Global Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Size is valued at USD 956.3 Mn in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 1782.9 Mn by the year 2034 at a 6.6% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.
Textile waterproofing agents are materials or surfaces that keep oxygen and moisture out of a material. Various techniques of fabric waterproofing are used to make athletic apparel, ordinary clothing, and safeguards for professional or commercial use. Because of its adaptability and inexpensive nature, it is growing in popularity within the sports and design textile industries.
Materials that are flexible and reasonably priced, like polyester fibers, polyethylene, and poly-tetra, are used to make waterproof textiles. Because of these substances, they are perfect for a variety of uses, including exterior flooring, gloves, shoes, and waterproof clothing. Trendy clothes can benefit from waterproof textiles because they provide optimal moisture and warmth legislation, high porosity, and evaporated water resistance. As a result, the fabric sector is using more waterproof textiles because of its features, which is expected to expand this sector.
However, textile waterproofing agents face a number of challenges, such as high humidity preservation, hardness, long cure instances, and non-recyclability of damaged parts. Changing and wrinkling could happen if the garment-textile or natural fibres fail to pull correctly using the usual material. Moreover, fewer components with intermediate melting points may be available for the structure to choose from because of the lower fabrication conditions. The variety of applications for hybrid fabrics is restricted by these limitations, as well as the significant storage of moisture. These issues are expected to limit the growth of the textiles waterproofing market. Furthermore, markets might be hindered in their expansion by shortfalls, variations in prices, and industrial pauses caused by difficult transport networks.
The textile waterproofing agents market is segmented based on type, fabric, application, and End-use. Based on type, the market is segmented into C8 agents, C6 agents, and C0 agents. By fabric, the market is segmented into polyesters, polyamides, cotton, wool, blends, and others. As per the application, the market is segmented into outdoor apparel, sportswear, workwear, protective clothing, home textiles, automotive textiles, and others. By end-use, the market is segmented into household care, automotive, hospitality, sports and leisure, defence, industrial, and others.
The outdoor apparel textile waterproofing agents market will hold a major global market share. Outdoor apparel includes clothes that are specifically made to be used throughout athletics or excursions. Outdoor activities have become more popular because of the growing focus on fitness and health. As a result, the overall earnings for textile waterproofing additives are increasing due to the growing need for apparel that is water-resistant.
The polyamide industry uses the bulk of textile waterproofing agents because polyamides are inexpensive and flexible. They are frequently employed to make sportswear, gadgets, and weather-resistant apparel. Furthermore, this segment is growing because of its exceptional waterproofing efficiency and environmentally beneficial features. Expanding expenditures on R&D, marketing, and manufacturing of waterproof flexible materials created with polyamide is anticipated to provide the industry with another boost.
The Asia Pacific textile waterproofing agents market is expected to register the largest market revenue share in the near future. This can be attributed to the country's strong potential for consumption, rapid economic expansion, and rising manufacturing capabilities. Furthermore, this region is home to a substantial amount of fishing vessels and nautical organizations, which means that powerful, water-resistant, and flexible protective apparel and footwear are used extensively. In addition, Europe is likely to grow rapidly in the global photoactive materials industry because there is a significant populace and a growing customer standard of living. In addition, the nation's need for sporting goods is expanding as reservations about health become more prevalent. This is anticipated to increase the nation's demand for products by increasing the manufacturing of sporting goods.
