Spandex Market, by Fabric Type (Two-Way and Four-Way), by Application (Clothing (Sportswear, Home Furnishing, Underwear, Other Casuals) and Medical (Diaper, Compression Stockings & Hoses, Other Medical)), by Process (Knitting, Weaving, and Yarn Covering), by Region (North America, Europe, Asia pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa)- Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2030
Spandex is a synthetic fabric with high elasticity. The word “Spandex” is not a brand name, contrary to common opinion. This term refers to polyether-poly urea copolymer fabrics that have been manufactured using various production processes. The spandex fabric can stretch up to five to eight times its normal size, and it is commonly used in form-fitting consumer apparel. In most cases, spandex in its pure form is not used in the manufacturing of garments
Market Dynamics
The demand for sports and activewear is anticipated to increase due to a rapidly growing population and increased disposable incomes, consequently boosting market expansion. Growing awareness about maintaining a healthy lifestyle is projected to increase sports participation, raising the need for comfortable apparel, such as cycling pants. Increasing demand for apparel, such as undergarments, sportswear, and activewear, is predicted to propel the market's expansion due to rising disposable income levels and the growing popularity of various sports and leisure activities. The spandex fibre offers superior strength, weight, and versatility compared to other fibres, increasing its demand in the apparel and medical industries. In addition to possessing high elasticity and stretchability, it is frequently combined with cotton, wool, and other materials.
Growing demand for spandex from the medical industry for the manufacturing of medical textile is projected to create major market opportunities. Due to its high elasticity properties, it is majorly used in the production of clothing and apparel for the healthcare sector. On the other hand, the market is experiencing steady growth in the developing regions, due to changing lifestyle, growing affluence, and preferences among the people in these regions.
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