Fire-Resistant Fabrics Market

The fire-resistant fabrics market is projected to grow from USD 3.5 billion in 2023 to USD 4.9 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 6.6%. Over the world, the fire-resistant fabrics market is expanding significantly, and during the forecast period, a similar trend is anticipated. The extensive use of fire-resistant fabrics and increasing demand from end-use industries such as oil & gas, construction & manufacturing, and transport industry has raised the demand for fire-resistant fabrics worldwide. Increased demand from end-use industries, urbanization & infrastructure development, and stringent regulations & standardization pertaining to safety at the workplace are key factors expected to drive the global fire-resistant fabrics market during the forecast period. Furthermore, technological innovations in product development in fire-resistant fabrics market is an opportunity for market growth. However, fluctuating raw material costs of fire-resistant fabrics is the major challenge in the fire-resistant fabrics market.

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Fire-Resistant Fabrics Market Dynamics

Driver: Stringent workplace safety regulations in developed countries

The main use of fire-resistant fabrics is in industrial safety apparel. Key end-use sectors including chemicals, construction, and oil & gas all need protective apparel. The oil and gas industry has seen the greatest demand among these sectors. Industry requires the usage of fire-resistant fabrics due to hazardous working circumstances. Due to the restrictions in existence and the direct and indirect expenses related to a workplace accident, employers have exhibited a greater concern for the safety of their employees. These reasons have significantly raised the demand for fire-resistant fabrics, which will further increase when emerging nations begin to regulate protective gear in their own domestic industrial sector one.

Restraints: High cost of production and huge investment for R&D

One of the main factors limiting the expansion of the market for fire-resistant fabrics is the high cost of manufacture. Due to the high cost of the raw ingredients and sophisticated manufacturing techniques used in the creation of fire-resistant fabrics, these fabrics are highly expensive to produce. The complexity of production technologies and the accompanying R&D expenses are also proving to be a barrier to the market's expansion for fire-resistant fabrics. The cost of textiles that withstand fire is similarly impacted by changes in energy prices. Thus, the cost of fire-resistant fabrics is directly and significantly impacted by rising raw material, energy, weave structure, and transportation expenses.

Opportunities: Technological innovations in product development

The present market need is mostly focused on affordable, fire-resistant fabrics that comply with regional minimum criteria or laws. Customers now want other features in addition to fire resistance due to the changing nature of applications. Customers are increasingly focusing on multipurpose fire-resistant fabrics that serves several purposes. Although generally fire-resistant, clothing may not offer sufficient (or any) protection against mechanical threats. However, some sectors, including the oil and gas and chemical industries, may present several risks concurrently. All these factors contribute a greater oppurtunity for the manufacturers of fire-resistant fabrics.

Challenges: Fluctuating raw material costs

The quality, effectiveness, and cost of fire-resistant fabrics are significantly influenced by the raw components. The quality of the raw materials has a significant influence on the ultimate cost of the fire-resistant fabric, as does the quality of these textiles. Due to the high cost and high quality of the raw materials used in their production, these fire-resistant fabrics are created by companies in Europe and North America at high cost, whereas fire-resistant fabrics made in Asia-Pacific are produced at significantly cheaper cost with comparably poorer performance and quality.

Fire-Resistant Fabrics Market Ecosystem

Prominent companies in fire-resistant fabrics market include financially stable and well-established manufacturers of fire-resistant fabrics. These key players have been operating in the market for several years and possess state-of-the-art technologies, a diversified product portfolio, and strong worldwide marketing and sales networks. Prominent companies in this market include DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (US), Teijin Ltd. (Japan), Royal TenCate N.V. (Netherlands), PBI Performance Products Inc. (US), and Lenzing AG (Austria).

Based on type, the treated segment is estimated to account for the largest market share of the fire-resistant fabrics market

Based on type, the treated segment is estimated to account for the largest market share. The market for treated segment is being driven by the high level of comfort that treated fabrics offer in apparel applications. The prevalence of treated segment is also mostly a result of their lower cost as compared to naturally occurring fabrics. Moreover, the inherent segment is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period because of its superior qualities.

