Flock Adhesive Global Market Report 2026

Flock adhesive is a specialized adhesive formulated specifically for bonding flock fibers to a substrate. The flocking process entails applying fine fibers to a surface to create a textured or velvety finish. The adhesive plays a critical role in securely attaching the flock fibers to the desired material, whether it be fabric, paper, or another surface.

The primary types of flock adhesive include nylon flock, polyester flock, cotton flock, rayon flock, and others. Nylon flock refers to short monofilament fibers made of nylon utilized in the flocking process. Various sources of flock adhesive include waterborne and solvent-borne options, while resin options encompass acrylic, polyurethane, epoxy resin, and others. These adhesives find application across various industries such as automotive, textile, printing, paper and packaging, among others.

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 flock adhesive market by increasing costs of imported resins, specialty chemicals, solvents, and additive materials used in waterborne and solvent-borne formulations. Automotive and textile manufacturing hubs in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported chemical inputs, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures on export-oriented adhesive production. These tariffs are increasing formulation costs and pricing pressures. However, they are also encouraging local resin production, regional chemical sourcing, and innovation in bio-based and low-emission flock adhesive systems.

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The flock adhesive market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.85 billion in 2025 to $3.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in automotive interior customization, expansion of textile and upholstery manufacturing, increased use of decorative flocking processes, availability of solvent-based adhesive formulations, rising demand for surface finishing solutions.

The flock adhesive market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.89 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of low-voc adhesive systems, rising focus on sustainable flocking materials, expansion of printing and packaging flock applications, growing demand for high-performance polyurethane adhesives, increasing regulatory pressure on solvent emissions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of waterborne flock adhesives, rising demand for high-durability bonding solutions, growing use of eco-friendly resin systems, expansion of automotive interior flocking applications, enhanced focus on adhesive performance consistency.

The expansion of the textile industry is expected to drive the growth of the flock adhesive market in the coming years. The textile industry includes activities such as research, design, and the manufacturing of textiles, fabrics, and apparel. Flock adhesives, particularly those made using non-toxic, water-based formulations and recycled fibers, are widely used in decorative textile finishing processes. These processes involve applying fine fibers, known as flock, onto surfaces to create a soft, velvety texture. For example, in June 2024, according to the International Trade Administration, a US-based government agency, textile and apparel imports for the year-to-date period ending April 2024 reached 30,095.1 MSME, representing a 9.5% increase compared with the same period in 2023. Within this total, textile imports accounted for 22,426.8 MSME, marking a 12.8% rise year over year. Therefore, the continued growth of the textile industry is contributing to the expansion of the flock adhesive market.

Companies operating in the flock adhesive market are increasingly focusing on product innovation, including the development of advanced adhesive tape solutions, to gain a competitive advantage. Adhesive tapes are flexible materials coated with pressure-sensitive substances on one or both sides, enabling strong bonding or temporary holding across various applications. For instance, in February 2024, Avery Dennison Performance Tapes, a US-based adhesive tape manufacturer, introduced a new portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape solutions for the appliance industry. This portfolio features a broad range of tapes designed to simplify assembly processes, enhance product durability, and reduce noise, vibration, and harshness in both commercial and residential appliances. The solutions offer quick adhesion, strong shear resistance, and reliable foam bonding, along with lamination options that include felt, flock, foam, high-loft PET, and other batting materials.

In July 2023, FlexDev Group, a UK-based textile personalization company, acquired Aneyron for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, FlexDev Group sought to strengthen collaboration across its business units and position itself as a leading textile customization provider in Europe. Aneyron is a Netherlands-based manufacturer specializing in textile products, including flock adhesive transfer solutions for textile applications.

Major companies operating in the flock adhesive market are Dow Inc., Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Avery Dennison Corporation, Wacker Chemie AG, H.B. Fuller Company, Avient Corporation, Ashland Global Holdings, Sika AG, LORD Corporation, CHT Germany GmbH, Paramelt BV, Stahl Holdings B.V., Franklin International Inc., Argent International Inc., Kiwo Inc., International Coatings Company Inc., Anhui Sinograce Chemical Co. Ltd., Nyatex Adhesive and Chemical Co., SwissFlock AG, Schuster Beflockung GmbH, VIRUS Inks, Flock IT, Anhui Dowell Huatai New Materials Co. Ltd., Chemproof Chemicals Company, and Flocking Ltd.

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

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

The flock adhesive market consists of sales of flame-retardant epoxy and aqueous polyurethane. 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.

Flock Adhesive 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 flock adhesive 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Flock Type: Nylon Flock; Polyester Flock; Cotton Flock; Rayon Flock; Other Flock Types
• 2) By Source: Waterborne; Solvent Borne
• 3) By Resin: Acrylic; Polyurethane; Other Resin Types
• 4) By Application: Automotive; Textile; Printing; Paper And Packaging; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Nylon Flock: Short Nylon Fibers; Long Nylon Fibers
• 2) By Polyester Flock: Short Polyester Fibers; Long Polyester Fibers
• 3) By Cotton Flock: Natural Cotton Fibers; Blended Cotton Fibers
• 4) By Rayon Flock: Viscose Rayon Fibers; High-Tenacity Rayon Fibers
• 5) By Other Flock Types: Acrylic Flock; Wool Flock; Specialty Synthetic Fibers
• Companies Mentioned: Dow Inc.; Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Parker Hannifin Corporation; Avery Dennison Corporation; Wacker Chemie AG; H.B. Fuller Company; Avient Corporation; Ashland Global Holdings; Sika AG; LORD Corporation; CHT Germany GmbH; Paramelt BV; Stahl Holdings B.V.; Franklin International Inc.; Argent International Inc.; Kiwo Inc.; International Coatings Company Inc.; Anhui Sinograce Chemical Co. Ltd.; Nyatex Adhesive and Chemical Co.; SwissFlock AG; Schuster Beflockung GmbH; VIRUS Inks; Flock IT; Anhui Dowell Huatai New Materials Co. Ltd.; Chemproof Chemicals Company; and Flocking Ltd.
• 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.
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