Low Melting Fiber Global Market Report 2026

Low-melting fiber is a type of textile material characterized by its lower melting point compared to traditional fibers, enabling it to melt and fuse at reduced temperatures during manufacturing processes like bonding and shaping. This fiber is versatile and finds applications in various products, including headliners, automotive interiors, door trims, ceiling materials, mattresses, and seat cushions.

Low-melting fibers can be categorized into two main types such as those with a melting point below 130 degrees Celsius and those with a melting point above 130 degrees Celsius. Fibers with a melting point below 130 degrees Celsius are engineered to soften and fuse at relatively low temperatures, making them ideal for applications that require heat bonding without harming other components. They are often used as a bonding agent in core-sheath constructions, where they facilitate the adhesion of other fibers. These fibers are employed in diverse industries, including automotive, construction, and bedding.

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 low melting fiber market by increasing costs of imported polymer resins, specialty fibers, and textile processing equipment. Asia-Pacific and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported raw materials, while North America faces higher production input costs. These tariffs are raising fiber prices and affecting downstream textile manufacturers. However, they are also encouraging domestic fiber production, regional polymer sourcing, and innovation in recyclable and bio-based low melting fibers.

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The low melting fiber market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.32 billion in 2025 to $2.45 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of automotive interior manufacturing, expansion of bedding and furniture industries, adoption of nonwoven textile technologies, availability of polymer-based fibers, increasing use of thermal bonding techniques.

The low melting fiber market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for lightweight vehicle materials, rising focus on sustainable textile solutions, expansion of electric vehicle interior applications, growing use in construction insulation, increased investments in advanced fiber technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of lightweight bonding fibers, rising demand from automotive interior applications, growing adoption in mattress and cushion manufacturing, expansion of thermally bonded nonwovens, enhanced focus on recyclable fiber materials.

The rising demand for mattresses is projected to drive the growth of the low-melting fiber market in the future. A mattress is a cushioned surface designed for sleeping and resting, typically made from various materials and available in a range of sizes and firmness levels. Low-melting fiber plays a crucial role in mattress manufacturing. Its distinctive properties enhance mattress performance by improving comfort, support, and durability through better bonding during production. For example, in June 2023, Mattress Clarity, a US-based company specializing in mattress reviews and comparisons, reported that the mattress industry was valued at $50.61 billion in 2022 and is expected to increase to $52.45 billion by 2024. By 2030, the industry's value is anticipated to reach $78.34 billion. Therefore, the growing demand for mattresses is likely to stimulate the growth of the low-melting fiber market.

Leading companies in the low-melting fiber market are prioritizing the development of sustainable solutions to maintain and strengthen their market positions. Sustainable solutions involve environmentally responsible practices and materials that reduce resource consumption, minimize waste, and lower the environmental impact of production and usage. For instance, in August 2024, Unifi, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and marketer of recycled and synthetic products, launched white-dyeable filament yarn and ThermaLoop insulation. White-dyeable filament yarn is a high-performance polyester produced from 100% recycled feedstock, with at least 50% sourced from textile waste, achieving virgin-quality standards and incorporating FiberPrint tracer technology for U-Trust certification. ThermaLoop insulation provides innovative options in down-like fiber, fibreball, and padding formats, engineered with Repreve low-melt fiber to enhance thermal efficiency. The black insulation variant demonstrates the variety of textile waste that can be utilized as feedstock, promoting sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. Together, these products support Unifi's objective of recycling the equivalent of 1.5 billion t-shirts' worth of textile waste by 2030.

In January 2023, Stein Fibers, LLC, a US-based manufacturer in the synthetic fiber and textile products industry, acquired the North American fiber operations of Fibertex Corporation for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Stein Fibers aimed to expand and diversify its fiber product portfolio in North America, better serving customers and strengthening its market presence across fiber segments. Fibertex Corporation is a US-based manufacturer specializing in a wide range of fiber products for the nonwoven industry in the United States and Canada, supported by established logistics and supplier relationships.

Major companies operating in the low melting fiber market are BASF SE, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Saudi Arabia's Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Asahi Kasei Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited, Evonik Industries AG, DuPont De Nemours Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, Lanxess Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Far Eastern New Century, Teijin Limited, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Hyosung Corporation, Toyobo Co. Ltd., Taekwang Industrial Co. Ltd., Huvis Corporation, Xiamen Xianglu Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd., Kolon Industries, Fiber Visions Corporation, Thai Poly Acrylic, Toray Chemical Korea Inc., Zhejiang Hengyi Group Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the low melting fiber market in 2025. The regions covered in the low melting fiber market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The low-melting fiber market consists of sales of nonwoven fabrics, composite materials, thermally bonded fabrics, filtration products and insulation products. 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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This report focuses low melting fiber 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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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Melting Point Below 130 Degrees Celsius; Melting Point Above 130 Degrees Celsius
• 2) By Structure Type: Sheath Or Core; Side By Side
• 3) By Application: Automotive Industry; Construction; Bedding Industry; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Melting Point Below 130 Degrees Celsius: Polyethylene (PE) Fibers; Polypropylene (PP) Fibers
• 2) By Melting Point Above 130 Degrees Celsius: Polyamide (PA) Fibers; Polyester Fibers; Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Fibers
• Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation; Saudi Arabia's Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC); Asahi Kasei Corporation; Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited; Evonik Industries AG; DuPont De Nemours Inc.; Eastman Chemical Company; Lanxess Corporation; Formosa Plastics Corporation; Far Eastern New Century; Teijin Limited; Nan Ya Plastics Corporation; Kuraray Co. Ltd.; Hyosung Corporation; Toyobo Co. Ltd.; Taekwang Industrial Co. Ltd.; Huvis Corporation; Xiamen Xianglu Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd.; Kolon Industries; Fiber Visions Corporation; Thai Poly Acrylic; Toray Chemical Korea Inc.; Zhejiang Hengyi Group Co. 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.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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