Report Description
The global clothing fiber market was USD 212.54 Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 294.75 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 3.7% during 2023–2031. Increasing investments in smart clothing by multiple clothing brands is driving the growth of the market.
Fibers are strands of molecules interwoven to form a linear, string-like structure. Fibers can be obtained from various natural sources, semisynthetic methods that utilize naturally occurring polymers, and synthetic methods that use polymer-based materials.
Clothing Fibers Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
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Smart clothing is rapidly gaining acceptance and their demand is rising, which in turn, is anticipated to fuel market growth.
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Rising demand for high performance sportswear and outdoor wear is driving the growth of the market.
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Availability of more expressive and compact modes, developments in display technologies and digital means of communication, are some of the major factors driving the market.
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Emerging fashion trends across the globe have led to an increased demand for fibers and fabrics made from numerous sources, such as cotton fibers, synthetic fibers and natural fibers.
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Growing demand for multi-specialty clothes in addition to widespread usage of sportswear and activewear, is anticipated to have a positive influence on the growth of the market.
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Increasing disposable income of consumers across the globe, especially in developing nations, is contributing to the growth of the market.
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Rising customer inclination toward purchasing branded & premium clothes across the globe is driving the market growth.
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Heavy advertising coupled with smart interfaces of online shopping apps such as Amazon and Walmart that provide a one stop experience to the consumers are propelling the growth of the market.
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Continuous innovations and rising trends in fashion coupled with celebrity endorsements, fashion magazines and social media is driving the growth of the market.
Scope of Clothing Fibers Market Report
The report on global clothing fiber market includes an assessment of the market, size, share, trends, segments, and regional markets.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Clothing Fibers Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016 & 2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Product Types (Cotton, Synthetic, Animal-based, Others), End-uses (Women’s Wear, Men’s Wear, Kid’s Wear)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Market scope, analysis, share, competitive analysis, growth facts, restraints, opportunities, and revenue forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Toyobo Co. Ltd., BASF SE, Eastman Chemical Company, Toray Industries, Inc., DuPont, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Lenzing AG, Propex Operating Company, LLC, Reliance Industries Limited, Radici Partecipazioni SpA, The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemicals Holdings Corporation, Sinopec Corporation, Teijin Ltd., and Indorama Corporation
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Clothing Fibers Market Segment Insights
Synthetic fiber segment projected to continue to dominate the market
On the basis of product types, the global clothing fibers market can be divided into cotton, synthetic, animal-based, and others. The synthetic segment dominated the market in the recent years and this trend is anticipated to persist during the forecast period, as this fiber having excellent elasticity and do not wrinkle easily. Additionally, synthetic fibers are more cost-effective and possess more durability as opposed to natural fibers. Furthermore, polyester being a heavily used synthetic fiber across the globe drives the growth of the synthetic segment among product types.

Men’s wear segment projected to expand at a significant pace
In terms of end-uses, the global clothing fibers market can be divided into women’s wear, men’s wear and kid’s wear. The men’s wear segment held a large share of the market in the past few years and this trend is projected to continue during the forecast period due to high exposure to e-commerce and rise in trend of being fashion-conscious among millennial men.
Asia Pacific to continue to dominate the market
Based on regions, the global clothing fibers market can be segmented into Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific dominated the market, in terms of revenue, and this trend is anticipated to persist during the forecast period due to factors such as rising demand for apparel and clothing commodities from the region’s growing population, growing inclination toward the adoption of western fashion trends, increasing preference for luxury brands, and rising disposable income of the middle-class population in countries such as India and China.
Segments
By Product Types
- Cotton
- Synthetic
- Animal-based
- Others
By End-uses
- Women’s Wear
- Men’s Wear
- Kid’s Wear
By Regions
- Europe
- North America
- Latin America
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- Toyobo Co. Ltd.
- BASF SE
- Eastman Chemical Company
- Toray Industries Inc.
- DuPont
- Asahi Kasei Corporation
- Lenzing AG
- Propex Operating Company LLC
- Reliance Industries Limited
- Radici Partecipazioni SpA
- The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
- Mitsubishi Chemicals Holdings Corporation
- Sinopec Corporation
- Teijin Ltd.
- Indorama Corporation
Competitive Landscape
The global clothing fibers market is highly fragmented due to the presence of a large number of players including small and medium enterprises. However, major players continue to have a strong foothold in the market owing to extensive production capacities and global reach. These companies adopt conventional strategies such as expanding production capacities, regional expansion, and collaborations.
