Silicone fabrics are versatile materials that have gained prominence across various industries due to their exceptional properties. Comprising a base fabric coated with a silicone rubber layer, these fabrics offer a unique combination of flexibility, durability, and resistance to extreme temperatures and harsh environmental conditions. According to MarketsandMarkets, The global Silicone fabrics market size to grow from USD 4.0 billion in 2021 to USD 5.5 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2021 to 2026.
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A few of the key players in the silicone fabric market are Elkem (US), 3M Company (US), Auburn Manufacturing Inc. (US), Nott Company (US), Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc (US), Newtex Industries, Inc (US), Precision Coating & Coated Fabrics (US) Trelleborg AB (Sweden), COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN S.A. (France), and Serge Ferrari Group (France) and others
Silicones are a broad family of polymers based on silicon metal. Silicone polymers are extremely versatile and can be manufactured with preferred properties, such as rigid solid form to low viscosity liquid form, by varying the chain length and the chemical structure. The ability of silicones to be synthesized with various compositions and properties is highly preferred in various consumer and industrial applications. Silicones can vary from rubber to hard plastics and gel to liquid.
The market for silicon fabric is segmented based on base fabric into fiberglass, polyester, polyamide, and other materials. In terms of demand, silicone coated fiberglass is gaining traction across the industrial application due to high performance characteristics such as high temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and UV resistance, among others.
Based on application, the market is bifurcated into protective clothing, industrial fabrics, clothing fabrics, and other application. In terms of demand, the industrial fabric segment is expected to account a majority share of the market. This is mainly attributed to growth of manufacturing sector, demand for high-performance fabrics, and rising adoption of silicone fabrics in upholstery and furniture application across the globe. Moreover, the protective clothing segment is projected to register healthy growth through the forecast period.
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Based on end-use, the global silicone fabric market is segmented into Industrial, Consumers, Automotive, and Others. The industrial segment accounted over half of the market demand in 2020, followed by the automotive segment. Factors such as increasing penetration of the Electric vehicles and changing regulatory standards across the globe supports the market growth.
The silicon-coated fabric market is studied for five regions, namely, North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America. Asia Pacific region accounted for the largest market share in 2020, in terms of both value and volume. This could be attributed to factors such as increasing industrialization, economic growth, and the rising demand for silicone fabrics in various applications across sectors like automotive, electronics, and construction in the APAC region.
