Breathable films are monolithic thin films made by a mixture of mineral fillers and polymers which are impervious to liquids (water) but permeable to gases (water vapor). The polymers are used to derive the films. The polymers that are essentially used in breathable films are polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene and others which comprise polyester thermoplastic elastomers, block amide polyether, co-polyamide and co-polyester.
These films provide a cost-effective solution for moisture control in many applications such as to maintain fresh food products with increased shelf-life and usability. Also, In food packaging and textiles, non-porous breathable films are used, while in disposable medical products like surgery gowns and gloves microporous films are also used in hygiene products like baby clothes, feminine hygiene, adult clothes, roofing and house wrap. Breathable films based industrial protective clothing provides protection from various hazardous environments and give more comfort to the user.
The global breathable films research report sheds light on the market circumstances by carrying out primary and secondary research for more than 320 hours. As per the report, the global breathable films market is growing at a fast pace and increasing its geographical footprint rapidly. The global breathable films market is valued at US $ xxx million dollars in 2019 which is forecast to grow at CAGR of xx% and reach a massive US $ xxx million dollars by the end of 2024 in value.
The growth is comparatively higher in Asia Pacific and US region due to expansion of end use industry such as hygiene and medical. The major growth driver for breathable films market are growing awareness of health and hygiene, an increase in demand for premium hygiene products and massive opportunities for food contact applications.
The stagnant growth in the baby diapers market in developed countries and volatility in raw material prices are the major impediments to the expansion of global breathable films market.
Breathable films enjoy wide usage across all major regions in the world including Europe, APAC, North America, Middle East, Africa, and LatinAmerica. These regions serve large number of manufacturers and supplier and are hence responsible for the growth of breathable films market globally. The companies that lead global market are Nitto Denko, RKW Group, Arkema, Mitsui Chemicals, Fatra, Toray Industries, Trioplast Industries, SWM INTL, Rahil Foam, Skymark Packaging, Daika Kogyo, American Polyfilm ,Innovia Films, Clopay Plastic Products Co., Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
Research Methodology
The research process includes the market segmentation of the global breathable films market, identifying the growth determinants of every market segment and market forecasts. All the market forecasts are done in accordance with the inputs taken from the global breathable films market industry experts from across the global industry. Market Krystal conducts more than 40 interview hours dedicated for this study, the same are mentioned below:
By company type:
Manufacturers (35%), Suppliers (25%), Consumers (20%), Researchers (10%), Independent industry consultant (10%)
By geography:
North America (40%), Asia (35%), Europe (25%)
By designation:
Top level (40%), Operation level (20%), Mid-level (40%)
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