Prominent players in the market include Toyobo Co. Ltd., BASF SE, Eastman Chemical Company, Toray Industries, Inc., DuPont, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Lenzing AG, Propex Operating Company, LLC, Reliance Industries Limited, Radici Partecipazioni SpA, The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemicals Holdings Corporation, Sinopec Corporation, Teijin Ltd., and Indorama Corporation.

Table Of Content
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Clothing Fibers Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Clothing Fibers Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Clothing Fibers Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Clothing Fibers Market Forecast
4.5.1. Clothing Fibers Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Clothing Fibers Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Clothing Fibers Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Clothing Fibers Market Analysis and Forecast by Types
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
5.3. Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
5.3.1. Cotton
5.3.2.
Synthetic
5.3.3.
Animal-based
5.3.4.
Others
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Types
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Types
6. Global Clothing Fibers Market Analysis and Forecast by End Users
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
6.3. Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
6.3.1. Women’s Wear
6.3.2.
Men’s Wear
6.3.3.
Kid’s Wear
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by End Users
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by End Users
7. Global Clothing Fibers Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
7.3. Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
7.3.1. North America
7.3.2. Latin America
7.3.3. Europe
7.3.4. Asia Pacific
7.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
7.6. Global Clothing Fibers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. North America Clothing Fibers Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.2. North America Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. U.S.
8.2.2. Canada
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. North America Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
8.4.1. Cotton
8.4.2.
Synthetic
8.4.3.
Animal-based
8.4.4.
Others
8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
8.7. North America Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
8.7.1. Women’s Wear
8.7.2.
Men’s Wear
8.7.3.
Kid’s Wear
8.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
8.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
8.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.10.1. By Country
8.10.2. By Product Type
8.10.3. By Application
8.11. North America Clothing Fibers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Latin America Clothing Fibers Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Latin America Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. Brazil
9.2.2. Mexico
9.2.3. Rest of Latin America
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Latin America Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
9.4.1. Cotton
9.4.2.
Synthetic
9.4.3.
Animal-based
9.4.4.
Others
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
9.7. Latin America Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
9.7.1. Women’s Wear
9.7.2.
Men’s Wear
9.7.3.
Kid’s Wear
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.11. Latin America Clothing Fibers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Europe Clothing Fibers Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Europe Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Germany
10.2.2. France
10.2.3. Italy
10.2.4. U.K.
10.2.5. Spain
10.2.6. Russia
10.2.7. Rest of Europe
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Europe Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
10.4.1. Cotton
10.4.2.
Synthetic
10.4.3.
Animal-based
10.4.4.
Others
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
10.7. Europe Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
10.7.1. Women’s Wear
10.7.2.
Men’s Wear
10.7.3.
Kid’s Wear
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.11. Europe Clothing Fibers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Asia Pacific Clothing Fibers Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Asia Pacific Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. China
11.2.2. Japan
11.2.3. South Korea
11.2.4. India
11.2.5. Australia
11.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Asia Pacific Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
11.4.1. Cotton
11.4.2.
Synthetic
11.4.3.
Animal-based
11.4.4.
Others
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
11.7. Asia Pacific Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
11.7.1. Women’s Wear
11.7.2.
Men’s Wear
11.7.3.
Kid’s Wear
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.11. Asia Pacific Clothing Fibers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Middle East & Africa Clothing Fibers Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Middle East & Africa Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. Saudi Arabia
12.2.2. South Africa
12.2.3. UAE
12.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Middle East & Africa Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
12.4.1. Cotton
12.4.2.
Synthetic
12.4.3.
Animal-based
12.4.4.
Others
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
12.7. Middle East & Africa Clothing Fibers Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
12.7.1. Women’s Wear
12.7.2.
Men’s Wear
12.7.3.
Kid’s Wear
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.11. Middle East & Africa Clothing Fibers Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
13. Competition Landscape
13.1. Global Clothing Fibers Market: Market Share Analysis
13.2. Clothing Fibers Distributors and Customers
13.3. Clothing Fibers Market: Competitive Dashboard
13.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
13.4.1. Toyobo Co. Ltd.
13.4.2.
BASF SE
13.4.3.
Eastman Chemical Company
13.4.4.
Toray Industries Inc.
13.4.5.
DuPont
13.4.6.
Asahi Kasei Corporation
13.4.7.
Lenzing AG
13.4.8.
Propex Operating Company LLC