Conductive Textiles Market by Fabric Type (Cotton, Nylon, Polyester, Wool), Type (Woven, Non-Woven, Knitted), End-User (Military & Defense, Healthcare, Sports & Fitness, Consumer Electronics), and Region - Global Forecast to 2028
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[130 Pages Report] The overall conductive textile market is expected to grow from USD 1.02 billion in 2016 to USD 2.11 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 15.6% from 2016 to 2021. Conductive fibers and yarns are being adopted across various end users such as military & defense, medical & healthcare, sports & fitness, and consumer electronics, among others. Conductive textile materials are usually made of organic polymers that are perfect insulators. However, due to weak electrical conductivity electrical load is accumulated on the surface of organic polymers. Thus, to prevent the accumulation of electrical load and to enhance the possibility of electrical load transfer and obtain electromagnetic shielding effect, the textile materials are turned into electrically conductor by using different methods. The base year considered for the study is 2015, and the forecast has been provided for the period between 2016 and 2021.
Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Growing awareness of advantages of conductive textiles
- High demand from military & defense sector
- Growing smart fabrics market
Restraints
- High cost of finished products can affect the adoption rate
Opportunities
- Development of conductive textiles using graphene inks
- Increasing usage of conductive textile in wearable fitness and medical devices
Challenges
- Maintenance issues
Growing awareness of advantages of conductive textiles drives the global conductive textile market
Growing awareness about the superior functionality and application of conductive textiles has led to the rising adoption of the textiles and related products across varied end-use industries. Conductive textiles are flexible, durable, light weight, and have high strength. The increasing awareness about the functionalities and benefits regarding of the use of conductive textiles in smart textiles and wearable devices has boosted the demand, globally.
The following are the major objectives of the study.
- To define, describe, and forecast the conductive textiles market based on type, end user, and region
- To provide detailed information about key factors, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges influencing the growth of the market
- To strategically analyze micromarkets1 with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and contribution to the overall market
- To analyze opportunities in the market for stakeholders and draw a competitive landscape for market leaders
- To forecast the market size, by value, with respect to five main regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America
- To strategically profile key players, and comprehensively analyze their market shares and core competencies2
- To analyze competitive developments, such as joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, new product developments, and research & development (R&D) in conductive textiles market
During this research study, major players operating in the conductive textile market in various regions have been identified, and their offerings, regional presence, and distribution channels have been analyzed through in-depth discussions. Top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to determine the overall market size. Sizes of the other individual markets have been estimated using the percentage splits obtained through secondary sources such as Hoovers, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and Factiva, along with primary respondents. The entire procedure includes the study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews with industry experts such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives for key insights (both qualitative and quantitative) pertaining to the market. The figure below shows the breakdown of the primaries on the basis of the company type, designation, and region considered during the research study.
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The conductive textile market comprises a network of players involved in the research and product development; raw material supply; component manufacturing; distribution and sale; and post-sales services. Key players considered in the analysis of the conductive textile market are Arakawa Chemicals Ltd. (Japan), Taimide Tech Inc. (Taiwan), Kolon Industries Inc. (South Korea), Saint- Gobain (France), Dupont-Toray Ltd. (Japan), SKC Kolon Inc. (Korea), Kaneka Corporation (Japan), E.I. Dupont De Nemours & Company (U.S.), Shinmax Technology Ltd. (Taiwan), Ube Industries Ltd. (Japan), and FLEXcon Company Inc. (U.S.).
Target Audience
- Conductive Textile Manufacturers
- Conductive Textile Suppliers and Distributors
- Government and Financial Institutions as Well as Investment Community
- End-use Industries
- Conductive Textile Associations
- Smart Textile Users and Manufacturers
- Wearable Electronics Users and Manufacturers
- Research and Consulting Firms
- Venture Capitalists
Report Scope
By Type
- Woven
- Non-woven
- Knitted
By End User
- Military & Defense
- Healthcare
- Consumer Electronics
- Sports & Fitness
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific (APAC)
- Middle East & Africa
- South America
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- Patent Analysis
The overall conductive textile market is expected to grow from USD 1.02 billion in 2016 to USD 2.11 billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 15.6%. growing advantages of conductive textile, high demand from military & defense sector, and growing smart fabrics market are the key factors driving the growth of the global market.
Conductive textiles are fabrics that can conduct electricity. These textiles are used in various industrial applications, mainly to control static and provide shield electromagnetic interference. In recent years, fibrous textile materials containing conductive fillers are being used in various applications, especially in e-textiles and smart textiles. Computing systems, digital components, and electronics can be embedded in e-textiles. Smart textiles are products such as fibers, filaments, yarns, that can be woven, knitted, or non-woven and can interact with users. Military & defense, healthcare, sports & fitness, and consumer electronics are some of the key end users of conductive textiles.
