Coated Fabrics: United States

Coated Fabrics: United States

This report forecasts to 2023 US coated fabric demand in nominal dollars (for products) and square yards (for markets and substrates). Total demand is segmented by product in terms of: polymer-coated fabrics, rubber-coated fabrics, and fabric-backed wallcoverings. Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: motor vehicles; protective clothing; industrial; furniture; and other markets such as marine equipment, other non-motor vehicle transportation equipment, and commercial and rental tents.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand is provided in annual series from 2008 to 2018; the various segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2008, 2013, and 2018.

Fabrics treated with chemical finishes, such as 3M's Scotchgard or other stain- or water-repellent finishes, are not coated fabrics as defined here and are therefore not included. Additionally, textiles that are coated or otherwise treated at the fiber level are not included in this study.

Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading suppliers, are covered in this report. A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.

Related NAICS Codes:
313320 Fabric Coating Mills
314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills