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Technical textiles refer to engineered products designed with specific functionalities, serving non-decorative purposes. These textiles, whether semi-finished or finished, are crafted using non-woven or woven natural and synthetic fibers, chosen for their exceptional technical and functional properties.
The main types of materials in technical textiles include natural fiber, synthetic polymer, regenerated fiber, mineral, and metal. Natural fibers are directly sourced from animal, vegetable, or mineral origins. Various processes, such as weaving, knitting, and non-woven techniques, are employed to create technical textiles for a range of applications. These applications span transport textiles, medical and hygiene textiles, industrial products and components, agriculture, horticulture, and fishing, home textiles, clothing components, as well as packaging and containment.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are influencing the technical textiles market by increasing costs of specialty fibers, machinery, coatings, and finishing chemicals used in textile production. Manufacturers in Europe and North America are most affected due to reliance on imported high-performance fibers, while Asia-Pacific faces export-related pricing challenges. These tariffs are increasing production costs and affecting competitiveness. However, they are also supporting domestic fiber production, localized manufacturing, and innovation in alternative textile materials.
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The technical textiles market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $251.02 billion in 2025 to $264.42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of industrial manufacturing activities, growth of automotive textile usage, increasing demand for medical textiles, rising infrastructure development, availability of advanced synthetic fibers.
The technical textiles market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $329.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart textile technologies, rising demand for sustainable technical fibers, expansion of healthcare textile applications, growing use in protective clothing, increasing integration of advanced materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-performance functional textiles, rising adoption of non-woven technical fabrics, growing use in medical and hygiene applications, expansion of lightweight transport textiles, enhanced focus on durability and strength.
The rise in automobile sales is expected to drive the growth of the technical textiles market going forward. Automobiles, typically four-wheeled vehicles designed for passenger transport and powered by internal-combustion engines, utilize technical textiles extensively in interior components such as seats, headliners, carpets, and door panels. Higher automobile sales directly increase demand for these materials. For example, in March 2024, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), an Italy-based organization representing major European vehicle manufacturers, reported a 10.2% rise in global car output to 76 million units. Production increases were observed across major regions, including the European Union exceeding 12.1 million units with over 11% growth, China surpassing 25.3 million units with more than 9% expansion, the United States reaching 7.6 million units with an 8.5% gain, and Japan producing over 7.7 million units with a 17.4% surge. Therefore, the growth in automobile sales is propelling the technical textiles market.
Major players in the technical textiles market are increasingly concentrating on product innovation, particularly in developing sustainable products to enhance their portfolios. Sustainable products are designed, produced, and utilized in ways that minimize their negative impact on the environment, society, and the economy throughout their entire lifecycle. Sustainable technical textiles often incorporate eco-friendly materials, such as recycled fibers, organic fibers, or bio-based materials. These materials help reduce the demand for new resources and lessen the environmental impact of production. For example, in July 2024, Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel, a U.S.-based supplier of innovative technical textiles, announced the opening of a state-of-the-art thermal insulation factory. This facility focuses on producing Comfortemp, Freudenberg's well-known high-performance thermal insulation material, which aims to enhance both fashion and sportswear apparel.
In October 2023, COISNE et LAMBERT, a France-based leader in the production and marketing of technical textiles for professional clothing and PPE sectors, completed the acquisition of Infinity Group for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move is aimed at building a leading group in the technical textiles sector in European and global markets, providing enhanced services and solutions to support customer growth. Infinity Group, based in France, is a key player in the technical knitted fabrics sector.
Major companies operating in the technical textiles market are Asahi Kasei, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Berry Global Group Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Freudenberg & Co KG, Low & Bonar Group plc., Toyobo Co Ltd., Milliken & Company, SRF Limited, Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V., 3M Company, Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj, SKAPS Industries, Johns Manville Corporation, Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio, Fiberweb PLC, Strata Geosystems Pvt. Ltd., The TWE Group GmbH, Ibena Textilewerke GmbH, Officine Maccaferri S.p.A., Duvaltex Inc., Hindoostan Mills Company Limited, GSE Environmental Inc., Polymer Group Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the technical textiles market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the technical textiles market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the technical textiles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The technical textiles market consists of sales of raw materials for technical textiles such as natural fibers, regerated fibers and synthetic fibers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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