Global Conductive Fabrics Market - Forecast(2023 - 2028)

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Global Conductive Fabrics Market Overview

The global Conductive Fabrics market size is estimated to reach US$2.8 billion by 2027 and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.0% from 2022-to 2027. A conductive fabric can conduct electricity and is made up of metal strands woven into textiles. Conductive fibres can be produced by adding carbon or other metals in different forms like wires, fibres or particles, using conductive polymer and by coating it with conductive substances. It consists of substrates like cotton, polyester, nylon and stainless steel. On the other hand, polyester fabric is real dielectric with low electric conductance and strong susceptibility to static electricity. These smart textiles are widely used in sensors, actuators, communication and heating fabrics. These conductive fabrics are best suited with metals like carbon, copper, gold, titanium, silver, nickel and steel. Due to its high strength and lightweight, it is widely used in air and space-crafts.

COVID-19 Impact

COVID-19 has impacted every industry and sector including textile. The product was slowed down and the demand also decrease at dthe start of the pandemic. But when the global health organizations recommended the use of cloth for face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19, overnight the demand in textile industries increased. Many companies advertised antimicrobial masks containing silver, copper or other antimicrobials. But the overall demand and productivity decreased and the textile industry was one of the worst-hit sectors because of the pandemic. According to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the COVID pandemic led to a 3% decrease in global trade values in the first quarter of 2020. With decreased worldwide demand for consumer goods such as textiles and disrupted supply chains, it is apparent that this globalized sector is facing one of its worst crises in recent times.

Report Coverage 

The report: “Global Conductive Fabrics Market Report – Forecast (2022-2027)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Global conductive fabrics market industry.

By Type – Weave, Knit, Sew, Cut and Braid.
By Product – Anti-Static, EM Shielding, E-Textiles and Functional.
By Substrate Material – Cotton, Polyester, Nylon, Stainless Steel, Aramids and Zylon (PBO).
By Material – Copper, Carbon, Nickel, Gold, Silver, Titanium and PEDOT.
By Application – Sensors and Actuators, Heating Textiles, Electrostatic Discharge Clothing, Transport of Electric Signals, Smart Watch, Augmented Reality Headsets, Smart Goggles, Communication and Others.
By End-Use Industry – Textile and Fashion, Automotive, Healthcare and Hospitals, Sports and Gaming (Smart Watches, Augmented Reality Headsets, Multimedia Players with Computing Facilities, Smart Goggles), Interior Designing, Military and Defence (Uniform, Tents, Parachutes, Ropes and Others), Aerospace (De-icing, Anti-icing) and Others.
By Geography – North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Rest of APAC), and South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South America), and Rest of the World (Middle East and Africa)

Key Takeaways

  • China is the largest producer and exporter of raw garments and textiles, accounting for over half of the global textile production every year with producers like Shijiazhuang Shielday Technology, Suzhou Yoyoung Textile and others.
  • Sensors of conductive polymers can retain the natural texture of the material, which makes it beneficial for usage in the E-textile market.
  • One of the major conductive fabric products is ARACON, a metal-clad fibre by Micro-Coax for good thermal and dimensional stability and high yarn strength.

Figure: Asia Pacific Conductive Fabrics Market Revenue, 2021-2027 (US$ Billion)

Conductive Fabrics Market

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Global Conductive Fabrics Market Segment Analysis – By Type

Woven conductive fabrics held the largest share in the conductive fabrics market in 2021 and it is expected to grow with a CAGR of over 10.0% during the forecast period. Conductive textiles can be made with metal strands woven into the textiles by conductive yarns or with a metal coating. These conductive fabrics dissipate static energy and protect from electromagnetic fields along with other attributes like anti-bacterial properties, thermal regulation and anti-allergy properties. While using these fabrics, it was discovered that fabrics constructed with conductive fibres like carbon, gold, and copper could offer great potential by weaving soft networks into fabrics and making them smart fabrics. These types of conductors are based on ohmic response and always follow Ohm’s law. There are many choices in woven fabric like screen mesh, twills, taffeta and many more. Some of the advantages of woven conductive fabrics are that it has more choices of weight, fibre content and electrical properties available. They are relatively stable in terms of conductivity and electrical properties. Also, resistance is relatively low in woven conductive fabric which is good when it is used for power and data lines. Cotton or polyester woven fabrics with different conductive yarns are manufactured at a ratio of (65:35) %.

