세계 데님 마감재 시장 규모는 2024년 17억 달러에 달했습니다. IMARC Group은 시장이 2033년까지 27억 달러에 달하고, 2025-2033년 4.9%의 연평균 성장률(CAGR)을 보일 것으로 예측하고 있습니다. 이 시장은 환경 지속가능성, 규제, 기술 발전, 고품질 데님 의류에 대한 수요 증가에 힘입어 소비자의 취향과 규제 기준을 충족시키기 위해 환경 친화적이고 고급스러운 마감 처리의 기술 혁신을 추진하고 있습니다.
환경 지속가능성 및 규제
환경 지속가능성 운동의 비중이 높아짐에 따라 시장에서의 화학물질 및 물 사용에 대한 규제가 강화되고 있습니다. 이 업계에서는 악명 높은 남색 염료가 널리 사용되고 있으며, 그 결과 생태계에 많은 악영향을 미치고 있습니다. 이러한 규제로 인해 제조업체들은 물 사용량이 적고 독성이 적은 친환경적인 데님 마감재를 사용해야만 합니다. 현재 아졸계 염료는 데님을 포함한 섬유 산업에서 사용되는 전 세계 60만 톤의 염료 중 약 절반을 차지합니다. 예를 들어, 데님 산업은 2030년까지 유엔의 지속 가능한 개발 목표 달성에 영향을 미치며, SDG6은 유해 물질, 염료 및 기타 접착제로 충분히 오염된 물의 과도한 배출로 인해 영향을 받고, 데님 제조는 온실 가스(GHG)의 높은 생산에 기여하며, SDG13에 설명되어 있습니다. 기후 변화와 성장에 필수적인 산업이 되었습니다.
기술 발전
데님 산업은 데님의 기능성, 편안함, 미적 매력을 향상시키기 위한 마감 가공에 있어 괄목할 만한 기술적 진보를 목격하고 있습니다. 레이저 마감, 오존 처리, 나노 버블 기술과 같은 첨단 기술은 기존 마감 방법에 대한 효율적이고 지속 가능한 대안을 제공합니다. 예를 들어, 스페인의 Jeanologia사는 e-flow로 알려진 나노버블을 기반으로 한 기술을 개발하여 특허를 취득했습니다. 의류의 표면은 e-flow에 의해 분해되어 부드러운 촉감을 만들고 수축을 줄입니다. 이와 함께 나노버블을 발생시키고 이를 물, 화학물질, 기체 중 하나의 특성을 섬유소재에 전달하기 위한 비히클로 사용하여 섬유소재의 특성을 변화시키는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
고품질 데님 의류에 대한 수요 증가
고품질 데님 의류에 대한 수요가 데님 마감재 시장의 성장을 주도하고 있습니다. 소비자들은 편안함, 내구성, 빈티지한 느낌, 부드러운 마감 등 독특한 아름다움을 제공하는 데님 제품을 원하고 있습니다. 또한, 고품질 마감과 개성 있는 스타일을 추구하는 프리미엄 데님 브랜드가 등장하면서 고급 데님 마감재에 대한 수요가 더욱 증가하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 뒷면 이염방지제는 불용성 인디고의 흡착 및 분산이 우수하여 효소 세탁으로 생성된 염료를 세탁액에 효과적으로 분산시킵니다. 이를 통해 방오 효과, 정교한 생분해성, 환경 친화적, 큰 데님 마감재 시장의 수익을 창출합니다.
The global denim finishing agents market size reached USD 1.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% during 2025-2033. The market is propelled by environmental sustainability and regulations, technological advancements, and the growing demand for high-quality denim apparel, driving innovations in eco-friendly and advanced finishing processes to meet consumer preferences and regulatory standards.
Environmental Sustainability and Regulations
The increasing weight of the environmental sustainability movement led to stricter regulations regarding the use of chemicals and water in the market. The industry is widely employing indigo dyes that are infamously challenging to mortify, resulting in numerous cynical effects on the ecological system. These regulations compel manufacturers to adopt eco-friendly denim finishing agents, which use less water and are less toxic. Nowadays, Azole dyes account for about half of the 600,000 tons of dyes produced worldwide which are employed in the textile industry, including the denim sector. For instance, the denim industry affects the attainment of the UN sustainable development goals by 2030, SDG6 is affected by the excessive release of enough contaminated water with toxic substances, dyes, and other adhesives and the manufacture of denim contributes to the higher production of greenhouse gas (GHG), making it an essential industry for climate change and growth described under SDG13.
