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The E-Textile market size is forecast to increase by USD 26.33 billion at a CAGR of 40.09% between 2023 and 2028. The market is experiencing significant growth due to the high demand for health-monitoring wearables, which integrate textiles with advanced electronics. This fusion of technology and fashion is revolutionizing various industries, including healthcare, sports, and entertainment. Another key trend is the increasing adoption of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology and the miniaturization of electronic components, enabling wireless connectivity and power efficiency. However, the high manufacturing cost remains a challenge for market growth. Despite this, the market is expected to witness substantial growth in the coming years, driven by advancements in technology and the increasing popularity of smart clothing solutions.
Electronic textiles, also known as smart textiles, represent the fusion of textiles and electronics. This market encompasses a wide range of products, including heated blankets, heated clothing, bandages, bed linen, industrial fabrics, and more. The integration of electronics in textiles is achieved through the use of metals, polymers, fibres, and yarns infused with conductive materials. Emerging materials such as sensors and connectors are increasingly being used to enhance the functionality of these textiles. Heated clothing and blankets are popular applications, offering comfort and energy efficiency. Industrial fabrics are used in various sectors, including the military, where lightweighting and biometric monitoring is crucial.
Furthermore, textile lighting and biometric monitoring are other key areas of growth. Cross-compatibility and equipment suitability are essential considerations in the selection of materials for these applications. Traditional electronics and manufacturing practices continue to evolve to accommodate the unique requirements of electronic textiles. Brands are investing in research and development to expand their offerings and meet the growing demand for smart textile products.
The market research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD billion" for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.
The passive segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Electronic textiles, or E-textiles, represent the fusion of textiles and electronics, giving rise to smart textile products that offer advanced functionalities. These innovative fabrics incorporate metals, polymers, fibres, and yarns with emerging materials such as conductive fibres and sensors. Passive E-textiles, which include heated blankets, heated clothing, bandages, bed linen, and industrial fabrics, utilize sensors like thermal and electrical resistive components for environmental condition sensing. These smart textiles are commonly found in outdoor apparel, medical wearables, and traditional electronics. For instance, passive E-textile cooling fabrics do not actively cool but aid in body temperature regulation based on external environmental conditions.
Additionally, passive E-textiles provide anti-microbial, anti-static, and UV protective properties to clothing. Other emerging E-textile products include textile lighting, biometric monitoring, and cross compatibility for equipment suitability. Market sectors such as medical and healthcare, sports and fitness, military and space, enterprise, PPE, and fashion are proposed application areas for these advanced textiles. Market availability, material costs, and overhead expenses are key factors influencing the adoption of these incumbent options.
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The passive segment was valued at USD 1.02 billion in 2018 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period.
North America is estimated to contribute 36% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio's analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.
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The market is experiencing significant growth due to the integration of technology into various sectors beyond wearable devices. Home E-textiles are transforming interiors with smart fabrics that respond to touch, temperature, and light. In the automotive industry, E-textiles are being used for motion capture and haptic feedback in seats and steering wheels, enhancing road safety and comfort. Animal wearables are also being developed using conductive inks and flexible sensors for health monitoring and preventive care. Assistive clothing is another niche area where E-textiles are making a difference, providing support and prevention for individuals with mobility issues. Emerging technologies such as printed electronics and advanced wound care are revolutionizing healthcare, offering new form factors for medical devices and improving patient outcomes.
Furthermore, the Internet of Things (IoT) is further expanding the ecosystem for E-textiles, enabling real-time monitoring and data analysis. However, it is essential to consider potential side effects and diseases that may arise from prolonged use of E-textiles. Research and development efforts are focused on minimizing these risks while maximizing benefits. Overall, the market is poised for continued growth, offering innovative solutions in various industries from home interiors to healthcare.
Our researchers analyzed the data with 2023 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.
High demand for health-monitoring wearables is the key driver of the market. The market is experiencing significant growth, particularly in the medical and healthcare sectors. This expansion is attributed to the increasing demand for intelligent clothing and advanced health monitoring devices. E-textiles are utilized in various applications, including the production of smart sportswear for extreme sports, running, and skiing; artificial turfs and related products; sports footwear; parachute fabric; and sleeping bags. The global sports and fitness clothing industry is projected to expand due to the rising participation of the population in fitness and sports activities. Athletes are continually seeking to enhance their performance, and E-textiles enable them to record and analyze data for this purpose.
Additionally, E-textiles are employed in industrial fabrics, such as heated blankets and clothing, bandages, bed linen, and textile lighting. Emerging materials, including metals, polymers, fibres, yarns, and sensors, are used in the manufacturing of E-textiles. These materials offer cross compatibility with traditional electronics, ensuring equipment suitability and materials availability. The market sectors for E-textiles include military and space, enterprise, PPE, fashion, and medical and healthcare. E-textiles offer lightweighting solutions for soldiers, biometric monitoring capabilities, and textile lighting applications. However, overhead costs associated with manufacturing and proposed application areas remain challenges for market growth. Emerging E-textile products, such as heated clothing and smart bandages, are poised to disrupt incumbent options in their respective sectors.
