Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market Size & Outlook

The global waterproof breathable textiles market size was estimated at USD 2,034.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,859.3 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$2,034.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,859.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
5.9%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global waterproof breathable textiles market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global waterproof breathable textiles market highlights

  • The global waterproof breathable textiles market generated a revenue of USD 2,034.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2,859.3 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 5.9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, polyurethane accounted for a revenue of USD 844.1 million in 2024.
  • EPTFE is the most lucrative raw material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Vietnam is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 2,034.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,859.3 million
Growth rate5.9% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentPolyurethane
Fastest growing segmentEPTFE
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationEPTFE, Polyurethane, Polyester, Others Raw Material

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 19.5% of the global waterproof breathable textiles market in 2024.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Vietnam is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 174.5 million by 2030.

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Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Nextech AR Solutions View profile 1001-5000 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America http://www.nextechar.com
Milliken & Company View profile 501-1000 Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, North America http://www.milliken.com/en-us/
Columbia Sportswear Co View profile 10070 14375 Northwest Science Park Drive, Portland, OR, United States, 97229 http://www.columbia.com
Toray Industries Inc View profile 48682 Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower 2-1-1, Nihonbashi Muromach, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8666 http://www.toray.co.jp
Newell Brands Inc View profile 24600 6655 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 https://www.newellbrands.com
VF Corp View profile 33000 1551 Wewatta Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80202 https://www.vfc.com
W.L. Gore & Associates View profile 5001-10000 Newark, New Jersey, United States, North America http://www.gore.com

Global waterproof breathable textiles market outlook

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Polyurethane was the largest segment with a revenue share of 41.49% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global waterproof breathable textiles market based on eptfe, polyurethane, polyester, others raw material covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Raw Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Polyester
    • Others Raw Material
    • Polyurethane
    • ePTFE
  • Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Fabric Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Membranes
    • Coated
    • Densely Woven
  • Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Others Application
    • General clothing & accessories
    • Sports goods
    • Protective clothing

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