This publication has been discontinued on June 21, 2012.
Introduction
Abstract
The market for smart textiles is set to explode according to Cientifica's
latest research. “Nanotechnologies for the Textile Market”
provides the most in depth look to date at the impact of nanotechnology on the
global textile industry.
While the traditional markets of apparel and home textiles continue to be
impacted by nanotechnologies, especially in adding value through finishing and
coating, the major opportunities for both textile manufacturers and
nanomaterial suppliers lie elsewhere.
“Nanotechnologies for the Textile Market” takes an in depth look
at the major textile markets - apparel, home, military, medical, sports,
technical and smart textiles - detailing the key applications of
nanotechnologies and the major players. The 255 page report contains full
market analyses and predictions for each sector to 2022, outlines the key
opportunities and is illustrated with 98 figures and 30 tables.
Cientifica predicts that the highest growth over the next decade will be seen
in the areas of smart and technical textiles. In both of these areas a
significant part of the added value is due to the innovative use of
nanotechnologies, whether in fiber production or as a coating or additive.
With over a billion Bluetooth enabled devices on the market, ranging from
smartphones to set top boxes, and new technologies such as energy scavenging
or piezoelectric energy generation being made possible by the use of
nanotechnologies , there are opportunities for the textile industry in new
markets ranging from consumer electronics to medical diagnostics.
“It's a perfect storm” added Tim Harper, “the
availability of new materials such as graphene, the huge leaps being made in
organic electronics, and the move towards the Internet of Things is blurring
the divide between textiles and electronic devices. When two trillion dollar
markets collide there will be lots of disruption and plenty of
opportunities.”
About Cientifica
Cientifica was founded as CMP Cientificain Madrid in 1997 in order to meet
the advanced analytical needs of the European Space Agency.
Cientifica is distinct from all other companies providing consulting and
information services. It combines knowledge and expertise in both the science
and business of emerging technologies, with nearly 20 years' experience in the
field of science and research, and nearly 10 years' providing information on
the business and science of emerging technologies. Cientifica employees are
all highly experienced technical project managers and familiar not only with
the commercialization of technology but also with the technology transfer of
science from the laboratory to the marketplace.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
Objectives of the Report
World Textiles and Clothing
Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the EU Textile Industry
Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the US Textile Industry
Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the Chinese Textile Industry
Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the Indian Textile Industry
Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the Japanese Textile Industry
Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the Korean Textile Industry
Textiles in the Rest of the World
Macro and Micro Value Chain of Textiles Industry
Common Textiles Industry Classifications
End Markets and Value Chain Actors
Why Textiles Go Nano
Nanotechnology in Textiles
Nanotechnology in Some Textile-related Categories
Technical & Smart Textiles
Multifunctional Textiles
High Performance Textiles
Smart/Intelligent Textiles
Nanotechnology Hype
CURRENT APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN TEXTILE PRODUCTION
Nanotechnology in Fibers and Yarns
Nanotechnology in Fabrics
Nanotechnology in Textile Finishing, Dyeing and Coating
Nanotechnology In Textile Printing
Green Technology -- Nanotechnology In Textile Production Energy Saving
Electronic Textiles
Concept
Markets and Impacts
Current E-Textile Solutions and Problems
Nanotechnology in Electronic Textiles
Future and Challenges of Electronic Textiles
NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN CLOTHING/APPAREL TEXTILES
