Flame-resistant Fabrics Market size is estimated to reach USD 7 Billion by the end of 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period, i.e., 2023-2035. In the year 2022, the industry size of flame-resistant fabrics was USD 3 Billion. The growth of the market can be attributed to the rising cases of fire incidents, that demand the presence of firefighter assistance. Flame-resistant fabrics are highly used in the uniforms of these firefighters. These uniforms are made to endure tough and extreme situations in order to protect the clothes underneath the uniforms and also protect the firefighters. For instance, in the US around 3,800 civilian deaths and nearly 14,700 injuries were caused by 1,353,500 fires in 2021.
In addition to this, factors that are believed to fuel the flame-resistant fabrics market growth of flame-resistant fabrics include rising cases of residential and commercial building fires. Furthermore, there are various construction materials that have fire-retardant abilities. Moreover, now flame-resistant fabrics are used in the home furniture. Around 64% of civilian fatalities and nearly 54% of civilian injuries are caused by fires in one- and two-family homes. Fires in apartment buildings are to blame for about 11% of fatalities and 21% of injuries. Moreover, 8 fatalities per 1,000 reported home fires in 2021. Additionally, the rising production of automobiles is expected to boost flame-resistant fabrics market growth. Car seats do not normally catch fire, as they are made up of materials that have high resistance to both heat and fire flames. Nearly 80 million automobiles were produced globally in 2021. Comparing this number to the prior year, a rise of about 3% may be calculated. The top three auto and commercial vehicle makers in 2020 were China, Japan, and Germany.
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2022 |
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2023-2035 |
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CAGR |
~6% |
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Base Year Market Size (2022) |
~ USD 3 Billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
~ USD 7 Billion |
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Growth Drivers
Challenges
End-user (Industrial, Oil & Gas, Building & Construction, Defense &Public Safety Services, Transportation)
The global flame-resistant fabrics market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by the end-user industry into industrial, oil & gas, building & construction, defense & public safety services, and transportation. Out of the five types of end-use industry, the oil & gas segment is estimated to gain the largest market share over the projected time frame. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the higher number of oil reserves in the world, followed by a higher number of people employed in the oil & gas industry. There are around 1240 billion barrels in OPEC countries and nearly 3 billion in non-OPEC countries. Furthermore, according to the International Labor Organization, the petroleum industry directly employs close to 6 million people, while it indirectly generates over ten times that many jobs. Moreover, owing to gaseous air or liquid leaks, the possibility of fire exists in the majority of operations. Therefore, it is necessary for workers in the oil and gas industry to wear clothing made up of heat-and-flame resistance fabric.
Application (Apparel, Non-Apparel)
The global flame-resistant fabrics market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by application into apparel and non-apparel. Amongst these two segments, the apparel segment is expected to garner a significant share. The growth of the apparel segment is ascribed to a rise in the number of firefighters employed for public safety. Along with public safety, they are also responsible for their own safety. Flame-resistant fabrics are the most commonly used for making jackets and uniforms for firefighters, these uniforms are fire and shockproof, helping to prevent the firefighter from catching on fire or getting burned by a nearby fire. The National Fire Department Registry has 27,183 fire departments in the United States. Moreover, in 2020, there were around 1,041,200 career and volunteer firefighters in the United States. Out of which, a total of 676,900 volunteer firefighters and 364,300 career firemen made up the total number of firefighters. Furthermore, the overall number of firefighters working in Japan in 2021 was roughly 167 thousand, a small increase from 166 thousand the year before.
Our in-depth analysis of the global flame-resistant fabrics market includes the following segments:
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By Application |
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APAC Market Statistics
The Asia Pacific flame-resistant fabrics market is projected to hold the largest revenue share by the end of 2035. The growth of the market can be attributed majorly to the fire incident that takes place in various industries, such as oil & gas, automobiles, and others. The workers in these industries can be helped with clothes made up of flame-resistant fabrics. For instance, a massive fire breakout at the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Haldia Refinery in West Bengal resulted in at least three worker fatalities and more than 44 injuries. Along with this, the majority of workers had suffered serious injuries and many employees were also at the critical stage of burning. Additionally, a similar incident took place at the textile and industrial goods plants in China, the fire was ignited from welding work and wrapped around 38 workers to death and 2 people suffered grave injuries. The flame-resistant fabrics market size in the region is also expected to expand on account of rising investment in the automotive industry. Apart from giving just protection against fire, the flame-resistant fabrics have amazing durability for the seat covers as well. By 2030, around USD 715 billion would be invested in rail infrastructure in India.
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Author Credits: Smruti Ranjan, Rajrani Baghel
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