Industrial protective fabrics are the technical textile used to ensure protection of workers from workplace hazards. The protective fabrics are the fabric with high temperature resistance, anti-static, oil repellent, anti- acid, anti- UV, radiation protector, weather resistant, etc. This provides security for the workers who works in dangerous environment to avoid heavy losses of lives and property. These protective fabrics has various applications in making of fireman suits, arc flash suits, military clothing, etc.
Industrial protective fabrics are of utmost important to ensure the protection of workers from different hazards. Growing gas and oil activities have increased the demand for protective fabrics. Also, the stringent safety on work place and awareness about self-protection is driving the market for industrial protective fabrics. Moreover, the product innovation is adding fuel to the market. The demand for protective fabrics in law enforcement & military and healthcare application is increasing rapidly, thereby, driving the protective fabrics market However, the threat from duplicate and inferior quality of the fabric may hamper the market growth.
COVID 19 has greatly impacted the protective fabrics market. The rising cases of covid 19 led to the increased demand for the protective fabrics by healthcare workers as well as other people. There was upsurge in the demand for PPE kits across the world which raised the production and market for the protective fabrics. Moreover, the increasing demand for protective masks, gloves, etc. added the fuel to the market. Overall, the covid 19 had a positive impact on the market.
The global industrial protective fabrics market is segmented based upon the raw material and the applications
The various raw materials used are aramid, polybenzimidazole fibre (PBI), polyester, polyolefins, polyamide, cotton fibers. Among these, the aramids held the largest share owing to its excellent mechanical properties as compared to steel or glass fiber of same weight, and also it is resistant to heat and flame and is anticipated to grow more during th forecast period.
The protective fabrics find its applications in firemen suit, industrial protective clothing, space suits, healthcare & laboratories, arc flash suits, military clothing, and others. Among these, the fireman suit holds the largest market owing to increased demand for durable and breathable flame-resistant clothing from various sectors. Also, the stringent fire safety regulations and guidelines for minimizing fire hazard in the industrial space also boost the demand for thermal protective clothing market across the world.
Globally, the different regions studied are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and rest of the world. North America holds the largest share in the market owing to increasing demand from oil and gas industries, construction industries, presence of key players, etc. Europe holds second largest market owing to stringent rules applied by the government and increasing construction activities. Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at highest CAGR over the forecast period owing to increasing industrial activities in countries like China, Japan, India. Also, the extensive product usage in construction industry is adding fuel to the market in Asia Pacific region.
The various key players acting globally are 3M, Lakeland Inc, Cetriko SL, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Glen Raven Inc., W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH, Klopman International, Milliken & Company, Koninklijke Ten Cate Nv, Lorica International, Teijin, Kolon Industries, Loyal Textiles Mill Ltd, Tex Tech Industries, Tencate Fabrics EU.
Industrial protective fabrics are the technical textile used to ensure protection of workers from workplace hazards. The protective fabrics are the fabric with high temperature resistance, anti-static, oil repellent, anti- acid, anti- UV, radiation protector, weather resistant, etc. This provides security for the workers who works in dangerous environment to avoid heavy losses of lives and property. Growing gas and oil activities have increased the demand for protective fabrics. Also, the stringent safety on work place and awareness about self-protection is driving the market for industrial protective fabrics. Moreover, the product innovation is adding fuel to the market.
The global industrial protective fabrics market is segmented based upon the raw material and the applications. The various raw materials used are aramid, polybenzimidazole fibre (PBI), polyester, polyolefins, polyamide, cotton fibers. Among these, the aramids held the largest share owing to its excellent mechanical properties. The protective fabrics find its applications in firemen suit, industrial protective clothing, space suits, healthcare & laboratories, arc flash suits, military clothing, and others. Among these, the fireman suit holds the largest market owing to increased demand for durable and breathable flame-resistant clothing from various sectors.
Globally, the different regions studied are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and rest of the world. North America holds the largest share in the market owing to increasing demand from oil and gas industries, construction industries, presence of key players, etc. The various key players acting globally are 3M, Lakeland Inc, Cetriko SL, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Glen Raven Inc., W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH, Klopman International, Milliken & Company, Koninklijke Ten Cate Nv, Lorica International, Teijin, Kolon Industries, Loyal Textiles Mill Ltd, Tex Tech Industries, Tencate Fabrics EU
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