E-textiles Market (By Function: Thermostatic, Energy Harvesting, Sensing, Luminescent, and Others; By Application: Military, Fashion, Automotive, Medical, Sports & Fitness, and Others) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Regional Outlook, and Forecast 2023 - 2032
The global e-textiles market size was valued at USD 3.20 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 6.81 billion by 2032, poised to grow at a CAGR of 7.90% from 2023 to 2032.
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The global e-textiles market size reached USD 0.74 billion in 2023 and is projected to hit USD 1.63 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 8.20% from 2023 to 2032.
Based on region, North America accounted for around 38% of the market share in 2020. The increased demand for the e-textiles across the military, healthcare, and sports & fitness sectors in US is the most prominent driver of the market. The higher adoption rate of the advanced technologies in the US is a major factor that drives the growth of the e-textiles market in North America.
On the other hand, Asia Pacific is estimated to be the most opportunistic market during the forecast period. The rising expenditure of the government in the military, aerospace, and healthcare industries by the government of countries like China and India are presenting immense growth opportunities to the market players. India and China are increasing investing in advancing and boosting the military sector to improve their military powers. Hence, this would propel the demand for the e-textiles in the Asia Pacific region in the upcoming years.
The e-textiles fabrics are embedded with advanced electronic and innovative technologies that provides various functionalities to the users. The rising popularity of the nanotechnologies has and compact electronics has encouraged the development of the e-textiles all over the globe. The e-textiles or e-clothes provides various functions like monitoring the users’ movements, tracking the users location, analyzing body temperature, and tracking heart rate and blood pressure. The various technologies such as wireless connectivity, miniaturization of electronics, and internet connectivity has augmented the demand for the e-textiles across various applications such as sports, military, medical, and fashion industries. The potential of the e-textiles market growth is high due to the proliferation of technological advancements and innovations in the intelligent wearable clothing. The rising adoption of the digital technologies in almost every sector is expected to augment the development of the e-textiles industry across the globe. The fashion and the medical equipment manufacturers are estimated to be the most influential segments during the forecast period.
The implementation of the various advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) is expected to provide several growth avenues to the market players. Furthermore, technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy, cloud-computing, and edge computing are used extensively in the e-textiles which can help to track the user’s temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure. These technologies can supply the data in real-time and can also help the manufacturers to gain more insights regarding the comfort and discomfort faced by the wearer. These insights will help the manufacturers to design more user-friendly e-textiles and contribute significantly towards the development of the global e-textiles market. However the lack of proper regulations and standards may hinder the market growth. The e-textiles uses electronics that needs to ensure the wearers’ safety on priority. The production of the e-textiles may have potential health and environmental risks. The activities such as dyeing, bleaching, printing, and mercerizing in the textile industry discharges toxic elements that can contaminate, air, water, and soil. Therefore, lack of regulations and standards may restrict the growth of the global e-textiles market.
Report Highlights | Details |
Market Size in 2032 | USD 6.81 Billion |
Growth Rate | CAGR of 7.90% From 2023 to 2032 |
Largest Market | North America |
Base Year | 2022 |
Forecast Period | 2023 to 2032 |
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Companies Mentioned | Alphabet, DuPont, Jabil, Sensoria, AIQ Smart Clothing, Adidas, Interactive Wear, Hexoskin, Gentherm, Outlast Technologies |
Based on the function, the sensing segment dominated the global e-textiles market in 2022, in terms of revenue and is estimated to sustain its dominance during the forecast period. The sensing technologies are extensively used in the healthcare, aerospace, military, and sports & fitness sectors across the globe. These sectors has increased needs for analyzing and monitoring the health conditions of the wearer, which boosted the demand for the sensing functions in the e-textiles market in the past few years.
On the other hand, energy harvesting is estimated to be the most opportunistic segment during the forecast period. The is attributed to the rising emphasis of the manufacturers on utilizing photovoltaic cells, super capacitors, and stretchable fibers in the e-textiles manufacturing to generate energy when needed. The e-textiles are capable of generating energy using motions, body temperature, and sunlight and can produce electric energy. These factors are expected to drive the growth of the sensing segment in the forthcoming years.
Based on the application, the military segment accounted largest revenue share in 2022. The e-textiles for the military applications are made using stretchable and waterproof and has features like ballistics protection and advanced insulation features. These e-textiles can monitor health conditions, track location through the GPS, and has motion trackers in it, which serves the requirements of the military operations. These features led to the extensive use of e-textiles in the military application.
On the other hand, the medical is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The rising adoption of digital and compact electronic technologies, rising prevalence of chronic diseases among the population and growing geriatric population are the major factors that drives the demand for the e-textiles in the healthcare or the medical application.