Technological Advancements
The denim industry is witnessing significant technological advancements in finishing processes, which aim to enhance the functionality, comfort, and aesthetic appeal of denim. Advanced technologies such as laser finishing, ozone treatment, and nano-bubble technology offer efficient and sustainable alternatives to conventional finishing methods. For instance, a Spanish company Jeanologia, developed and patented a technology based on nanobubbles known as e-flow. The garment's surface is broken up by the e-flow, which produces a soft hand feel and reduces shrinking, which works with a small amount of water, and the procedure produces no waste. Along with this, the generation of nanobubbles and the use of these as a vehicle for transferring to the textile material properties of either water, a chemical agent, or a gas is intended for changing the characteristics of the textile material.
Growing Demand for High-Quality Denim Apparel
The demand for high-quality denim apparel is driving the denim finishing agents' market growth. Consumers are seeking denim products that offer comfort, durability, and unique aesthetics, such as vintage looks or soft finishes. The market is also witnessing a rise in premium denim brands that focus on high-quality finishes and distinctive styles, further fueling the demand for advanced denim finishing agents. For example, an anti-back-staining agent excels at absorbing and dispersing insoluble indigo, effectively dispersing the dyes produced by enzyme washing in the washing solution. This achieves the anti-staining effect, refined biodegradability, making it environmentally friendly and generating significant denim finishing agent market revenue.
Softeners account for the majority of the market share
Softeners hold a massive market share due to their decisive role in enhancing the comfort and hand feel of denim fabrics. They are applied to denim to impart a softer touch, refine fabric stretch, and secure comfort in wear which is driven by consumer preference for comfortable and soft-to-touch denim apparel. It is further supported by the appeal of numerous denim clothing styles, including premium jeans, distressed, vintage, and faded-looking denim clothing. Consequently, the expanding premium denim jeans market which is expected to reach US$ 14.1 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during 2024-2032 as stated by IMARC Group is escalating the use of softeners. Currently, manufacturers are offering eco-friendly and sustainable softeners that meet environmental standards without compromising on performance accelerating the denim finishing agents market revenue.
Small and medium enterprises hold the largest share of the industry
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) represent the largest market attributed to the growing number of SMEs in the global textile and apparel industry, particularly in developing countries where they play a significant role in economic development and employment. It specializes in niche markets or bespoke denim finishes, requiring specific types of finishing agents that can be applied in smaller, more flexible production runs, thus creating denim finishing agents market opportunities. These enterprises are typically more agile and can quickly adapt to changing market trends, such as the increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable practices, changing denim finishing agents market outlook. For example, Archroma, a prominent leader in the market introduced Archoma's DENISOL PURE INDIGO 30, to minimize indigo solution, which makes it possible to manufacture indigo-dyed denim without aniline impurities throughout the process.
Manufacturer/distributor/service provider consists of the initial point in the supply chain where denim finishing agents are produced and provided directly to textile manufacturers or through a network of distributors and service providers. It is the primary channel for denim manufacturers to obtain numerous finishing agents that adapt to their specific needs, comprehending sustainable, water-saving, and innovative chemical formulations invented to refine the worth and use of denim fabrics.
Besides this, the aftermarket provision to the demand of textile manufacturers seeks to upgrade or modernize their existing denim finishing processes with new or specialized agents. It allows for the revitalization of denim products through the application of advanced finishing agents. For instance, in January 2022, AG Adriano Goldschmied, Inc., a prominent denim and knitwear house, collaborated with Tulip, a global leader in cloud-based mobile solutions to provide retail technology solutions that break down barriers and create authentic customer connections, as well as personalized shopping experiences for AG customers which is expanding their distribution network. Denim finishing agents market statistics indicate the essential of these entities for shaping the industry and meeting evolving market demands.
Asia Pacific leads the market, accounting for the largest denim finishing agents market share
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share.
The Asia Pacific dominates the denim finishing agents market growth due to the expanding textile manufacturing industry. Countries such as China, India, and Bangladesh are major hubs for denim production, attributed to their vast textile manufacturing capabilities and the availability of labor. As a result, the denim finishing agents' market outlook involves key players investing in the industry to stay ahead of the competition. At the Bharat Tex April 2024, Madhusudan Group, India's largest textile exhibition announced a visionary textile ecosystem, which is set to be the first bi-component spinning facility in the country that aligns with the global shift toward diversifying supply chains.