Vendors in APAC to experience significant growth during the forecast period
Technavio, a company that develops over 2000 pieces of research every year and covers more than 500 technologies across 80 countries, has announced the top five leading for the global smart textiles market for the military in their latest research report. This report also lists six other prominent vendors who are expected to contribute to this market’s growth between 2016-2020.
To identify the top vendors, Technavio’s market research analysts have taken into account the expenditure of each region (Americas; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa ; and Asia-
Pacific ) on acquiring these smart textiles/fabrics for enhanced performance of soldiers on battlefields.
This Technavio report, under the defense vertical, is based on the synthesis, analysis, and interpretation of information about the global smart textiles market for the military collected from specialized sources. The analysts have derived insights using a mix of primary and secondary research with an aim to provide a holistic picture of the market.
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Competitive vendor landscape
The global smart textiles market for the military is highly fragmented in nature. The market is characterized by the presence of several multinational, regional, and local suppliers who offer homogenous products and services. Vendors in the market compete on the basis of technological advancements, cost, quality, and reliability. Suppliers in APAC are expected to experience significant growth by offering innovative and efficient solutions at lower prices than the multinational vendors, eventually leading to price wars and dwindling margins. Small and local players in the market space predominantly compete in terms of cost as it is difficult for them to compete with established global vendors in terms of technology, quality, and attributes.
“The use of nanotechnology is becoming increasingly popular in the global market. Nanotechnology enables engineering of fabrics at a molecular scale. It also enables to create smart textile with superior properties. Nanotechnology plays a significant role in various fields of textile like nanofibers, nanocomposites, Nano-dyeing, and Nano-finish. Scientists are manipulating fabrics at a microscopic level through nanotechnology to develop fabrics that have enhanced properties than the original, unmodified fabric,” says Moutushi Saha, a lead analyst at Technavio for defense.
Top five vendors in the smart textiles market space
BAE Systems
BAE Systems offers a wide range of products and security solutions which include military communication systems, commercial digital engine and flight controls, surveillance capabilities, unmanned air systems, ship repair services, munitions facilities management, defense information systems, and hybrid electric drive systems. The company’s wide business offerings in multiple defense domains fortify its position as the top contractor for numerous deals with governments of the US, the UK, France, Saudi Arabia, and Australia. The company channelizes consistent funding for various R&D projects in the field of defense electronics.
Key products: Broadsword Spine.
Midé Technology
Midé Technology develops, produces, and markets high-performance products that find application in the aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. The company also renders engineering consulting and custom and contract R&D services. The company’s R&D facilities have enabled it to generate models rapidly and effectively, perform analysis, fabricate prototypes, and offer to test of prototypes.
Key products: PiezoFlo Piezo Cooling, PiezoFlo Piezo Cooling, and Volture Piezo Energy Harvesting.
Ohmatex
Ogmatex works with leading technology companies in Europe for the development of smart textiles. Its products have a wide range of applications as built-in sensors for fire suits, fishermen’s clothing, and ski garments. The company’s products are also used in sports and medical devices for therapeutic purposes, for body movement registration in 3D for film animation and training, in stockings that measure edema, as smart cables for textiles, and in heating and safety illumination garments. Ohmatex also offers a wide range of consultancy services designed to meet various budgets, project types, and stages of development.
Key products: Conductive elastics, Textile cabling, and Textile connectors.
TenCate
TenCate is a leading manufacturer of artificial grass fiber turfs for sports, tent, and sunshade shelter applications. It has more than 50 subsidiaries in North America, Asia, and Europe. The company also engages in the development, manufacture, and sales of functional materials, modules, and systems that are used for personal safety and protection of the living and working environment.
Key products: TenCate Aramid Camouflage, TenCate Defender M, and Textile connectors.
W. L. Gore & Associates
W. L. Gore & Associates manufactures and markets polytetrafluoroethylene and other fluoropolymer products within the fabrics, electronics, medical, and industrial segments. The company has manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany, the UK, Japan, and China, and sales offices worldwide. The company’s breathable, waterproof GORE-TEX fabric is used by most of the military units — coast guard, army, air force, navy, marine corps, and special operations — and across many countries. The company is associated with the US government for a three-year development program called Extended Cold-Weather Clothing System (ECWCS).
Key products: Fire-Resistant Environmental Ensemble, Gen III ECWCS Level 6 Jacket and Trouser, GORE Military Fabrics, Highly Tactile Flame-Retardant Combat Glove, Lightweight Loft Level 3B, and Massif Battleshield & Battleshield X.
Other prominent vendors in this market include Advanced Fabric Technologies, BeBop Sensors, Directa Plus, DuPont, Intelligent Textiles, and Outlast Technologies.
A more detailed analysis is available in the Technavio report, Global Smart Textiles Market for the Military 2016-2020. Technavio also customizes reports by other regions and specific segments upon request.
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