Coated Fabrics

US demand for coated fabrics is projected to advance 3.2 percent per year to 680 million square yards in 2018. The large motor vehicle market will drive gains, promoted by a higher number of air bags -- usually employing silicone-coated nylon -- per light vehicle. Smaller markets such as awnings, canopies and wall coverings will grow the fastest.This study analyzes the 580 million square yard US coated fabric industry. It presents historical demand data for 2003, 2008 and 2013, and forecasts for 2018 and 2023 by product (e.g., polymer-coated fabrics, rubber-coated fabrics, fabric-backed wallcoverings), substrate (e.g., polyester, nylon, cotton) and market (e.g., motor vehicles, marine, protective clothing, industrial, furniture, commercial and rental tents, wallcoverings, books, awnings and canopies).The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 42 industry players, including Saint-Gobain, Canadian General-Tower and Takata.