The conductive textile market has been segmented, on the basis of type, into woven textile, non-woven textile, and knitted textile. The woven textile segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2016 and 2021. Woven textile is the largest and the fastest-growing application segment of the global conductive textile market as the conductive textile. The flexibility and durability of the woven textiles makes it a preferred type of textile across various end-use industries.
On the basis of end-use industry, the conductive textile market is segmented military & defense, healthcare, sports & fitness, consumer electronics, and others. The sports & fitness segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2016 and 2021. Increased awareness about the importance of sports & fitness is expected to support the conductive textiles market growth.
The conductive textile market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Factors such as the increasing urbanized population in China and India and the increasing awareness about the benefits and functionality of conductive textiles in these countries, are expected to fuel the growth of conductive textiles market in the region.
End users like military & defense, healthcare, sports & fitness, and consumer electronics drive the growth of conductive textile market
Military & Defense
Textiles for in military uniforms are required to provide durability, safety, and protection in hostile environments, damage resistance, and comfort. In addition, sweat management, protection from cold-weather conditions, and the integration of high-tech materials into uniforms is also desirable. Conductive textiles are lightweight, flexible, and provide high strength and superior conductivity and are therefore rapidly adopted across the military & defense segment.
Healthcare
In the healthcare sector, conductive textiles are used for clinical as well as non-clinical applications. These textiles are designed to provide comfort and functionality at the same time. The textiles can help healthcare providers monitor and communicate conditions of patients, as they can detect, acquire, and transmit physiological signals.
Consumer Electronics
Development of products that are small, thin, light, and reliable are some of the key factors considered by manufacturers of consumer electronics. Conductive textiles are used in products such as smart watches, augmented reality headsets, multimedia players with computing facilities, and smart goggles.
Sports & Fitness
Conductive textiles are used in the sports & fitness segment to monitor sleep, calories consumed, heart rate, blood pressure, and so on. Increased health awareness among population globally has led to a high demand for conductive textile from this sector.
Critical questions the report answers:
- Where will all these developments take the industry in the mid to long term?
- What are the upcoming industry applications for conductive textile?
High cost of finished product can affect the adoption rate is a major factor restraining the growth of the market. Copper, carbon, nickel, silver, gold, and titanium are some of the most commonly used metals in the conductive textiles. Fibers are coated or embedded with these conductive metals to form conductive textiles. The high cost of these materials affects the pricing of conductive textiles. This leads to high-priced final products, which can affect the adoption of these products by end users, especially in developing economies. Thus, the high cost of final products can restrain the growth of the market in near future.
Key players in the market include Parker Chomerics (U.S.), Toray Industries Inc. (Japan), Laird PLC (U.K.), and Bekaert (Belgium) among others.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 13)
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Scope of the Study
1.3.1 Regional Scope
1.3.2 Markets Covered
1.3.3 Years Considered for the Study
1.4 Currency and Pricing
1.5 Stakeholders
1.6 Limitations
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 16)
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.1.2 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
2.3.1 Key Industry Insights
2.3.2 Assumptions
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 24)
4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 28)
4.1 Attractive Opportunities for the Conductive Textiles Market Between 2016 and 2021
4.2 Conductive Textiles Market Outlook
4.3 Conductive Textiles Market, By Region
4.4 Conductive Textiles Market, By End User
4.5 Conductive Textiles Market, By Type
4.6 Conductive Textiles Market, Regional Market Share
5 Market Overview (Page No. - 31)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Segmentation
5.3 Market Dynamics
5.3.1 Drivers
5.3.1.1 Growing Awareness of the Advantages of Conductive Textiles
5.3.1.2 High Demand From the Military & Defense Sector
5.3.1.3 Growing Smart Fabrics Market
5.3.2 Restraints
5.3.2.1 High Cost of Finished Products Can Affect Adoption
5.3.3 Opportunities
5.3.3.1 Development of Conductive Fabrics Using Graphene Inks
5.3.3.2 Increasing Use of Conductive Textiles in Wearable Fitness and Medical Devices
5.3.4 Challenges
5.3.4.1 Maintenance Issues
5.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
5.4.3 Threat of Substitutes
5.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
5.4.5 Intensity of Rivalry
5.5 Value Chain Analysis
5.5.1 Research & Product Development
5.5.2 Manufacturing
5.5.3 Distribution
5.5.4 Marketing & Sales
5.6 Cost Structure Analysis
5.7 Industry Outlook
5.7.1 Sports & Fitness
5.7.2 Military & Defense
5.7.3 Healthcare
5.7.4 Consumer Electronics
6 Conductive Textiles Market, By Fabric Type (Page No. - 42)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Cotton
6.3 Nylon
6.4 Polyester
6.5 Wool
7 Conductive Textiles Market, By Type (Page No. - 46)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Woven Conductive Textiles
7.3 Non-Woven Conductive Textiles
7.4 Knitted Conductive Textiles
8 Conductive Textiles Market, By End User (Page No. - 52)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Military & Defense
