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Fashion United
a day ago
- Business
- Fashion United
Report: Smart textile materials market to grow by a cool 2 billion US dollars by 2030
The market for smart textile materials is poised for growth - estimated to be worth 3.59 billion US dollars (about 3.11 billion euros) in 2023, it is expected to grow by 56 percent to 5.59 billion US dollars (about 4.11 billion euros) by 2030, expecting an annual growth rate of 6.4 percent. This is what a new report by market research company Valuates found out. 'With increasing demand across healthcare, defence, automotive, fashion and industrial sectors, the market is experiencing diversified growth. Factors such as rising interest in wearable tech, eco-conscious consumerism and smart infrastructure are redefining material performance expectations,' explains Valuates. Material science meets digital innovation as textile manufacturers such as Milliken, Toray Industries, Peratech, Clothing Plus, DuPont, Schoeller Textiles, Interactive Wear AG and Ohmatex focus on durability, adaptability and user-centric functionalities to remain competitive. Strategic partnerships, funding support and technological breakthroughs are accelerating commercial adoption. The global top four manufacturers hold a market share over 15 percent while North Americas is the largest market with a share of over 50 percent, followed by China and Europe (over 35 percent). Active, passive and ultra-smart - types of smart textile materials The market for smart textile materials is not only segmented by industry such as fashion and entertainment, sports and fitness, medical, transportation, defence and military use and architecture but also by type of material: There are passive smart textile materials, active ones and ultra-smart textile materials. The latter are those that integrate multiple functionalities such as sensing, actuating and adapting to environmental stimuli. 'These textiles are designed to be highly interactive, incorporating advanced elements like shape-memory alloys, embedded nanomaterials, and responsive polymers that react to temperature, pressure or movement,' states the report. Given that they can function independently without constant external control, they are used in fields such as medical monitoring, sports gear and safety wear. According to the report, there is also an increasing demand for intelligent clothing that supports biometric tracking and environmental responsiveness. This heated poncho keeps the wearer warm. Seen at the Texhibition Innovation Hub. Credits: Itkib Fairs Active smart textiles are those that can react to stimuli from the environment like temperature, humidity, light or electric fields and modify their properties accordingly. This is useful for heating garments and clothing that manages moisture and temperature regulation like running, outdoor and medical gear. 'Military-grade smart textiles are used to monitor soldiers' health, detect hazardous substances and support communication systems. These textiles often embed sensors to provide real-time physiological data, environmental analysis and location tracking,' adds the report. In the sportswear field, a booming fitness culture and a rising interest in performance optimisation drive demand for smart garments whose stretchable electronics and conductive threads monitor motion, muscle fatigue and hydration levels. Unlike active smart textiles materials, passive ones respond to external stimuli without requiring an external power source or the ability to transduce energy, thus essentially acting as sensors. They make up the largest segment with a market share over 35 percent. 'The growing use of fitness trackers has opened the door for apparel that serves similar functions while offering enhanced comfort. Sports brands are capitalising on this demand by partnering with tech firms to develop smart clothing lines. As health-conscious consumers increasingly seek intelligent wearables, the demand for durable and washable smart textile materials continues to surge,' states the report. It also points to the fact that eco-conscious consumers and regulatory pressures are encouraging the use of biodegradable and recyclable smart textile materials with manufacturers exploring organic substrates, water-based inks and low-impact production methods. 'There is a push toward reducing electronic waste by developing textiles that integrate washable electronics and extend product life cycles. Brands focusing on circular fashion find smart textiles compatible with their sustainability objectives. Environmental certifications and green labelling have also driven competition among textile producers to offer sustainable smart solutions. This trend is not only broadening the appeal of smart textiles but also pushing innovation in material science for biodegradable and energy-efficient options.' Growth driver customisation and personalisation Smart textiles also enable adaptive clothing that responds to the preferences of its wearers for fashion and style or medical and life-saving reasons such as changing colour, adjusting ventilation or integrating mobile controls like temperature-sensitive coats or other protective gear and posture-correcting shirts. 'Fashion-forward consumers, especially millennials and Gen Z, demand garments that blend tech with style. Brands that offer interactive, customisable wearables are gaining competitive advantage,' finds the report. 'As the line between fashion and function continues to blur, the demand for versatile smart textile materials that support personalised experiences is rapidly increasing, resulting in a diversified product pipeline from textile manufacturers,' sums up Valuates.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New gear received by East Providence firefighters has right chemical formula
