Wearable Materials Market Outlook and Strategic Insights by 2027

Historic Data: 2017-2018   |   Base Year: 2019   |   Forecast Period: 2020-2027

Wearable Materials Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Type (Silicones, Polyurethanes, Fluoroelastomers, and Others), Function (Energy Harvesting, Sensing, Thermoelectricity, Luminescent, Warming and Cooling, and Others), and Application (Consumer Electronics, Medical, Industrial, and Others)

  • Report Date : Sep 2020
  • Report Code : TIPRE00003254
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Published
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 156

The wearable materials market was valued at US$ 1,732.67 million in 2019, it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.5% from 2020 to 2027, says The Insight Partners 

Wearable materials can be flexibly used in the production of wearable devices and their parts, such as sensors and batteries. These materials possess distinctive characteristic features, including permeability, transparency, adhesion, and processing, along with bio compatibility properties. Moreover, they are quite skin friendly. Increase in adoption of wearable technology has generated a significant amount of demand for materials, which could withstand the wear and tear due to daily usage. Further, such materials are comparatively lighter in weight and are perceived to be comfortable and flexible, thus they find applications across diversified application bases. Such materials are used in the production of fitness bands, smart watches, fitness trackers, and medical devices to gauge the actual body conditions.

In 2019, Asia Pacific was the largest market for wearable materials. The largest market share of the region is primarily attributed to rise in production and consumption of wearable materials in developed and developing economies of Asia Pacific. China is considered to be one of the largest markets where the demand and production of wearable materials is significantly high. The other economies following the growth pattern of wearable materials market include Japan, India, and South Korea. Asia Pacific significantly contributes to the growth of the wearable materials market owing to factors such as rapid urbanization, growing inclination toward technologically advanced products, and rising disposable income. Apart from this, the presence of major manufacturers in the region is substantially driving the growth of the wearable materials market in the region.

The COVID-19 pandemic first began in Wuhan, China in December 2019, and since then, it has spread at a fast pace worldwide. As of September2020, the US, India, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Mexico, and the UK are among some of the worst affected countries in terms of confirmed cases and reported deaths. The COVID-19 outbreak has been affecting economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. Chemical and materials is one of the major industries suffering facing serious disruptions such as office and factory shutdown, and supply chain breaks, , as a result of this outbreak.

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Wearable Materials Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Insights

Growing Demand for Wearable and Portable Electronic Devices

With the rapid innovation in digitalization and technology and, new wearable gadgets, such as fitness trackers, fitness bands, and smart watches, are being launched that can track the wearer’s movements, heart rate, etc. Many fitness companies have started manufacturing smart running socks which can track the wearer’s running data, such as speed, time, and distance. Most of the wearable materials are made of fabrics such as silicones, which are durable and breathable, and offer other properties, such as better adhesion, permeability, and transparency. Companies are now focusing on designing printed materials for wearable electronics and smart fabrics to meet cost, and versatility.. Several devices, such as Fitbit wristbands, are made of latex-free elastomer material, which is flexible and lightweight.. Many companies and researchers are concentrating on developing smart clothing which can conduct electricity in a better way and is made up of flexible and breathable material. These clothes are produced using special process of electro-spinning which conglomerates the polymer fibers with small silver wires in a liquid form after which it is filtered, dried and heated. These materials can also withstand the wear and tear of daily use. Hence, it is quite evident that the demand for wearable materials would perpetually increase with the surge in demand for wearable devices along with introduction of new and advanced products.

Type Insights

Based on type, the wearable materials market is categorized into silicones, polyurethanes, fluoroelastomers, and others. In 2019, the silicones segment held the largest share in the global wearable materials market. Silicone is a versatile material and it is well known for its permeability, adhesion, peeling, transparency, and biocompatibility properties. Silicones are considered noncytotoxic. They are quite skin friendly with low interfacial bonding and greater flowability for stable adhesion. These materials can be modified according to specific requirements and are, therefore, considered as ideal materials to be used in skin care applications. Furthermore, compared to other organic polymers, silicones are much more breathable and comfortable to wear. Such materials are being used increasingly in the production of wearable medical and consumer electronics devices. These factors further propel the growth of the wearable materials market globally.

Function Insights

Based on function, the wearable materialsmarket is segmented into energy harvesting, sensing, thermoelectricity, luminescent, warming and cooling, and others. The sensing segment led the wearable materialsmarket with the highest market share in 2019. Wearables come in many forms; there are smart wristbands, watches, shirts, shoes, headbands, eyeglasses, and necklaces. Most of them contain sensors that gather raw data and then feed it into a database or software application for analysis. With the growth of wearable devices market, the demand for sensors has significantly gone up.

