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Polymer-coated fabrics involve applying an additional layer atop textile fabric to heighten its resistance to abrasion, particularly beneficial for high-friction materials like personal protective equipment (PPE), power transmission belts, backpacks, footwear, and synthetic leather products.
Within the realm of polymer-coated fabrics, prominent products include vinyl-coated fabrics, PU-coated fabrics, PE-coated fabrics, and various other formulations. Vinyl-coated fabrics encompass a powder coating that shields the base material from UV rays, abrasion, and corrosion. These materials be they knitted, woven, or non-woven are extensively utilized across diverse sectors such as transportation, protective clothing, roofing, awnings and canopies, furniture and seating, and find applications in industries like automobile, aerospace, marine, chemical processing, military, and more.
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 polymer coated fabrics market by increasing costs of imported polymers, coating chemicals, base textiles, and specialized coating equipment. Automotive, protective clothing, and industrial application segments in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented fabric production. These tariffs are raising manufacturing costs and affecting supply contracts. However, they are also driving domestic textile coating investments, regional material sourcing, and innovation in cost-efficient and sustainable coated fabric technologies.
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The polymer coated fabrics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $23.8 billion in 2025 to $25.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of protective clothing manufacturing, growth of transportation upholstery applications, rising use in industrial belts and covers, increasing demand for synthetic leather products, availability of advanced coating technologies.
The polymer coated fabrics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $32.26 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for high-performance ppe materials, rising adoption in automotive interiors, expansion of military and defense applications, growing focus on sustainable coated fabric solutions, increasing investments in advanced textile coating processes. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-abrasion-resistant fabrics, rising adoption of pu and pvc coated materials, growing use in protective and industrial applications, expansion of lightweight and flexible coated fabrics, enhanced focus on durability and chemical resistance.
Rapid urbanization is anticipated to drive the growth of the polymer-coated fabrics market in the future. Urbanization involves the concentration of human populations in specific areas, with land being developed for residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation uses. As urbanization increases, polymer-coated fabrics find extensive application in both residential and commercial sectors for various products, including carpets, airbags, geotextiles, industrial fabrics, architectural elements, defense, transportation, space, healthcare, sports, mats, bedding, curtains, and a wide range of upholstery items. For example, in April 2023, a report by the UN, an intergovernmental organization focused on international peace and security, indicated that India's urban population is projected to reach 543 million by 2025. Additionally, China's urban population is expected to hit 1.05 billion by 2035. Consequently, rapid urbanization is a key factor driving the growth of the polymer-coated fabrics market.
Leading companies in the polymer-coated fabrics market are concentrating on product innovations, such as polyurethane-coated fabric, to strengthen their market presence. Polyurethane-coated fabric involves applying a layer of polyurethane, a versatile polymer, to the fabric's surface. For instance, in November 2023, Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics, a division of Trelleborg AB, a Sweden-based firm specializing in high-quality polymer-coated fabrics for various sectors, launched Dartex Microclimate EcoPlus. This groundbreaking polyurethane-coated fabric aims to establish new standards in the medical device and mattress cover industries. The innovative fabric combines exceptional chemical resistance with unmatched breathability, setting new benchmarks for performance, comfort, and sustainability. Polyurethane fabrics are renowned for their superior qualities, particularly in mattress covers, providing strong protection against liquids, dust mites, and allergens. The fabric's remarkable breathability enhances user comfort by preventing moisture accumulation, ensuring an optimal microclimate, and protecting sensitive skin. This launch underscores a commitment to advancing product quality and addressing critical industry needs in medical and bedding applications.
In June 2023, Arkema, a manufacturer of specialty materials based in France, acquired a controlling interest in PI Advanced Materials for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Arkema's portfolio of high-performance polymers, particularly in the specialty materials sector. PI Advanced Materials is a South Korea-based firm that focuses on high-performance thermoplastic polymers.
Major companies operating in the polymer coated fabrics market are DuPont, BASF, Covestro, Dow, Huntsman, Evonik, Solvay, Eastman, Continental AG, Trelleborg AB, Spradling International Inc., Seaman Corporation, Saint-Gobain SA, Sioen Industries NV, Dickson Constant, Omnova Solutions Inc., Archroma, Freudenberg Group, Berry Global Group, Inc., The RKW Group, Kuraray Co., Ltd., Low & Bonar PLC, J.K. Texbond Pvt. Ltd., Haartz Corporation, SRF Limited
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polymer coated fabrics market in 2025. The regions covered in the polymer coated 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 polymer coated fabrics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The polymer-coated fabrics market consists of sales of polycarbonates, nylon 6-6, polyamide, polyether ether ketone, and polyethylene terephthalate coated fabrics. 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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