Dublin, April 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Textile, By Raw Material (ePTFE, PU, Polyester), By Product, By Application (Protective Clothing, Sports Goods), And Segment Forecasts, 2019 - 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global waterproof breathable textiles market size is expected to reach USD 2.44 billion by 2025 registering a CAGR of 5.5%, according to this report.

Rising product demand in sports apparels and accessories on account of its properties, such as optimum moisture and heat regulation, is expected to boost WBT market growth over the forecast period. Demand for sports apparels, as a result of rising popularity of various outdoor and indoor sports, is also anticipated to contribute to the market development as the product is widely used in active sportswear.

In addition, growing awareness regarding maintaining an active lifestyle is expected to boost the demand for sportswear, thereby driving the market growth. The emergence of smart breathable fabrics coupled with technological proliferation is anticipated to spur the product demand further. Changes in membrane incorporation method, fabric substrates, coating techniques, and lining materials, which play a crucial role in the designing of these textiles, will also propel the market growth.

Companies in the industry are investing in the development of eco-friendly products to cater to the increasing demand for sustainable solutions as well as to obtain a competitive edge over others.

Further key findings from the study suggest:

• Polyurethane (PU) film led the global WBT market in 2018 on account of increasing adoption of durable and versatile TPU-based films for waterproofing and fabric bonding applications
• General clothing and accessories application segment accounted for 18.7% of the global share in 2018
• In terms of revenue, footwear product segment is said to witness the maximum CAGR of 6.2% from 2019 to 2025 on account of rising demand for sport-specific and lightweight footwear
• Asia Pacific is expected to witness the highest CAGR of 6.6%, in terms of revenue, from 2019 to 2025 owing to the matured manufacturing base coupled with rising disposable income levels in the region
• Major companies in the industry, such as SympaTex Technologies and Heartland Textiles, focus on product differentiation and have launched various products to cater to the rapidly expanding end-user industries

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
3.1. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Raw material trends
3.2.1.1. Major raw materials analysis
3.2.2. Manufacturing Trends
3.3. Regulatory Framework
3.4. Technological Landscape
3.4.1. Membrane technology
3.4.1.1. Laminate of membrane and outer fabric
3.4.1.2. Liner or insert processing
3.4.1.3. Laminate of membrane and lining fabric
3.4.2. Coatings technology
3.4.2.1. Wet coagulation
3.4.2.2. Thermocoagulation
3.4.2.3. Foam coating
3.4.3. Nanotechnology
3.5. Comparative analysis, by raw material
3.6. Comparative analysis - Coatings, laminates, and membranes
3.6.1. Coatings
3.6.2. Laminates
3.7. Testing of waterproof breathable fabrics
3.8. Waterproof rating
3.9. Waterproof & breathability ratings
3.10. Market Dynamics
3.10.1. Market driver analysis
3.10.1.1. Increasing demand for active sportswear
3.10.1.2. Development of eco-friendly products
3.10.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.10.2.1. Risk associated with consumer preferences and fashion trends
3.10.3. Industry challenges
3.11. Business Environment Analysis: Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market
3.11.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
3.11.2. PESTEL Analysis
3.11.3. Major Deals & Strategic Alliances Analysis

Chapter 4. Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Raw Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Definition & Scope
4.2. Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Raw material movement analysis, 2018 & 2025
4.3. ePTFE
4.4. Polyurethane
4.5. Polyester
4.6. Others

Chapter 5. Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Textile Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Definition & Scope
5.2. Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Textile movement analysis, 2018 & 2025
5.3. Densely woven
5.4. Membrane
5.5. Coated

Chapter 6. Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Definition & Scope
6.2. Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Product movement analysis, 2018 & 2025
6.3. Garments
6.4. Footwear
6.5. Gloves

Chapter 7. Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Definition & Scope
7.2. Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Application movement analysis, 2018 & 2025
7.3. General clothing & accessories
7.4. Sports goods
7.5. Protective clothing
7.6. Others

Chapter 8. Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Regional Market Snapshot
8.2. SWOT Analysis, by Factor (Political & Legal, Economic And Technological)
8.3. Market Size, & Forecasts and Trend Analysis, 2014 to 2025

Chapter 9. Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market - Competitive Landscape
9.1. Key global players & recent developments & their impact on the industry
9.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization
9.3. Vendor Landscape
9.4. Membrane manufacturers & brands
9.5. Laminate manufacturers & brands
9.6. Branded v/s private label laminates
9.7. Company market positioning
9.8. Public Companies
9.9. Private Companies
9.9.1. List of key emerging companies/technology disruptors/innovators
9.9.2. Geographical Presence

Chapter 10. Company Profiles

• APT Fabrics Ltd.
• Clariant
• Columbia Sportswear Company
• Dow Corning Corporation
• General Electric
• Heartland Textile Co., Ltd.
• HeiQ Materials AG
• Helly Hansen
• Huntsman Textile Effects
• Jack Wolfskin Retail GmbH
• Lowe Alpine
• Marmot Mountain LLC.
• Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
• Mountain Hardwear
• Nextec Applications, Inc.
• Nike, Inc.
• P2i Ltd
• Patagonia, Inc.

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