Short Description
North America Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market, By Type (Cloosely Woven Fabrics, Microporous Membranes And Coatings, Hydrophilic Membranes And Coating, Combination Of Microporous And Hydrophilic Membranes And Coating, Retroreflective Microbeads, Smart Breathable Fabrics, Fabrics Based On Biomimetic And Others), Raw Material (Polyurethane, EPTFE, Polyester, Polypropylene, Nylon, Silk, Wool, Cotton, Viscose Rayon, High-Density Fabrics (HDF) And Others), Form (Laminated And Coated), Fabric Type (Densely Woven, Membrane And Coated), Distribution Channel (Offline, Online), Application (General Clothing & Accessories, Sports Goods, Protective Clothings, Hometech, Mobitech, Healthcare And Others) Country (U.S., Canada, Mexico,) Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029
Market Definition
Waterproof breathable textiles (WBT) are a kind of textiles that are used in the manufacturing of water repellent as well as breathable garments. They are produced from various kinds of materials such as polyester, silk, and many more. Some of the recycled PET material is used in the manufacturing process which can easily be recycled. Waterproof breathable textiles (WBT) are used in the home, sportswear, military uniforms, and at many more places as it suits almost all kinds of weather which have increased the preferences among consumers and retailers.
Market Segmentation
North America waterproof breathable textiles (WBT) market is segmented into six notable segments which are based on the basis of type, raw material, form, method, end-user and distribution channel
On the basis of type, the market is segmented into closely woven fabrics, microporous membranes and coatings, hydrophilic membranes and coating, combination of microporous and hydrophilic membranes and coating, retroreflective microbeads, smart breathable fabrics, fabrics based on biomimetics, and others
On the basis of raw material, the market is segmented into polyurethane, EPTFE, polyester, polypropylene, nylon, silk, wool, cotton, viscose rayon, high-density fabrics (HDF) and others
On the basis of form, the market is segmented into laminated and coated.
On the basis of fabric type, the market is segmented into densely woven, membrane and coated. In 2022, the membrane segment is expected to dominate the global waterproof breathable textiles (WBT) market as it does not allow the water drops to penetrate due to its smaller pore size than a raindrop, which helps to boost its demand in the forecast year.
On the basis of distribution channel, the market is segmented into offline and online
On the basis of application, the market is segmented into general clothing & accessories, sports goods, protective clothings, hometech, mobitech, healthcare, and others
Market Players
The key players of the waterproof breathable textiles (WBT) market are:
Nike Inc.
Toray Industries Inc.
JACK WOLFSKIN
The North Face (Subsidiary of VF Corporation)
Sympatex Technologies GmbH
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Helly Hansen
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
Rudolf GmbH
HeiQ Materials AG
Schoeller Switzerland
Polartec, Marmot Mountain LLC.
ALPEX PROTECTION
Aclimatise
Nextec Applications
Derekduck Industries Corp.
Mountain Hardwear
Spring Home Textiles
Tanatex Chemicals B.V.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 23
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 23
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 23
1.3 OVERVIEW OF NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET 24
1.4 LIMITATION 25
1.5 MARKETS COVERED 25
2 MARKET SEGMENTATION 31
2.1 MARKETS COVERED 31
2.2 GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE 32
2.3 YEARS CONSIDERED FOR THE STUDY 33
2.4 CURRENCY AND PRICING 33
2.5 DBMR TRIPOD DATA VALIDATION MODEL 34
2.6 TYPE LIFE LINE CURVE 37
2.7 MULTIVARIATE MODELLING 38
2.8 PRIMARY INTERVIEWS WITH KEY OPINION LEADERS 39
2.9 DBMR MARKET POSITION GRID 40
2.10 MARKET APPLICATION COVERAGE GRID 41
2.11 DBMR MARKET CHALLENGE MATRIX 42
2.12 VENDOR SHARE ANALYSIS 43
2.13 IMPORT-EXPORT DATA 44
2.14 SECONDARY SOURCES 45
2.15 ASSUMPTIONS 46
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 47
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 50
4.1 PREMIUM INSIGHTS: NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET 52
4.1.1 IMPORT EXPORT SCENARIO 52
4.1.2 PRICING TREND SCENARIO 53
4.1.3 PESTLE ANALYSIS 54
4.1.4 PRODUCTION & CONSUMPTION ANALYSIS 58
4.1.5 PORTERS FIVE FORCES: 59
4.1.6 RAW MATERIAL PRODUCTION COVERAGE NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET 61
4.1.7 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK- NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES MARKET 63
4.1.7.1 ISO STANDARDS 63
4.1.7.2 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) REGULATIONS 63
4.1.7.3 ISO 17699:2003 STANDARD 63
4.1.7.4 AATCC TM42-2017E 63
4.1.7.5 NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (NESHAP) 63
4.1.7.6 AB 2379 63
4.1.8 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS 64
4.1.8.1 RAW MATERIAL PROCUREMENT 64
4.1.8.2 MANUFACTURING AND PACKING 65
4.1.8.3 MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION 65
4.1.8.4 END USERS 65
4.1.9 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT BY MANUFACTURERS 66
4.1.10 VENDOR SELECTION CRITERIA 68
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 69
5.1 DRIVERS 71
5.1.1 INCREASE IN USAGE OF SPORTSWEAR GARMENTS 71
5.1.2 GROWING DEMAND FOR WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES IN MEDICAL PRACTICES 71
5.1.3 RISING FITNESS AWARENESS AMONG YOUNGSTERS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 72
5.1.4 INCREASING DEMAND FOR COMFORTABLE AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE APPAREL 72
5.1.5 GROWING UTILIZATION IN MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN OF UNIFORMS AND PROTECTIVE GEAR FOR MILITARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES 73
5.2 RESTRAINTS 73
5.2.1 INCREASING INVOLVEMENT IN INDOOR ACTIVITIES 73
5.2.2 INCREASING RISK ASSOCIATED WITH CONSUMER PREFERENCES AND FASHION TRENDS 74
5.3 0PPORTUNITIES 74
5.3.1 INNOVATIONS LEADING TO ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTIONS FOR WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES 74
5.3.2 INCREASING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES DUE TO HIGH DEMAND FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE APPAREL 75
5.4 CHALLENGES 75
5.4.1 REDUCED CONDENSATION OF WATER INSIDE FABRIC 75
5.4.2 CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH SUSTAINABILITY 76
6 IMPACT OF COVID 19 IMPACT ON NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET 77
6.1 ANALYSIS ON IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET 77
6.2 AFTERMATH OF COVID-19 AND GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE TO BOOST WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET 77
6.3 STRATEGIC DECISIONS FOR MANUFACTURERS AFTER COVID-19 TO GAIN COMPETITIVE MARKET SHARE 78
6.4 PRICE IMPACT 78
6.5 IMPACT ON DEMAND 79
6.6 IMPACT ON SUPPLY CHAIN 79
6.7 CONCLUSION 80
7 NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET, BY TYPE 81
7.1 OVERVIEW 82
7.2 CLOSELY WOVEN FABRICS 84
7.3 MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 84
7.4 HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 85
7.5 COMBINATION OF MICROPOROUS AND HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 86
7.6 RETROREFLECTIVE MICROBEADS 86
7.7 SMART BREATHABLE FABRICS 87
7.8 FABRICS BASED ON BIOMIMETICS 87
7.9 OTHERS 88
8 NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET, BY RAW MATERIAL 89
8.1 OVERVIEW 90
8.2 EPTFE 91
8.3 POLYURETHANE 92
8.4 POLYESTER 92
8.5 POLYPROPYLENE 93
8.6 NYLON 93
8.7 COTTON 94
8.8 SILK 94
8.9 WOOL 95
8.10 VISCOSE RAYON 95
8.11 HIGH-DENSITY FABRICS (HDF) 96
8.12 OTHERS 97
9 NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET, BY FORM 98
9.1 OVERVIEW 99
9.2 LAMINATED 100
9.2.1 LAMINATED, BY MEMBRANE 101
9.2.1.1 MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES 101
9.2.1.2 HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES 101
9.3 COATED 101
9.3.1 COATED, BY MEMBRANE 102
9.3.1.1 MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES 102
9.3.1.2 HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES 102
10 NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET, BY FABRIC TYPE 103
10.1 OVERVIEW 104
10.2 MEMBRANE 105
10.3 DENSELY WOVEN 105
10.4 COATED 106
11 NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET, BY APPLICATION 107
11.1 OVERVIEW 108
11.2 SPORTS GOODS 109
11.2.1 SPORTS GOODS, BY APPLICATION 110
11.2.1.1 ACTIVE SPORTSWEAR GARMENTS 110
11.2.1.2 LEISUREWEAR 110
11.2.1.2.1 JACKETS 111
11.2.1.2.2 TROUSERS 111
11.2.1.2.3 OVER TROUSERS 111
11.2.1.2.4 ANORAKS 111
11.2.1.2.5 RAINCOATS 111
11.2.1.2.6 OTHERS 111
11.2.1.3 SWIMWEAR 112
11.2.1.4 RAINWEAR 112
11.2.1.5 MOUNTAINEERING GARMENTS 112
11.2.1.6 SPORTS FOOTWEAR 112
11.2.1.7 TREKKING SHOES 112
11.2.1.8 CAMPING BOOTS 112
11.2.1.9 SLEEPING BAGS 112
11.2.1.10 TENTS 112
11.2.1.11 GLOVES 112
11.2.1.12 HATS 112
11.2.1.13 OTHERS 112
11.2.2 SPORTS GOODS, BY TYPE 113
11.2.2.1 CLOSELY WOVEN FABRICS 113
11.2.2.2 MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 113
11.2.2.3 HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 113
