The market for smart textiles is set to explode according to Cientifica’s latest research. “Nanotechnologies for the Textile Market” provides the most in depth look to date at the impact of nanotechnology on the global textile industry (see below for full table of contents).

While the traditional markets of apparel and home textiles continue to be impacted by nanotechnologies, especially in adding value through finishing and coating, the major opportunities for both textile manufacturers and nanomaterial suppliers lie elsewhere.

“Nanotechnologies for the Textile Market” takes an in depth look at the major textile markets – apparel, home, military, medical, sports, technical and smart textiles – detailing the key applications of nanotechnologies and the major players. The 255 page report contains full market analyses and predictions for each sector to 2022, outlines the key opportunities and is illustrated with 98 figures and 30 tables.

Cientifica predicts that the highest growth over the next decade will be seen in the areas of smart and technical textiles.  In both of these areas a significant part of the added value is due to the innovative use of nanotechnologies, whether in fibre production or as a coating or additive.

With over a billion Bluetooth enabled devices on the market, ranging from smart phones to set top boxes, and new technologies such as energy scavenging or piezoelectric energy generation being made possible by the use of nanotechnologies , there are opportunities for the textile industry in new markets ranging from consumer electronics to medical diagnostics.

‘It’s a perfect storm” added Tim Harper, “the availability of new materials such as graphene, the huge leaps being made in organic electronics, and the move towards the Internet of Things is blurring the divide between textiles and electronic devices. When two trillion dollar markets collide there will be lots of disruption and plenty of opportunities.”

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

Objectives of the Report

World Textiles and Clothing

• Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the EU Textile Industry
• Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the US Textile Industry
• Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the Chinese Textile Industry
• Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the Indian Textile Industry
• Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the Japanese Textile Industry
• Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the Korean Textile Industry
• Textiles in the Rest of the World

Macro and Micro Value Chain of Textiles Industry

• Common Textiles Industry Classifications
• End Markets and Value Chain Actors

Why Textiles Go Nano

Nanotechnology in Textiles

Nanotechnology in Some Textile-related Categories

• Technical & Smart Textiles
• Multifunctional Textiles
• High Performance Textiles
• Smart/Intelligent Textiles

Nanotechnology Hype

CURRENT APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN TEXTILE PRODUCTION

Nanotechnology in Fibers and Yarns

Nanotechnology in Fabrics

Nanotechnology in Textile Finishing, Dyeing and Coating

Nanotechnology In Textile Printing

Green Technology -- Nanotechnology In Textile Production Energy Saving

Electronic Textiles

• Concept
• Markets and Impacts
• Current E-Textile Solutions and Problems
• Nanotechnology in Electronic Textiles
• Future and Challenges of Electronic Textiles

NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN CLOTHING/APPAREL TEXTILES

Summary of Nanotechnology Applications in Clothing/Apparel Textiles

Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Clothing/Apparel Textiles

• Hassle-free Clothing: Stain/Oil/Water Repellence, Anti-Static, Anti-Wrinkle
• Nanosilver Safety Concerns
• UV/Sun/Radiation Protective
• Comfort Issues: Perspiration Control, Moisture Management
• Creative Appearance and Scent for High Street Fashions
• Nanobarcodes for Clothing Combats Counterfeiting
• High Strength, Abrasion-Resistant Fabric Using Carbon Nanotube
• Nanotechnology For Home Laundry

Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Clothing/Apparel Textiles

• Products and Markets
• Costs and Benefits

Future Projections for Nanotechnology in Clothing/Apparel Textiles

• Drivers and Barriers
• Market Forecast

The Major Providers of Nanotechnology in Clothing/Apparel Textiles

NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN HOME TEXTILES

Summary of Nanotechnology Applications in Home Textiles

Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Home Textiles

Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Home Textiles

• Products and Markets
• Costs and Benefits

Future Projections for Nanotechnology in Home Textiles

• Drivers and Barriers
• Market Forecast

The Major Providers of Nanotechnology in Home Textiles

NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN MILITARY/DEFENCE TEXTILES

Summary of Nanotechnology Applications in Military/Defence Textiles

Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Military/Defence Textiles

Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Military/Defence Textiles

• Products and Markets
• Costs and Benefits

Future Projections for Nanotechnology in Military/Defence Textiles

• Drivers and Barriers
• Market Forecast

The Major Providers of Nanotechnology in Military/Defence Textiles

NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN MEDICAL TEXTILES

Summary of Nanotechnology Applications in Medical Textiles

Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Medical Textiles

Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Medical Textiles

• Products and Markets
• Costs and Benefits

Future Projections for Nanotechnology in Medical Textiles

• Drivers and Barriers
• Market Forecast
• Roadmap

The Major Providers of Nanotechnology in Medical Textiles

NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN SPORTS/OUTDOOR TEXTILES

Summary of Nanotechnology Applications in Sports/Outdoor Textiles

Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Sports/Outdoor Textiles

Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Sports/Outdoor Textiles

• Products and Markets
• Costs and Benefits

Future Projections for Nanotechnology in Sports/Outdoor Textiles

• Drivers and Barriers
• Market Forecast

The Major Providers of Nanotechnology in Sports/Outdoor Textiles

NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN TECHNICAL AND SMART TEXTILES

