Product Code: OMR2022557
Global Active Insulation Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis By Product (Building and Construction Products (Mineral Wool, EPS, Glass Wool, and Others) and Textile Products (Polyester, Cotton, Nylon, and Wool), By Application (Building and Construction (Commercial and Residential) and Textile (Activewear, and Others)) and Forecast Period (2025-2035)
Industry Overview
Active insulation market was valued at $2,365 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $5,085 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Active insulation is the type of synthetic insulation integrated with a breathable shell fabric. The growing demand for sustainable and recycled insulation materials is expected to propel the growth of the market during the forecast period. Consumers across the globe are prioritizing eco-friendly products.
The growing demand for eco-friendly materials gives rise to demand for sustainable and recycled insulation materials. These materials are designed to actively respond to changes in environmental conditions, such as temperature fluctuations, providing both insulation and temperature regulation benefits.
- In October 2024, Teijin Frontier launched OCTAIR. OCTAIR is a new brand of insulation fiber for bedding and apparel. This innovative product utilizes a short-cut polyester fiber featuring a unique, hollow, 8-fin cross-section with radiating protrusions.
Market Dynamics
Rising Adaptive Insulation Demand
The people working outdoors, such as construction workers, delivery personnel, utility staff, and others, need clothes that are suitable for different temperatures and conditions. The smart insulation materials help workers to stay comfortable and focus more on work throughout the day. The growing demand for adaptive insulation technologies owing to climate variability and outdoor workforces is expected to positively drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
- In October 2022, Outdoor Vitals announced the release of the Vario Jacket. These jackets are specially designed with breathable insulation and body-mapped ventilation for active performance. The company also revealed that 50% of premium material can be recycled.
E-Commerce Boosts Insulated Gear Access
The growing e-commerce, along with the rise in online retail, is expected to support the active insulation market positively during the forecast period. The rise in e-commerce platforms is supporting the easy availability of insulated apparel, especially in regions without physical retail outlets.
- In September 2024, Peak Performance and ski wear launched in the United States market. The availability of the collection will be available through a newly established e-commerce platform. The platform gives American consumers access to high-performance gear designed for both adventure and style.
Market Segmentation
- Based on the product, the market is segmented into building and construction products (mineral wool, eps, glass wool, and others) and textile products (polyester, cotton, nylon, and wool).
- Based on the application, the market is segmented into building and construction (commercial and residential) and textile (activewear, sportswear, and others).
Building and Construction Segment to Lead the Market with the Largest Share
The active insulation for building and construction plays a vital role in improving energy efficiency, thermal regulation, and soundproofing. The market for active building and construction fibers is increasing owing to the exceptional properties, such as enhancing energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and acoustic performance.
- In October 2023, ALP Aeroflex launched Aerocell Rail, a brand of superior, fire-rating-approved thermal insulation suitable for modern rail and metro rail coaches. This new insulation material is rubber-based, has superior Thermal properties, and doesn't emit toxic smoke.
Textile: A Key Segment in Market Growth
Among applications, the textile segment is expected to provide a significant market share in the market during the forecast period. The textile segment includes activewear, sportswear, and others. The active insulation in sportswear is tailored to support high-performance needs during athletic activities.
- In September 2024, Thermore launched Invisiloft. Invisiloft is a product designed to offer extraordinary insulating capacity while minimizing bulk. The Invisiloft is a less bulky and lightweight wear, making it suitable for sportswear.
Regional Outlook
The global active insulation market is further divided by geography, including North America (the US and Canada), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).
Growing Active Insulation Market in North America
North America is expected to see strong growth in active insulation as the region is a hub for performance-driven innovation. For instance, in May 2025, Polartec marked 13 years of its journey, pioneering active insulation knit that transformed thermal regulation in technical apparel. The company provides a lofted fibre structure and mesh core that enables dynamic temperature regulation. Additionally, the presence of such key players in the region will drive innovation in the active insulation market, contributing to growth during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific Region Shares Significant Market Share
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to hold a significant share of the market during the forecast period. The factors such as rising fitness trends, outdoor recreation, and urban cold-weather needs are pushing market players to launch lightweight insulated activewear, blending warmth with stretch and breathability. For instance, in December 2024, UNIQLO launched a HEATTECH branding campaign to educate commuters about the brand's innovative thermal wear, HEATTECH. The brand's innovative thermal wear has advanced fabric technology that converts body moisture into heat to stay warm.
