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The United Kingdom technical textiles market size reached approximately USD 836.39 million in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of around USD 1437.24 million by 2032.
Technical textiles are designed to meet certain functional requirements or have specific properties such as high strength, fire resistance, and electromagnetic shielding. They are not designed for aesthetic or decorative purposes, rather their application lies in their design capabilities and functionality. They are useful for manufacturing protective clothing for sportspersons and military personnel and find application in a wide range of industries.
The market is being driven by an increase in demand for artificial healthcare devices, ballistic protection armour for the military, and higher use of regenerative fibres in the production of technical textiles. The United Kingdom technical textiles market expansion is being driven by the rising use of high-performing sports fabrics and advanced home tech technical textile products’ popularity.
Sustainable sourcing of raw materials; use of 3D technologies; integration of AI into technical textile manufacturing; and the development of smart textiles are the major trends impacting the market growth.
| Date | Event |
| June 12th 2023 | Baltex launched Bourellet, a jersey knit material which has excellent breathable properties and a soft and luxurious feel on the skin. |
| June 6th 2023 | Baltex introduced the high-speed Karl Mayer knitting machine at its Ilkeston manufacturing site in Derbyshire, England to enhance fabric production for the medical, furnishing, and safety equipment industries. |
| Apr. 25th 2023 | University of Cambridge researchers manufactured a 50X50 cm test patch of smart textiles incorporated with transistors and other fibre devices. |
| July 18th 2022 | UK-based Hypetex attracted an investment of 1.25 million pounds for making coloured carbon fibre, which can be used to make consumer electronics products, and aerospace equipment, among other commodities. |
| Trends | Description |
| Sustainable sourcing of raw materials | To meet the growing consumer demand, many textile companies are shifting towards using regenerative fibres for making functional clothes. |
| Use of 3D technologies to drive market innovation | Many companies are experimenting with new forms and constructions of technical textiles via 3D technologies. This is expected to drive the United Kingdom technical textiles market. |
| Integration of AI into technical textile manufacturing | AI tools are used to detect visual flaws and creases in clothing materials. With the help of data analytics processes, gaining valuable insight into customer behaviour can become simpler. |
| Development of smart textiles driving market progress | Textiles integrated with IoT devices that track human health and provide information about body temperature and blood pressure are likely to impact the market growth. |
Through an automated laser welding process, electronic devices can be inlaid into fabrics with the help of an electrically conductive adhesive. Weaving smart textiles on a large scale can become a reality by coating the fabric with materials possessing high tensile strength. This can lead to United Kingdom technical textiles market growth as it can be cheaper and sustainable alternative to manufacturing smart clothing in microelectronic fabrication facilities.
Many industrial machine manufacturers and technical textile manufacturers utilise 3D woven composites due to their flexible and diverse nature. Such composites are used for making fabrics that facilitate ballistic protection and in components of marine/ aquatic infrastructure. They are also used to make vascular prosthetics and other artificial healthcare devices.
“United Kingdom Technical Textiles Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
| Market Breakup | Categories |
| Type | Woven, Non-Woven, Knitted, Others |
| Material | Natural Fibre, Synthetic Polymer, Mineral, Regenerated Fibres, Metal Fibres, Others |
| Application | Agrotech, Buildtech, Hometech, Indutech, Sportech, Packtech, Mobiltech, Meditech, Clothtech, Geotech, Protech, Oekotech |
Natural fibre is further divided based on type into cotton and wool, among others, whereas the different types of synthetic polymer include polypropylene (PP), polyester, polyamide (PA), and polyacrylonitrile (PAN), among others.
Mobiltech is expected to account for a significant United Kingdom technical textiles market share in the forecast period
As automotive and aerospace companies strive to improve passenger comfort and boost the safety of their vehicles/ aircraft, the demand for mobiltech is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Synthetic polymers like polyester, nylon, and rayon, among others, can be utilised in manufacturing seat upholstery, tyres, airbags, and other important components of automotive vehicles and aircraft.
Buildtech is also expected to account for a substantial share in the United Kingdom technical textiles market in the coming years. This is due to the expansion of housing and infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom, which are expected to create a demand for modern roofing systems, soundproofing materials, and customisable flooring systems.
Major players in the United Kingdom technical textiles market are researching innovative ways of using technical textiles
| Company | Incorporation Year | Location | Business |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | 1802 | Delaware, USA | Providing technologically advanced materials and solutions |
| Berry Global Inc. | 1967 | Indiana, USA | Making engineered goods and packaging products |
| Toray Industries, Inc. | 1926 | Tokyo, Japan | Manufacturing of textiles, chemical products, carbon fibre composite materials, and medical devices |
| 3M Company | 1902 | Minnesota, USA | Manufacturing a wide range of products and services for transportation, consumer electronics, and the healthcare sector |
Other key players in the United Kingdom technical textiles market include TenCate Outdoor Fabrics, Freudenberg SE, Milliken & Company, International Fibres Group, Arville Textiles Limited, Carrington Textiles Limited, and Baltex- W.Ball and Son Ltd., among others.
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| Base Year | 2023 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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In 2023, the market reached an approximate value of USD 836.39 million.
The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% between 2024 and 2032.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a value of around USD 1437.24 million by 2032.
The market is being driven by the increase in demand for artificial healthcare devices, higher use of regenerative fibres, and the growing popularity of high-performance sportswear.
The key trends aiding the market expansion include Sustainable sourcing of raw materials; use of 3D technologies; integration of AI into technical textile manufacturing; and development of smart textiles.
The major types of technical textiles include woven, non-woven, and knitted, among others.
The major materials for technical textile manufacturing include natural fibre, synthetic polymer, mineral, regenerated fibres, and metal fibres, among others.
The major players in the market are DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Berry Global Inc., 3M Company, TenCate Outdoor Fabrics, Freudenberg SE, Milliken & Company, Toray Industries, Inc., International Fibres Group, Arville Textiles Limited, Carrington Textiles Limited, and Baltex- W.Ball and Son Ltd., among others.
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Australia
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+61-448-061-727
India
C130 Sector 2 Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
+91-858-608-1494
Philippines
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+63-287-899-028, +63-967-048-3306
United Kingdom
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