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.
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.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources
- 1.3.4. Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.5. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation and Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Waterproof Breathable Textile Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Raw Material Trends
- 3.2.1.1. Major Raw Materials Analysis
- 3.2.2. Manufacturing Trends
- 3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4. Technology Overview
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market restraint analysis
- 3.5.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.6. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.6.1. Porter's Analysis
- 3.6.1.1. Supplier Power
- 3.6.1.2. Buyer Power
- 3.6.1.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.6.1.4. Threat from New Entrant
- 3.6.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis, by SWOT
- 3.6.2.1. Political Landscape
- 3.6.2.2. Environmental Landscape
- 3.6.2.3. Social Landscape
- 3.6.2.4. Technology Landscape
- 3.6.2.5. Economic Landscape
- 3.6.2.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Waterproof Breathable Textile Market: Raw Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Key Takeaways
- 4.2. Raw Material Market Share Analysis, 2024 - 2030
- 4.3. ePTFE
- 4.3.1. ePTFE waterproof breathable textile market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 4.4. Polyurethane
- 4.4.1. Polyurethane waterproof breathable textile market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 4.5. Polyester
- 4.5.1. Polyester waterproof breathable textile market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 4.6. Others
- 4.6.1. Other waterproof breathable textile market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Waterproof Breathable Textile Market: Fabric Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Fabric Market Share Analysis,2024 - 2030
- 5.3. Densely woven
- 5.3.1. Densely woven waterproof breathable textile market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 5.4. Membrane
- 5.4.1. Membrane waterproof breathable textile market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 5.5. Coated
- 5.5.1. Coated waterproof breathable textile market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Waterproof Breathable Textile Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Application Market Share Analysis, 2024 - 2030
- 6.3. General clothing & accessories
- 6.3.1. Waterproof breathable textile market estimates and forecasts, for general clothing & accessories, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 6.4. Sports goods
- 6.4.1. Waterproof breathable textile market estimates and forecasts, for sports goods, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 6.5. Protective clothing
- 6.5.1. Waterproof breathable textile market estimates and forecasts, for protective clothing, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 6.6. Others
- 6.6.1. Waterproof breathable textile market estimates and forecasts, for other applications, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Waterproof Breathable Textile Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Key Takeaways
- 7.2. Regional Market Share Analysis, 2024 - 2030
- 7.3. North America
- 7.3.1. North America waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. U.S.
- 7.3.2.1. U.S. waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Canada
- 7.3.3.1. Canada waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Mexico
- 7.3.4.1. Mexico waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.4. Europe
- 7.4.1. Europe waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. Germany
- 7.4.2.1. Germany waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. UK
- 7.4.3.1. UK waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. France
- 7.4.4.1. France waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5. Italy
- 7.4.5.1. Italy waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.4.6. Spain
- 7.4.6.1. Spain waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.5. Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Asia Pacific waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. China
- 7.5.2.1. China waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. India
- 7.5.3.1. India waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. Japan
- 7.5.4.1. Japan waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.5.5. South Korea
- 7.5.5.1. South Korea waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.5.6. Bangladesh
- 7.5.6.1. Bangladesh waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.5.7. Vietnam
- 7.5.7.1. Vietnam waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.6. Central & South America
- 7.6.1. Central & South America waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. Brazil
- 7.6.2.1. Brazil waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.7. Middle East & Africa
- 7.7.1. Middle East & Africa waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.7.2. Saudi Arabia
- 7.7.2.1. Saudi Arabia waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
- 7.7.3. South Africa
- 7.7.3.1. South Africa waterproof breathable textile market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million square meters) (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Waterproof Breathable Textile Market Supplier Intelligence
- 8.1. Kraljic Matrix
- 8.2. Engagement Model
- 8.3. Negotiation Strategies
- 8.4. Sourcing Best Practices
- 8.5. Vender Selection Criteria
Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Key global players & recent developments & their impact on the industry
- 9.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization
- 9.3. Vendor Landscape
- 9.4. Company market positioning
- 9.5. Company Listing
- 9.5.1. Aclimatise
- 9.5.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.2. eVent Fabrics
- 9.5.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.3. HeiQ Materials AG
- 9.5.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.4. Helly Hansen
- 9.5.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.5. Jack Wolfskin Retail GmbH
- 9.5.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.6. Marmot Mountain LLC.
- 9.5.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.7. Mountain Hardwear
- 9.5.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.8. Nextec Applications
- 9.5.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.9. Polartec, LLC
- 9.5.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.10. Rudolf GmbH
- 9.5.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.11. schoeller Switzerland
- 9.5.11.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.11.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.11.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.12. SympaTex Technologies GmbH
- 9.5.12.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.12.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.12.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.13. Tanatex Chemicals B.V.
- 9.5.13.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.13.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.13.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.14. The North Face
- 9.5.14.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.14.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.14.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.15. Toray Industries, Inc.
- 9.5.15.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.15.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.15.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.16. W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
- 9.5.16.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.16.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.16.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.16.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.17. Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
- 9.5.17.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.17.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.17.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.17.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.18. Alpex Protection
- 9.5.18.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.18.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.18.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.18.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.19. Taiwan Dyeing & Fabric Co., Ltd.
- 9.5.19.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.19.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.19.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.19.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.20. Fibro Laminates
- 9.5.20.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.20.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.20.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.20.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5.21. Derekduck Industries Corp.
- 9.5.21.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.21.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.21.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.21.4. Strategic Initiatives