Treated fibers are produced from a flame retardant chemical and implemented during the fiber forming process. As a result, it makes the fibers flame-resistant fibers. Fabrics formed from treated fibers are flame resistant for the long life of the garment. The flame-blocking chemical can’t be removed by normal wear or laundering. The garment will no longer be flame resistant if it becomes torn or degraded to the degree that the soil won’t wash out. Flame-resistant fabrics are necessary safety tools in various industrial, municipal, and commercial applications. Technological improvements in these fabrics have facilitated flame barriers, coverings, multiple types of personal protective equipment, and more.
The global fire-resistant fabrics market size was valued at USD 8.6 billion in 2019 and projected to reach USD 12 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period, 2020-2027. The significant factors are the growing preference for fire-resistant fabrics in chemical, construction, and electrical industries, wherein exposure to fire and risk of fire accidents are high. Additionally, the rapid industrialization and increasing demand for fire-resistant fabrics in home & commercial furnishing will spur the global fire-resistant fabrics industry in the future periods. Furthermore, the strict industrial standards for materials and expand materials from the mining industry are expected to witness remarkable fire-resistant fabrics’ growth. The rising adoption of fire-resistant fabrics in the transport industry during the construction of railways, automotive, aircraft, and marine is expected to propel the demand for fire-resistant fabrics over the coming years.
Moreover, the rising consumption in the oil & gas industries and technological improvement positively impact the market for fire-resistant fabrics. Besides, the stringent regulations inflicted by the government have led to increased use of fire-resistant fabrics in various end-user industries such as electrical, oil & gas, and chemicals, which are fueling the demand for fire-resistant fabrics market. The development of nanotechnology-based flame retardant fibers for military and space exploration applications will bolster the global fire-resistant fabrics market share. Additionally, the growing offshore oil & gas investments and growing manufacturing activities of the aerospace industry propelling the growth of the fire-resistant fabrics market across the globe.
The increase in the fire-resistant fabric in the oil & gas industry is expected to drive the market. Aside from the oil & gas industry, the fire-resistant fabric is also used in the end-use industries such as automotive, military, construction & manufacturing, firefighting & law enforcement, railways, aircraft, and marine. Protective clothing is used in the oil & gas end-use industry to safeguard the wearer from the high temperature and harsh working conditions in the oil exploration site. These dangerous working conditions necessitate the use of fire-resistant apparel in the industry. The company and employers have shown increased concern over the safety of their employees due to the laws in effect and the hidden & direct costs associated with an accident in the workplace. These factors have boosted the demand for fire-resistant fabrics market.
Recently, the outbreak of COVID-19 has vigorously affected the fire-resistant fabrics industry of developed and developing countries globally. The pandemic forces countries worldwide to go into lockdown to control the spread of the virus that affected the supply and demand chain, including the market. The mining operations, manufacturing units, and industries were held due to the pandemic leading to the non-usage of protective clothing. Nevertheless, the organizations such as DuPont have taken a step ahead in creating face shields during the pandemic, which are fire resistant and are safe to protect from harmful chemicals. The fluctuating cost of raw materials employed to make fire-resistant fabrics and the COVID-19 pandemic have hindered the growth of the fire-resistant fabrics market. The companies on the brighter side anticipate the situations to get back to normal and the need to improve shortly.
The global fire-resistant fabrics market is segregated into treated fire-resistant and inherent fire-resistant fabrics based on the type. The treated fire-resistant fabrics segment is estimated to witness the highest growth over the analysis timeframe due to the high durability and performance much better with abrasion resistance. In addition, the treated fabrics work well in utility, chemical, oil and gas, and petrochemical applications.
The inherent fire-resistant fabrics segment will grow significantly as they do not need to be chemically treated.
Based on the application, the global fire-resistant fabrics market is classified into apparel and non-apparel. The apparel segment is expected to be the highest revenue share for fire-resistant fabrics during the forecast period. The segment’s growth is primarily attributed to the growing demand for flame-fighting uniforms.
The non-apparel will witness a lucrative growth rate in the estimated period due to the increasing demand in placemats, outdoor furniture, sports bags, tents and awning, glove cuffing, and several other safety applications.
The global fire-resistant fabrics market is segmented into industrial, defense & public safety services, transport, and others based on the end-user industry. The transport segment will dominate the global fire-resistant fabrics market by 2027. It is due to the growing high-performance fabrics demand in railways, aircraft, and automobiles. In addition, the increasing foreign investments for the construction of better metro, railways, and rail networks increase the demand for fire-resistant fabrics. Further, the growing demand for electric vehicles drives the market.
The defense & public safety services segment accounted for the largest share of the fire-resistant fabrics market in 2019 due to the increasing demand for firefighting fabrics in defense and public safety services. In addition, the rising development of nanotechnology-based flame retardant fibers for space exploration and military applications boosts the market.
The global fire-resistant fabrics market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is to project considerable growth over 2020-2026. It is owing to the growing manufacturing activities, rising automobile sector, and presence of leading industry players.
The Asia Pacific will capture a significant share of the fire-resistant fabrics market by 2027. Due to the increasing adoption in the automotive industry, stringent regulations set by the governments for the oil & gas industry, and the government’s focus on producing electric vehicles.
DuPont, Royal Tencate Corporate EMEA, Solvay SA, Milliken & Company, Lenzing AG, PBI Performance Products, Huntsman Corporation, Teijin Aramid, and Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. are the key players in the global fire resistant fabrics market.
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