Market Players Outlook
The major companies operating in the global active insulation market include 3M Company, BASF SE, W.L. Gore & Associates, Toray Industries, Inc., and Polartec, LLC, among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.
Recent Development
- In July 2023, PrimaLoft announced the expansion of its Active Evolve. Active Evolve is a line of high-performance insulating fabrics. For a range of aerobic activities across seasons, the company revealed the addition of four new styles. PrimaLoft Active Evolve uses up to 100% post-consumer recycled content and doubles as a next-to-skin fabric, offering enhanced moisture control, stretch, and thermal regulation, while enabling design flexibility and year-round versatility.
The Report Covers:
- Market value data analysis for 2024 and forecast to 2035.
- Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
- Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
- Key companies operating in the global active insulation market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products and relevant news is also available in the report.
- Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
- Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
- Competitive strategies by identifying 'who-stands-where' in the market.
Table of Contents
1. Report Summary
- Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
- Global Active Insulation Market Sales Analysis - Product | Textile | Application ($ Million)
- Active Insulation Market Sales Performance of Top Countries
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- Primary Research Approach
- Secondary Research Approach
- 1.2. Market Snapshot
2. Market Overview and Insights
- 2.1. Scope of the Study
- 2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
- 2.2.1. Key Active Insulation Industry Trends
- 2.2.2. Market Recommendations
- 2.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis for the Active Insulation Market
- 2.3.1. Competitive Rivalry
- 2.3.2. Threat of New Entrants
- 2.3.3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 2.3.4. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 2.3.5. Threat of Substitutes
3. Market Determinants
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Drivers For the Global Active Insulation Market: Impact Analysis
- 3.2. Market Pain Points and Challenges
- 3.2.1. Restraints For the Global Active Insulation Market: Impact Analysis
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Opportunities For the Global Active Insulation Market: Impact Analysis
4. Competitive Landscape
- 4.1. Competitive Dashboard - Active Insulation Market Revenue and Share by Manufacturers
- Active Insulation Product Comparison Analysis
- Top Market Player Ranking Matrix
- 4.2. Key Company Analysis
- 4.2.1. 3M Company
- 4.2.1.1. Overview
- 4.2.1.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.1.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
- 4.2.1.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.1.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.2. BASF SE
- 4.2.2.1. Overview
- 4.2.2.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.2.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
- 4.2.2.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.2.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.3. W.L. Gore & Associates
- 4.2.3.1. Overview
- 4.2.3.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.3.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
- 4.2.3.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.3.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.4. Toray Industries, Inc.
- 4.2.4.1. Overview
- 4.2.4.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.4.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
- 4.2.4.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.4.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.5. Polartec, LLC
- 4.2.5.1. Overview
- 4.2.5.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.5.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
- 4.2.5.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.5.5. Business Strategy
- 4.3. Top Winning Strategies by Market Players
- 4.3.1. Merger and Acquisition
- 4.3.2. Product Launch
- 4.3.3. Partnership And Collaboration
5. Global Active Insulation Market Sales Analysis by Building and Construction Product ($ Million)
- 5.1.1. Mineral Wool
- 5.1.2. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
- 5.1.3. Glass Wool
- 5.1.4. Others
6. Global Active Insulation Market Sales Analysis by Textile Product ($ Million)
- 6.1. Polyester
- 6.2. Cotton
- 6.3. Nylon
- 6.4. Wool
7. Global Active Insulation Market Sales Analysis by Application ($ Million)
- 7.1. Building and Construction
- 7.1.1. Commercial
- 7.1.2. Residential
- 7.2. Textile
- 7.2.1. Activewear
- 7.2.2. Sportswear
- 7.2.3. Others
8. Regional Analysis
- 8.1. North American Active Insulation Market Sales Analysis - Product | Textile | Application | Country ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for North America
- 8.1.1. United States
- 8.1.2. Canada
- 8.2. European Active Insulation Market Sales Analysis - Product | Textile | Application | Country ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for Europe
- 8.2.1. UK
- 8.2.2. Germany
- 8.2.3. Italy
- 8.2.4. Spain
- 8.2.5. France
- 8.2.6. Russia
- 8.2.7. Rest of Europe
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific Active Insulation Market Sales Analysis - Product | Textile | Application | Country ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for Asia-Pacific
- 8.3.1. China
- 8.3.2. Japan
- 8.3.3. South Korea
- 8.3.4. India
- 8.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
- 8.3.6. ASEAN Countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, And Others)
- 8.3.7. Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 8.4. Rest of the World Active Insulation Market Sales Analysis - Product | Textile | Application | Country ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for the Rest of the World
- 8.4.1. Latin America
- 8.4.2. Middle East and Africa
9. Company Profiles
- 9.1. 3M Company
- 9.1.1. Quick Facts
- 9.1.2. Company Overview
- 9.1.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.1.4. Business Strategies
- 9.2. Armacell International S.A.