Summary of Nanotechnology Applications in Clothing/Apparel Textiles
Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Clothing/Apparel Textiles
Creative Appearance and Scent for High Street Fashions
Nanobarcodes for Clothing Combats Counterfeiting
High Strength, Abrasion-Resistant Fabric Using Carbon Nanotube
Companies Working on Nano Applications in Home Textile
Companies Working on Nano Applications in Sports/Outdoor Textile
Companies Working on Nano Applications in Military/Defence Textile
Companies Working on Nano Applications in Non-conventional Textile
APPENDIX II: SELECTED COMPANY PROFILES
APPENDIX III: COMPANIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT
List of Figures
Figure 1: Current World Textile Market by Sector (2012-22)
Figure 2: The Global Textile Market By Sector (US$ Millions)
Figure 3: Market for Textile Products Using Nanotechnologies (2012-22)
Figure 4: Markets for Nano-enabled Textiles
Figure 5: % of Markets Impacted by Nanotechnologies
Figure 6: Nano-contribution to World Textiles by Sector (2012-22)
Figure 7: Total Value of Nanomaterials in Textiles (2012-2022)
Figure 8: Value of Nanomaterials in Textiles by Sector (2012-2022)
Figure 9: Nanotechnology Enabled Average Market Growth in Textiles by
Sector (2012-2022)
Figure 10: Changes in Global Textile Markets 2012-2022
Figure 11: Relevant Product Development Stages for the Different Company
Types
Figure 12: Global Textile Market by Sector (2012-22)
Figure 13: Top 10 Countries By Nanotechnology & Textile Publishing
Activity 2009-12
Figure 14: Main Players in World Exports of Textiles (left) and Clothing
(right)
Figure 16: Uses of artificial leather ChamudeR: (a) suede, (b) bags, and
(c) jackets
Figure 17: Nanotechnology at AIST: (a) tailor-made molecular tubes, (b)
drug delivery systems, and (c) single electron transistors
Figure 18: Macro-Value Chain of Textiles Industry
Figure 20: The Technical Textiles Wheel
Figure 21: Textile Technology and Function Convergence
Figure 23: Klimeo - Microcapsules containing a natural
temperature-regulating ingredient are applied in and on the fabric
Figure 24: Oil resistance of InanovaR
Figure 25: The World's Shortest Piece of Nylon
Figure 26: Plasma Treatment of Cotton Fibers
Figure 27: NanoSino's 4 E Principles for Coating Trends
Figure 28: SEM images of cotton fibers, control (a), treated with bulk ZnO
(b) and treated with nano-ZnO (c).
Figure 29: Antibacterial activity of cotton fabrics: untreated (a), bulk
ZnO treated (b) and nano-ZnO treated (c). The dotted growth on the left-hand
side corresponds to aureus and the mucous growth corresponds to K. pneumoniae.
Arrows represent zone of inhibition of S. aureus by nano-ZnO coated cotton
fabrics.
Figure 30: The ‘lotus effect’ effectively repels dirt and
moisture
Figure 31: BASF's lotus-effect aerosol spray combines nanoparticles with
hydrophobic polymers such as polypropylene, polyethylene and waxes
Figure 32: Fabric Without and With the Sun-block Layer, Courtesy of Hong
Kong Polytechnic University
Figure 33: SEM photograph of Functional Material Coating on Polyester
Fiber Surface Courtesy of Toray Industries, Inc.
Figure 34: J-Teck nanodot inks set up on a Mimaki JV33/ JV5 Crab Feeder
Figure 35: The development of e-textiles
Figure 37: IMEC's wireless, flexible and stretchable ECG patch for
comfortable cardiac monitoring
Figure 38: Conducting meanders in the non-stretched state allow up to 40%
stretch
Figure 39: Stretchable thermometer demonstrating possibility of embedded
components
Figure 40: Chain Mail Fabric for Smart Textiles
Figure 41: Electroplated Fabric
Figure 42: This organic electrochemical transistor was made with cotton
fibers. The gate, drain and source in the device are made from cotton threads
with conductive semiconductive behavior induced by using nanoparticle-based
coatings.
Figure 43: Woven fabrics containing carbon nanotubes for strength and
conductivity
Figure 44: Organic field effect transistor (OFET) fully compatible with
textile processing techniques
Figure 45: A Huichol girl from Mexico examines an early prototype of the
solar-powered portable light. (Image: Kennedy & Violich Architecture)
Figure 46: These Aboriginal women are trying foldable versions of the
prototype light source, which includes an aluminised textile to help spread
the light.
