Global 3D Fabrics Market Overview
The global 3D fabrics market size is forecast to reach US$9.3 billion by 2027, after growing at a CAGR of 5.2% during 2022-2027. 3D fabrics can be defined as a type of fabric which is made in an arrangement of three-dimensional yarns that are primarily used in composite materials. 3D fabrics are generally classified into orthogonal weave structures, multilayer structures, angle interlocks, and others. 3D fabrics are generally made up of short natural fibers and cut filaments of synthetic yarns. Some of the key applications of 3D fabrics are in the aerospace and the automotive sector, where 3D fabrics with rubber coating is used. Thus, the growing demand for both the aerospace industry and the automotive industry are driving the global 3D fabrics market. In this market report, we will take an in-depth look at the global 3D fabrics industry outlook and analyze the market share of the global 3D fabrics top 10 companies within the forecast period of 2022-2027.
COVID-19 Impact
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries had suffered a tumultuous time, and it was no different for the global 3D fabrics market. Many governments across the globe implemented lockdown regulations and factories & production facilities in many sectors came to a halt. The supply chain was greatly disrupted as many businesses followed lockdown protocols. The global 3D fabrics market is essential in many different industry verticals such as the automotive industry, the aerospace & defense sector, the construction sector, and others. Due to a massive decline in various industry verticals, the demand for 3D fabrics also decreased during the pandemic. For instance, according to the International Air Transport Association, the demand for passenger air travel fell by 65% from 2019 to 2020 with international travel decreasing by 75.6% since 2019. Additionally, according to the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA), the production of passenger vehicles decreased by 16.9% from 2019 to 2020. However, the pandemic has largely subsided as the world population undergoes vaccination and many governments have resumed production in their countries. As such, the demand for the global 3D fabrics market is expected to rise significantly within the forecast period of 2022-2027.
Report Coverage
The “Global 3D Fabrics Market Report – Forecast (2022-2027)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the global 3D fabrics industry.
By Type: Woven Fabrics (Solid, Hollow, Shell, and Nodal), Non-woven Fabrics, and Others.
By Technology: Multilayered (Non-interlaced, and Fully Interlaced), Angle Interlocked, Orthogonal, Braided (Fully Braided, Axial Braided, and Multiaxis 3D Braided), 3D Knitted, and Others.
By End-Use Industry: Automotive (Seats, Carpets, Airbags, Wheel Rims, Bumpers, and Others), Textiles & Apparel (Hats, Inner Wears, Outer Wears, and Others), Medical & Health Care (Artificial Blood Vessels, Artificial Joints & Limbs, Orthopedist Fabrics, and Others), Building & Construction (Membrane Fabrics, Conical Pillars, Lightweight Panels, Canalization, and Others), Aerospace & Defense (Radomes, Seat Shells, Pipes, Helmets, Protective Gear, and Others), Industrial (Pressure Vessels, Fittings, and Others), Marine, and Others.
By Geography: North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South America), Rest of the World (Middle East, and Africa).
Key Takeaways
- The Asia-Pacific region will dominate the global 3D fabrics market within the forecast period of 2022-2027. This is because of the rising demand for the automotive industry and the aviation industry in the region.
- 3D fabrics are primarily used in the aerospace & defense sector as they are essential in making aircrafts lightweight and fail-proof, thereby increasing fuel efficiency.
- The growing demand for composites in the medical & health care sector proves to be an excellent driver for the growth of the global 3D fabrics market within the forecast period.
- The presence of alternatives such as 2D fabrics can prove to be a hinderance for the growth of the global 3D fabrics market within the forecast period of 2022-2027.