11.2.2.4 COMBINATION OF MICROPOROUS AND HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 113
11.2.2.5 RETROREFLECTIVE MICROBEADS 114
11.2.2.6 SMART BREATHABLE FABRICS 114
11.2.2.7 FABRICS BASED ON BIOMIMETICS 114
11.2.2.8 OTHERS 114
11.3 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 114
11.3.1 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, BY APPLICATION 115
11.3.1.1 MILITARY CLOTHING 115
11.3.1.2 FUNCTIONAL WORKWEAR 115
11.3.1.3 SURVIVAL SUITS 115
11.3.1.4 CLEAN ROOM CLOTHING 116
11.3.1.5 FIREMAN GARMENTS 116
11.3.1.6 OTHERS 116
11.3.2 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, BY TYPE 116
11.3.2.1 CLOSELY WOVEN FABRICS 116
11.3.2.2 MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 116
11.3.2.3 HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 117
11.3.2.4 COMBINATION OF MICROPOROUS AND HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 117
11.3.2.5 RETROREFLECTIVE MICROBEADS 117
11.3.2.6 SMART BREATHABLE FABRICS 117
11.3.2.7 FABRICS BASED ON BIOMIMETICS 117
11.3.2.8 OTHERS 117
11.4 GENERAL CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES 117
11.4.1 GENERAL CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES, BY APPLICATION 118
11.4.1.1 INTERLININGS 118
11.4.1.2 UMBRELLA CLOTH 118
11.4.1.3 WATERPROOF FASTENERS AND SEALINGS 118
11.4.1.4 OTHERS 118
11.4.2 GENERAL CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES, BY TYPE 119
11.4.2.1 CLOSELY WOVEN FABRICS 119
11.4.2.2 MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 119
11.4.2.3 HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 119
11.4.2.4 COMBINATION OF MICROPOROUS AND HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 119
11.4.2.5 RETROREFLECTIVE MICROBEADS 120
11.4.2.6 SMART BREATHABLE FABRICS 120
11.4.2.7 FABRICS BASED ON BIOMIMETICS 120
11.4.2.8 OTHERS 120
11.5 HOMETECH 120
11.5.1 HOMETECH, BY APPLICATION 121
11.5.1.1 MATTRESS COVER AND BEDDING 121
11.5.1.2 OUTDOOR FABRICS 121
11.5.1.3 OUTDOOR UPHOLSTERY 121
11.5.1.4 OTHERS 121
11.5.2 HOMETECH, BY TYPE 121
11.5.2.1 CLOSELY WOVEN FABRICS 122
11.5.2.2 MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 122
11.5.2.3 HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 122
11.5.2.4 COMBINATION OF MICROPOROUS AND HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 122
11.5.2.5 RETROREFLECTIVE MICROBEADS 122
11.5.2.6 SMART BREATHABLE FABRICS 122
11.5.2.7 FABRICS BASED ON BIOMIMETICS 123
11.5.2.8 OTHERS 123
11.6 MOBITECH 123
11.6.1 MOBITECH, BY APPLICATION 124
11.6.1.1 CAR SEATINGS 124
11.6.1.2 CAR COVERS 124
11.6.1.3 CARGO WRAPS 124
11.6.1.4 SHIP CURTAINS 124
11.6.1.5 OTHERS 124
11.6.2 MOBITECH, BY TYPE 124
11.6.2.1 CLOSELY WOVEN FABRICS 125
11.6.2.2 MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 125
11.6.2.3 HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 125
11.6.2.4 COMBINATION OF MICROPOROUS AND HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 125
11.6.2.5 RETROREFLECTIVE MICROBEADS 125
11.6.2.6 SMART BREATHABLE FABRICS 125
11.6.2.7 FABRICS BASED ON BIOMIMETICS 126
11.6.2.8 OTHERS 126
11.7 HEALTHCARE 126
11.7.1 HEALTHCARE, BY APPLICATION 127
11.7.1.1 SURGICAL GARMENTS 127
11.7.1.2 HOSPITAL BEDWEAR 127
11.7.1.3 WOUND DRESSING 127
11.7.1.4 OTHERS 127
11.7.2 HEALTHCARE, BY TYPE 127
11.7.2.1 CLOSELY WOVEN FABRICS 128
11.7.2.2 MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 128
11.7.2.3 HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 128
11.7.2.4 COMBINATION OF MICROPOROUS AND HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 128
11.7.2.5 RETROREFLECTIVE MICROBEADS 128
11.7.2.6 SMART BREATHABLE FABRICS 128
11.7.2.7 FABRICS BASED ON BIOMIMETICS 129
11.7.2.8 OTHERS 129
11.8 OTHERS 129
11.8.1 OTHERS, BY TYPE 129
11.8.1.1 CLOSELY WOVEN FABRICS 130
11.8.1.2 MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 130
11.8.1.3 HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 130
11.8.1.4 COMBINATION OF MICROPOROUS AND HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES AND COATINGS 130
11.8.1.5 RETROREFLECTIVE MICROBEADS 130
11.8.1.6 SMART BREATHABLE FABRICS 130
11.8.1.7 FABRICS BASED ON BIOMIMETICS 131
11.8.1.8 OTHERS 131
12 NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL 132
12.1 OVERVIEW 133
12.2 ONLINE 134
12.3 OFFLINE 134
13 NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET, BY REGION 136
13.1 NORTH AMERICA 137
13.1.1 U.S. 152
13.1.2 CANADA 162
13.1.3 MEXICO 172
14 NORTH AMERICA WATERPROOF BREATHABLE TEXTILES (WBT) MARKET: COMPANY LANDSCAPE 182
14.1 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS: NORTH AMERICA 182
14.2 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 183
