Technical textiles are a specialized segment of the textile industry focused on products engineered primarily for their functional properties rather than aesthetic appeal. These textiles are designed to meet specific performance criteria such as strength, durability, resistance to chemicals or extreme temperatures and other specialized functionalities.
The technical textiles market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships), of technical textiles that involve the use of advanced materials and manufacturing processes. Materials such as natural fibers (cotton, wool), synthetic polymers (polyester, nylon), regenerated fibers (rayon), mineral fibers (glass fibers) and metal fibers are commonly used. These materials are processed through methods like weaving, knitting and non-woven techniques to create textiles that meet specific functional requirements.
The global technical textiles market was valued at $196,362.54 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 3.00%.
Increasing Construction Industry
During the historic period, the increasing construction industry supported the growth of the technical textiles market. The expanding construction industry's demand for advanced building materials that provide durability, strength, weather resistance and energy efficiency is driving the adoption of technical textiles. These materials serve multiple functions including reinforcing concrete and soil through geotextiles, enhancing thermal insulation and soundproofing and acting as protective linings and membranes for roofing and waterproofing applications. Their usage extends to scaffolding and safety nets, protective apparel and architectural membranes in modern tensile structures like stadium roofs. Technical textiles offer advantages over traditional materials by being lightweight, corrosion-resistant and easier to install, enhancing the lifespan of structures. For instance, in July 2023, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics, an Australian-based government administration, in the March quarter of 2023, 240,813 dwellings were under construction, up from 240,065 in 2022. New houses accounted for 103,778 of these in 2023, compared to 101,240 in 2022. Therefore, the increasing construction industry drove the growth of the technical textiles market.
Advanced Fabric Line Introduced For Multi-Industry Use
Major companies operating in the technical textiles market are developing an advanced fabric line introduced for multi-industry use. The new fabric lines are designed to be modular and customizable, enabling adaptation to various industrial requirements while consistently delivering core performance features. For instance, in May 2025, My Textile Fabric, a US-based fabric vendor and distributor, launched a new range of technical textiles designed for specialized use across various industries, including automotive, healthcare, construction and sports. These advanced fabrics are engineered with cutting-edge materials and technologies to deliver enhanced strength, durability and functional properties such as water resistance and fire protection, making them ideal for demanding industrial applications.
The global technical textiles market is highly fragmented, with a large number of small players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 3.18% of the total market in 2023.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider technical textiles market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction and Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by material, by process and by application.
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework- Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Regional And Country Analysis- Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation- Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by material, by process and by application in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size and Growth- Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers and Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market is covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Recent Developments- Information on recent developments in the market covered in the report.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for technical textiles providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Material: Natural Fiber; Synthetic Polymer; Regenerated Fiber; Mineral; Metal; Other Materials
- 2) By Process: Woven; Knitted; Non-Woven; Other Processes
- 3) By Application: Transport Textiles; Medical And Hygiene Textiles; Industrial Products And Components; Agriculture, Horticulture And Fishing; Home Textiles; Clothing Components; Packaging And Containment; Other Applications
- Companies Mentioned: The Freudenberg Group; Toray Industries Inc.; Asahi Kasei Corporation; Milliken & Company; Johns Manville
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; technical textiles indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.