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.
Global Wearable Materials Market
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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.
Global Wearable Materials Market, by Application – 2019 and 2027
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Wearable Materials Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in US$ 1,732.67 Million in 2019 Market Size Value by US$ 4,981.78 Million by 2027 Growth rate CAGR of 14.5% from 2020-2027 Forecast Period 2020-2027 Base Year 2020
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| Market Size Value in | US$ 1,732.67 Million in 2019 |
| Market Size Value by | US$ 4,981.78 Million by 2027 |
| Growth rate | CAGR of 14.5% from 2020-2027 |
| Forecast Period | 2020-2027 |
| Base Year | 2020 |
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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.
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.
Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segment Covered
Type , Function , and Application
Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
Country Scope
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
The List of Companies - Wearable Material Market
- Arkema
- BASF SE
- Covestro AG
- DSM
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- Momentive
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Solvay S.A.
- The Lubrizol Corporation
- Wacker Chemie AG
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