The global smart textiles market was valued at USD 2.8 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 9.8 billion by 2030, recording a CAGR of 19.6%. The rapid growth of the IoT ecosystem has revolutionized the textile industry by integrating tiny, low-power sensors into fabrics to create smart apparels. The integration of wearable electronics into smart garments provides users a range of innovative functionalities, such as real-time data on various activities, which enhances performance and health monitoring. Collaborations with leading research institutes and specialists in embroidery, weaving, and trims have allowed the production of lightweight, flexible, and robust systems tailored for apparel and interior design. These advancements in smart textiles offer significant benefits and solve specific problems by leveraging different internet networks.
Market Dynamics
The growth of the wearable electronics sector and expanding fashion industry is driving market growth
The increasing demand for smart wearables across various sectors, including healthcare, sports, and consumer electronics, is propelling market growth. Innovations in miniaturized electronic components, such as sensors, actuators, and control units, are enhancing the functionality and efficiency of smart textiles. These advancements enable the development of textiles that can perform complex tasks, such as health monitoring, activity tracking, and environmental interaction.
Moreover, significant progress in nanoscale manufacturing and printed electronics is contributing to the expansion of smart textile capabilities. These technologies allow for the integration of sophisticated electronic components into textiles without compromising their comfort or aesthetics.
The fashion and entertainment industry are also witnessing substantial growth due to the adoption of smart textiles. Smart shoes, fitness trousers, etc., are now considered as fashion among millennials. Designers are incorporating technology to create garments that can change color, size, or shape, to offer unique aesthetic appeal. Additionally, these smart textiles enable users to interact with their environment and communicate data via embedded sensors, thus enhancing the user experience. This blend of functionality and style is driving the adoption of smart textiles in the fashion industry, which is further fueling market growth.
Increasing focus on health and fitness presents a virtuous market opportunity for growth in future
The fitness industry is witnessing a surge in the popularity of smart textiles due to the ability to enhance workout experiences and deliver actionable insights about health and performance. These textiles provide users accurate physiological data, allowing them to optimize their routines, set personalized goals, and improve overall performance. Smart textiles also offer greater comfort compared to traditional workout gear while integrating advanced features. They remove the need for additional devices like chest straps and wrist-worn fitness trackers, ensuring a seamless and comfortable workout experience. The rising focus on health and wellness is further propelling the adoption of smart clothing in the sports and fitness sector, promoting a more active lifestyle. Designed to sync with smartphones and fitness apps, these garments provide smooth feedback through gentle vibrations on areas needing adjustment, enhancing user experience. For example, smart yoga pants connect to an app that guides users in refining their poses, offering a personalized yoga experience.
By type, Active smart textiles are the fastest growing segment. Smart textiles exhibit advanced intelligence and are classified into three categories such as active smart textiles, ultra-smart textiles and passive smart textiles. Passive smart textiles utilize sensors solely to detect environmental or user-related data. Active smart textiles, on the other hand, incorporate both sensors and actuators, enabling them to sense and respond to environmental stimuli. The most advanced, very/ultra-smart textiles go a step further by not only sensing and reacting, but also adapting their properties to changing environmental conditions. These innovations enable a wide range of applications, from health monitoring to adaptive clothing, providing enhanced functionality and user experience.
The European smart textiles market is at the leading position at present. Increasing health consciousness among the European population is fueling the demand for wearable health monitoring devices, thus promoting the growth of smart textiles. Additionally, Europe's strong emphasis on technological innovation and advanced manufacturing capabilities supports the development of cutting-edge smart textile solutions. The region's robust healthcare infrastructure and proactive adoption of medical technologies further bolsters the market. These are some of the major factors that collectively ensure Europe's continued dominance in the smart textiles market.
Key Market Players
Key market players functioning in the smart textiles market include Du Pont (U.S.), Sensoria (U.S.), Outlast Technologies (U.S), Interactive Wear (U.S.), Adidas (U.S.), Jabil (U.S.), Gentherm (Germany), AIQ Smart Clothing (Taiwan), Hexoskin (Canada), Kolon Industries (South Korea), and Thermosoft International (U.S), among others. These companies have applied diversified growth strategies, which include agreements, product development, collaborations and expansion, to enhance their product portfolio and to meet the growing demand of smart textiles in different regions.
Scope of the Report
| Market Size Estimation | 2024–2030 |
|---|---|
| Base Year Considered | 2024 |
| Forecast Period Considered | 2025–2030 |
| The Market Size Value In 2024 | USD 2.8 billion |
| Revenue Forecast In 2030 | USD 9.8 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 19.6% from 2025 to 2030 |
| Units Considered | Value (USD Million/Billion) |
| Segments Covered | Type, Function, Application, and Region |
| Regions Covered | North America, Latin America, Europe, APAC, and Middle East & Africa |
| Companies Studied | Du Pont (U.S.), Sensoria (U.S.), Outlast Technologies (U.S.), Interactive Wear (U.S.), Adidas (U.S.), Jabil (U.S.), Gentherm (Germany), AIQ Smart Clothing (Taiwan), Hexoskin (Canada), Kolon Industries (South Korea), Thermosoft International (U.S.) |
Segmentation
This research report categorizes the global smart textiles market based on type, function, application, and region.