Report Attribute |
Specifications |
Market Size Value In 2024 |
USD 956.3 Mn |
Revenue Forecast In 2034 |
USD 1782.9 Mn |
Growth Rate CAGR |
CAGR of 6.6% from 2025 to 2034 |
Quantitative Units |
Representation of revenue in US$ Mn, Volume (Tons) and CAGR from 2025 to 2034 |
Historic Year |
2021 to 2024 |
Forecast Year |
2025-2034 |
Report Coverage |
The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
Segments Covered |
By Type, Fabric, Application, End-use |
Regional Scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
Country Scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; France; Italy; Spain; South East Asia; South Korea |
Competitive Landscape |
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., Daikin Industries, Ltd., Wacker Chemie AG, Elkem ASA, Nanjing SiSiB Silicones Co., Ltd., Jiangxi New Jiayi New Materials Co., Ltd., Taiwan PU Corporation, Fineotex Chemical Limited, LeMan Suzhou Polymer Technology Co., Ltd., Nicholas Pigments and Inks, HT Fine Chemical Co., Ltd., and Dymatic Chemicals, Inc. |
Customization Scope |
Free customization report with the procurement of the report and modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
Pricing And Available Payment Methods |
Explore pricing alternatives that are customized to your particular study requirements. |
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Global Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Global Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Incremental Opportunity Analysis (US$ MN), 2021-2034
4.8. Global Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping (US$ Mn), 2024-2034
4.9. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis, By Key Player (2024)
4.10. Use/impact of AI on Textile Waterproofing Agents Industry Trends
Chapter 5. Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Segmentation 1: By Type, Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Market Share by Type, 2024 & 2034
5.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn & Volume (Tons)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following Type:
5.2.1. C8 Agents
5.2.2. C6 Agents
5.2.3. C0 Agents
Chapter 6. Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Segmentation 2: By Fabric, Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Market Share by Fabric, 2024 & 2034
6.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn & Volume (Tons)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following Fabric:
6.2.1. Polyesters
6.2.2. Polyamides
6.2.3. Cotton
6.2.4. Wool
6.2.5. Blends
6.2.6. Others
Chapter 7. Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Segmentation 3: By Application, Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Market Share by Application, 2024 & 2034
7.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn & Volume (Tons)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following Application:
7.2.1. Outdoor Apparels
7.2.2. Sportswear
7.2.3. Workwear
7.2.4. Protective Clothing
7.2.5. Home Textiles
7.2.6. Automotive Textiles
Chapter 8. Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Segmentation 4: By End-use, Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Market Share by End-use, 2024 & 2034
8.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn & Volume (Tons)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following End-use:
8.2.1. Household Care
8.2.2. Automotive
8.2.3. Hospitality
8.2.4. Sports and Leisure
8.2.5. Defense
8.2.6. Industrial
8.2.7. Others
Chapter 9. Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Segmentation 5: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. Global Textile Waterproofing Agents Market, Regional Snapshot 2024 & 2034
9.2. North America
9.2.1. North America Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Country, 2021-2034
9.2.1.1. US
9.2.1.2. Canada
9.2.2. North America Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2021-2034
9.2.3. North America Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Fabric, 2021-2034
9.2.4. North America Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
9.2.5. North America Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by End-use, 2021-2034
9.3. Europe
9.3.1. Europe Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Country, 2021-2034
9.3.1.1. Germany
9.3.1.2. U.K.
9.3.1.3. France
9.3.1.4. Italy
9.3.1.5. Spain
9.3.1.6. Rest of Europe
9.3.2. Europe Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2021-2034
9.3.3. Europe Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Fabric, 2021-2034
9.3.4. Europe Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
9.3.5. Europe Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by End-use, 2021-2034
9.4. Asia Pacific
9.4.1. Asia Pacific Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Country, 2021-2034
9.4.1.1. India
9.4.1.2. China
9.4.1.3. Japan
9.4.1.4. Australia
9.4.1.5. South Korea
9.4.1.6. Hong Kong
9.4.1.7. Southeast Asia
9.4.1.8. Rest of Asia Pacific
9.4.2. Asia Pacific Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2021-2034
9.4.3. Asia Pacific Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts By Fabric, 2021-2034
9.4.4. Asia Pacific Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
9.4.5. Asia Pacific Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by End-use, 2021-2034
9.5. Latin America
9.5.1. Latin America Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Country, 2021-2034
9.5.1.1. Brazil
9.5.1.2. Mexico
9.5.1.3. Rest of Latin America
9.5.2. Latin America Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2021-2034
9.5.3. Latin America Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Fabric, 2021-2034
9.5.4. Latin America Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
9.5.5. Latin America Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by End-use, 2021-2034
9.6. Middle East & Africa
9.6.1. Middle East & Africa Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
9.6.1.1. GCC Countries
9.6.1.2. Israel
9.6.1.3. South Africa
9.6.1.4. Rest of Middle East and Africa
9.6.2. Middle East & Africa Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2021-2034
9.6.3. Middle East & Africa Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Fabric, 2021-2034
9.6.4. Middle East & Africa Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2021-2034
9.6.5. Middle East & Africa Textile Waterproofing Agents Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by End-use, 2021-2034
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
10.2. Company Profiles
10.2.1. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
10.2.1.1. Business Overview
10.2.1.2. Key Product/Service Offerings
10.2.1.3. Financial Performance
10.2.1.4. Geographical Presence
10.2.1.5. Recent Developments with Business Strategy
10.2.2. DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, Ltd.
10.2.3. Wacker Chemie AG
10.2.4. Elkem ASA
10.2.5. Nanjing SiSiB Silicones Co., Ltd.
10.2.6. Jiangxi New Jiayi New Materials Co., Ltd.
10.2.7. Taiwan PU Corporation
10.2.8. Fineotex Chemical Limited
10.2.9. LeMan Suzhou Polymer Technology Co., Ltd.
10.2.10. Nicholas Pigments and Inks
10.2.11. HT Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
10.2.12. DYMATIC Chemicals, Inc.
10.2.13. Other Prominent Players
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InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.
Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.
Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.
Secondary research
The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:
The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista
Primary Research:
Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies
The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to:
Data Modeling and Analysis:
In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.
The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.