1.3.2 Synthetic fibers

For synthetic fibers, clothing manufacturing accounts for over 45% of the global revenue share in 2016. The increasing demand is a direct result of the growth in popularity of functional clothing such as easy-to-maintain style, protective clothing and high-performance sportswear. By region, Asia Pacific leads the demand with a value Read more…

1.3.1 Natural fiber composites

Natural fiber composites have been mainly applied for industrial textile products. The construction industry took more than half the market share in 2015, including the production of decking, railing, window and frames. The automotive industry, the second largest consuming segment of fibers in making door panels, seat backs and dash Read more…