Global Textile Flame Retardants Market Size Study & Forecast, by Product, Type, Application, Technology, End-use, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

June 2025 | 285 pages | ID: GDDC9F215EEAEN
Bizwit Research & Consulting LLP

Abstracts

Global Textile Flame Retardants Market is valued approximately at USD 0.57 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow with a moderate CAGR of 3.60% over the forecast period 2025–2035. Textile flame retardants are pivotal additives used to inhibit or delay the ignition and spread of fire in fabrics. These compounds—whether applied through coatings, finishes, or embedded during fiber production—are crucial across a wide range of applications including protective clothing, upholstery, automotive interiors, industrial fabrics, and household textiles. With fire safety regulations tightening globally and consumer awareness surging, industries are accelerating their pivot towards sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly flame retardant solutions, particularly non-halogenated alternatives that align with REACH and EPA directives.

The market growth is predominantly driven by the escalating demand for fire-safe textiles across sectors like transportation, defense, and construction, where fire hazard mitigation is non-negotiable. Non-halogenated flame retardants are rapidly gaining traction owing to their reduced environmental toxicity and compliance with global safety standards. Simultaneously, the burgeoning trend of multifunctional textiles that provide both flame resistance and additional properties—such as antimicrobial activity, water resistance, or antistatic performance—is reshaping R&D strategies. However, the high cost of production, stringent performance testing, and potential trade-offs in fabric aesthetics and comfort pose significant roadblocks to widespread adoption, especially among price-sensitive manufacturers.

Regionally, North America maintains a strong foothold in the textile flame retardants market due to the dominance of regulatory frameworks like the NFPA and the presence of key end-user industries. Europe is quickly transitioning towards eco-friendly retardant formulations, supported by sustainable textile mandates and fire safety norms, particularly in Germany, the UK, and France. Asia Pacific, led by China and India, is expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period owing to rapid industrialization, increasing urban fire safety awareness, and a massive textile manufacturing base. Meanwhile, the Middle East & Africa and Latin America are gradually evolving markets where infrastructure development and safety regulation modernization are expected to unlock new opportunities.

Major market player included in this report are:

• Thor Group Limited
• Clariant International Ltd.
• Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A
• ICL Industrial Products
• Albemarle Corporation
• Lanxess AG
• BASF SE
• Teijin Limited
• DIC Corporation
• Nabaltec AG
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Greenchemicals S.p.A
• Chemtura Corporation
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• RTP Company

Global Textile Flame Retardants Market Report Scope:

• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period – 2025-2035
• Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
• Customization Scope – Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts’ working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Product:

• Halogenated
• Non-halogenated

By Type:

• Durable Flame Retardants
• Semi-Durable Flame Retardants
• Non-Durable Flame Retardants

By Application:

• Apparel
• Upholstery
• Home Textiles
• Industrial Textiles
• Transportation Textiles
• Others

By Technology:

• Coating
• Dipping
• Exhausting
• Others

By End-use:

• Industrial
• Commercial
• Residential
• Defense
• Others

By Region:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa

• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Contents

CHAPTER 1. GLOBAL TEXTILE FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET REPORT SCOPE & METHODOLOGY

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
  1.2.1. Forecast Model
  1.2.2. Desk Research
  1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
  1.4.1. Market Definition
  1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
  1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
  1.5.2. Limitations
  1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

CHAPTER 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

CHAPTER 3. GLOBAL TEXTILE FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET FORCES ANALYSIS

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Textile Flame Retardants Market (2024–2035)
3.2. Drivers
  3.2.1. Tightening Fire Safety Regulations & Standards
  3.2.2. Surge in Demand for Sustainable, Non-Halogenated Solutions
3.3. Restraints
  3.3.1. High Cost of Production & Stringent Performance Testing
  3.3.2. Potential Trade-Offs in Fabric Aesthetics & Comfort
3.4. Opportunities
  3.4.1. Growth of Multifunctional & Smart Textile Applications
  3.4.2. Innovation in Eco-Friendly, Bio-Based Retardant Technologies

CHAPTER 4. GLOBAL TEXTILE FLAME RETARDANTS INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Model
  4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
  4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
  4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
  4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s Five Forces Forecast Model (2024–2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
  4.3.1. Political
  4.3.2. Economic
  4.3.3. Social
  4.3.4. Technological
  4.3.5. Environmental
  4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024–2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