Based on application, the apparel segment is projected to anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR in the fire-resistant fabrics market

Based on application, the apparel segment is estimated to account for the largest market share. This is attributed to the inventions, increased acceptance of contemporary technology, low-cost labor, easy access to affordable land, and the region's expanding population. These factors contributed in an increase in foreign investment making a boom in apparel applications in this market. On the other hand, the apparel segment is also anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on end-use industry, the industrial segment is estimated to account for the largest market share of the fire-resistant fabrics market

Based on end-use industry, the industrial segment is estimated to account for the largest market share. The market for industrial segment is being driven by the government rules regarding the use of fire-resistant fabrics in various end-use sectors, particularly in the oil & gas and chemical industries. This also drives the demand for fire-resistant fabrics in the industrial end-use segment. Moreover, the industrial segment is also anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period because of its superior qualities.

The Asia Pacific market is projected to contribute the largest share of the fire-resistant fabrics market

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest share of the global fire-resistant fabrics market throughout the forecast period, in terms of value. According to projections, the region will be a prime location for the fire-resistant fabrics business attributed to the growing demand for fire-resistant fabrics in the region along with increasing population. Asia Pacific is also projected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period between 2023 and 2028 in terms of value. The high production volumes of fire-resistant fabrics in the countries such as India, China, and Japan are expected to further drive the market in Asia Pacific between 2023 and 2028.

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Key Market Players

The key market players profiled in the Report include DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (US), Teijin Ltd. (Japan), Royal TenCate N.V. (Netherlands), PBI Performance Products Inc. (US), Lenzing AG (Austria), Kaneka Corporation (Japan), Milliken & Company (US), Gun-Ei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan), Huntsman Corporation (US), Solvay SA (Belgium), and W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. (US) among others.

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Scope of the Report

The study categorizes the fire-resistant fabrics market based on Type, Application, End-Use Industry, and Region.

By Type

• Treated
  • Fire-resistant cotton
  • Fire-resistant viscose
  • Fire-resistant polyester
  • Fire-resistant nylon 6
• Inherent
  • Aramid
  • Modacrylic
  • Polyamide
  • Polyimide
  • Polybenzimidazole

By Application

• Apparel
  • Protective Clothing
• Non-apparel
  • Interior fabric for transportation
  • Household & industrial
• By End-Use Industry
• Industrial
  • Construction & Manufacturing
  • Oil & Gas
  • Others
• Defense & Public Safety Services
  • Military
  • Firefighter & Law Enforcement
• Transport
  • Railways
  • Aerospace
  • Marine
  • Automotive
• Others
  • Sporting Goods
  • Furniture & Furnishing

By Region

• Asia Pacific
• North America
• Europe
• Middle East & Arica
• South America

Recent Development

• In April 2023, Teijin Ltd. has announced the launch of a new fire-resistant fabric named Tenax. This is a woven carbon fiber fabric coated with a thermoplastic polymer and are completely impregnated, and consolidated sheets made of several layers of Tenax.
• In April 2023, Tecasafe 360 is an inherently flame-resistant (FR) stretch fabric that was launched in 2023 by Royal TenCate N.V. It is the first FR fabric on the market to offer both inherent flame resistance and stretch.
• In November 2020, Lenzing AG introduced block chain technology. The block chain technology allows the traceability of textiles across all stages of production and sales back to the fibers. With this technology the customers, partners, and consumers now have an overview of the entire textile supply chain.
• In November 2020, Huntsman Corporation has announced acquisition of India based DIY consumer adhesives business. The company acquired the advanced material division which will help company its advanced material business for making personalized material for consumers.
• In May 2020, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. launched a new product, face coverings which are made with NOMEX in response to the protection needs of COVID-19 workers. These face coverings are proven to be flame resistant, lightweight, and highly durable, providing comfort and protection.

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