Multiaxial woven fabrics are made using different fiber types, such as glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fiber, and natural fiber, and a combination of fibers. Bidirectional fabrics, triaxial fabrics, and quadraxial fabrics are a few types of multiaxial woven fabrics. Multiaxial woven fabrics are applied in different end-use industries such as construction, consumer goods, and military.
Europe dominated the global multiaxial woven fabrics market share in 2022. Based on country, the Europe multiaxial woven fabrics market is segmented into Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. Increasing use of composites in various end-use industries and strong growth of the automotive, marine, aerospace, and construction industries in Europe fuel the regional multiaxial woven fabrics market growth. In the UK, wind power is one of the largest sources of electricity generation. The government of the country has included wind power in The Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution and in Energy White Paper. The wind energy industry is playing an important role in Germany's energy transition. According to the Germany Trade & Invest, Germany is Europe’s leading wind energy market, with more than 63 GW of total capacity. The growing wind energy sector in Europe drives the demand for multiaxial woven fabrics.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the multiaxial woven fabrics market was mainly driven by industries such as automotive, building & construction, aerospace & defense, wind energy, and marine. In 2020, various industries had to slow down their operations due to disruptions in supply chains caused by the shutdown of national and international borders. The pandemic hampered manufacturing processes due to restrictions imposed by government authorities in various countries. Multiaxial woven fabrics have major applications in the aerospace & defense and automobile industries, wherein they are used to manage the body weight of vehicles and fuel management. It is also widely used in the construction sector. Hence, with the reduction in activity in these sectors, the demand for multiaxial woven fabrics also decreased. The pandemic also caused fluctuations in the prices of raw materials. All these factors led to a decrease in demand for multiaxial woven fabrics. However, in 2021, the economies started reviving as various industries resumed business activities. As a result, several industries, including aerospace & defense, automotive and building & construction, showed signs of recovery in their operations. Various industries are also overcoming the consequences of disruptions in their raw material supply chains. With such a promising recovery, the global industrial sector is expected to provide the impetus for the multiaxial woven fabrics market growth in the coming years.
Multiaxial woven fabrics are used for the reinforcement of composite materials. Rising demand for high-performance materials with properties such as high strength-to-weight ratio, good tensile strength, electrical conductivity, and others drives the growth of the composites industry. Also, there is a growing demand for composites from various end-use industries such as automotive, sporting goods, marine, construction, and wind energy. In the automotive industry, manufacturers prefer lightweight materials for manufacturing automobiles while ensuring safety and performance. Lightweight materials have excellent potential to increase fuel efficiency. Composites can reduce the weight of automotive components, which increases their use in the automotive sector. There is also a high demand for composites to be used as construction materials in high-performance sports gear due to their lightweight, high strength, freedom of design, and easy processing and forming characteristics. Composites are used in sports gear such as skis, baseball bats, golf clubs, tennis rackets, and bicycle frames. Composites are highly used in the marine industry as they are durable and lightweight. Composites weigh less than traditional marine construction materials, which makes them suitable for use in boat construction. Further, composites are used as reinforcing materials in several wind energy applications. Rising use of composites in different end-use industries fuels the growth of the composites industry. Hence, the strong growth of the composites industry is bolstering the multiaxial woven fabrics market growth.
Based on type, the global multiaxial woven fabrics market is segmented into bidirectional fabrics, triaxial fabrics, quadraxial fabrics, and others. The quadraxial fabrics segment held the largest market share in 2022. A quadraxial fabric consists of four layers of fiber roving orientation in the 0°, +45°, 90°, and -45°. This fabric provides strength in all directions. They are extensively used for hand layup, injection or infusion, and resin transfer molding. This fabric can be produced with the maximum aerial density compared to any other fabric style.
3D Weaving SaRL, Sigmatex (UK) Ltd, Textum OPCO LLC, Cristex Composite Materials Ltd, Biteam AB, Albany International Corp, Tantra Composite Technologies Pvt Ltd, Parabeam BV, Halarit Composites GmbH, and SGL Carbon SE are a few of the players operating in the global multiaxial woven fabrics market. Market players are focusing on providing high-quality products to fulfill customer demand. They are also adopting strategies such as research and development investments, new product launches, collaborations, and mergers & acquisitions.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Multiaxial Woven Fabrics Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Multiaxial Woven Fabrics Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2022 | US$ 1.09 Billion |
| Market Size by 2028 | US$ 1.47 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2022 - 2028) | 5.1% |
| Historical Data | 2020-2021 |
| Forecast period | 2023-2028 |
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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The Multiaxial Woven Fabrics Market 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.
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Major Companies operating in the Multiaxial Woven Fabrics Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
The major players operating in the multiaxial woven fabrics market are 3D Weaving SaRL, Sigmatex (UK) Ltd, Textum OPCO LLC, Cristex Composite Materials Ltd, Biteam AB, Albany International Corp, Tantra Composite Technologies Pvt Ltd, Parabeam BV, Halarit Composites GmbH, and SGL Carbon SE.
In 2022, Europe accounted for the largest share of the global multiaxial woven fabrics market. This can be attributed to the increasing use of composites in various end use industries and strong growth of the automotive, marine, aerospace, and construction industries. The growing demand from end use industry led to the dominance of Europe in 2022.
In 2022, the quadraxial fabrics segment held the largest market share. They are extensively used for hand layup, injection or infusion, and resin transfer molding. This fabric can be produced with the maximum aerial density compared to any other fabric style. They are used in chemical tanks & pipes, defense, wind energy, transportation, aerospace, marine, and sports industries where excellent mechanical strength and aesthetic quality finishes are required. These factors led to the dominance of the quadraxial fabrics segment in 2022.
In 2022, the industrial segment held the largest market share. Multiaxial fabrics can improve the performance of products while reducing weight and cost. Multi-axis weaving technology is used in a wide variety of industrial applications, including marine, wind energy, automotive, and aerospace. These factors led to the dominance of the industrial segment in 2022.
The major factors driving the growth of the multiaxial woven fabrics market are the strong growth of the composites industry and the surging use of multiaxial woven fabrics in the aerospace industry. Multiaxial woven fabrics are used in the manufacturing of composite materials. Composite materials play a major role in weight reduction; hence, they are used for structural applications and components of spacecraft and aircraft. Further, there are increasing investments in the wind energy sector. These factors are driving the multiaxial woven fabrics market growth.
During the forecast period, the military is expected to be the fastest-growing segment. Multiaxial woven fabrics are also used in applications for structures ranging from military aircraft to helicopters and military vehicles where features such as lightweight and high strength are necessary to increase efficiency and performance. These items are mainly used for military, homeland security, and civilian use. There is an increasing need to improve the wearability and overall effectiveness of the protection system used by soldiers and police officers in combat. These benefits positively impact the production costs of ceramics. These factors are expected to boost the growth of the military segment in the multiaxial woven fabrics market demand during the forecast period.