Summary of Nanotechnology Applications in Technical and smart textiles

Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Technical and Smart textiles

Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Technical and smart textiles

• Costs and Benefits

Future Projections for Nanotechnology in Technical and smart textiles

• Drivers and Barriers
• Market Forecast
• Roadmap

The Major Players of Nanotechnology in Technical and Smart textiles

APPENDIX I: COMPANIES/RESEARCH INSTITUTES APPLYING NANOTECHNOLOGIES TO THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY

Companies Working on Nanofiber Applications

Companies Working on Nanofabric Applications

Companies Working on Nano Finishing, Coating, Dyeing and Printing Applications

Companies Working on Green Nanotechnology In Textile Production Energy Saving Applications

Companies Working on E-textile Applications

Companies Working on Nano Applications in Clothing/Apparel Textile

Companies Working on Nano Applications in Home Textile

Companies Working on Nano Applications in Sports/Outdoor Textile

Companies Working on Nano Applications in Military/Defence Textile

Companies Working on Nano Applications in Non-conventional Textile

APPENDIX II: SELECTED COMPANY PROFILES

APPENDIX III: COMPANIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT

List of Figures

Market Scope

This report provides an in-depth presentation of recent developments in nanotechnology in textiles and provides market opportunities to 2022. The market is segmented by:

• Clothing & Apparel
• Home Textiles
• Military Textiles
• Medical Textiles
• Sport Textiles
• Technical and Smart Textiles

Companies mentioned in this report 

Adidas, Advanced Nano Products, Inc., Alexium, Algebra, Alltracel Pharmaceuticals, Andeson Bio-tech Co, Applied DNA Sciences, Applied EM, ARC Outdoors, ARC Technologies, Arc’teryx, Asahi Kasei, Avelana, Balton Sp. Z.o.o, BASF, Beijing ChamGo Nano-Tech Co, BigSky Technologies LLC, Bluestar, Brooks Bros., USA, Bruck Textiles, Burlington Industries, Inc., USA, Canada Goose, Cardinal Health, CC-NanoChem, Germany, Chamchuree, Chonbang, Co. Ltd., Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Clariant, Clothing+, Cocona Fabric, Cook Medical, CTT Group, Daniel Hechter, Degussa, Delta Galil Industries Ltd, Denizli Basma ve Boya Sanayii a.s. (DEBA),Donaldson, Dow Corning.

Duke University, USA, DuPont, DuPont Speciality Chemicals, Eddie Bauer, Eleksen, Element 47, Elmarco, ELMARCO s.r.o., EMPA, Energenics, Evonik, Exlan Co., Ltd, Fibretronic Limited, Formosa Taffeta, Forster Rohner AG, Foster Miller, Fountain Set (Holdings) Limited, Fuji Electric, G3i Technology Innovations, Gap, Greenyarn, Haojey Co, Henry Lloyd, Hills Inc, Hugo Boss, Hyosung, Industrial Nanotech, Inc, Innotech Textile Co. Ltd, International Flavours and Fragrances, J-Teck, J2LFA Co. Ltd, JR Nanotech, Kanebo, Kanebo Spinning Corp, Kao Corp., Kao Corp. Japan, Kennedy & Violich Architecture, Kolon, Korea, Kolorgen Ltd, Konarka Technologies Inc.

Land’s End, Inc., Lea Lea Group, Lee Jeans, Levi Strauus, Liberec, LLBean, Lockheed Martin Corp, Louis Vuitton, Mammut, Marks & Spencer, Misfit Wearables, Mitsubishi, Nano Phase Technologies Corporation (NTC), Nano-Group Holdings Ltd, Nano-Tex, USA, NanoChem, Nanocid Pars Nano Nasb, Nanocomp Technologies Inc, Nanocyl, NanoHorizons, Nanophase, Nanoscience Technologies Incorporated, NanoSonic Inc., Nanyan Textiles, nCoat, Inc, New Balance, Nike, Nordstrom, NovaThera, Nucryst Pharmaceuticals, NuMetrex, Old Navy, Oxonica, Paul Stuart, Peter Brehm, PGA, Philips Lighting, Piedmont Chemical Industries, Inc. Pikeur, Polo Ralph Lauren, Protex, Quest International, Radiation Shield Technologies, Inc.

Reliable, Roudière, Samsung, Schoeller Medical AG, Schoeller Textiles AG, Sefar AG, Sensing Tex, S.L., Shanghai Hengjia Textile Company, Simmons, Simms, Soane Labs, Sony, SparkFun, Suzutora, Takeda Chemical Industries, Teijin Fibres Ltd, Texnology Nano Textile (China), Ltd., Textronics, The North Face, Thomson Research Associates Inc, Toray Industries, Inc, Toyobo, Ltd., Trangoworld, TRG/Victorinox, U-Right International Holdings Limited, United Textile Mills, W.L. Gore, Wacker, WEEL Technologies, Westaim Corporation, Wibur Ross, Zephyr Technology Limited.

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