Figure: Asia-Pacific 3D Fabrics Market 2021-2027 (US$ Billion)
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Global 3D Fabrics Market Analysis – By Type
Woven fabrics held the largest share with 42.1% in the global 3D fabrics market in 2021. 3D woven fabrics are defined as fabrics that are woven in various layers to have a three-dimensional structure. 3D woven fabrics can be classified into solid fabrics, that have a compound structure with regular or tapered geometry, hollow fabrics, that have uneven or even surfaces as well as tunnels in multi-direction, shell fabrics, that have a spherical or open box shell structure, and nodal fabrics, that have a tubular node structure. In 3D woven fabrics, generally multilayer, angle interlock and orthogonal weave architectures are the most widely used weave structures. These characteristics of 3D woven fabrics is anticipated to boost the growth of 3D fabrics market in the upcoming years.
Global 3D Fabrics Market Analysis – By End-Use Industry
The aerospace & defense sector held the largest share with 24.9% in the global 3D fabrics market in 2021. 3D fabrics are essential in making aircrafts lightweight, fail-proof and contributes to maximizing fuel efficiency. They increase impact resistance and fire resistance and are cost effective while also being high-quality. The rising growth of the aerospace industry and the increasing frequency of air traffic is also driving the demand for 3D fabrics. For instance, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), there was a 13.1% growth in capacity tonne kilometre (CTK) for global cargo transport in airlines in 2021. Additionally, according to the Boeing Commercial Market Outlook 2021-2040, 43,610 new aircrafts will be added to the global fleet by 2040 which accounts for a growth of 3.1%. Thus, with the inclining growth of the aerospace and defense sector, the global 3D fabrics market is also estimated to rise within the forecast period 2022-2027.
Global 3D Fabrics Market Analysis – By Geography
The Asia-Pacific region held the largest share with 44.7% in the global 3D fabrics market in 2021. In the Asia-Pacific countries, especially China and India dominates the aerospace industry and is one of the leading manufacturers of vehicles globally. According to Boeing Commercial Market Outlook 2021-2040, China is estimated to acquire 8,700 new aircrafts within the next 20 years. China, also, currently accounts for 13% of the worldwide fleet which is estimated to be 19.9% by 2040. Boeing reports that within the next 20 years, a total of 4,415 aircraft deliveries will be sanctioned in South Asia, with India having the highest demand due to their increase in domestic air traffic. Additionally, according to the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA), the Asia-Pacific region had the largest production of motor vehicles in the year 2020, with a total production value of 44.3 million vehicles. China is the leading producer of motor vehicles in the world, with a total production of 25.3 million in 2020. China alone accounted for 32.5% of the total motor vehicle production in the world. 3D fabrics are essential in the aerospace industry as they contribute in maximizing fuel efficiency by making aircrafts lightweight and are also corrosion-resistant and durable. As such, the inclining demand for the aerospace industry in the Asia-Pacific region is driving the demand for the global 3D fabrics market.
Global 3D Fabrics Market Drivers
The surge in demand for composites in the medical & health care sector:
In the last few years, there has been an increasing surge of composite textiles such as 3D fabrics in the medical sector. 3D fabrics are essential reinforcement materials in textile structural composites that require exceptional stability, durability and precise control for air and fluid flow. Furthermore, countries across the globe are increasing their investment in the health care sector, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. For instance, according to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the government of India aims to increase healthcare spending to 3% of the country’s GDP by 2022, primarily by introducing credit incentive programs worth US$ 6.8 billion to boost the health care sector. Additionally, according to the European Commission, companies in Europe have increased investments in research & development in the health care sector by 10.3% in 2021 while US-based companies increased their investment in research and development by 17.9%, especially during the Covid-19 crisis. As such, the rising growth of the health care sector is estimated to drive the global 3D fabrics market within the forecast period of 2022-2027.
Global 3D Fabrics Market Challenges
2D fabrics as an alternative:
While 3D fabrics are popular and have superior properties, 2D fabrics are a widely preferred alternative to 3D fabrics in a variety of situations. 2D fabrics are easier to manufacture and have a lower cost when compared to 3D fabrics. They also have lightweight and impact damage resistance properties, similar to 3D fabrics. Due to their desirable traits, 2D fabrics are often used as composites in the textile industry and are widely popular in the implementation of smart textiles. As such, one of the key challenges for the growth of the global 3D fabrics market is the presence of alternatives such as 2D fabrics.
