Textile Films

Global Textile Films Market to Reach US$8.5 Billion by 2030

The global market for Textile Films estimated at US$6.2 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$8.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Breathable, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.5% CAGR and reach US$5.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Non-Breathable segment is estimated at 4.7% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.6 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.1% CAGR

The Textile Films market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.6 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.9 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% and 4.8% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 2.9% CAGR.

Global Textile Films Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

How Are Textile Films Enhancing Performance and Protection in Fabrics?

Textile films are thin, flexible layers of materials such as polyurethane, polyethylene, and PVC that are laminated onto fabrics to enhance their performance, durability, and protective properties. These films provide water resistance, breathability, windproofing, and moisture management in various textile applications, making them crucial for outdoor clothing, medical textiles, sportswear, and protective gear. As consumer preferences shift towards multifunctional and high-performance fabrics, textile films play an essential role in delivering advanced features that enhance comfort, safety, and durability in end products.

What Are the Key Segments in the Textile Films Market?

Key types include breathable films and non-breathable films, with breathable films holding the largest market share due to their application in sportswear, medical textiles, and outdoor gear, where moisture management and comfort are critical. Applications cover sports and activewear, healthcare fabrics, protective clothing, and upholstery, with sportswear representing a significant segment driven by the demand for water-resistant yet breathable fabrics. End-users include apparel manufacturers, healthcare providers, automotive interiors, and industrial fabrics, with apparel manufacturers leading the segment due to the growing demand for functional and performance-enhancing textiles.

How Are Textile Films Integrated Across Industries?

In sportswear and activewear, textile films provide water resistance and breathability, enhancing performance and comfort during physical activities. In medical textiles, films are used to create sterile barriers in surgical gowns, drapes, and wound dressings, ensuring patient safety and infection control. In protective clothing, textile films deliver windproofing, chemical resistance, and flame retardancy, ensuring safety for workers in hazardous environments. Additionally, in automotive interiors, textile films contribute to seat covers, airbags, and headliners, improving durability, safety, and aesthetic appeal.

What Factors Are Driving the Growth in the Textile Films Market?

The growth in the Textile Films market is driven by several factors, including increasing demand for performance-enhancing textiles, advancements in film technology, and rising consumer awareness of protective and functional fabrics. Innovations like eco-friendly films, improved breathability, and enhanced water resistance have supported broader applications in apparel, healthcare, and industrial fabrics. The focus on improving comfort, safety, and durability in textiles has further fueled demand, as textile films offer key advantages in modern fabric design. Additionally, expanding sportswear markets, growing healthcare needs, and rising investments in functional fabrics have contributed to market growth, encouraging the adoption of advanced textile films across sectors.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Textile Films market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Type (Breathable, Non-Breathable); Application (Hygiene, Medical, Sportswear, Protective Apparel, Other Applications)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 37 Featured) -

• Agarwal Technoplast
• American Polyfilm, Inc.
• Arkema SA
• Berry Global
• Covestro
• Daika Kogyo
• Dongying Gaolart Import & Export Co.
• Dot Specialty Films
• Fatra A.S.
• Felix Plastics
• Mitsui Hygiene Materials (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
• Napco National
• Parasrampuria Engineering Private Limited (PEPL)
• Plastik Group
• Polyzen, Inc.
• PT. Asia Pacific Fortuna Sari
• Rahil Foam Pvt. Ltd.
• RKW Group
• Schweitzer-Mauduit International
• Skymark Packaging Ltd.
• Sunplac Corporation
• Swanson Plastics Corporation (SPC)
• Tec Line Industries
• Toray Industries
• Trioplast Industrier A
• Xpro India Ltd.

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