Nanotechnologies for the Textile Market (Master Report)

Cientifica Ltd.
April 1, 2007
150 Pages - SKU: CMPC1692520
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The market for textiles making use of nanotechnologies will reach US $13.6 billion by 2007, climbing dramatically to reach US $115 billion by 2012. Highest growth rates will be seen outside the traditional apparel and home applications, where demand for performance improvements rather than cost reduction will drive the rapid adoption of nanotechnologies.

Nanotechnologies in the Textiles Market is the most comprehensive study yet undertaken in this field. The report draws on the views of experts from major textile producing nations such as China, India, Pakistan and Indonesia, in addition to the major markets of Europe, North America and Japan. Background:
  • World textile and clothing overview;
  • In depth analysis of nanotechnology applications to textiles in the major markets of the EU, US, China, India, Japan, Korea
  • Initiatives in the rest of the world
  • Macro and micro value chain of the textiles industry
  • Overview of the market potential for nanotechnology in textiles
  • Why textiles go nano
  • Nanotechnology in the textile-related categories of
  • Technical/non-woven/industrial textiles
  • High-performance textiles,
  • multifunctional textiles and
  • Smart/intelligent textiles
Current Applications of Nanotechnology in the Textile Industry:
  • Applications of nanotechnology in textile production
  • Fibres, yarns, fabrics
  • Finishing; dyeing and coating
  • Electronic textiles
  • Fibre modification
  • Value added applications
  • Full analysis of applications, technologies, market and growth rates by sector
For each application sector, clothing, home textiles, military/defence, medical, sports/outdoor and non conventional technical textiles the report gives an overview of the following aspects:
  • Current Applications of Nanotechnology in specific textiles: An overview of nanotechnology applications in each textile sector
  • Current Adopters of Nanotech by Sector: Detailed examples of nano-enabled textile products in each sector.
  • Costs and Benefits: Detailed costs and benefits analysis of nanotechnology applications by sector
  • Future Projections for specific textiles: Includes growth rates and figures for the value of nanomaterials
  • Market growth by sector
  • Average growth of nanotechnology enabled applications by sector
  • Drivers and Barriers: In depth analysis of relevant drivers and barriers in each sector
  • Key Players: Full listing of the major players, their partners and their products?
  • Roadmaps: When will these applications of nanotechnology finally reach the mass market?
  • Applications Matrix: What nanotechnologies are being used to modify which properties of textiles?
Brief Description:
This 150 page report presents detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of the current and emerging applications of nanotechnologies in the textile industry. It offers in depth analysis of prices and trends, applications and production methods with full market growth forecasts by sector for 2006-12.

Key data includes:
  • Over 70 figures and tables covering every aspect of nanotechnologies and textiles.
  • Nanotechnology enabled markets, 2006-2012.
  • Market forecasts for nanomaterials used in the textile industry 2006-2012.
  • Full analysis of technologies and trends by sector.
  • Technology adoption and penetration rates by sector.
  • Full listing of all companies and players in the nanotechnology textiles field.