Global 3D Fabrics Industry Outlook
Technology launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the global 3D fabrics market. Global 3D fabrics top 10 companies include:
1. Sigmatex (UK) Limited
2. Cristex Composite Materials
3. Textum Inc.
4. Cetriko, S.L.
5. Sculpteo
6. MDB Texinov
7. Nikol
8. Müller Textile Group
9. Stäubli International AG
10. Karl Mayer Stoll
Recent Developments
- On May 14, 2020, Sigmatex, a global leader in the 3D fabrics, announced a partnership with Hypetex, innovators and global leaders in carbon fiber colourization technologies, which will help them provide unique carbon fiber solutions of 2D and 3D fabrics.
- On March 23, 2020, Quad-C Management, Inc., a leading middle market equity firm, announced an investment in Textum Inc., an advanced textile engineering and manufacturing company, and its affiliates, which will help Textum accelerate their growth in the industry.
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1. Global 3D Fabrics Market- Market Overview
1.1 Definitions and Scope
2. Global 3D Fabrics Market - Executive Summary
2.1 Key Trends by Type
2.2 Key Trends by Technology
2.3 Key Trends by End-Use Industry
2.4 Key Trends by Geography
3. Global 3D Fabrics Market – Comparative analysis
3.1 Market Share Analysis- Major Companies
3.2 Product Benchmarking- Major Companies
3.3 Top 5 Financials Analysis
3.4 Patent Analysis- Major Companies
3.5 Pricing Analysis (ASPs will be provided)
4. Global 3D Fabrics Market - Startup companies Scenario Premium Premium
4.1 Major startup company analysis:
4.1.1 Investment
4.1.2 Revenue
4.1.3 Product portfolio
4.1.4 Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
5. Global 3D Fabrics Market – Industry Market Entry Scenario Premium Premium
5.1 Regulatory Framework Overview
5.2 New Business and Ease of Doing Business Index
5.3 Successful Venture Profiles
5.4 Customer Analysis – Major companies
6. Global 3D Fabrics Market - Market Forces
6.1 Market Drivers
6.2 Market Constraints
6.3 Porters Five Force Model
6.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
6.3.2 Bargaining Powers of Buyers
6.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
6.3.4 Competitive Rivalry
6.3.5 Threat of Substitutes
7. Global 3D Fabrics Market – Strategic Analysis
7.1 Value/Supply Chain Analysis
7.2 Opportunity Analysis
7.3 Product/Market Life Cycle
7.4 Distributor Analysis – Major Companies
8. Global 3D Fabrics Market – By Type (Market Size - $Million/Billion)
8.1 3D Woven Fabrics
8.1.1 Solid
8.1.2 Hollow
8.1.3 Shell
8.1.4 Nodal
8.2 3D Non-woven Fabrics
8.3 Others
9. Global 3D Fabrics Market – By Technology (Market Size - $Million/Billion)
9.1 Multilayered
9.1.1 Non-interlaced
9.1.2 Fully Interlaced
9.2 Angle Interlocked
9.3 Orthogonal
9.4 Braided
9.4.1 Fully Braided
9.4.2 Axial Braided
9.4.3 Multiaxis 3D Braided
9.5 3D Knitted
9.6 Others
10. Global 3D Fabrics Market – By End-Use Industry (Market Size - $Million/Billion)
10.1 Automotive
10.1.1 Seats
10.1.2 Carpets
10.1.3 Airbags
10.1.4 Wheel Rims
10.1.5 Bumpers
10.1.6 Others
10.2 Textiles & Apparel
10.2.1 Hats
10.2.2 Inner Wears
10.2.3 Outer Wears
10.2.4 Others
10.3 Medical & Health Care
10.3.1 Artificial Blood Vessels
10.3.2 Artificial Joints & Limbs
10.3.3 Orthopedist Fabrics
10.3.4 Others
10.4 Building & Construction
10.4.1 Membrane Fabrics
10.4.2 Conical Pillars
10.4.3 Lightweight Panels
10.4.4 Canalization
10.4.5 Others
10.5 Aerospace & Defense
10.5.1 Radomes
10.5.2 Seat Shells
10.5.3 Pipes
10.5.4 Helmets
10.5.5 Protective Gear
10.5.6 Others
10.6 Industrial
10.6.1 Pressure Vessels
10.6.2 Fittings
10.6.3 Others
10.7 Marine
10.8 Others
11. Global 3D Fabrics Market - By Geography (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
11.1 North America
11.1.1 USA
11.1.2 Canada
11.1.3 Mexico
11.2 Europe
11.2.1 UK
11.2.2 Germany
11.2.3 France
11.2.4 Italy
11.2.5 Netherlands
11.2.6 Spain
11.2.7 Russia
11.2.8 Belgium
11.2.9 Rest of Europe
11.3 Asia-Pacific
11.3.1 China
11.3.2 Japan
11.3.3 India
11.3.4 South Korea
11.3.5 Australia and New Zeeland