8.3 Healthcare
8.4 Sports & Fitness
8.5 Consumer Electronics
8.6 Other End Users
8.6.1 Automotive
8.6.2 Architecture
8.6.3 Aviation
9 Conductive Textiles Market, By Region (Page No. - 61)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Asia-Pacific
9.2.1 China
9.2.2 India
9.2.3 Japan
9.2.4 South Korea
9.2.5 Australia
9.2.6 Malaysia
9.2.7 Vietnam
9.2.8 Rest of Asia-Pacific
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Germany
9.3.2 U.K.
9.3.3 France
9.3.4 Spain
9.3.5 Turkey
9.3.6 Italy
9.3.7 Rest of Europe
9.4 North America
9.4.1 U.S.
9.4.2 Canada
9.4.3 Mexico
9.5 Middle East & Africa
9.5.1 Qatar
9.5.2 UAE
9.5.3 Egypt
9.5.4 South Africa
9.5.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
9.6 South America
9.6.1 Brazil
9.6.2 Argentina
9.6.3 Rest of South America
10 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 98)
10.1 Overview
10.2 Ranking of Key Players
10.3 Competitive Situation and Trends
11 Company Profiles (Page No. - 101)
11.1 Parker Chomerics
(Business Overview, Products and Services Offered, and Recent Developments)*
11.2 Toray Industries Inc.
11.3 Laird PLC
11.4 Seiren Co. Ltd.
11.5 Bekaert
11.6 Hitek Electronic Materials Ltd.
11.7 Emei Group
11.8 Sheildex Trading, Inc.
11.9 AiQ Smart Clothing
11.10 Holland Shielding System
11.11 MarKTek Inc.
11.12 Coatex Industries
11.13 Swift Textile Metalizing LLC
11.14 Jarden Applied Materials
11.15 HFC Shielding
*Details on Business Overview, Products and Services Offered, and Recent Developments Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
11.16 Other Companies
11.16.1 3M Company
11.16.2 Kg
11.16.3 Eeonyx
11.16.4 V Techinical Textiles Inc
11.16.5 Temas Engineering
11.16.6 Metal Textiles
11.16.7 Tibtech Innovations
11.16.8 KGS Diamond
11.16.9 New Cut
11.16.10 Wujiang City Yuzhen Textile Co. Ltd.
12 Appendix (Page No. - 124)
12.1 Discussion Guide
12.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets Subscription Portal
12.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
12.4 Available Customizations
12.5 Related Reports
12.6 Author Details
List of Tables (84 Tables)
Table 1 Conductive Textiles Market Snapshot
Table 2 Conductive Textiles Market, By Type
Table 3 Conductive Textiles Market, By End User
Table 4 Conductive Textiles Market, By Fabric Type
Table 5 Conductive Textiles Market: Cost Structure Analysis
Table 6 Comparison of Properties of Natural and Synthetic Fibers
Table 7 Conductive Textiles Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 8 Woven Textiles Segment, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 9 Non-Woven Textiles Segment, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 10 Knitted Conductive Textiles Market, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 11 Conductive Textiles Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 12 Military & Defense Segment, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 13 Healthcare Segment, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 14 Sports & Fitness Segment, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 15 Consumer Electronics Segment, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 16 Other End Users Segment, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 17 Conductive Textiles Market, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 18 Asia-Pacific Conductive Textiles Market, By Country2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 19 Asia-Pacific Conductive Textiles Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 20 Asia-Pacific Conductive Textiles Market, By Type2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 21 China Conductive Textiles Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 22 China Conductive Textiles Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 23 India Conductive Textiles Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 24 India Conductive Textiles Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 25 Japan Conductive Textiles Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 26 Japan Conductive Textiles Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 27 South Korea Conductive Textiles Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 28 South Korea Conductive Textiles Market, By Type2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 29 Australia By Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 30 Australia By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 31 Malaysia By Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 32 Malaysia By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 33 Vietnam By Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 34 Vietnam By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 35 Rest of Asia-Pacific Conductive Textiles Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 36 Rest of Asia-Pacific Conductive Textiles Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 37 Europe By Market, By Country2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 38 Europe By Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 39 Europe By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 40 Germany By Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 41 Germany By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 42 U.K. By Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 43 U.K. By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 44 France By Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 45 France By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 46 Spain By Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 47 Spain By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 48 Turkey Conductive Textiles Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 49 Turkey By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 50 Italy By Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 51 Italy By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 52 Rest of Europe By Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 53 Rest of Europe By Market, By Type2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 54 North