Personal Protective Textile Market Growth & Trends

The global personal protective textile market size is expected to reach USD 6.2 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR 3.4%, according to a new report by Grand View Research Inc. The increasing need for protection against heat, flames, and micro-organisms in extreme working conditions in manufacturing facilities and health care centers are expected to support the demand for personal protective textiles over the forecast period.

Personal protective textiles are majorly used for making gloves, gowns, blankets, and other wearables. The fabrics are commercially available in various patterns and raw materials that resist to external temperature and don’t allow the penetration of substances throughout the material.

The growing utilization of personal protective equipment and protective clothing in industrial workspaces including factories, assembly plants, and food processing units is expected to augment the demand over the forecast period. Thereby, is also expected to support the market for industrial protective fabrics. These are widely used for personal protection as well as to avoid the contamination of the consumables in the processing units.

Growing production of heat and flame resistant clothing, bulletproof clothing, firefighter suits, clothing for micro-organism protection, space shuttles, and against chemical hazards are expected to support the market. The current COVID-19 pandemic across the globe has created a wide scope for the increasing demand for PPE made from the textile. Prominent players in the market are focusing on enhancements in the structural formation, durability, extreme resistance, and high performance of the products.

Personal Protective Textile Market Report Highlights

  • Heat and flame resistant clothing application is expected to witness a CAGR of 3.6% over the forecast period owing to the optimum protection against extreme heat and flames in production units and factories
  • In 2019, the ballistic protection segment dominated the market with a share of 27.3% and is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR over the forecast period on account of increasing military practices across the globe
  • In North America, the revenue in 2019 stood at USD 1.4 billion and is likely to grow over the projected period on account of growing demand for PPE kits in medical facilities and specialized wearables in manufacturing units
  • Europe registered the largest market share in 2019 owing to the well-established manufacturing industries and stringent regulations regarding employees and workplace safety
  • The COVID-19 pandemic across the globe has created a wide demand for personal protective clothing for healthcare facilities. Major players are investing in R&D in order to enhance the production facilities, thus supporting the growth of the market.