Fire-resistant Fabrics Market by Type (Treated and Inherent), Application (Apparel and Non-apparel), End-use Industry (Industrial, Defense & Public Safety Services, and Transport), Region - Global Forecast to 2030
The global fire-resistant fabrics market size is projected to reach USD 5.65 billion by 2030 from USD 3.75 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 7.24%. In high-risk industries, fire-resistant fabrics are essential for protecting workers from heat, flame, and thermal risks. Fire-resistant fabrics are designed to resist fire initiation, slow the progress of flames, and mitigate the severity of burns, and thus play a valuable role in manufacturing, oil & gas, defense & public safety services, and transport. As regulatory standards become more stringent and workplace safety awareness spreads across the world, organizations are increasingly looking to deploy certified high-performance fire-resistant fabrics to ensure operational safety and compliance.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2020-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD Million)
Segments
Type, Application, End-use Industry, and Region
Regions covered
Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Middle East & Africa, and South America
"Treated fire-resistant fabrics segment is projected to be the second-fastest growing segment of the fire-resistant fabrics market, in terms of value, during the forecast period."
During the forecast period, the treated fire-resistant fabrics segment is expected to be the second-fastest growing segment of the global fire-resistant fabrics market by value. Treated fabrics, which are made chemically fire-resistant and non-ignitable, are mainly expanding their applications due to their cost-effectiveness and versatility. Industries that demand high-performance, cost-effective safety solutions, such as oil & gas, construction, and defense & public safety services, are progressively adopting treated fire-resistant fabrics. In addition, improvements in treatment technologies have enhanced the comfort and durability of these fabrics, further establishing their market position across a broad range of sectors.
"Non-apparel application accounted for the second-largest share of the fire-resistant fabrics market, in terms of value, in 2024."
In 2024, non-apparel application was the second-largest segment of the global fire-resistant fabrics market in terms of value. This dominance is driven by the rising demand in applications like transport and industrial insulation, especially in aerospace, automotive, and construction, where fire protection is a crucial factor. Fire-resistant fabrics are being widely applied in curtains, upholstery, wall coverings, and thermal insulation layers to achieve high fire safety standards and improve structural safety. This expansion of non-apparel applications of fire-resistant fabrics reinforces the market's development and increased focus on fire protection throughout industries.
"Transport industry to be the second-fastest-growing segment of the global fire-resistant fabrics market, in terms of value, during the forecast period."
The transport industry is expected to be the second-fastest growing end-use segment in the global fire-resistant fabrics market in terms of value during the forecast period. This is mainly due to rising safety norms and strict fire protection policies in automotive, aerospace, railways, and marine transport. With manufacturers focused on passenger and employee safety, the demand for fire-resistant materials used in seat covers, insulation, interior panels, and protective equipment is growing. Further, increasing investment in the public transport infrastructure and the rising usage of electric vehicles, where thermal management is critical, are likely to fuel the use of fire-resistant fabrics in the transport industry.
"North America was the second largest region in the fire-resistant fabrics market, in terms of value, in 2024."
North America was the second-largest market in the fire-resistant fabrics market, by value, in 2024. This dominance is led by strict workplace safety regulations, particularly in high-risk industries like oil & gas, utilities, defense & public safety services, and transport. The region's established industrial base and high enforcement of regulatory body standards have fueled the demand for high-performance protective fabrics. In addition, continuous infrastructure development and increased awareness of employee safety have supported the use of fire-resistant fabrics. The presence of major producers and advanced R&D facilities available in the region further strengthens its market position in the global fire-resistance fabrics market.
By Company Type: Tier 1 - 55%, Tier 2 - 25%, and Tier 3 - 20%
By Designation: Directors - 50%, Managers - 30%, and Others - 20%
By Region: North America - 40%, Europe - 35%, Asia Pacific - 20%, and the Rest of the World - 5%
The key players profiled in the report include DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (US), Teijin Limited (Japan), Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (Thailand), Syensqo SA/NV (Belgium), TenCate Protective Fabrics (Netherlands), Lenzing AG (Austria), PBI Performance Products, Inc. (US), Kaneka Corporation (Japan), Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan), W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (US), and Milliken & Company (US).
