#Market Analysis & Forecasts

2021-04-15

Global technical textiles market trajectory & analytics report 2021-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The global market for Technical Textilesis projected to reach US$217.7 billion by 2025, driven by the robust growth in construction and infrastructure projects, increasing automobile production, and rising demand from the healthcare sector.

Stringent government legislations mandating the use of geosynthetics in infrastructure development projects will continue to provide regulatory driven stability to demand patterns in the market.

Rapid urbanization and industrialization, expanding manufacturing base, rising income levels and increased consumption of manufactured goods represent other macroeconomic factors that bode well for market growth.

Continuous development of new and advanced technical textiles especially flexible materials; breakthroughs in polymer and fiber science; development of newer and more efficient processing technologies; growing clout of nanotechnology in textile innovation and expanding research budgets for textiles, all represent factors vital for shaping future growth in the market.

In the automobile and aircraft industry, the growing pressure to replace steel is driving interest in technical fabrics such as fiber-based composites. In the healthcare industry, wound closure, regenerative medicine and electrical stimulation will offer lucrative growth opportunities for medical grade technical textiles.

REPORT

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Key Topics Covered:

I. METHODOLOGY

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

• Influencer Market Insights

• World Market Trajectories

• Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession

• An Introduction to Technical Textiles

• Technical Textiles: Current Market Scenario and Outlook

• Technical Textiles Emerge as a Major Segment within the Global Textile Industry

• Ever Evolving Production Technologies Enhance Technical Textiles' Clout

• A Brief Note on Technical Textiles Production Processes

• While Developed Regions Remain Major Revenue Contributors, Developing Regions Emerge as Hot Spots for Market Growth

• Competitive Scenario

• Technical Textiles: A Fragmented Marketplace

• Vendors Focus on Partnerships, Collaborations and M&A to Gain Competitive Edge

• Recent Market Activity

2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

IV. COMPETITION

• Total Companies Profiled: 159

Texprocess 2026: Automation, digitalisation and AI redefine textile processing

Making investment decisions in textile processing has become significantly more demanding. Increasing energy costs, a shortage of skilled labour and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties are compelling companies to focus on technologies that deliver clear gains in efficiency and process reliability. This applies equally to apparel manufacturing and to the processing of technical textiles and high-performance materials. As a result, modernisation initiatives are assessed more carefully – even as the need to upgrade production systems continues to intensify.

Techtextil 2026: Between innovation pressure & market reality

From 21 to 24 April 2026, Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main will once again become the central meeting point for the international technical textiles and nonwovens industry. Running in parallel, Texprocess will focus on the industrial implementation of textile processing technologies as the leading platform in this field. Together, the two trade fairs form a closely integrated presentation and working platform along the entire textile value chain – from material development to finished applications.

Between geopolitical pressure and industrial resilience

In this interview, Dr. Janpeter Horn (VDMA) discusses the current challenges facing textile machinery manufacturers, shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory developments and subdued investment. He also outlines why innovation strength, integrated solutions and strategic positioning remain key to global competitiveness.

Fluff pulp market maintains steady growth

Despite being impacted by political and economic woes, the global fluff pulp market in 2024 will reach 7.3 million air dried tonnes with a value of $9.7 billion, according to a new Smithers produced study, The Future of Fluff Pulp to 2029. This is up from 6.2 million air dried tonnes valued at $5.5 billion in 2019.

Economic and geopolitical headwinds influence industrial nonwovens growth to 2029

The global consumption of industrial nonwovens in 2024 is 5.3 million tonnes or 83.4 billion square metres (m2), valued at $21.2 billion, according to The Future of Industrial Nonwovens to 2029 from Smithers. Growth rates for 2019-24 were 6.9% (tonnes), 6.9% (m2) and 6.7% ($). This reflects a recovery in some markets from Covid-19 as well as an adjustment to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and its repercussions (inflation, energy supply/price, global economic growth reductions).

STFI highlights textile circular economy and alternative fibres at INDEX™ 2026

From 19 to 22 May 2026, INDEX will invite visitors to Lake Geneva for the world's leading nonwovens trade fair. The Centre of Excellence in Nonwovens at the Sächsisches Textilforschung- sinstitut e.V. (STFI) will be in attendance to present the latest developments in nonwovens research. In the field of the textile circular economy, the STFI will present acoustically effective nonwovens made from chemical recycling residues. The range also includes innovations aimed at replacing conventional raw materials, such as the biobased and biodegradable polymer polybutylene succinate (PBS) and Kendyr as an alternative to cotton.

FET’s revolutionary gel spinning system wins Techtextil Innovation Award

FET has received the prestigious Techtextil Innovation Award 2026 in the New Production Technology category. The Techtextil Innovation Award honours outstanding ideas in textile technology, sustainability, AI and the creation of technical textiles, selected by an international jury of experts. Ranging from new materials to new production technologies, this award recognises progressive ideas that are driving forces for numerous industries, such as automotive, medical and construction.