Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market To Reach $2.86 Billion By 2030

Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market Growth & Trends

The global waterproof breathable textiles market size is expected to reach USD 2.86 billion by 2030, expanding at a revenue-based CAGR of 5.9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing demand for comfortable and high-performance apparel that provides protection from environmental factors such as wind and rain is expected to propel market growth over the forecast period.

Waterproof breathable textiles are lightweight, durable, and easy to dry and care, which makes them ideal for outdoor activities. Increasing participation in activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, kayaking, and boating is expected to propel the demand for protective clothing and accessories such as raincoats, windbreakers, tents, footwear, thereby impacting the industry positively.

Technological advancements in the textile industry to produce apparel using biomimetic and smart breathable fabrics are expected to contribute to market growth. Additionally, the technological advancements in the areas of cost-effective manufacturing of waterproof breathable textiles are expected to boost the demand for these products.

Major industry participants are making considerable investments in the development of eco-friendly products to cater to the rising preference for sustainable apparel. Furthermore, rapid changes in consumer preferences in terms of fashion trends are nudging the manufacturers to strengthen their merchandising capabilities.

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Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market Report Highlights

• ePTFE raw material for waterproof breathable textile is expected to grow at a significant rate of 6.6% over the forecast period.

• Densely woven waterproof breathable fabrics accounted for the volume of 53.3 million square meters in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% on volume basis.

• The general clothing and accessories application segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% over the forecast period. Clothing’s made from waterproof breathable textiles include jackets, t-shirts, trousers, shorts, and waders.

• Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2024 with the revenue of USD 870.9 million and is expected to grow at a highest CAGR of 6.6% over the forecast period.

Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global waterproof breathable textiles market on the basis of raw materials, fabric, application and region:

Waterproof Breathable Textiles Raw Material Outlook (Volume, Million Square Meters; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• ePTFE

• Polyurethane

• Polyester

• Others

Waterproof Breathable Textiles Fabric Outlook (Volume, Million Square Meters; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Densely Woven

• Membrane

• Coated

Waterproof Breathable Textiles Application Outlook (Volume, Million Square Meters; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• General Clothing & Accessories

• Sports Goods

• Protective Clothing

• Others

Waterproof Breathable Textiles Regional Outlook (Volume, Million Square Meters; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

• U.S.

• Canada

• Mexico

• Europe

• U.K.

• Germany

• France

• Italy

• Spain

• Asia Pacific

• China

• India

• Japan

• South Korea

• Bangladesh

• Vietnam

• Central & South America

• Brazil

• Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia

• South Africa

List of Key Players in the Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market

• Aclimatise

• eVent Fabrics

• HeiQ Materials AG

• Helly Hansen

• Jack Wolfskin Retail GmbH

• Marmot Mountain LLC.

• Mountain Hardwear

• Nextec Applications

• Polartec, LLC

• Rudolf GmbH

• schoeller Switzerland

• SympaTex Technologies GmbH

• Tanatex Chemicals B.V.

• The North Face

• Toray Industries, Inc.

• W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

• Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.

• Alpex Protection

• Taiwan Dyeing & Fabric Co., Ltd.

• Fibro Laminates

• Derekduck Industries Corp.