Research Coverage
This report segments the market for fire-resistant fabrics based on type, application, end-use industry, and region, and provides estimations of value (USD million) for the overall market size across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, services, and key strategies associated with the market for fire-resistant fabrics.
Reasons to Buy this Report
This research report is focused on various levels of analysis-industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the fire-resistant fabrics market, high-growth regions, and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
The report provides insights into the following points:
Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the fire-resistant fabrics offered by top players in the global market
Analysis of key drivers (stringent workplace safety regulations in developed countries, increasing use of fire-resistant fabrics in the oil & gas industry, and increasing urbanization & infrastructure development), restraints (high cost of production and huge investment in R&D and lack of safety regulations in developing regions), opportunities (technological innovations in product development), and challenges (fluctuating raw material costs) influencing the growth of the fire-resistant fabrics market.
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the fire-resistant fabrics market.
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets-the report analyzes the markets for fire-resistant fabrics across regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global fire-resistant fabrics market.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the fire-resistant fabrics market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF STUDY
1.3.3 MARKET DEFINITION AND INCLUSIONS, BY TYPE
1.3.4 MARKET DEFINITION AND INCLUSIONS, BY APPLICATION
1.3.5 MARKET DEFINITION AND INCLUSIONS, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
1.3.6 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.7 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.3.8 UNIT CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key primary participants
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 GROWTH FORECAST
2.4.1 SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.4.2 DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.5 ASSUMPTIONS
2.6 LIMITATIONS
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS MARKET
4.2 FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS MARKET, BY REGION
4.3 ASIA PACIFIC: FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS MARKET, BY TYPE AND COUNTRY
4.4 REGIONAL ANALYSIS: FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.5 REGIONAL ANALYSIS: FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
4.6 FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Stringent workplace safety regulations in developed countries
5.2.1.2 Increasing use of fire-resistant fabrics in oil & gas industry
5.2.1.3 Increasing urbanization & infrastructure development
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 High cost of production and huge investment in R&D
5.2.2.2 Lack of safety regulations in developing regions
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Technological innovations in product development
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Fluctuating raw material costs
5.3 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.3.1 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.3.2 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.4.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.5 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
5.5.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.1.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
6.1.2 MANUFACTURERS
6.1.3 DISTRIBUTORS
6.1.4 END-USE INDUSTRIES
6.2 PRICING ANALYSIS
6.2.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OF FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS OFFERED BY KEY PLAYERS
6.2.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS, BY REGION
6.3 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
6.5 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
6.5.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
6.5.1.1 Inherent flame-resistant fibers
6.5.1.2 Treated flame-retardant fabrics
6.5.2 COMPLIMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
6.5.2.1 Radiant barrier technology
6.6 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
6.6.1 CASE STUDY ON MCR SAFETY
6.6.2 CASE STUDY ON G.D. INTERNATIONAL
6.7 TRADE ANALYSIS
6.7.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 590320)
6.7.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 590320)
6.8 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
6.8.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
6.8.2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
6.8.2.1 ISO 11612: Protective clothing - Clothing to protect against heat and flame - Minimum performance requirements
6.8.2.2 ISO 15025: Protective clothing - Protection against flame - Method of test for limited flame spread
6.9 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
6.10 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
6.11 PATENT ANALYSIS'
6.11.1 APPROACH
6.11.2 DOCUMENT TYPES
6.11.3 TOP APPLICANTS
6.11.4 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
