Waterproof Breathable Textile Market by Raw Material (ePTFE, Polyester, Polyurethane), Fabric (Densely, Membrane, Woven), Product, Application - Global Forecast 2024-2030


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Waterproof Breathable Textile Market by Raw Material (ePTFE, Polyester, Polyurethane), Fabric (Densely, Membrane, Woven), Product, Application - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Waterproof Breathable Textile Market size was estimated at USD 2.57 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 2.72 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 6.17% to reach USD 3.91 billion by 2030.

Global Waterproof Breathable Textile MarketWaterproof breathable textiles are advanced materials engineered to provide a combination of water resistance and breathability. These innovative textiles are designed to protect the wearer from wet conditions while simultaneously allowing moisture vapor, such as sweat, to escape from inside the garment. This dual functionality plays a significant role in enhancing user comfort and performance in various applications. The waterproof breathable textile market is driven by various factors, such as the growing preference for comfortable and high-performing apparel, increased individual participation in sports and outdoor activities, and expanded availability through online channels. However, these textiles face challenges in terms of performance limitations in varying weather conditions and complex recycling procedures. The opportunities for this market lie in the development of advanced fabrics with enhanced performance, eco-friendly capabilities, and emerging applications in medical and agriculture sectors. The design and construction of waterproof breathable textiles rely heavily on innovative technologies, some of which include membrane technology that incorporates the use of microporous or hydrophilic membranes designed to be highly resistant to water while allowing moisture vapor to pass through. Thus, comprising high-quality materials and advanced construction techniques, these fabrics exhibit superior durability even when subjected to regular wear and tear.Regional InsightsThe Americas waterproof breathable textiles market is advancing, driven by the presence of players focused on introducing high-quality textiles to cater to the rising demand for activewear by the sports and military industries. This textile is highly preferred for high jackets, gloves, pants, and footwear by individuals residing in cold climates, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, as it helps to maintain an optimal microclimate around the body to provide the user comfort in frigid environments. The Asia-Pacific region has grown to be a major raw material hub for producing waterproof breathable textiles due to their abundant availability of polyester and polythene materials. Asian countries have been investing heavily in R&D to create innovative waterproof breathable textiles. Advanced technologies such as nanotechnology, biomimetics, and plasma treatments design and develop new textile materials with superior performance characteristics. The European region has also seen a surge in the number of sports participants and health-conscious individuals preferring eco-friendly and comfortable materials for their outdoor activities. Leading fashion brands in the European industry have all made their presence by utilizing waterproof breathable fabrics in their apparel as they collaborate with renowned designers and established fashion houses to showcase their latest products and innovations through runway shows and exhibitions.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Waterproof Breathable Textile Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Waterproof Breathable Textile Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Waterproof Breathable Textile Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Alpex Protection, APT Fabrics Ltd., Azure Fabrics Private Limited, Callaway Golf Company, Carrington Textiles Ltd., Columbia Sportswear Company, Derekduck Industries Corp., eVent Fabrics, Fibro Laminates, Gore-Tex by W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH, HeiQ Materials AG, Helly Hansen, Hitex Prosperity Co., Ltd., Hyosung Corporation, Jack Wolfskin Retail GmbH, Lean Textile Co., Limited, Marmot Mountain LLC, Nextec Applications, Polartech, LLC, Rudolf GmbH, Schoeller Textil AG, Sheng Group Textile, Suzhou Jingang Textile Co., Ltd., Sympatex Technologies GmbH, Taiwan Dyeing & Fabric Company Ltd., Tanatex Chemicals BV, The North Face, Toray Industries Inc., U-Long High-Tech Textile Co., Ltd., and Xpore.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Waterproof Breathable Textile Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Raw Material
ePTFE
Polyester
Polyurethane
Coated
Film
Fabric
Densely
Membrane
Woven
Product
Natural
Synthetic
Application
General Clothing & Home Textiles
Protective Clothing
Sports Goods & Sports Wear
Region
Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States
California
Florida
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Poland
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Waterproof Breathable Textile Market?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Waterproof Breathable Textile Market?
3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Waterproof Breathable Textile Market?
4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Waterproof Breathable Textile Market?
5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Waterproof Breathable Textile Market?

