Global Fire-Resistant Fabrics Market

End User Industry

The chemical industries, which heavily use toxic and harmful chemicals for their daily purpose require that the employees are protected by the fire-resistant fabrics. Oil and gas industry is also an end user of such fabrics as it is the industry that is most prone to fire. The paper and pulp industry, paint industry, food processing industry, and the mining industry are the other end users. The public safety services (like the firefighting service) also need fire-resistant clothes for their employees.

Market Dynamics

The market comprises of many producers of this particular product because of the growing need for dangerous workplaces as the world move towards further industrialization. Many major economies are still dependent on their manufacturing sector to drive exports and therefore, need to ensure better work environments for the employees to attract appropriate investments and better productivity. This market is, therefore, also driven by various compliances coming into place with the growing reform of labor sector in many major economies of the world.

Market Segmentation

The market can be segmented on the basis of the type of fabric, i.e. Treated and Inherent. The treated fabrics are FR Cotton, FR Polyester, and FR Viscose, while the inherent fabrics are PBI, Aramid, and Modacrylic. The fabrics are also used either in Apparels or in Non-apparels. The designation of the fabric can be durably fire-retardant, permanently fire-retardant, or inherently fire-retardant.

Regional/Geographic Analysis

The South American market of the fire-resistant fabrics is projected to be the fastest growing in the world. The Asia-Pacific market is also set to increase with the growth in the construction industry and stricter norms followed by industries. The North American and European markets are currently the leaders in this segment and are relatively stable markets.

Opportunities

There are many opportunities in this segment as there is great scope for improvements and innovations. The major research is now directed towards enhancing the quality of these fabrics and at the same time, enhancing the affordability to ensure better acceptance a large portion of the potential markets.

Key Players

Currently, the global fire resistant fabrics market is led by various market players such as the U.S. companies E.I. DuPont De Nemours and Company, PBI Performance Products Inc., and Huntsman Corporation; Japanese firms Kaneka Corporation and Teijin Limited, Royal TenCate N.V. (Netherlands), Lenzing AG (Austria), and Solvay S.A. (Belgium).

Report Contents:

> Market segments

> Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

> Market Size & Forecast 2016 to 2022

> Supply & Demand Value Chain

> Market - Current Trends

> Competition & Major Companies

> Technology and R&D Status

> Porters Five Force Analysis

> Strategic and Critical Success Factor Analysis of Key Players

Regional Analysis:

> North America

>> US and Canada

> Latin America

>> Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of Latin America

> Western Europe

>> EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K.)

>> Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden)

>> Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg)

>> Rest of Western Europe

> Eastern Europe

>> Russia

>> Poland

>> Rest of Eastern Europe

> Asia Pacific

>> China

>> India

>> Japan

>> Australia and New Zealand

>> Rest of Asia Pacific

> Middle East and Africa

>> GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait)

>> South Africa

>> North Africa

>> Rest of Middle East and Africa

This report is an elaborate aggregation of primary inputs from industry experts and participants across the supply chain. It provides details on market segmentation which is derived from several product mapping exercises, macroeconomic parameters and other qualitative and quantitative insights. The impact of all such factors is delivered across multiple market segments and geographies.

Report Highlights:

> Detailed Historical Overview (Market Origins, Product Launch Timeline, etc.)

> Consumer and Pricing Analysis

> Market dynamics of the industry

> Market Segmentation

> Estimated Market Sizing in terms of volume and value

> Recent trends in Market and impact

> Research Status and Technology Overview

> Extensive Industry Structure Coverage