Application Insights

Based on application, the wearable materials market is segmented into consumer electronics, medical, industrial, and others. The consumer electronicssegment led the wearable materials market with the highest market share in 2019. Consumer electronics is the most extensive application for wearable materials. Wearable consumer electronics include several wearable devices related to fitness & sports, entertainment & multimedia, and garments & fashion. Factors such as growing consumer demand and rapid miniaturization of sensor technology have contributed to the growth of the wearable market, which, in turn, has increased the demand for wearable materials.

Arkema, Momentive, The Lubrizol Corporation, Wacker Chemie AG, Covestro AG, DSM, Solvay S.A, Shin-Itsu, BASF SE, and Dupont are among the key playerspresent in the global wearable materials market. The major players in the wearable materials market are focused on strategies such as mergers and acquisitions and research and development to increase the geographical presence and consumer base globally.

Wearable Materials Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Wearable Materials Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Wearable Materials Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Wearable Materials Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2019 US$ 1.73 Billion
Market Size by 2027 US$ 4.98 Billion
Global CAGR (2019 - 2027) 14.5%
Historical Data 2017-2018
Forecast period 2020-2027
Segments Covered By Type
  • Silicones
  • Polyurethanes
  • Fluoroelastomers
By Function
  • Energy Harvesting
  • Sensing
  • Thermoelectricity
  • Luminescent
  • Warming and Cooling
By Application
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Medical
  • Industrial
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Arkema
  • BASF SE
  • Covestro AG
  • DSM
  • DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
  • Momentive
  • Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • Solvay S.A.
  • The Lubrizol Corporation

  • Wearable Materials Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

    The Wearable Materials Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

    Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

    Major Companies operating in the Wearable Materials Market are:

    1. Arkema
    2. BASF SE
    3. Covestro AG
    4. DSM
    5. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

    Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.


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    Global Wearable Materials Market, by Type

    • Silicones
    • Polyurethanes
    • Fluoroelastomers
    • Others

    Global Wearable Materials Market, by Function

    • Energy Harvesting
    • Sensing
    • Thermoelectricity
    • Luminescent
    • Warming and Cooling
    • Others

    Global Wearable Materials Market, by Application

    • Consumer Electronics
    • Medical
    • Industrial
    • Others

    Company Profiles

    • Arkema
    • Momentive
    • The Lubrizol Corporation
    • Wacker Chemie AG
    • Covestro AG
    • DSM
    • Solvay S.A.
    • Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    • BASF SE
    • DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Based on type, why the silicone segment accounted for the largest share in the global wearable material market?

    The growth of the silicone segment is primarily attributed to its unique properties such as permeability, adhesion, peeling, transparency, and biocompatibility properties. Silicones are considered non-cytotoxic and are quite skin friendly with low interfacial bonding and greater flowability for stable adhesion. These materials can be modified according to specific requirements and are, therefore, considered as ideal materials to be used in skin care applications.

    Can you list some of the major players operating in the globalwearable material market?

    The major players operating in the global wearable material market are Arkema, Momentive, The Lubrizol Corporation, Wacker Chemie AG, Covestro AG, DSM, Solvay S.A, Shin-Itsu, BASF SE and Dupont, among others.

    Which region held the largest share of the global wearable material market?

    In 2018,the wearable material marketwas predominantinAsia Pacificat theglobal level.Rapid urbanization coupled with increase in disposable income and shift in consumer lifestyle are some of the potential drivers facilitating the growth of the wearable material market in the Asia Pacific. Further, the growth of end use industries such as medical and healthcare, automotive, electrical and electronics, and other along with strong presence of leading manufacturers have significantly driven the growth of the wearable material market in the region.

    Habi Ummer
    Habi Ummer
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    Market Research & Consulting

    Habi is a seasoned Market Research Analyst with 8 years of experience specializing in the Chemicals and Materials sector, with additional expertise in the Food & Beverages and Consumer Goods industries. He is a Chemical Engineer from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) and has developed deep domain knowledge across industrial and specialty chemicals, paints and coatings, paper and packaging, lubricants, and consumer products. Habi’s core competencies include market sizing and forecasting, competitive benchmarking, trend analysis, client engagement, report writing, and team coordination—making him adept at delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic decision-making.

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    The List of Companies - Wearable Material Market

    1. Arkema
    2. BASF SE
    3. Covestro AG
    4. DSM
    5. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
    6. Momentive
    7. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    8. Solvay S.A.
    9. The Lubrizol Corporation
    10. Wacker Chemie AG
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