Construction Fabrics Global Market Report 2026

Construction fabrics are specialized textiles designed and manufactured specifically for use in construction projects, playing a crucial role in reinforcing concrete structures, stabilizing soil, preventing erosion, providing temporary shelter, and creating barriers.

The main categories of construction fabrics include woven, non-woven, and other variations. Woven construction fabrics are created by interlacing two or more sets of yarn or threads at right angles, resulting in a strong and durable textile. These fabrics are produced from various materials, including polyester, nylon, PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), cotton, silicone glass, ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene), and others. They are applied in various sectors such as acoustic fabric, tensile architecture, awnings and canopies, serving diverse construction-related purposes.

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 impacting the construction fabrics market by increasing costs of imported synthetic fibers, coated textiles, specialty polymers, and weaving equipment. Infrastructure and construction projects in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported technical fabrics, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on fabric exports. These tariffs are raising project material costs and affecting procurement planning. However, they are also encouraging local textile manufacturing, regional sourcing of construction fabrics, and innovation in cost-efficient and sustainable fabric solutions.

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The construction fabrics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.9 billion in 2025 to $6.29 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of infrastructure development projects, growth in urban construction activities, increasing adoption of soil stabilization techniques, availability of synthetic textile materials, rising use in temporary construction solutions.

The construction fabrics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.24 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in sustainable construction, rising demand for lightweight building materials, expansion of smart infrastructure projects, growing adoption of advanced composite fabrics, increasing focus on long-term structural durability. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of geotextiles in infrastructure projects, rising demand for erosion control fabrics, expansion of tensile architecture applications, growing adoption of non-woven construction fabrics, enhanced focus on durable and weather-resistant materials.

The increase in construction activities is anticipated to drive the growth of the construction fabrics market in the coming years. Construction activities involve the use of advanced methods, materials, and technologies to develop buildings, infrastructure, and other structures. Construction textiles are widely used in this sector as they are lighter than conventional building materials, which simplifies transportation and installation. Construction fabrics support the industry by offering lightweight, durable, and versatile solutions for various building and construction applications. For example, in February 2023, according to the United States Census Bureau, a US-based primary agency of the Federal Statistics System, construction spending was estimated at $1,844.1 billion, up from $1,753.1 billion in February 2022. In addition, construction spending during the first two months of 2023 reached $260.8 billion, increasing from $246.1 billion in the same period of 2022. Furthermore, in March 2023, the United States Census Bureau reported that the number of privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in February stood at 1,524,000 on a seasonally adjusted annual basis, representing a 13.8% increase compared to the revised January figure of 1,339,000. Therefore, the growth in construction activities is contributing significantly to the expansion of the construction fabrics market.

Major players operating in the construction fabrics market are increasingly focusing on strategic partnerships to recycle industrial waste, transform it into environmentally acceptable construction materials, and strengthen their competitive position. These collaborations emphasize the development of sustainable materials that minimize waste, support circular economy principles, and promote a more eco-friendly construction industry. For instance, in November 2023, Hayleys Fabric, a Sri Lanka-based textile manufacturing company, partnered with Pro Green Laboratories of the University of Moratuwa, a Sri Lanka-based academic institution, to upcycle industrial waste and convert it into sustainable construction materials. Launched under the FaBriEco initiative, the partnership aims to create eco-friendly, low-cost products for the local market using dye waste, fabric waste, and fly ash generated by the textile industry. The initiative is based on research conducted by Pro Green Laboratories, which holds patents for sustainable products such as mud concrete blocks and polymerized self-compacting mud blocks. Through this project, Hayleys Fabric intends to replace traditional waste management practices with approaches that recycle hazardous and toxic waste into sustainable building materials.

In August 2024, Geofabrics Australasia Pty Ltd, an Australia-based manufacturing company, acquired Bayset for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Geofabrics Australasia seeks to broaden its presence in the waterproofing, flooring, and concrete repair sectors, while diversifying its product offerings and reinforcing its position across key market segments. Bayset is an Australia-based company specializing in waterproofing products and construction solutions, with a strong focus on the waterproofing and concrete repair industries.

Major companies operating in the construction fabrics market are Sioen Industries NV, Low & Bonar plc, Sattler AG, Taiyo Kogyo Corporation, Serge Ferrari SA, Saint-Gobain SA, Hiraoka & Co Ltd, Endutex Coated Technical Textiles SA, Verseidag-Indutex GmbH, Hightex GmbH, Seaman Corporation, EREZ Thermoplastic Products, Dongwon Industry Co, Seele Inc, Sefar AG, Novum Membranes GmbH, Freudenberg SE, Toray Industries Inc, Teijin Limited, Milliken & Company, Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj, Berry Global Inc, Heytex Group, Obeikan Technical Fabrics Co, Herculite Products Inc

Europe was the largest region in the construction fabrics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global construction fabrics market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the construction fabrics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the construction fabrics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The construction fabrics market consists of sales of geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes, polythene sheeting. 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.

Construction Fabrics Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses construction fabrics market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Woven; Non-Woven; Other Types
• 2) By Material: Polyester; Nylon; PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene); Silicone Glass; ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene); Other Materials
• 3) By Application: Acoustic Fabric; Tensile Architecture; Awnings And Canopies; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Woven: Plain Woven Fabrics; Twill Woven Fabrics; Satin Woven Fabrics
• 2) By Non-Woven: Spunbond Non-Woven Fabrics; Meltblown Non-Woven Fabrics; Needlepunch Non-Woven Fabrics
• 3) By Other Types: Knitted Fabrics; Composite Fabrics; Coated Fabrics
• Companies Mentioned: Sioen Industries NV; Low & Bonar plc; Sattler AG; Taiyo Kogyo Corporation; Serge Ferrari SA; Saint-Gobain SA; Hiraoka & Co Ltd; Endutex Coated Technical Textiles SA; Verseidag-Indutex GmbH; Hightex GmbH; Seaman Corporation; EREZ Thermoplastic Products; Dongwon Industry Co; Seele Inc; Sefar AG; Novum Membranes GmbH; Freudenberg SE; Toray Industries Inc; Teijin Limited; Milliken & Company; Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj; Berry Global Inc; Heytex Group; Obeikan Technical Fabrics Co; Herculite Products Inc
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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,
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