Fire Resistant Fabrics Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Type (Inherent Fire-Resistant Fabrics, Treated Fire-Resistant Fabrics), Application (Non-Apparel, Apparel) and By Geography

Fire Resistant Fabrics Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Type (Inherent Fire-Resistant Fabrics, Treated Fire-Resistant Fabrics), Application (Non-Apparel, Apparel) and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Fire Resistant Fabrics Market is accounted for $3.52 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $5.62 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period. Fire resistant fabrics are those textiles that resist high temperature and fire. These fabrics are known to be obviously resistant in comparison to other chemical treatments or fireproof fibers that are manufactured artificially. Fire resistant fabrics are organic or carbon-containing materials that reduce a fire hazard. These fabrics do not glow or burn on removal of the ignition source; however, certain changes are observed in their physical and chemical characteristics.

According to Boeing Commercial Market Outlook 2020–2039, 43,110 aircraft are expected to be delivered during 2020-2039. According to Boeing, the market value for commercial aircraft is expected to reach USD 3.1 trillion by 2028, as operators are expected to replace older jets with more fuel-efficient models and expand their fleets to accommodate the steady rise in air travel across emerging and established markets. Hence, with the production of new jets, the demand for fire-resistant fabrics from the aerospace industry is also expected to increase over the forecast period.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increase in sales of automobiles

Fire-resistant fabrics are used in automobiles to avoid the spread of fire caused owing to dangerous products such as batteries and flammable chemicals. Moreover, the increase of high speeds, rapid-acceleration electric vehicles, and regulatory bodies demanding greater safety levels in automobiles, which in turn drives the growth of market. Consumers have moved their interest to technologically advanced automobiles, requiring low cost and low maintenance vehicles, which have numerous interior applications along with safety features. This in turn increases the overall use of fabrics in vehicles.

Restraint:

High cost

The market is restricted by high cost of manufacturing and substantial expenditure on research & development (R&D) activities. The cost of implementing new equipment & technology, as well as the high cost of servicing, is posing a challenge for investors and manufacturers for the market. The high cost related with the development of new innovations, on the other hand, is possible to have a negative impact on the industry, thereby slowing expansion.

Opportunity:

Increasing demand for safety services

Growing demand for fire resistant fabrics from safety services such as military, police & emergency crews and firefighting has raised the growth of the market. For military personnel and police officers, reporting for duty can mean exposure to many threats, including explosions ad flash fires. Nomex fabric aids provide uniforms with proven protection against intense flames and heat, fire bombs, exploding munitions. Similarly fire resistant fabric is majorly used in shielding clothing for firefighters and mostly designed to protect fire fighters from heat, flames and heat stress when fighting fires. Thus, the rising demand for this fabrics from safety services would drive the market.

Threat:

Ecological concern

The production of fabrics involves complex chemical and physical processes which cause certain environmental risks. Moreover, natural hazards like cyclones, earthquakes, and floods will have a negative impact on the business operations that leads the disruption of overall supply chain. For instance, in year 2019, heavy rainfall has a major impact on cotton production in Texas as it soaks cotton and makes it difficult to harvest properly. Such kind of disaster not only fluctuate raw material prices also affecting the availability of the materials.

Impact of Covid-19

The market was negatively impacted; owing to COVID-19 several countries around the world went into lockdown to curb the spread of the virus. This completely disrupted the supply and demand chain, which negatively affected the market. The outbreak of COVID-19 is likely to bring several short-term and long-term consequences in various industries, such as transportation, mining, and other industrial manufacturing sectors, which may affect the market.

The Treated Fire-Resistant Fabrics segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The Treated Fire-Resistant Fabrics segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period, owing to the growing demand for treated fire resistant fabrics from defense, automotive, and oil and gas industries is boosting this market segment forward.

The transport segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The transport segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period, Demand for flame resistant fabrics in the transport industry remains to be steady over other end-users of the market. Flame resistant fabrics are used in the transport industry during construction process of automotive, aircraft, railways, and metros.

Region with highest share:

Europe is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period, due to the rising demand for the fabric. The province is perceiving development of the transportation industry, where flame resistant fabrics are widely used in the production of an extensive range of products related to the industry. Countries such as Germany and Italy are projected to be the key demand drivers for market. This is due to application of flame resistant fabrics in car-racing.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period driven by enhanced safety measures against fire, high demand from end-use industries, favourable government initiatives, and technological developments in developing economies. Flame retardants are used for producing workers’ uniforms in the mines. This can be accredited to the increase in demand for the product in the military, transportation, and industrial sector in China. Additionally, the sectors will require human resource in a large number in during the upcoming years. Hence, to provide protection against fire accidents, the demand for protective clothing is likely to rise considerably in the upcoming years

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Fire Resistant Fabrics Market include RoyalTencate N.V., Kaneka Corporation, PBI Performance Products Inc., E. I. Dupont De Nemours and Company, Teijin Ltd., Westex By Milliken, W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., Solvay S.A., Huntsman Corporation, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Lenzing AG, Auburn Manufacturing Inc, Trevira GmbH, XM Textiles and Glen Raven Technical Fabrics LLC..

Key Developments:

In May 2020: DuPont Personal Protection has launched a new product, face coverings which are made with Nomex in response to the protection needs of COVID-19. These face coverings are proven to be flame resistant, lightweight, highly-durable providing comfort and protection.

In November 2020: Teijin Aramid, announced that it is working in developing high-performance aramid fibers from renewable, bio-based materials. This innovative approach is expected to decrease the impact on the environment during the production process.

In June 2019: Milliken & Company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Polartec, LLC (“Polartec”), and a strong global brand known for its innovative performance textiles for outdoor and military apparel, from Versa Capital Management, LLC. The partnership has launched new product range POLARTEC FR collection.

Types Covered:
• Inherent Fire-Resistant Fabrics
• Treated Fire-Resistant Fabrics

Applications Covered:
• Non-Apparel
• Apparel

End Users Covered
• Defense & Public Safety Services
• Transport
• Industrial
• Other End-Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025 and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements