Flame Retardant Textile Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Treated, Inherent), By Application (Construction & Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Mining, Chemical, Defense & Public Safety Services, Railways, Aircraft, Marine, Automotive, Others) and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Flame retardant materials can be used successfully on both natural and synthetic fibres. Fibers are handled with a chemical that significantly reduces flammability of the fabrics and allows it to be virtually non-combustible. When a fire takes place the fabric-coated chemical responds with the fabric-generated gases and contaminates. Flame retardant fabric reduces the chance of fire by reducing the rate of growing flames. There are several innovative approaches that demonstrate impressive findings with the use of synthetic nanocomposite fibers. Bio-macromolecules have demonstrated surprising flame retardant properties when accumulated on synthetic compounds, such as cotton, and polyester. 

Growing demand for flammable fabric is mainly due to rigorous industry regulations that control workers' safety standards and retain workplace safety, continuing to drive the overall flammable fabric-resistant market. The chemical and oil & gas industries make extensive use of flammable fabrics for the security of workers because of the heavy risk of accidents in these sectors. Because of their chemical treatment or strictly fire-resistant fabrics, flame-resistant fabrics are typically more fire-resistant textiles than other fabrics.

However, rising manufacturing costs and massive investment in research and development are threatening the worldwide fire-resistant fabric market. Introduction of effective equipment and technologies as well as heavy maintenance costs are challenging to investors and the flame-resistant fabric market manufacturers. However, the high R&D costs of developing new technology would have a negative impact on the industry and will hamper growth.

Market Segmentation:

Based on type, the market for global flame retardant textile is segmented treated and inherent. On the basis of application, the market is classified into construction & manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, chemical, defense & public safety services, railways, aircraft, marine, automotive, others. From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

Key Players Covered:

The global flame retardant textile market is fairly fragmented, with number of players operating in the global markets. Some of the key players in the Global Flame Retardant Textile Market market includes DuPont, Royal Tencate Corporate EMEA, PBI Performance Products,  Milliken & Company, Huntsman Corporation,  Lenzing AG ,Teijin Aramid, Solvay SA., Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. and Others.

Key Insights

• New Advancements in Production Technologies


• Key Trends in the Global Flame Retardant Textile Market


• New Product Launches, Expansions, Key Players


• Ranking of Key Players in the Market

Regional Analysis:

The global flame retardant textile market  has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific dominates the global flame retardant textile market. The rapid industrialization and urbanization in developing countries such as India, Thailand, Malaysia , and Singapore can also be attributed to the fast demand growth in this area. Owing to the growing automotive industry and government initiative, the consumption in transportation sector is rising over defense and public services in North America, thus representing the second-largest market share. Highly established military and military power in the US is the main driver of fierce competition for military applications in this area for the product. Europe witnesses a considerable increase in the market. In Western European countries such as UK, Germany, France, and Italy, high production and sales of automotive parts are expected to fuel the growth along with the fastest growing industrial sector drives the market in this region. Developing economies, like the Middle East and Africa, are projected to experience substantial growth over the forecast period due to the rise in disposable income and increasing urbanization.  Latin America shows sluggish growth due to the presence of substitutes.

Segmentation

Global Flame Retardant Textile Industry Developments

• In February 2016, Teijin ltd has announced that it has undergone a product launch and developed new Twaron and Technora para-aramide fibers. The reason behind was to secure the lodges and the relocation shelters from airborne volcanic debris. The new textiles offer superior heat resistance and elastic module.


• In August 2015, Teijin Ltd., a global player of chemical specialities, has begun producing extremely dyeable meta-aramide fiber, at its new plant in Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. The new facility would maximise the meta-aramid fiber manufacturing ability of the organization, globally. This helped the company extend its role in Asia’s rising fire-resistance clothing market.


• In May 2015, TenCate Protective Fabrics, a Royal TenCate NV unit, has introduced new thermal barriers and liner fabrics to be used in firefighting applications. The new product is developed using TenCate Coolderm technology which offers better protection and thermal risk coverage. This enables the economy improve its product portfolio.