Global Conductive Fabrics Market Segment Analysis – By Base Material

Cotton conductive fabrics held the largest share in the conductive fabrics market in 2021 and it is expected to grow with a CAGR of over 8.0% during the forecast period. Cotton conductive fabrics are made by coating single-wall carbon nanotubes on knitted cotton fabric through a dip-and-dry method. It is used in sensors for fast response and great stability. Furthermore, cotton conductive fabric-based sensors are used to monitor the real-time human motions like standing, walking, running, sitting, bending of finger or elbow etc. The cotton conductive fabric also exhibits a strong electric heating effect. According to the National Library of Medicine, in 2018, while experimenting with the cotton conductive fabric, researchers evaluated its durability after washing, which showed that the electrical resistance slightly increased after the first few washes but the number of washes does not make a huge impact on the conductivity of the fabric. According to Fibre2Fashion’s market analysis tool, global cotton production was 24.42 million metric tons in the 2020-2021 financial year and is expected to recover up to 26.52 million metric tons in 2020-2021.

Global Conductive Fabrics Market Segment Analysis – By Geography

The Asia Pacific is the leading region that accounted for the largest share in the global conductive fabrics market in 2021, with a share of over 40%. Asia-Pacific countries dominate the cotton production and are the largest consumers worldwide with countries like China, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Growing investments in defence, military, aerospace, and aviation are likely to navigate the market of conductive fabrics market as demands for smart tech wearable electronics are increasing. According to the World Bank, China spends US$ 252.3 billion on its military and India spends US$ 72.98 billion on its military portfolio. Apart from its use in defence and military sectors, conductive fabrics are also used in industries for static applications to prevent electromagnetic interference.

Global Conductive Fabrics Market Drivers

Increased use in Military and Defence

Special conductive textiles are manufactured for specific purposes to use in fields like military, marine, defence and many more. The defence industry is largely dependent on these smart fabrics for their variable needs. The fabrics are customised to protect the soldiers against extreme climatic conditions, sudden motions of the body and destructive nuclear and chemical reactions. It has also helped in boosting the performance of the fighters and saving their own lives in the war. The conductive fibres are not only used in the uniforms of the soldiers but also in making ropes, parachutes, tents and safety harnesses. Conductive fibres are also used to power different equipment which helps in getting rid of multiple batteries and cables in the uniform. According to The World Bank, the global military expenditure contributes to US$ 1.93 trillion in 2020 and highest by the United States of America with a contribution of US$ 778.23 billion expenditure in 2020. Therefore, due to their different properties, conductive fabrics are used widely in the military and defence sectors.

Increased use in Sports and Fitness

Smartwatches and fitness trackers are companions to many athletes but clothing is also developing in this region. It introduced the shirts which can absorb sweat as well as can measure the heartbeat. This has made it possible to introduce more fabrics with similar or more features in the sports and fitness industry. Sensors or electrodes can be integrated into fabrics which then measure various parameters like movement, body temperature or pulse. Depending on the need and individual condition, jackets provide more or less heat. Smart textiles could represent themselves in the sports sector. Wearing smartwatches or fitness devices can restrict movement but simply wearing a t-shirt could be enough to evaluate and collect all the necessary fitness data. Therefore, Heraeus Epurio, a business unit, has come together with the Japanese start-up AI Silk for conductive textiles in sportswear. According to Pew Research Center, about one in every five U.S. adults regularly wears a smart watch or a wearable fitness tracker. Also, according to Codete, the revenue from the top 10 fitness and healthcare apps increased by 61% in 2021 to reach a smashing US$ 327 million globally. Moreover, the number of fitness app users is expected to surpass US$ 353 million by 2022. Therefore, due to its unique applications, conductive fibres are widely used in sports and fitness and the demand will increase in future.