11.3.6 Indonesia
11.3.7 Taiwan
11.3.8 Malaysia
11.3.9 Rest of APAC
11.4 South America
11.4.1 Brazil
11.4.2 Argentina
11.4.3 Colombia
11.4.4 Chile
11.4.5 Rest of South America
11.5 Rest of the World
11.5.1 Middle East
11.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
11.5.1.2 UAE
11.5.1.3 Israel
11.5.1.4 Rest of the Middle East
11.5.2 Africa
11.5.2.1 South Africa
11.5.2.2 Nigeria
11.5.2.3 Rest of Africa
12. Global 3D Fabrics Market – Entropy
12.1 New Product Launches
12.2 M&As, Collaborations, JVs and Partnerships
13. Global 3D Fabrics Market – Industry / Segment Competition landscape Premium Premium
13.1 Company Benchmarking Matrix – Major Companies
13.2 Market Share at Global Level - Major companies
13.3 Market Share by Key Region - Major companies
13.4 Market Share by Key Country - Major companies
13.5 Market Share by Key Application - Major companies
13.6 Market Share by Key Product Type/Product category - Major companies
14. Global 3D Fabrics Market – Key Company List by Country Premium Premium
15. Global 3D Fabrics Market Company Analysis - Business Overview, Product Portfolio, Financials, and Developments
15.1 Company 1
15.2 Company 2
15.3 Company 3
15.4 Company 4
15.5 Company 5
15.6 Company 6
15.7 Company 7
15.8 Company 8
15.9 Company 9
15.10 Company 10
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LIST OF TABLES
1.Global 3 D Fabric Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 ($M)2.Global 3 D Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 ($M)
3.Global 3 D Fabric Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
4.Global 3 D Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 (Volume/Units)
5.North America 3 D Fabric Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 ($M)
6.North America 3 D Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 ($M)
7.South America 3 D Fabric Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 ($M)
8.South America 3 D Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 ($M)
9.Europe 3 D Fabric Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 ($M)
10.Europe 3 D Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 ($M)
11.APAC 3 D Fabric Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 ($M)
12.APAC 3 D Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 ($M)
13.MENA 3 D Fabric Market, by Type Market 2019-2024 ($M)
14.MENA 3 D Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast by Type and Application Market 2019-2024 ($M)
LIST OF FIGURES
1.US Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)2.Canada Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
3.Mexico Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
4.Brazil Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
5.Argentina Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
6.Peru Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
7.Colombia Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
8.Chile Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
9.Rest of South America Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
10.UK Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
11.Germany Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
12.France Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
13.Italy Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
14.Spain Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
15.Rest of Europe Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
16.China Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
17.India Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
18.Japan Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
19.South Korea Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
20.South Africa Global 3D Fabric Industry Market Revenue, 2019-2024 ($M)
21.North America Global 3D Fabric Industry By Application
22.South America Global 3D Fabric Industry By Application
23.Europe Global 3D Fabric Industry By Application
24.APAC Global 3D Fabric Industry By Application
25.MENA Global 3D Fabric Industry By Application