America By Market, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 55 North America By Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 56 North America By Market, By Type2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 57 U.S. Conductive Textiles Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 58 U.S. Conductive Textiles Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 59 Canada Conductive Textiles Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 60 Canada By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 61 Mexico By Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 62 Mexico Conductive Textiles Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 63 Middle East & Africa Conductive Textiles Market, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 64 Middle East & Africa Conductive Textiles Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 65 Middle East & Africa Conductive Textiles Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 66 Qatar By Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 67 Qatar By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 68 UAE By Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 69 UAE By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 70 Egypt By Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 71 Egypt By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 72 South Africa By Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 73 South Africa Conductive Textiles Market, By Type2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 74 Rest of Middle East & Africa Conductive Textiles Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 75 Rest of Middle East & Africa Conductive Textiles Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 76 South America By Market, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 77 South America By Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 78 South America By Market, By Type2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 79 Brazil By Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 80 Brazil By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 81 Argentina By Market, By End User2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 82 Argentina By Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 83 Rest of South America Conductive Textiles Market, By End User, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 84 Rest of South America Conductive Textiles Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
List of Figures (44 Figures)
Figure 1 Conductive Textiles Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Conductive Textiles Market, Research Design
Figure 3 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 4 Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Global Conductive Textiles Market: Data Triangulation
Figure 6 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company Type, Designation, and Region
Figure 7 The Woven Textiles Segment is Expected to Lead the Conductive Textiles Market By 2021
Figure 8 The Sports & Fitness End User is Estimated to Be the Fastest-Growing Segment in the Conductive Textiles Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 9 North America Was the Largest Market for Conductive Textiles in 2015
Figure 10 Increasing Demand From the Sports & Fitness and Medical& Healthcare Sectors is Expected to Drive the Growth of the Conductive Textiles Market Between 2016 and 2021
Figure 11 Conductive Textiles Market Outlook, 2016 (USD Million)
Figure 12 The Conductive Textiles Market in Asia-Pacific is Projected to Witness the Highest Growth During the Forecast Period
Figure 13 Military & Defense Accounted for the Largest Share of the Conductive Textiles Market Across All Regions in 2016
Figure 14 Woven Textiles Accounted for the Largest Share of the Conductive Textiles Market Across All Regions in 2016
Figure 15 Europe Accounted for the Largest Share of the Conductive Textiles Market in 2016
Figure 16 Conductive Textiles Market, By Region
Figure 17 Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges in the Conductive Textiles Market
Figure 18 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 19 Conductive Textiles Market: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 20 Conductive Textiles Market: Cost Structure Analysis
Figure 21 The Woven Textiles Segment is Projected to Dominate the Global Conductive Textiles Market Until 2021
Figure 22 Europe is Projected to Lead the Woven Textiles Segment During the Forecast Period
Figure 23 Asia-Pacific is Projected to Be the Fastest-Growing Region in the Non-Woven Segment During the Forecast Period
Figure 24 Asia-Pacific Expected to Lead the Knitted Textiles Segment By 2021
Figure 25 Conductive Textiles Market, By End User Snapshot, 2016
Figure 26 Military & Defense Segment, By Region, 2016
Figure 27 Medical & Healthcare Segment, By Region, 2016
Figure 28 Sports & Fitness Segment, By Region, 2016
Figure 29 Consumer Electronics Segment, By Region, 2016
Figure 30 Other End Users Segment, By Region, 2016
Figure 31 Regional Snapshot (2016-2021): China and India Emerging as New Hotspots
Figure 32 Asia-Pacific Conductive Textiles Market Snapshot
Figure 33 Europe Conductive Textiles Market Snapshot
Figure 34 North America Conductive Textiles Market Snapshot
Figure 35 Middle East & Africa Conductive Textiles Market Snapshot
Figure 36 South America Conductive Textiles Market Snapshot
Figure 37 Companies Adopted New Product Launches as the Key Growth Strategy Between 2014 and 2016
Figure 38 Laird PLC Was the Leading Player in the Conductive Textiles Market in 2015
Figure 39 Maximum Number of Developments Were Carried Out By the Key Players in the Conductive Textiles Market in 2016
Figure 40 Parker Hannifin Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 41 Toray Industries Inc.: Company Snapshot
Figure 42 Laird PLC: Company Snapshot
Figure 43 Seiren Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Figure 44 Bekaert: Company Snapshot
Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Conductive Textiles Market