The global spandex market size is expected to reach USD 8.8 billion by 2027 registering a CAGR of 2.2%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rapid expansion of the textile industry coupled with rising demand for sportswear, active wear, diapers, intimate wear, etc. is projected to propel the market growth. Benefits of spandex fibers including lightweight, resistance to perspiration, superior elasticity, excellent strength, and durability are projected to promote its use in applications including clothing, medical, and others.
Spandex is increasingly being used in the manufacturing of medical products including compress bandages, stretchable bandages, surgical hose, etc. Rising demand for medical products across the globe on account of the increasing number of healthcare centers is expected to augment the product demand further. Raw materials used in the manufacturing of spandex include Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTEG) and MDI that are derived from petrochemical feedstock. Stringent government regulations across the economies to curb the carbon footprints is projected to limit the expansion of the spandex market.
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The clothing application segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR from 2020 to 2027 on account of the growing demand for sportswear, swimwear, yoga pants, under garments, and others
The solution dry-spinning process accounted for the maximum market share of 95.2% in 2019 and is projected to register at a steady CAGR from 2020 to 2027 owing to the multiple benefits of the process including higher spinning speed and flexibility
Asia Pacific led the global market in 2019 owing to the expansion of textile industry in China, India, Indonesia, and several other economies
Growing production of spandex in U.S. on account of the rising demand for active wear, sportswear, inner wear, and others is projected to drive the North America regional market
China accounted for the highest market share in Asia Pacific due to the growing number of production facilities in the country
Grand View Research has segmented the global spandex market on the basis of application, technology, and region:
Spandex Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)
Clothing
Medical
Others
Spandex Technology Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)
Solution Dry-spinning
Wet-spinning
Others
Spandex Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
U.K.
Spain
Italy
Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
Central & South America
Brazil
Middle East & Africa
List of Key Players of Spandex Market
Hyosung
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
TK Chemical Corp.
Taekwang Industrial Co. Ltd.
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