The global protective textiles market size is expected to reach USD 9.00 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 3.9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. owing to increasing industrial fatalities in developing economies owing to the lack of protective gear coupled with growing awareness of worker’s health and safety are expected to drive the market growth.
The increasing importance of raw materials that offer features such as lightweight, comfort, higher heat resistance, and wear & tear resistance for workwear has been a significant incentive for companies to conduct R&D activities extensively. The initiatives are mainly intended at attaining multi-functionality of workwear fabrics and rise its application scope. Improving product designs and specifications are expected to provide market participants with immense opportunities over the forecast period.
Ballistic protective apparel is estimated to witness the highest penetration and growth over the projected period, owing to the increasing use of high-performance protective textiles in the military sector. The defense sector holds the largest market segment in the global ballistic fabrics industry and is anticipated to have remarkable growth over the next few years driven by rising concerns over national security and escalating geopolitical unrest.
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Ballistic protection clothing dominated the market with 29.7% share in 2023. Ballistic protection clothing, designed to shield individuals from projectiles such as bullets and shrapnel, is witnessing a surge in demand.
Heat & flame-resistant clothing is projected to grow at CAGR of 4.2% over the forecast period. These clothing are essential for workers in industries such as manufacturing, firefighting, and oil and gas, is experiencing a steady increase in demand.
Europe dominated the global protective textiles market with 33.0% market share in 2023 on account of the high utilization of protective clothing in the industrial workplace coupled with stringent regulations for workplace safety in the production facilities.
Grand View Research has segmented the protective textiles market on the basis of on application and region:
Protective Textiles Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Heat & Flame-resistant Clothing
Mechanical Protection Clothing
Chemical Protection Clothing
Electrical Protection Clothing
Ballistic Protection Clothing
Space Suits
Health Care Garments
Others
Protective Textiles Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Latin America
Brazil
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
List of Key Players in the Protective Textiles Market
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
DuPont
TenCate Fabrics
DyStar Group
Kusumgar
Madhuram Fabrics Pvt. Ltd.
Schoeller Textil AG
PBI Performance Products, Inc.
TEIJIN LIMITED.
Marina Textil S.L.
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