Fire-resistant Fabrics Market Size
| Study Period | 2018 - 2028 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2022 |
| CAGR | > 6.00 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Fire-resistant Fabrics Market Analysis
The Fire-resistant Fabrics Market is expected to register a CAGR of over 6% during the forecast period.
The market was negatively impacted due to COVID-19. Owing to the pandemic, several countries worldwide went into lockdown to curb the spread of the virus. This completely disrupted the supply and demand chain, negatively affecting the market. Currently, the market recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and increased at a significant rate.
- Over the short term, the increasing demand for fire-resistant fabrics in home and commercial furnishing, stringent industrial standards for fabrics, and growing demand from the mining industry in South America are driving the market's growth.
- On the flip side, the high price of raw materials used to make fire-resistant fabric and the lack of safety compliances are expected to hinder the market's growth.
- Nevertheless, the rapid industrialization in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) countries will likely act as an opportunity in the forecast period.
- The Asia-Pacific region is expected to account for the largest share during the forecast period, owing to increasing consumption from countries such as China and India.
Fire-resistant Fabrics Market Trends
Transport Segment to Dominate the Market
Fire-resistant fabrics are used in the transport industry during railways, automotive, aircraft, and marine construction. The global transport sector is expected to grow healthy in response to foreign investments in constructing better railways, metro, and rail networks.
According to the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA), the global automobile industry grew after the pandemic in 2021. After registering continuous growth for 10 years, the automobile industry registered a positive growth of 10% in production, from 80.2 million units produced in 2021 to 85.01 million units produced in 2022. This, in turn, increased the demand for fire-resistant fabrics from this sector in 2022.
The car sales for 2022 in major global markets of the United States, Brazil, India, and China were up by 10%, 5%, 24%, and 3%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
However, the development of electric vehicles is expected to continue to gain momentum in the future, especially in Europe and China, owing to government programs promoting the shift away from fossil fuels due to various environmental concerns, where designers in all the automotive segments are discovering new possibilities.
In the automotive sector, the growing demand for electric vehicles in Asia-Pacific countries, like India, has also fueled the studied market’s growth.
According to the IEA (International Energy Association), in 2030, global electric vehicle sales are expected to reach 125 million as per the New Policies Scenario (excluding two/three-wheelers). In the EV30@30 Scenario, in 2030, around 70% of vehicle sales in China are expected to be EVs. Also, half of the vehicles sold in Europe are EVs, 37% in Japan, 30% in Canada and the United States, and 29% in India.
Growing railway construction worldwide is expected to drive the demand for fire-resistant fabrics. In India, the government has plans to develop metro rail projects in over 30 Indian cities.
The aviation industry is another popular mode of transportation that has been growing notably. It is known to be the fastest means of commuting for traveling to distant places. Selecting the right fabric material in aircraft production is as important as any other component. A substantial percentage of aircraft accident deaths are caused due to fire and smoke inhalation and asphyxiation from toxic gases released during a fire.
The growing passenger volumes and increasing aircraft retirements are expected to drive the need for new jets over the next two decades. According to Boeing Commercial Market Outlook 2020–2039, 43,110 aircraft are expected to be delivered during 2020-2039.
According to Boeing, the market value for commercial aircraft is expected to reach USD 3.1 trillion by 2028, as operators are expected to replace older jets with more fuel-efficient models and expand their fleets to accommodate the steady rise in air travel across emerging and established markets. Hence, with the production of new jets, the demand for fire-resistant fabrics from the aerospace industry is also expected to increase over the forecast period.
All the factors above are expected to drive the fire-resistant fabrics market over the forecast period.
China to Dominate the Asia-Pacific Market
The growing manufacturing activities of the aerospace industry in the country mainly drive the demand for fire-resistant fabrics in China.
This growth in the industry is primarily dependent on the rising passenger traffic due to the higher consumer spending power and better air connectivity. This increasing passenger traffic is further creating a robust demand for an increase in the number of aircraft.
The Chinese aerospace policy represents one of the most comprehensive attempts to enter the top aerospace development and production levels. China is expected to be the world’s largest single‐country market for civil aircraft sales over the next 20 years. Under the plan ‘Made in China 2025’, it is expected that China is likely to supply over 10% of homemade commercial aircraft to the domestic market by 2025. This is expected to provide opportunities for the fire-resistant fabrics market in the aerospace sector during the forecast period.
The automotive industry is one of the major consumers of fire-resistant fabrics. China is the leading producer of vehicles, with a total production volume of 26.12 million vehicles as of 2021 and reaching 27.02 million vehicles by the end of 2022, registering a growth rate of about 3%, thus positively impacting the market demand for fire-resistant fabrics.