14.3 EXPANSIONS 184
14.4 NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS 185
15 SWOT ANALYSIS 188
16 COMPANY PROFILE 189
16.1 NIKE INC. 189
16.1.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 189
16.1.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 190
16.1.3 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 191
16.1.4 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 191
16.1.5 RECENT UPDATES 192
16.2 TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC. 193
16.2.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 193
16.2.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 193
16.2.3 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 194
16.2.4 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 194
16.2.5 RECENT UPDATES 195
16.3 JACK WOLFSKIN GMBH & CO. KGAA 196
16.3.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 196
16.3.2 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 196
16.3.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 197
16.3.4 RECENT UPDATES 197
16.4 THE NORTH FACE (SUBSIDIARY OF VF CORPORATION) 198
16.4.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 198
16.4.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 198
16.4.3 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 199
16.4.4 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 199
16.4.5 RECENT UPDATES 200
16.5 ACLIMATISE 201
16.5.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 201
16.5.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 201
16.5.3 RECENT UPDATE 202
16.6 ALPEX PROTECTION 203
16.6.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 203
16.6.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 203
16.6.3 RECENT UPDATE 204
16.7 DEREKDUCK INDUSTRIES CORP. 205
16.7.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 205
16.7.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 205
16.7.3 RECENT UPDATES 206
16.8 HEIQ MATERIALS AG Z 207
16.8.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 207
16.8.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 207
16.8.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 208
16.8.4 RECENT UPDATES 209
16.9 HELLY HANSEN 210
16.9.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 210
16.9.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 210
16.9.3 RECENT UPDATES 212
16.10 MARMOT MOUNTAIN LLC. 213
16.10.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 213
16.10.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 213
16.10.3 RECENT UPDATE 213
16.11 MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR 214
16.11.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 214
16.11.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 214
16.11.3 RECENT UPDATES 215
16.12 NEXTEC APPLICATIONS 216
16.12.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 216
16.12.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 216
16.12.3 RECENT UPDATE 217
16.13 POLARTEC 218
16.13.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 218
16.13.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 218
16.13.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 219
16.14 RUDOLF GMBH 220
16.14.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 220
16.14.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 220
16.14.3 RECENT UPDATES 221
16.15 SCHOELLER SWITZERLAND 222
16.15.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 222
16.15.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 222
16.15.3 RECENT UPDATES 223
16.16 SCHWEITZER-MAUDUIT INTERNATIONAL, INC. 224
16.16.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 224
16.16.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 224
16.16.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 225
16.16.4 RECENT UPDATES 225
16.17 SPRING HOME TEXTILE 226
16.17.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 226
16.17.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 226
16.17.3 RECENT UPDATE 226
16.18 SYMPATEX TECHNOLOGIES GMBH 227
16.18.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 227
16.18.2 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 227
16.18.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 228
16.18.4 RECENT UPDATES 229
16.19 TANATEX CHEMICALS B.V. 230
16.19.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 230
16.19.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 230
16.19.3 RECENT UPDATES 231
16.20 W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. 232
16.20.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 232
16.20.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 232
16.20.3 RECENT UPDATES 233
17 QUESTIONNAIRE 234
18 RELATED REPORTS 238