Waterproof Breathable Textiles: Moisture wicking, water repellent fabrics depicting high strength

The global waterproof breathable textiles market is expected to expand to USD 2,320.0 million by 2024, at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2018 to 2024. Consumers all over the world are becoming fitness conscious which has in turn promoted the consumption of active wear. Rising awareness coupled with increasing demand for smart fabrics that keep the wearer cool and sweat free has fostered market growth over the years to come.

Waterproof breathable textiles are garments that provide protection against wind, rain, heat and perspiration. Waterproof fabrics can completely prevent the penetration as well as absorption of water as against the conventional water-repellent fabrics that only delay the penetration process. On the other hand, breathable textiles allow moisture evaporation, while still preventing liquid penetration. Such moisture wicking aids in maintaining body temperature during any physical activity.

In addition, waterproof breathable textiles offers numerous advantages such as lightweight, durability, strength, quick drying and high resistance to heat transfer. Such inherent advantages have fostered market growth over the years. Also, the rising demand for stain resistant, dirt free, antiviral, and antimicrobial waterproof breathable textiles is expected to positively influence the market demand over the next seven years.

Moreover, there has been a major rise in the urban population, primarily in the emerging nations, due to the increased income levels. This has transformed the consumption pattern of the consumers, with key focus on comfortable high performance fabrics. Additionally, a rise in sports as well as outdoor leisure activities across the globe is anticipated to fuel market growth over the years to come.

Furthermore, the market players must conform to various stringent regulations imposed by varied regions as to operate in the industry. However, constantly changing consumer preferences and fashion trends is likely to be a key factor restraining market growth from 2018 to 2024. Therefore, market participants have been investing profoundly in research and development in order to manufacture quality textiles with innovative features so as to overcome market hindrances.

Some of the key companies operating in the industry include Clariant, General Electric, Columbia Sportswear, APT Fabrics Ltd. HeiQ Materials AG, Nike, Inc., Adidas Group, Toray Industries, Inc., Polartec, and W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., among others.

CHAPTER 1. Market Scope and Methodology

1.1. Research methodology

1.2. Research scope & assumptions

1.3. List of data sources

CHAPTER 2. Executive Summary

2.1. Waterproof breathable textiles market – Market snapshot

CHAPTER 3. Industry Analysis

3.1. Market definition

3.2. Market segmentation

3.3. Key findings of the global waterproof breathable textiles market

3.4. Value chain analysis

3.5. Market opportunities & trends

3.6. Market dynamics

3.6.1. Market driver analysis

   3.6.1.1. Rising demand for active wear

   3.6.1.2. Growing health and fitness concerns

   3.6.1.3. Development of environmental friendly products

3.6.2. Market restraint analysis

           3.6.2.1. Changing consumer preferences and fashion trends

3.6.3. Industry Analysis-Porters five forces of Analysis

CHAPTER 4. Competitive Outlook

4.1. Competitive Analysis

4.2. Competitive Factors

4.3. Strategies Adopted

CHAPTER 5. Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market Size and Forecast (2014 – 2024)

5.1. Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Raw Material (USD Million)

5.1.1. Polyurethane

5.1.2. ePTFE

5.1.3. Polyester

5.1.4. Others

5.2. Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Product (USD Million)

5.2.1. Garments

5.2.2. Footwear

5.2.3. Gloves

5.3. Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Textile (USD Million)

5.3.1. Densely woven

5.3.2. Coated

5.3.3. Membranes

5.4. Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Application (USD Million)

5.4.1. Active & Sportswear

5.4.2. Others

CHAPTER 6. Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market Size and Forecast, By Region (2014 – 2024)

6.1. North America Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market (USD Million)

6.1.1. North America Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Raw Material (USD Million)

6.1.2. North America Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Product (USD Million)

6.1.3. North America Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Textile (USD Million)

6.1.4. North America Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Application (USD Million)

6.1.5. North America Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Country (USD Million)

   6.1.5.1. U.S.

   6.1.5.2. Canada

   6.1.5.3. Mexico

6.2. Europe Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market (USD Million)

6.2.1. Europe Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Raw Material (USD Million)

6.2.2. Europe Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Product (USD Million)

6.2.3. Europe Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Textile (USD Million)

6.2.4. Europe Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Application (USD Million)

6.2.5. Europe Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Country (USD Million)

   6.2.5.1. Germany

   6.2.5.2. U.K

   6.2.5.3. France

   6.2.5.4. Rest of Europe

6.3. Asia-Pacific Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market (USD Million)

6.3.1. Asia-Pacific Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Raw Material (USD Million)

6.3.2. Asia-Pacific Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Product (USD Million)

6.3.3. Asia-Pacific Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Textile (USD Million)

6.3.4. Asia-Pacific Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Application (USD Million)

6.3.3. Asia-Pacific Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Country (USD Million)

  6.3.4.1. China

  6.3.4.2. India

  6.3.4.3. Japan

  6.3.4.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific

6.4. Central & South America (CSA) Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market (USD Million)

6.4.1. Central & South America (CSA) Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Raw Material (USD Million)

6.4.2. Central & South America (CSA) Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Product (USD Million)

6.4.3. Central & South America (CSA) Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Textile (USD Million)

6.4.4. Central & South America (CSA) Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Application (USD Million)

6.5. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market (USD Million)

6.5.1. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Raw Material (USD Million)

6.5.2. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Product (USD Million)

6.5.3. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Textile (USD Million)

6.5.4. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market, By Application (USD Million)

CHAPTER 7. Key Players and Strategic Developments

7.1. Clariant

7.1.1. Business Overview

7.1.2. Product and Service Offering

7.1.3. Financial Overview

7.1.4. Strategic Developments

7.2. General Electric

7.2.1. Business Overview

7.2.2. Product and Service Offering

7.2.3. Financial Overview

7.2.4. Strategic Developments

7.3. Columbia Sportswear

7.3.1. Business Overview

7.3.2. Product and Service Offering

7.3.3. Financial Overview

7.3.4. Strategic Developments

7.4. APT Fabrics Ltd.

7.4.1. Business Overview

7.4.2. Product and Service Offering

7.4.3. Financial Overview

7.4.4. Strategic Developments

7.5. HeiQ Materials AG

7.5.1. Business Overview

7.5.2. Product and Service Offering

7.5.3. Financial Overview

7.5.4. Strategic Developments

7.6. Nike, Inc.

7.6.1. Business Overview

7.6.2. Product and Service Offering

7.6.3. Financial Overview

7.6.4. Strategic Developments

7.7. Adidas Group

7.7.1. Business Overview

7.7.2. Product and Service Offering

7.7.3. Financial Overview

7.7.4. Strategic Developments

7.8. Toray Industries, Inc.

7.8.1. Business Overview

7.8.2. Product and Service Offering

7.8.3. Financial Overview

7.8.4. Strategic Developments

7.9. Polartec

7.9.1. Business Overview

7.9.2. Product and Service Offering

7.9.3. Financial Overview

7.9.4. Strategic Developments

7.10. W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

7.10.1. Business Overview

7.10.2. Product and Service Offering

7.10.3. Financial Overview

7.10.4. Strategic Developments

7.11. Schoeller Switzerland

7.11.1. Business Overview

7.11.2. Product and Service Offering

7.11.3. Financial Overview

7.11.4. Strategic Developments

7.12. Sympatex Technologies

7.12.1. Business Overview

7.12.2. Product and Service Offering

7.12.3. Financial Overview

7.12.4. Strategic Developments