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
The market is moderately fragmented with the presence of several local companies. These market players are striving to gain higher market share by adopting strategies, such as investments, partnerships, and acquisitions & mergers. Companies are also spending on the development of improved products. Moreover, they are also focusing on maintaining competitive pricing.
In July 2021, DuPont announced the acquisition of Laird Performance Material, a prominent supplier of electromagnetic shielding and provider of thermal management solutions. This would strengthen the position of DuPont in the global e-textiles market.
The various developmental strategies like acquisition, partnerships, and collaborations fosters market growth and offers lucrative growth opportunities to the market players.
Segments Covered in the Report
By Technology
By Application
By Geography
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Definition
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research Approach
2.2. Data Sources
2.3. Assumptions & Limitations
Chapter 3. Executive Summary
3.1. Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Market Classification and Scope
4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis
4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis
4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis
Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on E-textiles Market
5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: E-textiles Industry Impact
5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry
5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape
Chapter 6. Market Dynamics Analysis and Trends
6.1. Market Dynamics
6.1.1. Market Drivers
6.1.2. Market Restraints
6.1.3. Market Opportunities
6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers
6.2.3. Threat of substitute
6.2.4. Threat of new entrants
6.2.5. Degree of competition
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis
7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players
7.1.3. Vendor Landscape
7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers
7.1.3.2. List of Buyers
Chapter 8. Global E-textiles Market, By Technology
8.1. E-textiles Market, by Technology Type, 2023-2032
8.1.1. Thermostatic
8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
8.1.2. Energy Harvesting
8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
8.1.3. Sensing
8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
8.1.4. Luminescent
8.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
8.1.5. Others
8.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
Chapter 9. Global E-textiles Market, By Application
9.1. E-textiles Market, by Application, 2023-2032
9.1.1. Military
9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1.2. Fashion
9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1.3. Automotive
9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1.4. Medical
9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1.5. Sports & Fitness
9.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1.6. Others
9.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
Chapter 10. Global E-textiles Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast
10.1. North America
10.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.1.3. U.S.
10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.1.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.1.4. Rest of North America
10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.2.3. UK
10.2.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.2.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.2.4. Germany
10.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.2.5. France
10.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.2.6. Rest of Europe
10.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.3. APAC
10.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.3.3. India
10.3.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.3.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.3.4. China
10.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.3.5. Japan
10.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.3.6. Rest of APAC
10.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.4. MEA
10.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.4.3. GCC
10.4.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.4.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.4.4. North Africa
10.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.4.5. South Africa
10.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.4.6. Rest of MEA
10.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.5. Latin America
10.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.5.3. Brazil
10.5.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.5.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.5.4. Rest of LATAM
10.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2020-2032)
10.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
Chapter 11. Company Profiles
11.1. Alphabet
11.1.1. Company Overview
11.1.2. Product Offerings
11.1.3. Financial Performance
11.1.4. Recent Initiatives
11.2. DuPont
11.2.1. Company Overview
11.2.2. Product Offerings
11.2.3. Financial Performance
11.2.4. Recent Initiatives
11.3. Jabil
11.3.1. Company Overview
11.3.2. Product Offerings
11.3.3. Financial Performance
11.3.4. Recent Initiatives
11.4. Sensoria
11.4.1. Company Overview
11.4.2. Product Offerings
11.4.3. Financial Performance
11.4.4. Recent Initiatives
11.5. AIQ Smart Clothing
11.5.1. Company Overview
11.5.2. Product Offerings
11.5.3. Financial Performance
11.5.4. Recent Initiatives
11.6. Adidas
11.6.1. Company Overview
11.6.2. Product Offerings
11.6.3. Financial Performance
11.6.4. Recent Initiatives
11.7. Interactive Wear
11.7.1. Company Overview
11.7.2. Product Offerings
11.7.3. Financial Performance
11.7.4. Recent Initiatives
11.8. Hexoskin
11.8.1. Company Overview
11.8.2. Product Offerings
11.8.3. Financial Performance
11.8.4. Recent Initiatives
11.9. Gentherm
11.9.1. Company Overview
11.9.2. Product Offerings
11.9.3. Financial Performance
11.9.4. Recent Initiatives
11.10. Outlast Technologies
11.10.1. Company Overview
11.10.2. Product Offerings
11.10.3. Financial Performance
11.10.4. Recent Initiatives
Chapter 12. Research Methodology
12.1. Primary Research
12.2. Secondary Research
12.3. Assumptions
Chapter 13. Appendix
13.1. About Us
13.2. Glossary of Terms
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