Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth 2032

Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market Insights

Zion Market Research has published a report on the global Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market, estimating its value at USD 1950.42 Million in 2023, with projections indicating that it will reach USD 3377.23 Million by 2032. The market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.29% over the forecast period 2024-2032.

The report explores the factors fueling market growth, the hitches that could hamper this expansion, and the opportunities that may arise in the Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) industry. Additionally, it offers a detailed analysis of how these elements will affect market demand dynamics and market performance throughout the forecast period.

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Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Overview

Waterproof breathable textiles manufacture garments that are weather-proof. This means the fabric should be such that it should not allow the passage of water and heat. These textiles ensure to prevent of the penetration and absorption of water as compared to other water-repellent fabrics that only prevent water penetration. Waterproof breathable fabrics allow perspiration to get evaporated into the atmosphere.

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Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Growth Factors

The waterproof breathable textiles have benefits such as being light in weight but do not compromise in strength, and high durability. Hence, they are widely used in sports products such as footwear, tents, backpack, and other garments. Increasing demand for waterproof breathable textiles having properties such as antiviral, antimicrobial, dew, stain, and dirt resistance is anticipated to impact the market growth in the coming years. The footwear industry is expected to gain a huge amount of market share. It is owing to the characteristics such as insulation, high strength, and being lightweight waterproof breathable fabrics used in the footwear industry.

The garments manufactured using waterproof breathable fabrics include t-shirts, shorts, jackets, trousers, and waders. These garments are used worldwide and are in high demand as they are available in different patterns, hence increasing the market growth. The waterproof breathable fabrics are used in applications such as treks, sports, and any other physical exercises, thus helping the growth of the waterproof breathable textiles market. The waterproof breathable fabrics are also used in pharmaceutical and military sectors which are also boosting the waterproof breathable textiles market.

Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Segmentation

The waterproof breathable textiles market can be segmented on the basis of its product type, raw material, application, and region.

The market can be divided into densely woven, coated and membrane, based on the type of waterproof breathable textiles.

On the basis of the application, the global market is categorized into footwear, garments, and gloves.

Based on the raw materials used, the global market is further segmented into ePTFE, polyurethane, polyester, and others. The polyurethane segment is further sub-segmented into film and coated polyurethane. 

Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Report Scope

Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Regional Analysis

The Asia Pacific dominates the waterproof breathable textiles market. The growth in industrialization and the new development by research and development in finding new and unique materials with high benefits have boosted the market growth. The sportswear manufacturing sector is growing in countries such as Japan, India, Vietnam, and China creating a huge demand for waterproof breathable textiles, hence positively helping the market growth. Due to the benefits provided by waterproof breathable fabrics, they are now becoming a fashion trend. The Western region is highly influenced by the fabric, hence increasing its demand and fostering the growth of the market.

Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Competitive Players

Some main participants of the waterproof breathable textiles (WBT) market are

• Marmot Mountain LLC
• W. L. Gore & Associates Inc
• Polartec LLC
• Jack Wolfskin GmbH & Co
• Nike Inc
• Lowe Alpine International S.r.l.
• The North Face
• Heartland Textiles Co. Ltd
• Tanatex Chemicals B.V
• Columbia Sportswear Company
• Clariant
• General Electric
• Toray Industries Inc
• Helly Hansen
• Sympatex Technologies GmbH
• Dow Corning Corporation
• Patagonia, Inc
• MITSUI & Co., Ltd.
• Schoeller Technologies Ag
• P2i Ltd

The global waterproof breathable textiles (WBT) market is segmented as follows:

By Product

• Densely Woven
• Coated
• Membrane

By Raw Material Type

• ePTFE
• Polyurethane
• Polyester
• Others

By Application

• Footwear
• Garments
• Gloves
• Other

Waterproof Breathable Textiles (WBT) Market: Regional Segment Analysis

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of The Middle East & Africa