Fabric Glue Market Report

The use of fabric glue has been rising in the industrial or manufacturing industry to paste metals permanently. The rise in the industrial sector is expected to be steady. Furthermore, according to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the global growth of the industrial sector is recorded at 2.3%, which consists of industrial sectors such as mining, water supply, manufacturing, waste management, electricity, and other utilities, where the growth of the manufacturing industry was recorded as the highest and the increase was valued at 3.2%.

Furthermore, the expansion of the fashion and textile industry drives the fabric glue market by increasing demand for adhesives used in custom clothing, fast fashion, event-driven fashion adjustments, and the incorporation of advanced and sustainable textile technologies. Also, according to the data of Textile Exchange, global fabric production is rising and is expected to reach 147 million tons by 2030, whereas in 2022 it was valued at 116 million tons. Thus, rising demand for the textile and fabric industries is expected to boost the market for the fabric glue industry.

The major problems that are faced by the fabric glue manufacturers are the health and environment issues, as fabric glue contains a high level of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which pose health risks and also have a huge impact on air pollution. Due to the rising demand for eco-friendly products, a shift toward safer, non-toxic, and biodegradable alternatives has been anticipated, which can become a major problem for the fabric glue industry. Also, the regulatory pressure and stringent policies regarding chemicals force the manufacturers to reformulate their products, which acts as a challenge for various manufacturers. This shift from traditional glue to biodegradable alternatives is expected to hamper the growth of the fabric glue market.

Also, the fabric glue market gets affected due to the available alternatives, such as sewing, double-sided tape, fusible interfacing, fabric-specific adhesives, epoxy and resin-based adhesives, hot glue, and textile adhesive sprays. All alternatives offer the same level of durability as well as quick bonding. Thus, due to the available substitute, the market for fabric glue is hampered.

In June 2024, H.B. Fuller acquired HS Butyl Limited (HS Butyl), the UK's largest manufacturer and distributor of high-quality butyl tapes, in the past. H.B. Fuller Company, the largest pure-play adhesives company in the world, had announced the acquisition of HS Butyl. HS Butyl provides strong, permanent, watertight seals for various applications within the construction, infrastructure, automotive, and renewable energy industries.

In October 2020, Pidilite acquired Huntsman Group's Indian subsidiary for US$ 21 billion. Pidilite Industries, the manufacturers of the popular Fevicol brand of adhesives, had signed a definitive agreement to acquire the US-based Huntsman Group's Indian subsidiary. The Board of Pidilite Industries Limited had approved the definitive agreement with Huntsman Group (USA) to acquire a 100% stake in one of their subsidiaries in India, namely, Huntsman Advanced Materials Solutions Private Limited (HAMSPL).

North America can be considered a lucrative market due to the rising need of the automotive sector, which will indirectly boost the market for the fabric glue market. As per the data of the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, North America in the year 2022 produced 14.8 million vehicles, which was 17.4% of the total world production, and is expected to increase its production at the same pace.

Asia Pacific is also considered a lucrative market for the mattress market due to the rising demand for the mattress. According to The Roundup, Asia Pacific holds a total of 39 percent of the global mattress market, where the demand is driven by both India and China. Also, North America is ranked second in the list, where it holds a global market share of 24 percent. Thus, due tothe  rising demand for mattresses, the demand for fabric glue is expected to rise in the Asia-Pacific region. Thus, with rising demand for the mattress and automotive sectors, it is expected that the market for fabric glue will boom.