Loom Machines

Global Loom Machines Market to Reach US$6.5 Billion by 2030

The global market for Loom Machines estimated at US$5.2 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$6.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Air Jet Loom, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.3% CAGR and reach US$2.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Water Jet Loom segment is estimated at 2.9% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.4 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 6.7% CAGR

The Loom Machines market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.4 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.3 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 6.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.5% and 2.8% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 2.1% CAGR.

Global Loom Machines Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Are Loom Machines Central to Global Textile Manufacturing Modernization?

Loom machines represent the cornerstone of fabric production in the global textile industry, facilitating the conversion of yarn into woven or non-woven fabrics at industrial scale. As demand for high-speed, high-quality textile production rises globally, loom machines are being re-engineered to deliver greater throughput, energy efficiency, and precision across varied applications including apparel, home textiles, technical fabrics, and industrial composites. Modern loom technologies enable weavers to manage intricate patterns, fiber blends, and multi-width formats, making them vital for competitive manufacturing in both volume-based and niche textile segments.

The global shift toward nearshoring and sustainable textile sourcing is intensifying demand for automated loom systems capable of reducing labor dependence and minimizing material wastage. Simultaneously, changing consumer preferences toward natural, organic, and smart fabrics is prompting manufacturers to adopt looms that can handle fine cotton, silk, bamboo, carbon fiber, and hybrid yarns with equal efficiency. Loom machines are also essential in enabling just-in-time manufacturing and rapid design-to-market transitions, especially in fast fashion and technical textile segments where speed and customization determine commercial viability.

How Are Technology Integrations and Automation Elevating Loom Machine Capabilities?

Loom machines are undergoing a technological revolution, driven by automation, digitization, and intelligent manufacturing. Electronic Jacquard and dobby looms now allow weavers to produce complex designs with digital precision, eliminating manual lifting mechanisms and dramatically reducing pattern changeover times. Air-jet and water-jet looms offer high-speed operation with minimal mechanical wear, while rapier looms provide flexibility in fiber compatibility and fabric width. These machines incorporate programmable logic controllers (PLCs), servo motors, and real-time diagnostics to maintain optimal tension, weft insertion accuracy, and defect monitoring.

Integration with CAD/CAM systems enables seamless pattern transfer, allowing designers to send fabric blueprints directly to looms without intermediate manual input. Industry 4.0 capabilities—including IoT sensors, cloud-based performance analytics, and predictive maintenance—are being embedded in newer loom models to reduce unplanned downtimes and improve resource utilization. Furthermore, energy-efficient motors, regenerative braking systems, and adaptive weft insertion systems are reducing operational costs and carbon footprints, aligning with global sustainability goals in textile production.

Which End-Use Markets and Regional Textile Hubs Are Driving Loom Machine Adoption?

The demand for loom machines is being shaped by both end-use diversification and the geographic rebalancing of textile manufacturing. Apparel and fashion remain the dominant application segments, but technical textiles—such as airbags, geotextiles, and medical textiles—are emerging as high-margin, high-specification areas requiring specialized looms with precision engineering. Smart textiles incorporating conductive fibers and sensors are also creating niche demand for hybrid looms capable of weaving electronics-integrated fabrics with zero tolerance for misalignment or stretch.

Geographically, South Asia—particularly India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan—continues to be a major hub for loom machine deployment, driven by large-scale apparel exports and supportive government incentives. China, despite capacity rationalization, remains a key player in high-end loom production and advanced textile applications. Meanwhile, countries such as Vietnam, Turkey, and Ethiopia are witnessing increased investment in modern textile parks, complete with integrated loom installations. Developed regions like Italy and Germany maintain stronghold positions in high-end, precision-engineered looms tailored for luxury textiles and technical fabrics.

What Is Fueling Global Growth in the Loom Machines Market?

The growth in the loom machines market is driven by multiple factors spanning textile industry expansion, automation imperatives, and evolving trade dynamics. A primary driver is the resurgence of global textile demand post-pandemic, with countries ramping up production capacity to meet backlog orders, restock inventories, and fulfill shifting fashion seasons. Investments in textile infrastructure, especially under government-backed schemes like India’s PLI for Textiles and Ethiopia’s industrial parks, are fueling purchases of high-speed and multi-format loom machines.

Increased labor costs in traditional textile hubs are prompting manufacturers to adopt automation-friendly looms that deliver consistent quality with minimal operator intervention. Additionally, the growing emphasis on energy efficiency, fabric quality, and digital manufacturing traceability is aligning purchasing decisions toward technologically advanced loom systems. These preferences are further reinforced by customer and regulatory demands for transparent, traceable, and low-impact textile production.

Export-oriented demand from apparel, automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors is also driving technology upgrades in loom infrastructure to meet international standards. Meanwhile, the rise of microfactories, on-demand fashion, and circular textile systems is prompting manufacturers to invest in modular and easily reconfigurable loom systems. As these industry dynamics mature, loom machines are expected to evolve into highly integrated, data-driven, and sustainable production tools underpinning the future of global fabric manufacturing.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Loom Machines market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Type (Air Jet Loom, Water Jet Loom, Rapier Loom, Missile Loom, Multiphase Loom); Operation (Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 43 Featured) -

• AVL Looms
• Bonas Textile Machinery NV
• Digital Weaving Norway
• Dornier GmbH
• Fletcher Industries
• Groz-Beckert KG
• Itema Group
• Lindauer DORNIER GmbH
• Mageba GmbH
• Picanol NV
• Premier Looms
• Rieter Holding AG
• Schacht Spindle Company
• SMIT Textile S.p.A.
• Stäubli International AG
• Toyota Industries Corporation
• Trützschler Group
• Tsudakoma Corp.
• Van de Wiele
• Zhejiang RIFA Textile Machinery Co., Ltd.

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