The chemical protective clothing market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.1 per cent from 2021-26, reveals a report by Performance Apparel Markets from the global business information company Textiles Intelligence. Growth will be driven partly by the expectations of rapid industrialization in many parts of the world and partly on expectations of significant growth in the number of life-threatening incidents involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear (CBRN) emergencies, outbreaks of disease and industrial accidents.
Another major factor driving growth would be the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and increased pressure on employers to provide suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) to workers. Transportation of hazardous materials in the US will also boost this growth along with a growing threat of cyber attacks which could cause chemical leaks or explosions.
Product innovations will play a pivotal role in driving market growth -- including those based on integrating smart technologies into chemical protective ensembles which will enable wearers to optimize their performances by quickly gauging their workplace hazards and their own physiological states.
