Composite Textile Production Equipment Market - By Equipment Type, By Fiber Type, By End Use Industry, By Technology Level, By Distribution Channel, Forecast 2025 - 2034

Composite Textile Production Equipment Market Size

The global composite textile production equipment market size was valued at USD 6.8 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 7.2 billion in 2025 to USD 12.1 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 6%. Increased consideration of weight and fuel efficiency is one factor driving the growth of the market. Composite textiles are gradually adopted by the aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting industries due to superior strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to corrosion. Improvement of energy efficiency, emission reduction, and performance enhancement (which lightweight materials enable) are leading these industries. In the automotive and aerospace industries, improvement of fuel economy and reduction of carbon emissions is directly related to the lowering of vehicle weight.
 

According to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, the overall 2024 general aviation shipments and billings, when compared to 2023, nearly all aircraft segments saw increases in shipments and aircraft deliveries were valued at USD 31.9 billion, an increase of 13.7%. Composite textiles made of carbon, aramid, and glass fibers can achieve this without suffering in strength and durability. Hence, more composite components are used by OEMs, which in turn, causes an increase in the demand for composite bespoke high-performance textile production equipment designed for these advanced materials. Such conditions force manufacturers to improve their production capabilities and invest in state-of-the-art textile machinery.
 

In addition, the composite textile manufacturing equipment market is growing due to innovations in automation and smart technologies. The incorporation of CNC (computer numerical control) machines into robotics enhances productivity by eliminating human error, boosting production efficiency, and preserving consistent quality over the entire production cycle. Moreover, such automated systems allow for swift changes to be made during a shift from one pattern to another or from one composite structure to a different one. Such changes aid adaptability.
 

Composite Textile Production Equipment Market Trends

• The adoption of 3D textile technologies is becoming a notable shift for the market dealing with composite textile manufacturing equipment. These technologies allow the creation of more advanced three-dimensional fiber geometries which have better structural strength and lighter weight as well as improved performance traits. The 3D textile manufacturing is increasingly important as the aerospace, automotive, and defense industries require higher-performing lightweight composite materials. 
   
• In August 2023, Optima 3D it demonstrated to the U.S. for installation at the University of Maine’s (Orono) Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) for the processing of carbon fiber yarns. The 3D weaving system consists of an Optima 3D Series 600 shuttle weaving machine with an integrated 2,688-hook Stäubli (Pfäffikon, Switzerland) SX jacquard and harness.
   
• Interlaminar properties often tend to be weak for traditional two-dimensional weaving and laminating interlaced with laborious manual layup procedures, often called augmentative poses. Unlike these, 3D weaving, knitting, and braiding in 3D textile technologies create near-net-shape preforms with fibers arranged in three-dimensional patterns, with continuously linked fibers throughout. This technique enhances productivity while improving the mechanical performance of the product by minimizing material wastage.
   

Trump Administration Tariffs

• The composite textile manufacturing equipment market was profoundly affected by the Trump Administration’s tariffs on imports from China, which included industrial machinery and electronic components. These new tariffs raised the prices of critical precision motors, electronic controllers, and even entire automation systems which are needed for advanced composite textile machinery. Several of these components were previously procured from China, and its abundant and inexpensive production capacity meant that these new duties created blockade on well-established suppliers.
   
• Due to increased tariffs, the production expenses for equipment manufacturers spiked. Either the manufacturers absorbed them or passed them on to their clientele which were the composite textile producers. These tariffs practically forced all businesses to change their approaches towards supply chain strategies to adopt greater diversification which created new dependences on shifting the procurement centers. Many companies began supplying components or relocating assembly work to India, Vietnam, and Malaysia to reduce dependence on China.
   
• The strategic move sought to optimally strengthen long-term supply chain agility and foster enduring resilience but came with transitional difficulties. They suffered from delays in procurement, new vendor quality control bottlenecks, and nurturing trustable logistics outside of China culminating in a learning curve. As a result, the tariffs caused a rise in short-term disruption, operational intricacies, and heightened expenditures in both capital and operations within the composite textile equipment industry.
   

Composite Textile Production Equipment Market Analysis

Based on equipment type, the market is categorized into weaving machines, knitting machines, braiding machines, prepreg machines, and others. The weaving machines segment generated a revenue of USD 2.64 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at CAGR of around 6.4% during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.
 

• The segment weaving machines dominantly contributed to the share of market because of their importance in the creation of fabric. Weaving is arguably the most fundamental process in the textile sector. It transforms yarn into fabric, which makes it central to the composite textile manufacturing processes. In contrast to knitting or nonwoven processes, weaving creates fabrics that excel in strength, stability, and ability to withstand stress which are important for composites used in the aerospace, automotive, construction, and sports industries.
   
• In addition, woven fabrics contribute to the sustenance of sophisticated machine weavers, as these textiles are integrated into some of the most high-performance composite materials. Such machines can interlace carbon, glass, and aramid fibers in complex patterns to fulfill distinct criteria. There is a growing need for new woven aramid materials that are lightweight, strong and require fully automated advanced weaving equipment or high-speed weaving machines with precise controls.
   