6.12 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF - OVERVIEW
6.12.1 INTRODUCTION
6.12.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
6.12.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
6.12.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRY/REGION
6.12.4.1 US
6.12.4.2 Europe
6.12.4.3 Asia Pacific
6.12.5 IMPACT ON END-USE INDUSTRIES
6.13 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS MARKET
7 FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS MARKET, BY TYPE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 TREATED
7.2.1 COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF TREATED FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS TO DRIVE DEMAND
7.2.2 FIRE-RESISTANT COTTON
7.2.3 FIRE-RESISTANT VISCOSE
7.2.4 FIRE-RESISTANT POLYESTER
7.2.5 FIRE-RESISTANT NYLON 6
7.3 INHERENT
7.3.1 INCREASING PREFERENCE FOR DURABLE AND PERMANENT FIRE-RESISTANT SOLUTIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.3.2 ARAMID
7.3.3 POLYBENZIMIDAZOLE
7.3.4 MODACRYLIC
7.3.5 POLYAMIDE
7.3.6 POLYIMIDE
8 FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 APPAREL
8.2.1 STRINGENT REGULATIONS FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY TO DRIVE MARKET
8.2.2 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
8.3 NON-APPAREL
8.3.1 RISING AWARENESS IN AUTOMOTIVE AND FURNITURE APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE DEMAND
8.3.2 INTERIOR FABRIC FOR TRANSPORTATION
8.3.3 HOUSEHOLD & INDUSTRIAL
9 FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS MARKET, BY PROCESSING
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 WOVEN FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS
9.2.1 REGULATORY PRESSURE AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY MANDATES TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH
9.3 NON-WOVEN FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS
9.3.1 RISING DEMAND FOR DISPOSABLE AND SCALABLE FIRE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
9.4 KNITTED FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS
9.4.1 SHIFT TOWARD ERGONOMIC AND LAYERED FIRE-RESISTANT APPAREL TO DRIVE DEMAND
10 FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 INDUSTRIAL
10.2.1 HIGH DEMAND FROM OIL & GAS AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES TO DRIVE MARKET
10.2.2 CONSTRUCTION & MANUFACTURING
10.2.3 OIL & GAS
10.2.4 OTHERS
10.3 DEFENSE & PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
10.3.1 RISING NUMBER OF FIRE BREAKOUTS TO BOOST DEMAND
10.3.2 MILITARY
10.3.3 FIREFIGHTING & LAW ENFORCEMENT
10.4 TRANSPORT
10.4.1 ASIA PACIFIC TO BE LARGEST AND FASTEST-GROWING MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD
10.4.2 RAILWAYS
10.4.3 AEROSPACE
10.4.4 MARINE
10.4.5 AUTOMOTIVE
10.5 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
11 FIRE-RESISTANT FABRICS MARKET, BY REGION
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 ASIA PACIFIC
11.2.1 CHINA
11.2.1.1 Growing manufacturing sector to drive market
11.2.2 JAPAN
11.2.2.1 Stringent safety regulations across automotive and marine sectors to drive market
11.2.3 INDIA
11.2.3.1 Improvements in industrial infrastructure and business environment to support market growth
11.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
11.2.4.1 Government initiatives in the industrial sector to drive demand
11.2.5 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
11.2.5.1 High demand from building & construction and electronics industries to drive market
11.3 NORTH AMERICA
11.3.1 US
11.3.1.1 High demand from defense and firefighting sectors to drive market
11.3.2 MEXICO
11.3.2.1 Increasing foreign investments to fuel market growth
11.3.3 CANADA
11.3.3.1 Shift toward advanced textile manufacturing to support market growth
11.4 EUROPE
11.4.1 GERMANY
11.4.1.1 Increasing domestic demand to drive market
11.4.2 FRANCE
11.4.2.1 Presence of domestic apparel manufacturers and increased industrial production to drive market
11.4.3 UK
11.4.3.1 Rise in construction activities to fuel demand
11.4.4 ITALY
11.4.4.1 High level of innovation in end-use products to support market growth
11.4.5 RUSSIA
11.4.5.1 Strong oil & gas industry to drive demand
11.5 SOUTH AMERICA
11.5.1 BRAZIL
11.5.1.1 Implementation of stringent regulations to drive market
11.5.2 ARGENTINA
11.5.2.1 Rising demand from protective apparel applications to fuel market
11.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11.6.1 SAUDI ARABIA
11.6.1.1 Downstream oil & gas activities to drive demand
11.6.2 UAE
11.6.2.1 Potential foreign investments and rapid urbanization to positively influence market
11.6.3 IRAN
11.6.3.1 Investments in infrastructure development, energy projects, and industrial modernization to drive market
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
12.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
12.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS
12.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
12.5.1 STARS
12.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
12.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
12.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
12.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
12.5.5.1 Company footprint
12.5.5.2 Region footprint
12.5.5.3 Type footprint
12.5.5.4 Application footprint
12.5.5.5 End-use industry footprint
12.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024