Figure 47: Aboriginal man is wearing a Mexican-made bag that has the
photovoltaic panels sewn into it. He is holding the light device in his hand
(Image: Sheila Kennedy)
Figure 48: Sportswear with integrated sensors from Textronix
Figure 49: Functional fashion Levi's using Schoeller's nanosphere
technology
Figure 53: A fiber coated with silver nanoparticles
Figure 54: BASF Ultramid BS416NR with TiO2 nanoparticles for UV protection
Figure 55: Teijin's Morphotex allows colors without the use of dyes
Figure 56: Donna Sgro's Morphotex dress
Figure 57: Design student Olivia Ong '07 hugs two garments, treated with
metallic nanoparticles through a collaboration with fiber scientists Juan
Hinestroza Hong Dong, that she designed as part of her fashion line,
"Glitterati
Figure 58: Clothing designed by Olivia The dress and jacket contain
nanoparticles antibacterial and air-purifying qualities
Figure 59: A scanning electron microscope image showing a cotton fiber
with palladium nanoparticle coating
Figure 60: Smart Fabrics Offer Designers New Possibilities in Fashion
Figure 62: Value of Nanotech Inputs in Clothing Textiles 2012-22
Figure 64: Value and properties added by metal films
Figure 67: The Global Textile Market in 2012 (% Market Share)
Figure 68: The Global Textile Market in 2012 (US$ Millions)
Figure 69: Nanotechnology Enabled Home Textiles Market (US$ Millions)
Figure 70: Value of Nanomaterials in Home Textiles 2012-2022 (US$ Million)
Figure 72: Alexium's Cleanshell treatment has the ability to protect
against Chemical Warfare Agents for days, as opposed to minutes offered by
other methods
Figure 91: Value of Nanomaterials in Sports/Outdoor Textiles 2012-2022
(US$ Millions)
Figure 92: Scanning electron microscopic images of the chars of ABS
nanocomposites
Figure 93: Potential applications of carbon nanotube coated yarns
Figure 94: A Fuji Electric employee displays the company's flexible solar
power cell ‘Fwave’, a light, thin and flexible modules that can be
mounted on curved surfaces
Figure 95: Conducting cotton creates a simple circuit at Cornell University
Figure 96: Energy harvesting textiles at the University of Southampton
Table 9: Drivers and Barriers of Nanotechnology Applications in
Clothing/Apparel Textiles
Table 10: The Roadmap for Future Applications of Nanotechnology in
Clothing/Apparel Textiles
Table 11: Additional Cost Caused by Adding Nanomaterials (Nanofinish) for
Home Textiles
Table 12: Drivers and Barriers of Nanotechnology Applications in Home
Textiles
Table 13: The Roadmap for Future Applications of Nanotechnology in Home
Textiles
Table 14: Additional Cost Caused by Adding Nanomaterials (Nanofinish) for
Military/Defence Textiles
Table 15: world's top 15 military spenders (from SIPRI 2011)
Table 16: Drivers and Barriers of Nanotechnology Applications in
Military/Defense Textiles
Table 17: The Roadmap for Future Applications of Nanotechnology in
Military/Defence Textiles
Table 18: Non-implantable Materials for Medical Textiles
Table 19: implantable Materials for Medical Textiles
Table 20: Extracorporeal Devices for Medical Textiles
Table 21: Healthcare/Hygiene Products for Medical Textiles
Table 22: Additional Cost Caused by Adding Nanotechnology for Medical
Textiles
Table 23: Medical Products & Equipment rank 4th in terms of industry
profitability (CNN Money)
Table 24: Drivers and Barriers of Nanotechnology Applications in Medical
Textiles
Table 25: Additional Cost Caused by Adding Nanomaterials (Nanofinish) for
Sports/Outdoor Textiles
Table 26: Drivers and Barriers of Nanotechnology Applications in
Sports/Outdoor Textiles
Table 27: The Roadmap for Future Applications of Nanotechnology in
Sports/Outdoor Textiles
Table 28: Estimated Consumption of Technical Textile in Various
Applications
Table 29: Additional Cost Caused by Adding Nanotechnology for Technical
Textiles
Table 30: Drivers and Barriers of Nanotechnology Applications in Technical
and Smart Textiles
Press Release
Blurred Divide Between Textiles and Electronic Devices Creates a "Perfect Storm"
April 17th, 2012
Global Information Inc. would like to present a new market research report, "Nanotechnologies for the Textile Market" by Cientifica Ltd.
With over a billion Bluetooth enabled devices on the market, ranging from smartphones to set top boxes, and new technologies such as energy scavenging or piezoelectric energy generation being made possible by the use of nanotechnologies , there are opportunities for the textile industry in new markets ranging from consumer electronics to medical diagnostics.
Its a perfect storm" added Tim Harper, "the availability of new materials such as graphene, the huge leaps being made in organic electronics, and the move towards the Internet of Things is blurring the divide between textiles and electronic devices. When two trillion dollar markets collide there will be lots of disruption and plenty of opportunities."
Cientifica predicts that the highest growth over the next decade will be seen in the areas of smart and technical textiles. In both of these areas a significant part of the added value is due to the innovative use of nanotechnologies, whether in fiber production or as a coating or additive.
"Nanotechnologies for the Textile Market" takes an in depth look at the major textile markets - apparel, home, military, medical, sports, technical and smart textiles - detailing the key applications of nanotechnologies and the major players. The 255 page report contains full market analyses and predictions for each sector to 2022, outlines the key opportunities and is illustrated with 98 figures and 30 tables.
