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Technical Textiles: Global Trends versatility make them desirable for commercial, much higher than the combined volume of nonwoven known as a sustainable material. Synthetic gowns, and other PPE products. Moreover,
fiber-reinforced polymer composites provide
nonwoven fabrics witness higher growth owing to
and composites (20% each).
domestic, and industrial use.
their vapor transmission capacity, higher bacterial
high-strength & stiffness materials widely accepted
resistance, and higher strength compared to other
Market Size and Potential
as aerospace components and automotive
Meanwhile, the increasing focus on the safety and
and Opportunities for Pakistan The total global market of technical textiles is performance of end-users has led to the industries. Synthetic polymers are made from raw fabrics. The global medical textiles market will reach
estimated between US$190-200 billion in 2020. The
materials such as petroleum-based on chemicals or
USD 26.21 billion by 2028, and it is expected to
development and use of highly functional materials in
demand for technical textiles is likely to gain traction
is used in bulletproof vests, heat resistant garments,
emergence of new areas of applications of medical
across Asia-Pacific countries. Europe and China sportswear and outdoor leisure clothing. The petrochemicals. The application of synthetic polymer expand at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2021 to 2028. The
Sportech textiles market is expected to grow by USD
together account for more than 50% of the global 34.71 billion from 2021 to 2026 at a CAGR of high-performance sporting goods, heavy-lifting lines, textiles, along with the development of new fibers
technical textile production, while India accounts for 13.04%, as per the latest report by Technavio. About tow cables, and others. Synthetic fiber followed by and manufacturing technologies for yarn and fabrics,
Technical textile has a market approximately 5% of the production. The global 31% of the market's growth will originate from APAC natural fiber, regenerated fiber, and other fibers is is expected to bolster the market growth over the
value of about US$ 200 billion technical textiles market is expected to rise to US$220 during the forecast period. China and India are the used in various regions across the globe. forecast period. Based on product, the nonwoven
segment accounted for the largest revenue share of
billion by 2025. According to the published research
key markets for the Sportech textiles market in APAC.
Italian Review fibers globally textile market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.0 % market's growth in South America. The popularity of As reported by MarketsandMarkets Research witness the fastest growth over the forecast period
and consumes 22% of the total
APAC region to lead the global technical textile
over 65.0% in 2020. The segment is also expected to
report of ResearchAndMarkets, the global technical
Market growth in this region will be faster than the
market by 2025
due to the low production cost and enhanced
within the forecast period of 2021 to 2029.
sports and other fitness activities will facilitate the
Company, the APAC region accounted for the largest
penetration in healthcare and hygiene products.
Sportech textiles market growth in APAC over the
market share in 2019. Factors such as improving the
The increasing demand for sports apparel is one of
forecast period.
global economy, expanding working population,
Technical fibers, yarns, and fabrics
the key drivers supporting the Sportech textiles
rising domestic demand for hygiene products are
The volume of world exports in the technical fiber
Synthetic Polymer Leads the Technical Textile
market growth. Sportech textiles are used to produce
sports apparel, including jerseys, team uniforms, and
The market for technical textile in APAC is growing in
in this category are nil; however, its imports were
Nowadays, natural fibers replace synthetic fibers
other durable wear, for the performance training of
the automobile, agriculture, geotextiles, industrial
because of environmental concerns as reinforced
US$40 million in 2019. Aramid, coconut, jute, and
athletes. Technical textiles are either produced using Market expected to boost the market for technical textiles. category is US$6.7 billion in 2019. Pakistan's exports
woven/knitted fabrics, nonwoven or composite material in polymer composites for engineering military, medical / healthcare, and construction other bast fibers, PP, abaca, and vegetable fibers conventional textiles, and however, there are few Pakistan: dedicated/specialized technical textile
materials. The total volume of technical textiles materials. Synthetic polymer plays a vital role in the industries due to the unique functional properties come under this category. The global export market technical textile industries in the country. There are industry clusters and conventional textile industry
produced using woven/knitted fabrics is about 60%, textile industry as it has dynamic properties & is also offered by technical textiles, such as hygiene and of the technical yarn category is US$16 billion, three major building blocks of Pakistan's technical producing technical textiles. The technical textile
safety, cost-effectiveness, durability, strength, including monofilament yarns, aramids, glass fibers, textile market: large manufacturers, converters, and industry exists in Pakistan as small industrial clusters
lightweight, versatility, user-friendliness, rubber, and nylon. Pakistan's total exports in this end-users/society. The material/large-scale of SMEs in Sialkot, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Lahore,
environmental friendliness, and logistical category are US$0.5 million in 2019. In the same manufacturers are few in Pakistan compared to other and Karachi. The conventional textile industries of
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convenience. year, Pakistan imported technical yarns worth countries globally that are leading in technical textiles. Pakistan (large-scale industries and SMEs) produce
US$14.9 million. The global export market of the technical textiles by diversifying their products,
Oekotech 4 (2%) Medical Textiles an emerging technical textile technical fabric category was US$12.5 billion in the dealing with health care textiles, protective textiles,
market Pakistan's nonwoven industry is not very big in size, and packaging textiles. These industries are mainly
Geotech 4 (2%) same period.
The COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 has exponentially and about 15-20 manufacturers are producing based in Faisalabad, Lahore, Multan, and Karachi.
Packtech 10 (5%) increased the demand for medical textiles, especially Pakistan's Scenario and Potential nonwoven for local and the export market. The Pakistan's textile sector is currently running on
nonwoven fabrics used to produce face masks, In Pakistan, most of the textile sector is focused on primary raw material used is polypropylene, and the conventional textiles; however, the country must
Agrotech 10 (5%) main fabrication techniques include needle punch, move to technical textile production and exports to
spunbond, spunbond-meltblown spun-bond (SMS) further strengthen its roots to support its GDP.
Protech 11 (5%) technique. Overall, more than 200 companies CPEC) in infrastruc
Technical Textiles are defined as textile materials and fibers/filaments based on the desired properties of manufacture technical textiles, composites, and Strength and Opportunities in roads, bridges,
products manufactured primarily for their technical the end product. The fibers/filaments used can be Buildtech 13 (7%) nonwovens in Pakistan. These producers are The total trade volume of technical textiles in 2019 in demand from the boo
and performance properties rather than their broadly classified as natural or manmade. Natural 13 (7%) generally small and medium-sized companies, but the world was equal to US$200 billion. Pakistan's industry that uses
aesthetic or decorative characteristics. Technical fibers are important raw materials for the technical Clothtech some large-scale companies produce technical share in exports was equal to US$455 million, which insulation membrane
textiles are used in different forms in various textile industry due to the enhanced global demand Hometech 13 (7%) textiles. Most of the companies in Pakistan lie in the accounts for 0.215%. At the same time, Pakistan demand in the healt
industries like construction, transport, agriculture, for sustainable production. The natural fibers category of "converters." They procure raw material, imported about US$313 million worth of technical high potential for
medical, hygiene, and sporting. In industrial predominantly used in technical textiles include Medtech 13 (7%) e.g., fiber, yarn, or fabric, and convert it into the final textiles in 2019. However, Pakistan has great nonwovens. Furtherm
manufacturing operations, technical textiles are used cotton, jute, silk, and coir. The demand for textile is product. The end user includes local and export potential to increase its production of technical attracting foreign
for filters, machine clothing, conveyor belts, and increasing as per the needs & its application. Sportech 27 (13%) markets. The local end users are not relatively aware textiles. Low labor cost, low energy rates, a large The government has
abrasive substrates. They are also incorporated into 30 (16%) of the importance and benefits of technical textiles, number of SMEs, and a diverse industry are the Special Economic Zo
industrial products such as electrical components Consumers are expecting better quality of textiles Indutech and there has never been an organized campaign to strengths of Pakistan that can do the needful in
and cables, flexible seals and diaphragms, and along with their sustainable property. These textiles Mobiltech 42 (22%) create awareness regarding its significance. promoting technical textiles in the country. The Textile and Apparel
acoustic and thermal insulation for other domestic are known for their superior characteristics over Furthermore, the main focus of the converters is the growth potential of the local market is very strong Technical Textiles
appliances. traditional equivalents and are utilized for specific 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 export market due to better profit margins. due to the growing demand for technical textiles at The government of P
functionalities. Characteristics and features such as Billion USD the local level. This growing demand is primarily due importance of techn
Technical textiles are manufactured from a variety of superior technical performance, higher strength, and textile and apparel
There are two types of technical textile industries in to large government investments (mainly through
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