CHAPTER 5. GLOBAL TEXTILE FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY PRODUCT 2025–2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Halogenated
5.3. Non-Halogenated

CHAPTER 6. GLOBAL TEXTILE FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY TYPE 2025–2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Durable Flame Retardants
6.3. Semi-Durable Flame Retardants
6.4. Non-Durable Flame Retardants

CHAPTER 7. GLOBAL TEXTILE FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY APPLICATION 2025–2035

7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Apparel
7.3. Upholstery
7.4. Home Textiles
7.5. Industrial Textiles
7.6. Transportation Textiles
7.7. Others

CHAPTER 8. GLOBAL TEXTILE FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY TECHNOLOGY 2025–2035

8.1. Market Overview
8.2. Coating
8.3. Dipping
8.4. Exhausting
8.5. Others

CHAPTER 9. GLOBAL TEXTILE FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY END-USE 2025–2035

9.1. Market Overview
9.2. Industrial
9.3. Commercial
9.4. Residential
9.5. Defense
9.6. Others

CHAPTER 10. GLOBAL TEXTILE FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY REGION 2025–2035

10.1. Market, Regional Snapshot
10.2. Leading & Emerging Countries
10.3. North America
  10.3.1. U.S. Market
  10.3.2. Canada Market
10.4. Europe
  10.4.1. UK Market
  10.4.2. Germany Market
  10.4.3. France Market
  10.4.4. Spain Market
  10.4.5. Italy Market
  10.4.6. Rest of Europe
10.5. Asia Pacific
  10.5.1. China Market
  10.5.2. India Market
  10.5.3. Japan Market
  10.5.4. Australia Market
  10.5.5. South Korea Market
  10.5.6. Rest of APAC
10.6. Latin America
  10.6.1. Brazil Market
  10.6.2. Mexico Market
10.7. Middle East & Africa
  10.7.1. UAE Market
  10.7.2. Saudi Arabia Market
  10.7.3. South Africa Market
  10.7.4. Rest of MEA

CHAPTER 11. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE

11.1. Top Market Strategies
11.2. Thor Group Limited
  11.2.1. Company Overview
  11.2.2. Key Executives
  11.2.3. Company Snapshot
  11.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
  11.2.5. Product/Services Portfolio
  11.2.6. Recent Development
  11.2.7. Market Strategies
  11.2.8. SWOT Analysis
11.3. Clariant International Ltd.
11.4. Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A
11.5. ICL Industrial Products
11.6. Albemarle Corporation
11.7. Lanxess AG
11.8. BASF SE
11.9. Teijin Limited
11.10. DIC Corporation
11.11. Nabaltec AG
11.12. DuPont de Nemours Inc.
11.13. Greenchemicals S.p.A
11.14. Chemtura Corporation
11.15. Akzo Nobel N.V.
11.16. RTP Company

List Of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Global Textile Flame Retardants Market Report Scope
Table 2. Market Estimates & Forecasts by Region 2024–2035
Table 3. Market Estimates & Forecasts by Product 2024–2035
Table 4. Market Estimates & Forecasts by Type 2024–2035
Table 5. Market Estimates & Forecasts by Application 2024–2035
Table 6. Market Estimates & Forecasts by Technology 2024–2035
Table 7. Market Estimates & Forecasts by End-use 2024–2035
Table 8. U.S. Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 9. Canada Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 10. UK Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 11. Germany Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 12. France Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 13. Spain Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 14. Italy Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 15. Rest of Europe Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 16. China Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 17. India Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 18. Japan Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 19. Australia Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 20. South Korea Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035

List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig 1. Research Methodology
Fig 2. Market Estimation Techniques
Fig 3. Global Market Size Estimates & Forecast Methods
Fig 4. Key Trends 2025
Fig 5. Growth Prospects 2024–2035
Fig 6. Porter’s Five Forces Model
Fig 7. PESTEL Analysis
Fig 8. Value Chain Analysis
Fig 9. Market by Product, 2025 & 2035
Fig 10. Market by Type, 2025 & 2035
Fig 11. Market by Application, 2025 & 2035
Fig 12. Market by Technology, 2025 & 2035
Fig 13. Market by End-use, 2025 & 2035
Fig 14. North America Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 15. Europe Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 16. Asia Pacific Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 17. Latin America Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 18. Middle East & Africa Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 19. Company Market Share Analysis (2025)