Polymer Coated Fabrics Market Forecast | 2023-28

Market Insights

The polymer coated fabrics market is estimated to grow from USD 18.4 billion in 2022 to USD 23.55 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 4.13 % during the forecast period.

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What is polymer coated fabric?

Polymer coated fabrics, commonly known as technical textiles, are textile materials that are treated and glazed with various types of polymers, in order to enhance mechanical properties such as elasticity, elongation, fiber strength, and wear resistance of the textile. In order to yield a range of beneficial structural properties, primarily, weather and corrosion resistance, oil and dirt impermeability, and marked fabric abrasion, the coating of textile surfaces can be done with one or more than one type of polymers.

Profuse feasible combinations with other polymer materials are one of the key factors creating lucrative opportunities in the technical fabric industry.  Polymer coated fabrics find widespread applications in a broad spectrum of industries, such as aerospace & defense, automotive, electronics, chemical processing, and geotextile, owing to specific performance properties they possess.

Market Dynamics

The polymer coated fabrics market is driven by a host of factors, some of which are noted below:

• The demand for polymer-coated fabrics is primarily driven by increasing safety measures in both developed and developing economies, particularly in transportation applications.
• The market is anticipated to experience further growth opportunities due to emerging technologies like plasma coating, nanomaterials, and inkjet deposition.
• The transportation industry is expected to dominate the global polymer-coated fabric market due to its superior properties like elasticity, oil resistance, abrasion resistance, and transparency.
• The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market due to consumption from countries like China, India, and Japan.

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Segment Analysis

By Polymer Type

The market is segmented as vinyl polymer, polyurethane, polyethylene, and other polymers. The polyurethane coated fabric segment held the largest share of the market in 2021 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. Superior properties such as transparency, elasticity, and resistance to oil, grease, and abrasion make them the preferred choice if there is a requirement for unusual impact and abrasion resistance.

Major applications are rainwear, waterproof protective clothing, upholstery, luggage, footwear, glove, waterproof mattress cover, inflatable boats, and recreational items, among others. Since they protect both primary antioxidants as well as the polymers during processing, hydrolytically stable phosphites & phosphonites are generally the most frequently used polymer stabilizers.

By Application Type

The polymer coated fabrics market is segmented as transportation, protective clothing, industrial, roofing, awnings, & canopies, furniture & seating, and others. The transportation segment dominates the market, owing to the increasing use of polymer coated fabrics in various transportation applications such as interior, exterior, airbags, seatbelts, and covers.

In the automotive industry, frontal airbags are considered as a major life-saving technology. Increasing installation of airbags in various vehicles due to stringent government regulations of vehicle safety and security measures are the major factors impacting the market positively. Rising demand for passenger and commercial vehicles resulting in the expansion of the automotive industry is another factor contributing towards the growth of the market during the forecast period.

By Region

Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest as well as the fastest-growing polymer coated fabrics market during the forecast period, with China, Japan, and India being the major countries with lucrative growth opportunities. The growth of the market is driven by the growth of the transportation industry in various key economies, which is boosting the demand for automobiles.

Rapid industrialization in China and India, accompanied by the increasing incorporation of safety features in industrial segments is also likely to drive the market. North America and Europe are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Segmentation

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

 The market is segmented into the following categories. 

By Polymer Type:

• Vinyl Polymer
• Polyurethane 
• Polyethylene
• Other Polymers 

By Application Type:

• Transportation 
• Protective Clothing 
• Industrial 
• Roofing, Awnings, & Canopies 
• Furniture & Seating 
• Others 

By Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

key Players

Some of the major manufacturers are-

• Continental AG
• Low & Bonar PLC (Mehler Texnologies)
• OMNOVA Solutions Inc.
• Saint-Gobain S.A.
• Seaman Corporation
• Serge Ferrari Group
• Sioen Industries NV
• Spradling International, Inc.
• SRF Limited
• Trelleborg AB

Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools.

More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data.

We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

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• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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