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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Waterproof Breathable Textile Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Emphasis on the production of comfortable & high-performing apparel
5.1.1.2. Increasing participation in sports and outdoor activities
5.1.1.3. Expanding availability of waterproof breathable fabrics online
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Performance limitations of waterproof breathable fabrics in changing weather conditions
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Development and launch of advanced waterproof breathable fabrics
5.1.3.2. Emerging applications in the medical and agriculture industries
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Complex recycling procedure of waterproof breathable fabrics
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework
6. Waterproof Breathable Textile Market, by Raw Material
6.1. Introduction
6.2. ePTFE
6.3. Polyester
6.4. Polyurethane
6.5.1. Coated
6.5.2. Film
7. Waterproof Breathable Textile Market, by Fabric
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Densely
7.3. Membrane
7.4. Woven
8. Waterproof Breathable Textile Market, by Product
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Natural
8.3. Synthetic
9. Waterproof Breathable Textile Market, by Application
9.1. Introduction
9.2. General Clothing & Home Textiles
9.3. Protective Clothing
9.4. Sports Goods & Sports Wear
10. Americas Waterproof Breathable Textile Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Argentina
10.3. Brazil
10.4. Canada
10.5. Mexico
10.6. United States
11. Asia-Pacific Waterproof Breathable Textile Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Australia
11.3. China
11.4. India
11.5. Indonesia
11.6. Japan
11.7. Malaysia
11.8. Philippines
11.9. Singapore
11.10. South Korea
11.11. Taiwan
11.12. Thailand
11.13. Vietnam
12. Europe, Middle East & Africa Waterproof Breathable Textile Market
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Denmark
12.3. Egypt
12.4. Finland
12.5. France
12.6. Germany
12.7. Israel
12.8. Italy
12.9. Netherlands
12.10. Nigeria
12.11. Norway
12.12. Poland
12.13. Qatar
12.14. Russia
12.15. Saudi Arabia
12.16. South Africa
12.17. Spain
12.18. Sweden
12.19. Switzerland
12.20. Turkey
12.21. United Arab Emirates
12.22. United Kingdom
13. Competitive Landscape
13.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
13.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
13.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
13.3.1. New Product Launch & Enhancement
13.3.1.1. Toray Offering Three New Performance Categories for Rebranded Dermizax Waterproof, Breathable Fabric for Sports, and Outdoor Wear
13.3.1.2. Polartec Launches “Pioneering” New Bio-based Waterproof Fabric
13.3.2. Award, Recognition, & Expansion
13.3.2.1. Betacraft Introduces Eco-Friendly Weatherproof Outerwear in UK
14. Competitive Portfolio
14.1. Key Company Profiles
14.1.1. Alpex Protection
14.1.2. APT Fabrics Ltd.
14.1.3. Azure Fabrics Private Limited
14.1.4. Callaway Golf Company
14.1.5. Carrington Textiles Ltd.
14.1.6. Columbia Sportswear Company
14.1.7. Derekduck Industries Corp.
14.1.8. eVent Fabrics
14.1.9. Fibro Laminates
14.1.10. Gore-Tex by W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH
14.1.11. HeiQ Materials AG
14.1.12. Helly Hansen
14.1.13. Hitex Prosperity Co., Ltd.
14.1.14. Hyosung Corporation
14.1.15. Jack Wolfskin Retail GmbH
14.1.16. Lean Textile Co., Limited
14.1.17. Marmot Mountain LLC
14.1.18. Nextec Applications
14.1.19. Polartech, LLC
14.1.20. Rudolf GmbH
14.1.21. Schoeller Textil AG
14.1.22. Sheng Group Textile
14.1.23. Suzhou Jingang Textile Co., Ltd.
14.1.24. Sympatex Technologies GmbH
14.1.25. Taiwan Dyeing & Fabric Company Ltd.
14.1.26. Tanatex Chemicals BV
14.1.27. The North Face
14.1.28. Toray Industries Inc.
14.1.29. U-Long High-Tech Textile Co., Ltd.
14.1.30. Xpore
14.2. Key Product Portfolio
15. Appendix
15.1. Discussion Guide
15.2. License & Pricing
FIGURE 1. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
FIGURE 2. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
FIGURE 3. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 4. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 5. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 7. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY RAW MATERIAL, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 8. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY RAW MATERIAL, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY FABRIC, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 10. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY FABRIC, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 12. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 14. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 15. AMERICAS WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 16. AMERICAS WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 17. UNITED STATES WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 18. UNITED STATES WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 19. ASIA-PACIFIC WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 20. ASIA-PACIFIC WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 21. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 22. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 23. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 24. WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILE MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023

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