NAICS 31332 - Fabric Coating Mills
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in coating, laminating, varnishing, waxing, and rubberizing textiles and apparel.
Industry trends:
The fabric coating mills industry, classified under NAICS 31332, is witnessing several qualitative trends. An increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly materials is driving innovation in fabric coatings. Many mills are investing in greener technologies and processes to meet regulatory requirements and consumer preferences, such as using water-based coatings and renewable resources. Furthermore, the rise of smart textiles with integrated functionalities, like temperature regulation and moisture management, is pushing the industry towards adopting advanced technologies like nanocoating.
The near future holds promising growth opportunities, fueled by sectors such as automotive, healthcare, and sportswear, which seek specialized coated fabrics for enhanced performance and durability. Advances in digital printing and customization are also expected to open new avenues, allowing for more personalized and aesthetically varied fabric coatings. Moreover, post-pandemic recovery continues to bolster demand as supply chains stabilize and manufacturing activities resume fully. However, mills will need to navigate challenges like fluctuating raw material costs and evolving environmental regulations to maintain competitiveness.
This industry is comprised of:
Garments, oiling (i.e., waterproofing)
Laminating purchased textiles
Leather, artificial, made from purchased fabric
Metallizing purchased textiles
Oilcloth manufacturing
Oiling of purchased textiles and apparel
Plastics coating of textiles and apparel
Raincoats waterproofing (i.e., oiling)
Rubberizing purchased capes
Rubberizing purchased cloaks
Rubberizing purchased clothing
Rubberizing purchased coats
Rubberizing purchased textiles and apparel
Tapes, varnished and coated (except magnetic), made from purchased fabric
Textile waterproofing
Varnishing purchased textiles and apparel
Vinyl coated fabrics manufacturing
Waterproofing apparel, fabrics and textile products (e.g., oiling, rubberizing, waxing, varnishing)
Waxing purchased textiles and apparel
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