Global Conductive Fabrics Market Challenges

Not very stable and reliable

Conductive textiles show less dimensional stability than traditional electronic substrates. Due to their low dimensional stability, electronic characteristics of conductive textiles have many disadvantages to guarantee that the electrical resistance is reliable and stable. Also, the electrical properties of conductive textile materials are influenced by the elasticity and deformability of the product as well as the unstable conductive coatings. With the washing issue which reduces the reliability of some fabrics, it is always a challenge for conductive fabrics in terms of applications. Therefore, researchers have to concentrate a lot while designing and developing a conductive fabric to test the performance of conductive threads.

Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Outlook

Global conductive fabrics market top 10 companies include:

  1. Kolon Industries
  2. Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd.
  3. Saint-Gobain
  4. DuPont
  5. Kaneka Corporation
  6. Shinmax Products Sdn Bhd
  7. The 3M Company
  8. Taimide Tech Inc.
  9. UBE Corporation
  10. N.V. Bekaert

Recent Developments

  • In May 2020, DuPont supported in-hospital decontamination of used N95 respirator masks by combining existing sterilization technologies with innovative thinking.
  • In May 2020, DuPont announced the importance of flame-resistant face coverings made with Nomex during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet the social distancing guidelines.
  • In October 2021, Bekaert introduced Dramix steel fibres to reduce the carbon footprint in the construction industry in Petrovice (Czech Republic) for sustainable and durable solutions.

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1. Global Conductive Fabrics Market- Market Overview
    1.1 Definitions and Scope
2. Global Conductive Fabrics Market - Executive Summary
    2.1 Key Trends by Type
    2.2 Key Trends by Product
    2.3 Key Trends by Base Material
    2.4 Key Trends by Metal Type
    2.5 Key Trends by Application
    2.6 Key Trends by End Use Industry
    2.7 Key Trends by Geography
3. Global Conductive Fabrics Market – Comparative analysis
    3.1 Market Share Analysis- Major Companies
    3.2 Product Benchmarking- Major Companies
    3.3 Top 5 Financials Analysis
    3.4 Patent Analysis- Major Companies
    3.5 Pricing Analysis (ASPs will be provided)
4. Global Conductive Fabrics Market - Startup companies Scenario Premium Premium
    4.1 Major startup company analysis
        4.1.1 Investment
        4.1.2 Revenue
        4.1.3 Product portfolio
        4.1.4 Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
5. Global Conductive Fabrics Market – Industry Market Entry Scenario Premium Premium
    5.1 Regulatory Framework Overview
    5.2 New Business and Ease of Doing Business Index
    5.3 Successful Venture Profiles
    5.4 Customer Analysis – Major companies
6. Global Conductive Fabrics Market - Market Forces
    6.1 Market Drivers
    6.2 Market Constraints
    6.3 Porters Five Force Model
        6.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
        6.3.2 Bargaining Powers of Buyers
        6.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
        6.3.4 Competitive Rivalry
        6.3.5 Threat of Substitutes
7. Global Conductive Fabrics Market – Strategic Analysis
    7.1 Value/Supply Chain Analysis
    7.2 Opportunity Analysis
    7.3 Product/Market Life Cycle
    7.4 Distributor Analysis – Major Companies
8. Global Conductive Fabrics Market – By Type (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    8.1 Woven
    8.2 Non-Woven
    8.3 Knitted
    8.4 Braided
    8.5 Others
9. Global Conductive Fabrics Market – By Product (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    9.1 Anti-Static
    9.2 EM Shielding
    9.3 E-textiles
    9.4 Others 
10. Global Conductive Fabrics Market – By Base Material (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    10.1.1 Cotton
    10.1.2 Polyester
    10.1.3 Nylon
    10.1.4 Wool
    10.1.5 Others
11. Global Conductive Fabrics Market – By Metal Type (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    11.1.1 Copper
    11.1.2 Nickel
    11.1.3 Gold
    11.1.4 Silver
    11.1.5 Titanium
    11.1.6 Others
12. Global Conductive Fabrics Market – By Application (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    12.1.1 Sensors and Actuators
    12.1.2 Electrostatic Discharge Clothing
    12.1.3 Augmented Reality Headsets
    12.1.4 Aerospace Textile
    12.1.5 Protective Clothing
    12.1.6 Wearable Electronics
    12.1.7 Others
13. Global Conductive Fabrics Market – By End Use Industry (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    13.1 Automotive
        13.1.1 Passenger Cars
        13.1.2 Light Commercial Vehicle
        13.1.3 Heavy Commercial Vehicle
    13.2 Healthcare
    13.3 Sports and Fitness
        13.3.1 Smart Watches
        13.3.2 Smart Goggles
        13.3.3 Others
    13.4 Consumer Electronics
    13.5 Military and Defense
    13.6 Others
14. Global Conductive Fabrics Market - By Geography (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    14.1 North America
        14.1.1 USA
        14.1.2 Canada
        14.1.3 Mexico
    14.2 Europe
        14.2.1 UK
        14.2.2 Germany
        14.2.3 France
        14.2.4 Italy
        14.2.5 Netherlands
        14.2.6 Spain
        14.2.7 Russia
        14.2.8 Belgium
        14.2.9 Rest of Europe
    14.3 Asia-Pacific
        14.3.1 China
        14.3.2 Japan
        14.3.3 India
        14.3.4 South Korea
        14.3.5 Australia and New Zeeland
        14.3.6 Indonesia
        14.3.7 Taiwan
        14.3.8 Malaysia
        14.3.9 Rest of APAC
    14.4 South America
        14.4.1 Brazil
        14.4.2 Argentina
        14.4.3 Colombia
        14.4.4 Chile
        14.4.5 Rest of South America
    14.5 Rest of the World
        14.5.1 Middle East
            14.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
            14.5.1.2 UAE
            14.5.1.3 Israel
            14.5.1.4 Rest of the Middle East
        14.5.2 Africa
            14.5.2.1 South Africa
            14.5.2.2 Nigeria
            14.5.2.3 Rest of Africa
15. Global Conductive Fabrics Market – Entropy
    15.1 New Product Launches
    15.2 M&As, Collaborations, JVs and Partnerships
16. Global Conductive Fabrics Market – Industry/Competition Segment Analysis Premium
    16.1 Company Benchmarking Matrix – Major Companies
    16.2 Market Share at Global Level - Major companies
    16.3 Market Share by Key Region - Major companies
    16.4 Market Share by Key Country - Major companies
    16.5 Market Share by Key Product Type/Product category - Major companies
17. Global Conductive Fabrics Market – Key Company List by Country Premium Premium
18. Global Conductive Fabrics Market Company Analysis - Business Overview, Product Portfolio, Financials, and Developments
    18.1 Company 1
    18.2 Company 2
    18.3 Company 3
    18.4 Company 4
    18.5 Company 5
    18.6 Company 6
    18.7 Company 7
    18.8 Company 8
    18.9 Company 9
    18.10 Company 10 and more
"*Financials would be provided on a best effort basis for private companies"

