Textile Films Global Market Report 2026

Textile films refer to material films comprised of polymers and advanced composites, offering mechanical properties such as strength and flexibility. These films are specifically designed to impart comfort-related attributes like water resistance, breathability, and lightweight characteristics. They play a pivotal role in enhancing the comfort and functionality of textiles to meet the diverse requirements across industries such as packaging, medical, and technical clothing.

The primary types of textile films include breathable films and non-breathable films. Breathable films, widely utilized in various applications, are polymer-based films that aid in moisture regulation, commonly found in products like diapers and feminine hygiene items. Textile films utilize materials such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyurethane (PU), and other similar substances, applied across a spectrum of industries including hygiene, medical, sportswear, protective apparel, and other related applications.

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 textile films market by increasing costs of imported polymer resins, specialty additives, coating chemicals, and film extrusion equipment. Textile manufacturers in Asia-Pacific and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials and processing technologies, while North America faces higher production input costs. These tariffs are increasing manufacturing expenses and pressuring margins across hygiene, medical, and sportswear applications. However, they are also encouraging regional sourcing of polymers, domestic film production expansion, and innovation in cost-efficient and sustainable textile film solutions.

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The textile films market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.59 billion in 2025 to $7.14 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in technical textile manufacturing, increasing demand for hygiene products, expansion of medical protective apparel usage, rising sportswear consumption, availability of polymer-based film materials.

The textile films market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.72 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable textile materials, rising adoption of advanced composite films, expansion of medical textile applications, growing focus on recyclable film solutions, increasing integration of smart textile technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of breathable and waterproof film structures, rising demand for lightweight and flexible textile films, growing use of medical-grade functional films, expansion of high-performance sportswear applications, enhanced focus on multi-layer film engineering.

The increase in construction activities is expected to propel the growth of textile films going forward. Textile films find extensive applications in architectural membranes, roofing systems, facades, and interior design within the construction sector. Their lightweight nature, coupled with properties such as energy efficiency, sustainability, and versatility, makes them ideal for various construction applications. The demand for innovative and technologically advanced solutions in smart building technologies, as well as the global emphasis on infrastructure development, further propels the adoption of textile films in the construction industry. For instance, in March 2023, according to a report published by Oxford Economics, a UK-based economic information services company, Global construction output is projected to increase by more than US$4.2 trillion over the next 15 years, rising from US$9.7 trillion in 2022 to US$13.9 trillion by 2037. This growth will be primarily driven by major construction markets, including China, the US, and India. Therefore, the increase in construction activities is driving the growth of the textile films market.

Major companies operating in the textile films market are adopting new technologies to sustain their position in the market. For instance, in April 2023, Justrite, a US-based, industrial safety solutions provider launched PetroPad Smart Polymer Spill Pad to absorb and permanently solidify hydrocarbons like oil, diesel and gas. The geotextile fabric of the PetroPad contains a one-of-a-kind polymer technology that can convert dangerous hydrocarbons into a substance resembling rubber that is not hazardous. The unique polymer blend used in the PetroPad is designed to trap hydrocarbons in a permanent manner while permitting rainwater to pass through without becoming contaminated. This innovative spill-control technology provides a significantly greater oil capacity, reduces the costs associated with waste disposal, and eliminates the possibility of an environmental disaster.

In February 2023, Archroma Textiles GmbH, a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, acquired the Textile Effects business of Huntsman Corporation for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Archroma aims to enhance its market position and broaden its product portfolio in textile chemicals and dyes by incorporating Huntsman Textile Effects' global operations and capabilities into its existing business. Huntsman Corporation is a US-based manufacturing company specializing in textile films.

Major companies operating in the textile films market are RKW Group, Covestro AG, Berry Global Group Inc., Mitsui Hygiene Materials Co Ltd, Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc., Toray Industries Inc., Jindal Poly Films Ltd., Chirpal Poly Film Ltd., Arkema S.A, American Polyfilm Inc., Fatra A.S., Trioplast Industrier AB, Cosmo First Limited, Nahar Poly Films Limited, 3M Company, Amcor Limited, Avery Dennison Corporation, CCL Industries Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., DSM Engineering Plastics Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Flex Films Inc., Formosa Plastics Corporation, Futamura Chemical Co. Ltd., Garware Polyester Ltd.

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

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

The textile films market consists of sales of acrylics, nylon, and urethane. 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.

Textile Films 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 textile films 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 report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• 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.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Non-Breathable Films; Breathable Films
• 2) By Material: Polyethylene (PE); Polypropylene (PP); Polyurethane (PU); Other Materials
• 3) By Application: Hygiene; Medical; Sportswear; Protective Apparel; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Non-Breathable Films: Polyethylene (PE) Films; Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Films; Polypropylene (PP) Films; Other Non-Breathable Films
• 2) By Breathable Films: Polyurethane (PU) Films; Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Films; Polyester (PET) Films; Other Breathable Films
• Companies Mentioned: RKW Group; Covestro AG; Berry Global Group Inc.; Mitsui Hygiene Materials Co Ltd; Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc.; Toray Industries Inc.; Jindal Poly Films Ltd.; Chirpal Poly Film Ltd.; Arkema S.A; American Polyfilm Inc.; Fatra A.S.; Trioplast Industrier AB; Cosmo First Limited; Nahar Poly Films Limited; 3M Company; Amcor Limited; Avery Dennison Corporation; CCL Industries Inc.; DuPont de Nemours Inc.; DSM Engineering Plastics Inc.; Eastman Chemical Company; ExxonMobil Chemical Company; Flex Films Inc.; Formosa Plastics Corporation; Futamura Chemical Co. Ltd.; Garware Polyester 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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