In 2024, the Chinese flocked textile market reached 42 billion yuan, and it is projected to maintain a growth rate of 8.2% in 2025. The global flocked textile market is expected to exceed 80 billion yuan in 2025, with China, as the world's largest producer, contributing over 65% of the production capacity. In terms of application areas, home decoration accounts for 42% of the flocked textile market share, apparel 28%, and automotive interiors 18%.
The Chinese flocked textile industry exhibits a significant industrial cluster effect, with three major production bases located in Shaoxing (Zhejiang), Nantong (Jiangsu), and Foshan (Guangdong), contributing a combined 70% of the national production capacity. Regarding exports, orders from Southeast Asia increased by 25%, and the Middle East saw a surge in demand for automotive interiors, increasing its share of exports to 15%.
The industry is promoting clean production technologies such as bio-based materials, water-based adhesives, and waterless dyeing technology. Waterless dyeing technology achieves a water saving rate of 95%. The introduction of intelligent production equipment has increased production efficiency by 40%, with a yield rate exceeding 98%. The interior of new energy vehicles has become an important application area for high-end flocked fabrics, while smart homes and functional clothing are also emerging as application scenarios.