LIST OF TABLES

1.Global Conductive Fabrics Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 ($M)
2.Global Conductive Fabrics Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 ($M)
3.Global Conductive Fabrics Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
4.Global Conductive Fabrics Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
5.North America Conductive Fabrics Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 ($M)
6.North America Conductive Fabrics Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 ($M)
7.South America Conductive Fabrics Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 ($M)
8.South America Conductive Fabrics Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 ($M)
9.Europe Conductive Fabrics Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 ($M)
10.Europe Conductive Fabrics Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 ($M)
11.APAC Conductive Fabrics Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 ($M)
12.APAC Conductive Fabrics Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 ($M)
13.MENA Conductive Fabrics Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 ($M)
14.MENA Conductive Fabrics Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 ($M)

LIST OF FIGURES

1.US Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
2.Canada Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
3.Mexico Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
4.Brazil Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
5.Argentina Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
6.Peru Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
7.Colombia Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
8.Chile Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
9.Rest of South America Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
10.UK Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
11.Germany Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
12.France Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
13.Italy Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
14.Spain Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
15.Rest of Europe Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
16.China Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
17.India Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
18.Japan Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
19.South Korea Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
20.South Africa Global Conductive Fabrics Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
21.North America Global Conductive Fabrics Industry By Application
22.South America Global Conductive Fabrics Industry By Application
23.Europe Global Conductive Fabrics Industry By Application
24.APAC Global Conductive Fabrics Industry By Application
25.MENA Global Conductive Fabrics Industry By Application