EAST PROVIDENCE – In 2027 it will be illegal to distribute personal protective equipment for firefighting that contains certain toxic chemicals. The ban passed in the General Assembly this spring and Gov. Dan McKee has already signed it. On Tuesday, East Providence became the first city in the U.S. to equip all of its firefighters with protective coats and pants that comply with the law, officials say. The materials in the 175 turnout ensembles produced jointly by Milliken and Fire-Dex do not contain certain synthetic fluorinated chemicals known widely by an abbreviation as "PFAS." PFAS are man-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s, according to an April news release sent out by the Rhode Island Senate. The PCAS chemicals have been linked to cancer and other health problems, lawmakers say. East Providence fire Chief Michael Carey managed the procurement of the gear at a total cost of $658,000, or about $3,750 per unit, East Providence Mayor Roberto L. DaSilva said Tuesday. The gear was paid for with money from the American Rescue Plan Act, the COVID-aid stimulus package passed in 2021. "East Providence tries to lead the way in innovation," said DaSilva. "It brings me great pride that Chief Carey led the charge on trying to get this to become a reality," he said. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: East Providence firefighters debut new protective gear
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
‘We felt hopeless': Hail storm blows through Colorado community
MILLIKEN, Colo. (KDVR) — Hail slammed into the town of Milliken on Tuesday, shattering solar panels and other items. One woman FOX31 spoke with said she woke up to the sound of hail pounding her roof in the night. 'The amount of windows on cars that are gone is just crazy. And so I just kind of put in perspective how quickly things can kind of turn a little dark for our little town,' said Morganne Brown, who lives in Milliken. Roofer shares tips following hail storm in Milliken Brown said she was fast asleep when she heard the hail, which woke everyone in the house up. Her dad thought someone was breaking into the house. When they stepped outside after the storm had passed, their pergola was full of holes and some of their plants were destroyed. 'Walking out around 7:30, 8 o'clock this morning and just realized like okay, like that actually did damage and then going through our town and seeing the damage through the town, like it kind of became real for sure,' Brown said. A hailstorm came powering through her neighborhood in Milliken. Signs of the damage left behind from the storm can be seen all over, on the roofs and on the cars parked outside. Brown says as the storm hit, she was inside with her dogs thinking of their seven chickens who live in their backyard. Photos: Baseball-sized hail falls in Colorado after 'rare' overnight storm 'It was it was scary. It was kind of one of those moments of just like we hope our animals know what to do, but also we were just kind of we felt hopeless,' Brown said. When they realized what was happening, they got together in the center of the house, worried that something bigger was coming. 'We also thought a tornado was coming because we just assumed you don't get that kind of weather without a tornado,' Brown said. 'But hopefully we see the light in a couple of days.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
17-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Severe storms pound Colorado's Front Range with baseball-to quarter-size hail and cause ground delay at Denver International Airport
All the ingredients of high humidity, some sunshine and a cold front teamed up to create two big waves of severe weather across Colorado on Tuesday. Rare early morning thunderstorms dropped baseball-sized hail in Northern Colorado and a second afternoon round resulted in a ground delay at Denver International Airport that was put in place by the Federal Aviation Administration. Storm clouds are seen above Denver International Airport Tuesday afternoon. CBS Some roads in the Denver metro area saw flooding in the afternoon with heavy rain. Street flooding was happening during the strong storms for vehicles traveling on the 38th Street underpass in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood. CBS The early morning Northern Colorado storms left a trail of damage, with hailstones smashing windows and denting cars before sunrise in the Milliken area. Hail damaged several vehicles in Milliken. CBS Assessments are underway in the areas where there was damage.
CBS News
17-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Damaging hail hits Colorado town, more severe weather expected Tuesday
Damaging hail hit the Colorado town of Milliken overnight, leaving behind shattered windows and other destruction on Tuesday morning. Some of the damage included shattered windows on several vehicles. Damaging hail hit Milliken overnight CBS The hail hit Monday night and appeared to punch holes in the back windows or shatter them on several vehicles. On Tuesday morning, several CBS Colorado viewers sent images of large hail that had fallen in the area. Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day as much of Colorado is under the risk of severe weather once again for the afternoon with the possibility of thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain.