Moreover, the government's focus on producing electric vehicles will likely drive the demand for the fire-resistant fabrics market during the forecast period.
The Chinese government plans to have a minimum of 5,000 fuel-cell electric vehicles by 2025 and 1 million by 2030. The government promoting electric, hybrid, and fuel-cell electric vehicles is expected to drive the market studied during the forecast period.
All the abovementioned factors are expected to drive the demand for fire-resistant fabrics in the country over the forecast period.
Fire-resistant Fabrics Industry Overview
The Fire-Resistant Fabrics Market is fragmented in nature. The major companies include DuPont, Indorama Corporation, Solvay, KANEKA CORPORATION, and TenCate Fabrics - EU.
Fire-resistant Fabrics Market Leaders
Solvay
KANEKA CORPORATION
TenCate Fabrics -EU
Indorama Corporation
DuPont
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Fire-resistant Fabrics Market News
- June 2022: DuPont introduced a novel flame-resistant (FR) fabric with a bio-based chemical-repellent coating that increases the sustainability of protective apparel and improves worker safety. DuPont Nomex Comfort with EcoForce technology provides best-in-class flame and chemical resistance while addressing rising environmental concerns regarding personal protective equipment (PPE).
- June 2022: Ultrafabrics collaborated with Tapis Corporation and Franklin Products to develop Atago, a revolutionary fire-retardant fabric solution incorporating a state-of-the-art fire-blocking backcloth.
Fire-resistant Fabrics Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Drivers
4.1.1 Stringent Industrial Standards for Fabrics
4.1.2 Increasing Demand for Fire-resistant Fabrics in Home and Commercial Furnishing
4.1.3 Growing Demand from the Mining Industry in South America
4.2 Restraints
4.2.1 High Price of Raw Materials Used to Make Fire-resistant Fabrics
4.2.2 Lack of Safety Compliance
4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
4.4.5 Degree of Competition
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)
5.1 Type
5.1.1 Apparel
5.1.2 Non-apparel
5.2 Application
5.2.1 Industrial Protective and Mining Clothing
5.2.2 Transport
5.2.2.1 Railway
5.2.2.2 Aircraft
5.2.2.3 Automotive (Roadway)
5.2.2.4 Marine
5.2.3 Defense and Firefighting Service
5.2.4 Other Applications
5.3 Geography
5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
5.3.1.1 China
5.3.1.2 India
5.3.1.3 Japan
5.3.1.4 South Korea
5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.3.2 North America
5.3.2.1 United States
5.3.2.2 Canada
5.3.2.3 Mexico
5.3.3 Europe
5.3.3.1 Germany
5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
5.3.3.3 Italy
5.3.3.4 France
5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
5.3.4 South America
5.3.4.1 Brazil
5.3.4.2 Argentina
5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa
5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
5.3.5.2 South Africa
5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Market Share (%) Analysis **/ Market Ranking Analysis
6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.4 Company Profiles
6.4.1 DuPont
6.4.2 Glen Raven Inc.
6.4.3 Indorama Corporation
6.4.4 KANEKA CORPORATION
6.4.5 LENZING AG
6.4.6 Newtex Industries Inc.
6.4.7 PBI Fibers International
6.4.8 Solvay
6.4.9 Teijin Carbon Europe GmbH
6.4.10 TenCate Fabrics - EU
6.4.11 W. L. Gore & Associates Inc.
6.4.12 Westex: A Milliken Brand
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
7.1 Rapid Industrialization in BRICS Countries
7.2 Other Opportunities
Fire-resistant Fabrics Industry Segmentation
Fire-resistant Fabrics are textiles designed to provide superior resistance to fire compared to traditional materials, using fireproof fibers or chemical treatment. The fiber swells and becomes thicker when exposed to flame, forming a protective barrier between the fire source and the skin.
The Fire-Resistant Fabrics Market is segmented by type, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into apparel and non-apparel. By application, the market is segmented into industrial protective and mining, clothing, transport, defense and firefighting service, and other applications. The report also offers market size and forecasts for 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of revenue (USD million).
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Fire-resistant Fabrics Market Research FAQs
What is the current Fire-resistant Fabrics Market size?
The Fire-resistant Fabrics Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period (2023-2028).
Who are the key players in Fire-resistant Fabrics Market?
Solvay, KANEKA CORPORATION, TenCate Fabrics -EU, Indorama Corporation and DuPont are the major companies operating in the Fire-resistant Fabrics Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Fire-resistant Fabrics Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2023-2028).
Which region has the biggest share in Fire-resistant Fabrics Market?
In 2023, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in the Fire-resistant Fabrics Market.
Fire-resistant Fabrics Industry Report
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