A
new research report by Transparency Market Research offers a
comprehensive evaluation of the global Waterproof
Textiles Market.
The study, titled “Waterproof
Textiles Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth,
Trends, and Forecast 2016 - 2024”,
is available for sale on the firm’s website.
Global
Waterproof Textiles Market
Waterproof
textiles were first introduced in the mid-1970s. These are used to
make garments that offer protection from the rain and wind as well as
prevent loss of body heat. Also known as waterproof breathable
textiles, these fabrics prevent the penetration and absorption of
water and are actively ventilated. Repelling precipitation and
providing an escape route for perspiration vapor are the two major
requirements of waterproof textiles. Therefore, waterproof textiles
are extensively used to manufacture sportswear and outdoor equipment.
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Raw
materials such as polymer and polyurethane, synthetic microfilament
yarn, and others including expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE)
are employed in the production of waterproof textiles. These raw
materials are hydrophobic. For example, pores in ePTFE are smaller
than the size of the smallest raindrops. However, these pores are
large enough to let water vapor molecules pass through. Nowadays,
waterproof textile manufacturers are shifting from harmful but
high-performance formulation of C8 perfluorinated compounds toward C6
perfluorinated compounds for rainwear textiles. However, the
formulation of C6 compounds is not as durable as that of C8
compounds.
Based
on outlook, waterproof textiles are classified into membranes,
coated, and densely woven. Demand for membranes is significantly high
in the market, as these offer protection against ultraviolet
radiation, temperature variations, and airborne pollutants.
Waterproof textiles find applications in the manufacture of work
wear, sportswear, outdoor equipment, tents, leisurewear, and others.
Increasing demand for antiviral, antimicrobial, and dirt/stain
resistant waterproof textiles in the sportswear segment is fuelling
the growth of the market.
Global
Waterproof Textiles Market: Overview
Rising
consumer preference for comfortable and high-performance apparel has
boosted the growth of the global waterproof textiles market. Increase
in disposable income coupled with growing awareness about fitness has
further augmented the market. Introduction of plasma- and
silicon-based technologies for manufacturing waterproof textiles is
expected to create new opportunities for the growth of the market in
the near future.
Manufacturers
are focusing on creating thin and light waterproof textiles with
customizable properties such as waterproofing, windproofing, and
insulation. Conventional waterproof textiles are composed of two
layers, along with a liner as the third layer to improve durability.
However, the presence of three layers of fabric in waterproof
textiles makes them heavy. Some market players are devising
techniques to create single-layered waterproof textiles that are
lighter. Recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are being
increasingly used to manufacture waterproof textiles. As an
initiative to counter environmental pollution due to the excessive
usage of plastics, PET bottles are recycled to create polyester fiber
that is further utilized to make waterproof textiles.
Global
Waterproof Textiles Market: Region-wis Outlook
The
global waterproof textiles market has been segmented into four key
regions: Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, and Rest of the World.
North America has been the leading region in the market due to the
presence of some of the top players. In North America, Mexico,
Canada, and the U.S. drive the demand for waterproof textiles.
Expansion of the sportswear market in North America has played a
pivotal role in the growth of the waterproof textiles market. Europe
is also contributing significantly to market growth; the U.K.,
France, and Germany account for major share of the market in the
region. Increasing demand for waterproof textiles in China, India,
and Japan has boosted the market in Asia Pacific.
Key
players operating in the global waterproof textiles market include
Heartland Textiles Co. Ltd., Columbia Sportswear, Dow Corning,
Clariant, General Electric, Huntsman Textiles Co. Ltd., APT Fabrics,
Archroma, Lowe Alpine, and WL Gore & Associates, Inc. These
players are focusing on developing innovative waterproof fabrics to
increase their market share.
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