacturers, and recent trends which will help companies enlarge the businesses and promote financial growth. Furthermore, the report exhibits dynamic factors including segments, sub-segments, regional marketplaces, competition, dominant key players, and market forecasts. In addition, the market includes recent collaborations, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships along with regulatory frameworks across different regions impacting the market trajectory. Recent technological advances and innovations influencing the global market are included in the report.

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Explains an overview of the product portfolio, including product development, planning, and positioning
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Detailed analysis of the market revenue over the forecasted period.
Examining various outlooks of the market with the help of Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST & SWOT Analysis.
Study on the segments that are anticipated to dominate the market.
Study on the regional analysis that is expected to register the highest growth over the forecast period

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