Definition of Fire-Resistant Fabrics  

Fabrics that can resist heat and flames for a long period are known as fire-resistant fabrics. These fabrics are used in the form of major safety tools in a wide range of commercial, industrial, and municipal verticals. These are chemically flame-retardant fabrics and these fabrics burn at a very slow rate since they are provided a special flame-retardant coating. These fabrics are generally made from nylon and polyester.

Global Fire-Resistant Fabrics Market: Key Insights

Global Fire-Resistant Fabrics Market Highlights Over 2023 - 2035

The global fire-resistant fabrics market is estimated to garner a revenue of ~ USD 8 Billion by the end of 2035 by growing at a CAGR of ~8% over the forecast period, i.e., 2023 – 2035. Further, the market generated a revenue of ~ USD 3 Billion in the year 2022. The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing usage of fire-resistant fabrics by firefighters in different industries, and the increasing demand for fabrics as protection barriers in case of explosion, direct exposure to fire, or arc flashes in home and commercial environments. It is estimated that approximately 30,000 arc incidents occur every year, resulting in an average of 7,000 burn injuries.

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Global fire-resistant fabric trends such as rising demand for motor-racing apparel owing to the rising inclination of the global population toward racing sports are anticipated to influence the market growth positively over the forecast period. The racing apparel segment was estimated to grow by approximately ~USD 1 billion between 2022 to 2026. Furthermore, an increment in skydiving incidents on account of a lack of safety protocol is also expected to propel the growth of the market over the forecast period. In 2019, around 16 major skydiving accidents took place in the United States.

Global Fire-Resistant Fabrics Market: Growth Drivers and Challenges

Growth Drivers

• Rising Demand for Motor Racing Apparel

Crash prevalence in elite motor racing games was found to be close to 10 per hundred rider hours globally.

The rising concern for accidents witnessed in elite motor racing games is one of the major factors anticipated to drive the demand for motor racing apparel, which usually are made of fire-resistant fabrics. These fabrics are equipped with features that lower the possibility of any fire-related accident. These fabrics provide excellent thermal barriers so the rider can escape any burning environment to avoid significant burns.

• Growth Demand for Fire-Resistant Fabric in the Navy & Military

As of 2021, the total military expenditure was estimated to hit approximately USD 2000 billion across the globe.

• Higher Utilization of Fire-Resistant Fabric to Make Pilot Uniforms

In 2021, more than 1400 pilots were observed to be employed with an aeronautical rating.

• Escalated Requirement to Prepare Parachute Fabrics

In 2019, around 3 million jumps were recorded at around 16 skydiving facilities located in the United States.

• Skyrocketing Prevalence of Electrical Breakdown

For instance, in the USA nearly 6 to 10 electrical explosions take place per day while over 1500 individuals become the victim of burn owing to arc flash every year.

Challenges

• Expensive Production of Fire-Resistant Fabrics

Fire-resistant fabrics are synthetic fibers that resist ignition for a long duration. Additionally, materials such as aluminum sulfate, Boric acid, borax powder, and others are made to prepare the fire-resistant fabric. Therefore, the production process becomes costly. Hence, this factor is anticipated to hamper the market's growth over the forecast period.

• Lack of Awareness About These Fabrics Amongst Several End-Users

• Complexities in Sourcing Raw Materials Used to Manufacture These Fabrics

The global fire-resistant fabrics market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by end-use industry into industrial, defense & public safety services, transportation, and others, out of which, the transportation segment is anticipated to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. The segment's growth can be attributed to the higher utilization of fire-resistant fabric to construct pieces of baggage and cargo for the safe delivery of the items being exported and imported. As of 2021, the volume of air cargo was estimated to rise by nearly 19% across the globe.

Global Fire-Resistant Fabrics Market Regional Synopsis

The North American fire-resistant fabrics market, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold the largest market share by the end of 2035. The market growth in the region is attributed to the higher prevalence of fire incidence in the region owing to growing industrialization and escalation in government initiatives to promote fire safety. For instance, every 25 seconds, the US fire department received a report of fire incidents in 2021.

Market Segmentation

Our in-depth analysis of the global fire-resistant fabrics market includes the following segments:

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Key Companies Dominating the Global Fire-Resistant Fabrics Market

Our report has covered detailed company profiling comprising company overview, business strategies, key product offerings, financial performance, key performance indicators, risk analysis, recent developments, regional presence, and SWOT analysis among other notable indicators for competitive positioning. Some of the prominent industry leaders in the global fire-resistant fabrics market that are included in our report are DuPont, TEIJIN LIMITED, KANEKA CORPORATION, PBI Performance Products (InterTech Group Inc.), Westex (Milliken), Huntsman International LLC, LENZING AG, Solvay, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., TenCate Protective Fabrics, and others.

Global Fire-Resistant Fabrics Market: Latest Developments

• May 2022: The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom announced that the Royal Navy sailors will receive new uniforms by the end of 2023 which will be made from flame-resistant fiber – Nomex.

• December 2018: Solvay introduced PROBANK a molecularly designed composite material of cotton, integrated with a manufactured polymer. This can be an appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers to be protected from common workplace risks such as flash fire, molten metal, or electric arcs   

Geography Analysis:

The report further discusses the market opportunity, compound annual growth rate (CAGR) growth rate, competition, new technology innovations, market players analysis, government guidelines, export and import (EXIM) analysis, historical revenues, future forecasts etc. in the following regions and/or countries:

• North America (U.S. & Canada) Market Size, Y-O-Y Growth, Market Players Analysis & Opportunity Outlook
• Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of Latin America) Market Size, Y-O-Y Growth & Market Players Analysis & Opportunity Outlook
• Europe (U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Belgium, Netherlands & Luxembourg, NORDIC(Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark), Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe), Poland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe) Market Size, Y-O-Y Growth Market Players Analys  & Opportunity Outlook
• Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of Asia-Pacific) Market Size, Y-O-Y Growth & Market Players Analysis & Opportunity Outlook
• Middle East and Africa  (Israel, GCC (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman), North Africa, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa) Market Size, Y-O-Y Growth Market Players Analysis & Opportunity Outlook

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