By Type
- Active Smart Textiles
- Ultra-Smart Textiles
- Passive Smart Textiles
By Function
- Sensing
- Luminescence & Aesthetics
- Thermoelectricity
- Energy Harvesting
- Others
By Application
- Fashion
- Medical
- Transportation
- Fitness & Sports
- Space & Military
- Industrial
By Region
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- APAC
- Middle East and Africa
Recent Developments
In July 2022, Loomia Technologies based in California, U.S partnered with Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) to develop highly tactile heated handwear for both commercial/recreational and military users. Loomia will apply its cutting-edge e-textile technology to bring the heated handwear to fruition, while AFFOA will oversee consumer research, design the architectural systems, and create an interface control unit.
In March 2023, Schoeller Textil AG introduced a sustainable textile collection termed as Re-Source. Re-Source boasts breathability, thermal regulation, and wind & water resistance. This innovative collection is crafted from bio-based materials, as well as post- and pre-consumer waste, including recycled polyester and spandex.
May, 2021- Nextiles, a textile manufacturing startup, entered the sports and performance market with smart thread technology that captures biometric and biomechanical data. By blending traditional sewing techniques with printed circuit boards, Nextiles creates flexible fabrics with embedded sensors. Their semi-conductive threads measure mechanical changes, providing detailed data such as force, torque, and strain. Nextiles also offers APIs and SDKs for real-time data streaming via Bluetooth and cloud storage.
July, 2021- In July, DuPont acquired Laird Performance Materials, specializing in electromagnetic shielding and thermal management. In February, DuPont acquired Tex Tech's Core Matrix Technology, thus improving ballistic and fragmentation performance while reducing backface trauma. These acquisitions have boosted DuPont's portfolio, enabling the company to create lightweight, flexible ballistic solutions that meet National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards for durability and comfort.
Table of Content
1.1. Objective of the Study
1.2. Market Definition
1.2.1. Regions Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered
2.1. Assumptions
2.2. Primary & Secondary Sources
2.3. Market Size Estimation
2.3.1. Top-Down Approach
2.3.2. Bottom-Up Approach
4.1. Market Share Analysis
4.2. Product Benchmarking
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Market Drivers
5.1.2. Market Constraints
5.1.3. Market Challenges
5.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.2.1. Power of Suppliers
5.2.2. Power of Customers
5.2.3. Threat of New entrants
5.2.4. Threat of Substitution
5.2.5. Degree of Competition
6.1. Value Chain Analysis
6.2. Pricing Analysis
6.3. Suppliers and Distributors
6.4. Covid-19 Impact Analysis
7.1. Active Smart Textiles
7.2. Ultra-Smart Textiles
7.3. Passive Smart Textiles
8.1. Sensing
8.2. Luminescence & Aesthetics
8.3. Thermoelectricity
8.4. Energy Harvesting
8.5. Others
9.1. Fashion
9.2. Medical
9.3. Transportation
9.4. Fitness & Sports
9.5. Space & Military
9.6. Industrial
10.1. Introduction
10.2. North America
10.2.1. U.S.
10.2.2. Canada
10.2.3. Mexico
10.3. Lain America
10.3.1. Brazil
10.3.2. Argentina
10.3.3. Chile
10.4. Europe
10.4.1. U.K.
10.4.2. France
10.4.3. Germany
10.4.4. Italy
10.4.5. Others
10.5. APAC
10.5.1. China
10.5.2. India
10.5.3. Japan
10.5.4. Indonesia
10.5.5. Others
10.6. Middle East and Africa
10.6.1. Saudi Arabia
10.6.2. Turkey
10.6.3. UAE
10.6.4. South Africa
10.6.5. Others
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. New Product Launches
11.1.2. Key M&As, Collaborations, JVs and Partnerships
11.2. Du Pont (U.S)
11.2.1. Business Overview
11.2.2. Product Portfolio
11.2.3. Recent Developments
11.2.4. SWOT Analysis
11.3. Gentherm (Germany)
11.4. Sensoria (U.S)
11.5. Outlast Technologies (U.S)
11.6. Interactive Wear (U.S)
11.7. Jabil (U.S)
11.8. AIQ Smart Clothing (Taiwan)
11.9. Hexoskin (Canada)
12.1. Abbreviations
12.2. Bibliography
12.3. Compilation of Expert Insights
12.4. Disclaimer
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