Which chemical is mainly used in textile industry?

The textile industry is largely a chemical dependent industry. Textile chemicals include surfactants, sizing chemicals, colorants, auxiliaries, fixing and scouring agents among others. These chemicals are used in the different stages of textile manufacturing such as pretreatment processes, sizing, weaving, dyeing, and finishing. Moreover, various other textile chemicals are also used in the making of functional or technical textiles such as protective textiles, medical and healthcare textiles, and flame retardant textiles.

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Textile Chemical

The global textile chemicals Market is driven by increasing demand for technical textiles for industrial and functional use and a growing trend towards better home furnishing and aesthetics. However, stringent environmental regulations regarding textile effluents restrict the textile chemicals market. On the other hand, there is an growing adoption of low VOC along with biodegradable materials for textile manufacturing. This scenario provides market players with growth opportunities during the forecast period.

Top Key Players

• Akzo Nobel NV
• Archroma
• Bozzetto Group
• DowDuPont
• DyStar Singapore Pte Ltd
• Evonik Industries AG
• Huntsman International LLC
• Rudolf GmbH
• Tanatex Chemicals B.V.
• Wacker Chemie AG

The global textile chemicals market is broadly segmented into fiber, product type, and application. On the basis of fiber, the global textile chemicals Market is segmented into natural fibers and synthetic fibers. On the basis of product type, the market is segmented as coating & sizing agents, colorants and auxiliaries, finishing agents, surfactants, desizing agents, bleaching agents, and others. By application, the textile chemicals market is segmented into apparel, home textile, technical textile, and others.