Taille du marché mondial, prévisions et tendances marquantes sur 2023-2033
Protective Clothing Market size is expected to exceed $18 billion by the end of 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period, i.e., 2023-2033. In 2022, the protective clothing industry size exceeded $10 billion. The growth of the market can be attributed to the rapid rise of the textile industry worldwide. Furthermore, protective clothing is used in textile products to provide protection from environmental situations, and it is expected to drive the market growth. The revenue generation of the global textile industry in 2018 was around $900 billion, which is expected to reach $1.25 trillion by 2024.
Protective clothing market trends such as the presence of a large number of textile companies worldwide are expected to boost the production of protective clothing in the coming years. The total number of textile and fabric manufacturing companies in the European Union was estimated at 143,000 in 2021. In recent years, workplace safety concerns have increased significantly in every sector. The increase in healthcare, chemical, construction, food processing or manufacturing sectors, the high number of accidental deaths and injuries are expected to drive the protective clothing market in the recent years. Therefore, these factors are expected to increase the market growth during the forecast period.

Secteur des vêtements de protection : facteurs de croissance et défis
Growth factors
- Prevalence of industrial accidents – Recent industrialization has promoted the expansion of many industries. On the other hand, the number of fatalities and accidents has also increased significantly. To protect employees, the demand for protective clothing is expected to increase rapidly. The total number of fatal workplace accidents in the United States was estimated to be around 5,000 in 2020.
- Stand Up for Structural Fires – Protective clothing is required in emergency situations like fires and is worn by personnel like firefighters and first responders. In addition, flame-resistant fabrics are used for manufacturing protective clothing to protect employees from fire work. Hence, the global protective clothing market is expected to grow. Recent statistics indicate that in 2020, there were nearly 500,000 structural fires in the United States, an increase of 2% from 2019 .
- High investment by companies in R&D activities – The development of new technologies and improvement of protective fabrics is undoubtedly a very important factor, which is expected to boost the growth of the global protective clothing market. The World Bank reported that research and development expenditure data accounted for 2.63% of total GDP in 2020, up from 2.13% in 2017.
- Rapid industrialization and urbanization – People who work in industries such as construction and manufacturing often have to wear protective clothing to mitigate the risks associated with their work lie. According to the United Nations, approximately 55% of the world's population
n lived in urban areas in 2018, a figure expected to reach 68% by 2050.
Challenges
- Concerns over portability issues
- Need for high initial investments
- Constant Fluctuation in Raw Material Costs – With the global economic instability and the unstable crude oil prices, which indirectly or directly affects the prices of synthetic fibers, such as nylon or rayon. These factors influence the manufacturing costs of protective clothing. Hence, it is expected to hamper the growth of the global protective clothing market.
Marché des vêtements de protection : points de vue clés
Segmentation des vêtements de protection
End User (Construction, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Mining, Medical, Defense, Firefighters)
The global protective clothing market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by end-use into construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, medical, defense, and firefighters. Out of these segment types, the construction segment is estimated to account for the largest market share during the forecast period. The growth of the sector can be attributed to the increasing expansion of the construction sector, supported by the growing demand for construction processes in various industries, as well as the growth in gross domestic product (GDP) and industrialization, which is expected to drive the growth of the construction sector in the market during the assessment period. According to a recent report, in 2019, the construction industry in the United States generated a revenue of approximately US$ 2 trillion.
Material Type (Aramid and Blends, Polyolefin and Blends, Polyamide, PBI, Cotton Fiber, Laminated Polyesters)
The global protective clothing market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by material type into aramid & blends, polyolefin & blends, polyamide, PBI, cotton fibers, laminated polyesters, etc. Among these segments, the aramid & mixes segment is expected to garner a significant share. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the higher usage of aramid and blends in ballistic protection, making it suitable for use in clothing, armor, etc. Aramid Fiber Properties include high strength, organic solvent, and abrasion resistance as these fibers are non-conductive and have low flammability. For instance, the sales and production volume of the aramid fiber collective is expected to reach around $4 billion by 2027.
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APAC Market Statistics
The Asia Pacific protective clothing market, among other regions, is expected to hold the largest market share by the end of 2033. The market growth can be primarily attributed to the increasing demand and manufacturing of textile fibers, as well as dyes and pigments , in the region, supported by the growing population, which results in the availability of a robust workforce for production. China was expected to be the world’s largest textile exporter in 2021 with a value of around US$ 120 billion, accounting for nearly 52% of the overall textile export industry in Asia. Furthermore, the employment rate in the apparel industry, along with rapid urbanization and increasing industries are expected to create lucrative growth opportunities for the Asia Pacific protective clothing market growth during the forecast period. According to the International Labour Organization, approximately 65 million people were employed in the garment sector in Asia Pacific, which accounts for 75% of all garment workers globally. Asia Pacific is known to have a robust textile industry, which is attributed to the lower cost of production and cheap labor. For instance, Japan is one of the major textile exporters of which China accounts for about 42% of the global textile industry, with almost 30 years of dominance in the textile and garment industry. All this has been possible due to the presence of good infrastructure, robust supply chain, and apparel expertise.

Les entreprises dominent le paysage des vêtements protecteurs
- Industrial Protection Products Inc.
- Company Overview
- Operational strategy
- Main products offered
- Financial results
- Key performance indicators
- Risk analysis
- Recent development
- Regional presence
- SWOT Analysis
- Honeywell International Company
- Lakeland Inc.
- 3M Company
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- ANSELL LTD
- Clark Company
- Teijin Aramid BV
- Sioen Industries NV
- Cintas Company
In the News
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Protective Industrial Products Inc. has acquired Industrial Starter, SpA. This acquisition is expected to expand the company’s operations into Southern and Eastern Europe to become part of the global PIP family. Protective Industrial Products Inc. is a leading provider of protection and PPE for mining, construction, retail and other markets.
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Honeywell International Company has acquired Rocky Research. This acquisition expands the company's existing portfolio, which includes power generation, energy storage and energy management systems and thermal systems. Rocky Research is a leading company in energy management and thermal energy solution.
Crédits des auteurs: Rajrani Baghel
- Report ID: 4499
- Published Date: Feb 14, 2023
- Report Format: PDF, PPT