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Worldwide E-textile Industry to 2026 - by Application, Function and Region

The "E-textile Market 2020-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global market for e-textile is projected to have a CAGR of around 19.6% during the forecast period.

Companies Mentioned

  • AiQ Smart Clothing Inc.
  • Adidas AG
  • Apple Inc.
  • BAE Systems PLC
  • Carre Technologies Inc.(Hexoskin)
  • DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
  • Fujitsu Ltd.
  • Google LLC
  • Interactive Wear AG
  • Jabil Inc.
  • Nike Inc.
  • OHMATEX A/S
  • SchoellerTextilAG
  • Sensoria Inc.
  • Xenoma Inc.


Electronic textiles (e-textiles) are fabrics that have electronics and interconnections woven into them. They usually contain conductive yarns that are either spun or twisted and incorporate some amount of conductive material (such as strands of silver or stainless steel) to enable electrical conductivity. E-textile when combined with the electronic component, could sense changes as per the environment and respond as per the light, sound or radio waves. E-textile offers capabilities for sensing, wireless communication, power transmission, and interconnection technology.


Major factors augmenting the growth of the e-textile market include the increasing awareness towards smart devices globally. In addition, the presence of a large number of players in the market further contributes to its growth. Various start-ups are receiving fund regarding e-textile that would enhance the market growth during the forecast period. However, there are some factors that can serve as the market barrier, such as the high cost of the apparel, commercialization, and reliability of the products in unfavorable conditions. E-textiles in emerging economies such as India and China will not find that exposure as per available potential market and population base due to its high price.


Segmental Outlook

The global e-textile market is segmented based on application and function. Based on application, the market is further categorized into defense & military, healthcare, sports & fitness, and others (fashion and entertainment). On the basis of function, the market is segmented into sensing, energy harvesting, luminescence & aesthetics, and thermo-electricity. Among these, the e-textile in the sensing segment is projected to grow at a higher pace during the forecast period owing to the higher sensing ability of the smart e-textile products. The e-textiles with smart sensing functions are gaining importance in sports, defense & military, geo-protection, and aerospace sectors. Thus, the rising demand for e-textile in various application and sector is expected to trigger the growth of the market.



The Report Covers

Market value data analysis of 2020 and forecast to 2027.

Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.

Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.

Key companies operating in the global e-textile market. Based on the availability of data, information related to pipeline products, and relevant news is also available in the report.

Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.

Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.

Competitive strategies by identifying 'who-stands-where' in the market.


Key Topics Covered:

1. Report Summary

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Report

2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends

2.2.1. Key Findings

2.2.2. Recommendations

2.2.3. Conclusion

3. Competitive Landscape

3.1. Key Company Analysis

3.1.1. Overview

3.1.2. Financial Analysis

3.1.3. SWOT Analysis

3.1.4. Recent Developments

3.2. Key Strategy Analysis

3.3. Impact of Covid on key players

4. Market Determinants

4.1. Motivators

4.2. Restraints

4.3. Opportunities

5. Market Segmentation

5.1. Global E-Textile Market, By Application

5.1.1. Military and Defense

5.1.2. Sport and Fitness

5.1.3. Healthcare

5.1.4. Others (Fashion and Entertainment)

5.2. Global E-Textile Market, By Function

5.2.1. Sensing

5.2.2. Energy Harvesting

5.2.3. Luminescence & Aesthetics

5.2.4. Thermo-Electricity

6. Regional Analysis

6.1. North America

6.1.1. United States

6.1.2. Canada

6.2. Europe

6.2.1. UK

6.2.2. Germany

6.2.3. Italy

6.2.4. Spain

6.2.5. France

6.2.6. Russia

6.2.7. Rest of Europe

6.3. Asia-Pacific

6.3.1. China

6.3.2. India

6.3.3. Japan

6.3.4. South Korea

6.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific

6.4. Rest of the World

6.4.1. Latin America

6.4.2. Middle East& Africa

7. Company Profiles


For more information about this report visit

https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/fqqy0f



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