- 9.2.1. Quick Facts
- 9.2.2. Company Overview
- 9.2.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.2.4. Business Strategies
- 9.3. BASF SE
- 9.3.1. Quick Facts
- 9.3.2. Company Overview
- 9.3.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.3.4. Business Strategies
- 9.4. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- 9.4.1. Quick Facts
- 9.4.2. Company Overview
- 9.4.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.4.4. Business Strategies
- 9.5. Ecowool Insulation
- 9.5.1. Quick Facts
- 9.5.2. Company Overview
- 9.5.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.5.4. Business Strategies
- 9.6. Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel GmbH & Co. KG
- 9.6.1. Quick Facts
- 9.6.2. Company Overview
- 9.6.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.6.4. Business Strategies
- 9.7. Hdwool Ltd.
- 9.7.1. Quick Facts
- 9.7.2. Company Overview
- 9.7.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.7.4. Business Strategies
- 9.8. Invista Textiles
- 9.8.1. Quick Facts
- 9.8.2. Company Overview
- 9.8.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.8.4. Business Strategies
- 9.9. Knauf Gips KG
- 9.9.1. Quick Facts
- 9.9.2. Company Overview
- 9.9.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.9.4. Business Strategies
- 9.10. Milliken & Company
- 9.10.1. Quick Facts
- 9.10.2. Company Overview
- 9.10.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.10.4. Business Strategies
- 9.11. Minwool Rock Fibres, Ltd.
- 9.11.1. Quick Facts
- 9.11.2. Company Overview
- 9.11.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.11.4. Business Strategies
- 9.12. Neo Thermal Insulation (India) Pvt. Ltd.
- 9.12.1. Quick Facts
- 9.12.2. Company Overview
- 9.12.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.12.4. Business Strategies
- 9.13. Imerys S.A.
- 9.13.1. Quick Facts
- 9.13.2. Company Overview
- 9.13.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.13.4. Business Strategies
- 9.14. Outlast Technologies GmbH
- 9.14.1. Quick Facts
- 9.14.2. Company Overview
- 9.14.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.14.4. Business Strategies
- 9.15. Owens Corning
- 9.15.1. Quick Facts
- 9.15.2. Company Overview
- 9.15.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.15.4. Business Strategies
- 9.16. Polartec, LLC
- 9.16.1. Quick Facts
- 9.16.2. Company Overview
- 9.16.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.16.4. Business Strategies
- 9.17. Polybond Insulation Pvt. Ltd.
- 9.17.1. Quick Facts
- 9.17.2. Company Overview
- 9.17.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.17.4. Business Strategies
- 9.18. PrimaLoft, Inc.
- 9.18.1. Quick Facts
- 9.18.2. Company Overview
- 9.18.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.18.4. Business Strategies
- 9.19. Rockwool A/S
- 9.19.1. Quick Facts
- 9.19.2. Company Overview
- 9.19.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.19.4. Business Strategies
- 9.20. Remmers GmbH
- 9.20.1. Quick Facts
- 9.20.2. Company Overview
- 9.20.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.20.4. Business Strategies
- 9.21. Schoeller Textil AG
- 9.21.1. Quick Facts
- 9.21.2. Company Overview
- 9.21.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.21.4. Business Strategies
- 9.22. Teijin Limited
- 9.22.1. Quick Facts
- 9.22.2. Company Overview
- 9.22.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.22.4. Business Strategies
- 9.23. Thermocare India Pvt. Ltd.
- 9.23.1. Quick Facts
- 9.23.2. Company Overview
- 9.23.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.23.4. Business Strategies
- 9.24. Toray Industries, Inc.
- 9.24.1. Quick Facts
- 9.24.2. Company Overview
- 9.24.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.24.4. Business Strategies
- 9.25. W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
- 9.25.1. Quick Facts
- 9.25.2. Company Overview
- 9.25.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.25.4. Business Strategies
- 9.26. YKK AP Inc.
- 9.26.1. Quick Facts
- 9.26.2. Company Overview
- 9.26.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.26.4. Business Strategies
- 9.27. Youngone Corp.
- 9.27.1. Quick Facts
- 9.27.2. Company Overview
- 9.27.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.27.4. Business Strategies