Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market size is expected to reach $ 1000 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 6.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Textile fluorine-free water repellent is a type of chemical treatment applied to textiles to provide water-repellent properties without the use of fluorinated compounds. This technology aims to offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional water repellent treatments that often contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are known to be persistent and potentially harmful to human health and the environment. Fluorine-free water repellents work by modifying the surface of textile fibers to reduce their affinity for water, causing water to bead up and roll off the fabric instead of being absorbed. These treatments can be applied to various types of textiles, including clothing, outdoor gear, upholstery, and more.
The global textile fluorine-free water repellent market has emerged as a strategic growth segment within the broader functional textile chemicals industry, driven by intensifying environmental scrutiny and regulatory measures targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). With the European Union, the United States, and several Asian governments tightening standards for hazardous substances in consumer textiles, apparel brands and textile processors are accelerating the transition toward sustainable alternatives. Unlike traditional fluorinated durable water repellents (DWRs) that offer high performance but raise toxicity and persistence concerns, fluorine-free repellents—mainly silicone-based, polyurethane-based, or bio-based chemistries—provide safer hydrophobic protection for sportswear, outdoor gear, workwear, home textiles, and technical fabrics. This momentum is sustained by consumer demand for non-toxic, biodegradable, and certified sustainable garments, the reputational risk faced by brands using PFAS, and technological advances that steadily close the performance gap between legacy fluorochemicals and fluorine-free finishes in terms of durability, oil repellency, and wash resistance.
This report studies the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent production by Materials, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include DAIKIN, Archroma, Guangzhou Dymatic, Zhejiang Transfar Chemicals, Rudolf GmbH, NICCA, Tanatex Chemicals, Zschimmer & Schwarz, Fibrochem Advanced Materials (Shanghai) Co, HeiQ Materials AG, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Materials, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent Market, Segmentation by Materials:
Hydrocarbon-based
Silicone-based
Others
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent Market, Segmentation by Application:
Sportswear and Outdoor Gears
Casual Apparel
Home Furnishing
Technical Textiles
Others
Companies Profiled:
DAIKIN
Archroma
Guangzhou Dymatic
Zhejiang Transfar Chemicals
Rudolf GmbH
NICCA
Tanatex Chemicals
Zschimmer & Schwarz
Fibrochem Advanced Materials (Shanghai) Co
HeiQ Materials AG
Evonik Industries
Sarex Chemical
Go Yen Chemical
Pulcra Chemicals
ORCO
Zhejiang Kefeng
Zhuhai Huada WholeWin Chemical
Zhejiang Wellwin
LeMan Polymer
DyStar
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market?
2. What is the demand of the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Textile fluorine-free water repellent is a type of chemical treatment applied to textiles to provide water-repellent properties without the use of fluorinated compounds. This technology aims to offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional water repellent treatments that often contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are known to be persistent and potentially harmful to human health and the environment. Fluorine-free water repellents work by modifying the surface of textile fibers to reduce their affinity for water, causing water to bead up and roll off the fabric instead of being absorbed. These treatments can be applied to various types of textiles, including clothing, outdoor gear, upholstery, and more.
The global textile fluorine-free water repellent market has emerged as a strategic growth segment within the broader functional textile chemicals industry, driven by intensifying environmental scrutiny and regulatory measures targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). With the European Union, the United States, and several Asian governments tightening standards for hazardous substances in consumer textiles, apparel brands and textile processors are accelerating the transition toward sustainable alternatives. Unlike traditional fluorinated durable water repellents (DWRs) that offer high performance but raise toxicity and persistence concerns, fluorine-free repellents—mainly silicone-based, polyurethane-based, or bio-based chemistries—provide safer hydrophobic protection for sportswear, outdoor gear, workwear, home textiles, and technical fabrics. This momentum is sustained by consumer demand for non-toxic, biodegradable, and certified sustainable garments, the reputational risk faced by brands using PFAS, and technological advances that steadily close the performance gap between legacy fluorochemicals and fluorine-free finishes in terms of durability, oil repellency, and wash resistance.
This report studies the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent production by Materials, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include DAIKIN, Archroma, Guangzhou Dymatic, Zhejiang Transfar Chemicals, Rudolf GmbH, NICCA, Tanatex Chemicals, Zschimmer & Schwarz, Fibrochem Advanced Materials (Shanghai) Co, HeiQ Materials AG, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Materials, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent Market, Segmentation by Materials:
Hydrocarbon-based
Silicone-based
Others
Global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent Market, Segmentation by Application:
Sportswear and Outdoor Gears
Casual Apparel
Home Furnishing
Technical Textiles
Others
Companies Profiled:
DAIKIN
Archroma
Guangzhou Dymatic
Zhejiang Transfar Chemicals
Rudolf GmbH
NICCA
Tanatex Chemicals
Zschimmer & Schwarz
Fibrochem Advanced Materials (Shanghai) Co
HeiQ Materials AG
Evonik Industries
Sarex Chemical
Go Yen Chemical
Pulcra Chemicals
ORCO
Zhejiang Kefeng
Zhuhai Huada WholeWin Chemical
Zhejiang Wellwin
LeMan Polymer
DyStar
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market?
2. What is the demand of the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Textile Fluorine Free Water Repellent market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
136 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Materials
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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