Spandex Market, By Fabric Type, Production Process, and Application - Global Industry Insights, Trends, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2018-2026

Spandex Market, By Fabric Type, Production Process,
and Application - Global Industry Insights, Trends,
Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2018-2026
Spandex, elastane or lycra is an elastic synthetic fiber. It contains a combination of long chain
polglycol, short chain diisocynate, and minimum 85% of polyurethane. Stabilizers and
colorants are added to improve quality and enhance appearance of spandex. Spandex offers
superior strength, weight, and versatility as compared to rubber. They have high elasticity and
can be stretched 500% of their length. It is mainly used in fabrics due to its properties such as
ability to be stretched, softness, smoothness, lightweight, easy dyeing, abrasion resistant,
resistant to detergent, resistant to body oils and perspiration, and compatible with other
materials and fibers. It is commonly used in textile and clothing industry and healthcare
industry. Spandex is used in sportswear, active wear, casual clothing, under garments, home
furnishings, diapers, bandages, and compression stocking and hoses.
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Increasing use of spandex in healthcare and textile industry, increasing penetration in other
industries such as automobiles, aviation and energy, and the launch of ecofriendly and
bio-based spandex are the major market drivers of spandex market. Development of
alternatives such as natural latex is the major threat to this market. However, many market
players are investing significantly in research and development to improve characteristics of
spandex such as elasticity, for further growth of spandex market.
Dry spinning is commonly used for synthesis of spandex as it is a cost effective method.
However, the use of wet spinning method is increasing due to its application in
manufacturing spandex for medical use. Textile is the largest application segment of spandex
market, owing to increasing awareness about its stretching ability and increasing demand for
sportswear.
Spandex -Market Outlook
Asia pacific is the largest and rapid growing market, owing to industrialization, improved
standard of living, low cost of production and processing, and increasing foreign investments.
Moreover, the presence of a large number of local players in India, China, and Japan is
fueling the market growth. According to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), trust
established by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and
Government of India, the apparel market in India is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 11.8%
and is projected to reach US$ 180 billion by 2025 which, in turn, will drive the growth of the
spandex market in India.
Europe is witnessed to have a fastest growing market mainly in Germany, France, Italy,
Spain, and Netherlands. This is owing to the growing apparel and textile sector in this region.
Thus, there is a significant demand for spandex in Europe.
There is a lucrative demand for spandex in textile and healthcare industry which has
augmented the spandex market in North America.
In developing nations of Latin America, Africa, and Middle East, factors such as increasing
population, increasing disposable income, and rising preference and adoption of spandex
containing products are fueling the growth of spandex market in this region.
Key Players in the Global Spandex Market
The key market players in spandex market are adopting inorganic and organic strategies such
as merger and acquisition, capacity expansion, and new product launch to sustain their
position. Some companies operating in the spandex market include Asahi Kasei Corporation,
DuPont, Hyosung Corporation, Indorama Industries Limited, INVISTA, Jiangsu Shaungliang
Spandex Co., Ltd, TK Chemical Corp., Xiamen Lilong Spandex Co., Ltd, Yantai, Taekwang
Industrial Co. Ltd., Tayho Advanced Materials Co., Ltd, and Zhejiang Huafon Spandex Co.
Ltd.
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Spandex Market report categorizes global market by Fabric Type (Two Way Spandex, Four Way Spandex), By Production Process (Wet spinning, Dry spinning, Melt Extrusion, Reaction Spinning), and By Application (Medical, Textile, Others) - Global Industry Insights, Trends, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2017-2025