Increasing adoption of BLE technology and miniaturization of electronic components is the upcoming trend in the market. Electronic textiles, also known as smart textiles, represent the convergence of textiles and electronics. This emerging field integrates metals, polymers, fibres, yarns, and sensors into textiles, resulting in innovative products such as heated blankets, clothing, bandages, bed linen, industrial fabrics, and more. Heated clothing and textile lighting are two prominent application areas, offering comfort and functionality. Emerging materials like conductive fibres and connectors are transforming manufacturing practices, enabling cross compatibility and equipment suitability. Traditional electronics are being replaced by lightweight and flexible alternatives, making them suitable for various sectors, including medical and healthcare, sports and fitness, military and space, enterprise, PPE, and fashion.
Furthermore, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) technology is increasingly being used in E-textiles due to its low power consumption, multi-company interoperability, and wireless connectivity. This technology enables biometric monitoring, allowing for real-time data collection and analysis. The market ages over incumbent options in terms of materials availability, overhead costs, and proposed application areas.
High manufacturing cost is a key challenge affecting the market growth. Electronic textiles, also known as E-textiles, represent the fusion of textiles and electronics. These innovative products integrate advanced technologies such as nanotechnology and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology into textiles, resulting in smart textile products. Heated clothing, bandages, heated blankets, bed linen, industrial fabrics, and textile lighting are some of the emerging applications of E-textiles. The production of these fabrics involves the use of metals, polymers, fibres, and yarns, as well as emerging materials like conductive fibres, sensors, and connectors. Manufacturing practices for E-textiles are more complex than traditional textile production due to the inclusion of electronics. The high research and development (R&D) investments required for the development of these products contribute to their higher cost.
Furthermore, the growing demand for lightweight, high-performance textiles in various sectors, including medical and healthcare, sports and fitness, military and space, enterprise, PPE, and fashion, is driving the growth of the market. The availability of materials and the suitability of equipment for manufacturing E-textiles are critical factors influencing the market. The emergence of new E-textile products and the increasing demand for cross-compatibility and equipment suitability are proposed application areas for this market. The market is expected to witness significant growth due to the increasing need for biometric monitoring, material availability, and overhead costs. Incumbent options, such as traditional electronics, continue to coexist with E-textiles, offering alternative solutions for various applications.
The market forecasting report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator's stage to the laggard's stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their market growth analysis strategies.
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AiQ Smart Clothing Inc. - The company offers semiconductors-infused intelligent apparel.
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Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
Electronic textiles, also known as E-textiles, represent the convergence of textiles and electronics. This emerging market encompasses a wide range of smart textile products, including heated blankets, heated clothing, bandages, bed linen, industrial fabrics, and more. The production of E-textiles involves the use of various materials such as metals, polymers, fibres, and yarns infused with conductive properties. Emerging materials like sensors and connectors are increasingly being used to create innovative E-textile applications. Traditional electronics have been integrated into textiles through manufacturing practices that ensure cross compatibility and equipment suitability. Lightweighting and the integration of E-textiles into various market sectors, including medical and healthcare, sports and fitness, military and space, enterprise, PPE, and fashion, are driving the growth of this market.
E-textiles offer several advantages over traditional textiles, such as biometric monitoring, textile lighting, and the ability to integrate sensors and connectors directly into clothing and fabrics. However, factors such as materials availability, overhead costs, and emerging E-textile products' suitability with incumbent options in various application areas continue to impact market growth.
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Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
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Page number |
170 |
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Base year |
2023 |
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Historic period |
2018-2022 |
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Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
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Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 40.09% |
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Market Growth 2024-2028 |
USD 26.33 billion |
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Market structure |
Fragmented |
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YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
29.62 |
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Regional analysis |
North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
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Performing market contribution |
North America at 36% |
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Key countries |
US, Canada, China, Germany, and France |
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Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
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Key companies profiled |
AiQ Smart Clothing Inc., B10NIX Srl, BAE Systems Plc, BeBop Sensors Inc., Carre Technologies Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Interactive Wear AG, Jabil Inc., LOOMIA, Mitsufuji Corp, Outlast Technologies GmbH, sanSirro GmbH, Schoeller Textil AG, Sensoria Inc., Statex Production and Sales GmbH, Tex Ray Industrial Co. Ltd., ThermoSoft International Corp., Toray Industries Inc., Vulpes Electronics GmbH, and Xenoma Inc. |
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Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, market growth inducers and obstacles, market forecast, fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, market condition analysis for the forecast period |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Application
7 Market Segmentation by End-user
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
11 Competitive Landscape
12 Competitive Analysis
13 Appendix
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