• In 2024, Cygnet Texkimp provided four units for the high-volume 3D weaving creels for the school's carbon fiber aerospace components in a range. These composite bobbin creels are designed for unwinding fibers into 3D weaving looms to create advanced, lightweight, highly efficient, low fuel consuming engine parts for future aircraft models. Each of these bobbins contains between 3,000 and 9,000 strands of carbon fiber.
   

Based on fiber type, the composite textile production equipment market is divided into carbon fiber, glass fiber, aramid fiber, natural fibers, and others. The glass fiber segment accounted for 57.6% in 2024 and billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at CAGR of around 6.3% during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.
 

• Composite textiles with glass fiber reinforcement are among the most economical due to their unique combination of strength, endurance, and cost. Glass fiber is far less expensive than other reinforcing fibers such as carbon or aramid and, therefore, is appropriate for bulk applications in many areas such as automotive, construction, marine, and wind energy.
   
• Its versatility also plays a major role in its dominance. Fiberglass reinforcing textiles materials such as weaves, knits, and nonwoven fabrics make glass fiber easy to process with varying types of textile production devices. This enhances its well-dominated adherence with the current manufacturing system devoid of specialized machines.
   
• In February 2025, Cleantech startup Verretex raised USD 184,418.70 (CHF 150,000) from Venture Kick for its tech that turns damaged glass fibers into high-performance textiles. The restoration provided by Verretex's technology enhances strength and durability of recycled glass fibers, making it more cost-effective and sustainable compared to virgin materials. Such development has raised demand for composite textile manufacturing machinery that can process new glass fibers.
   

Based on end-use industry, the composite textile production equipment market is divided into aerospace & defense, transportation, construction, sports & leisure, medical, and others. In 2024, the transportation segment dominates the market and is expected to maintain its position during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.
 

• The market was the largest for transport as the demand for lightweight and high-strength materials for vehicles, ships, and rail systems increased. Transport is some of the most fuel-efficient, high-performing, and safe machinery out there. They rely on composite textiles (glass/carbon/aramid fiber-reinforced textiles) for their high strength-to-weight ratios, corrosion resistance, and energy absorption capabilities.
   
• Fuel-efficient transport is now automakers’ and shipbuilding companies’ primary focus due to the surge in emissions regulations. These advanced regulations are now supporting the use of composite materials that support semi-structured woven, knitted, or multi-axial fabrics. The latter are now used in bulk in vehicle components, driving the demand for equipment capable of processing advanced textile reinforcements. 
   
• According to the Association des Constructeurs Européens d’Automobiles, in 2024, global car manufacturing totaled 75.5 million units. Countries such as China, which saw a robust 5.2% increase, further solidified its position as the world’s largest car producer with a 35.4% market share, while production in Japan and South Korea declined by 8.6% and 1.2%, respectively.
   

The U.S. dominated the North America composite textile production equipment market with a value of USD 590 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period. 
 

• The growing use of light-weight composites in the aerospace, automotive, and defense sectors is creating opportunities for the development of composite textile manufacturing technologies in the United States. In 2023, foreign car manufacturers produced approximately 4.9 million cars in the U.S., as reported by Autos Drive America. Support from the government, new innovations in composite materials, and the recent phenomena of offshoring business to overseas markets are favorable for enhanced investment in U.S. manufacturing facilities and capital equipment.
   
• The adoption of composite textile manufacturing equipment in Germany is growing because the automotive, aerospace, and construction industries have started using these technologies. According to the Germany Trade and Invest, The German automotive industry recorded total revenue volume of USD 634.83 billion in 2023 –equivalent to a 10.2% increase on 2022 revenue. Their need for lighter and more protective materials furthers sustainability and environmental compliance. This tendency is also supported by Germany’s powerful engineering skills and devotion to Industry 4.0.
   
• The demand for composite textile manufacturing equipment is increasing in China owing to the growth of the technical textiles industry with its applications in automotive, aerospace, and construction industries. According to the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the automotive production in China increased to 30.16 million vehicle units in 2023 from 26.13 million vehicle units in 2021. The progress being made in 3D weaving, nanotechnology, and finishing treatments is improving product performance and efficiency.
   
• The diversification of the Saudi Arabian economy beyond oil has triggered an increase in the demand of composite textile manufacturing equipment, particularly in the Saudi region. Various government initiatives such as Saudi Vision 2030 has improved the local production infrastructure, this is beneficial for the automotive, construction, and healthcare industries which depend on sophisticated and long-lasting materials.
   

Composite Textile Production Equipment Market Share

• The market is consolidated with the top 5 players including Changzhou Run Feng Yuan Textile Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Dashmesh Jacquard and Powerloom Pvt. Ltd., Hangzhou Dengte Textile Machinery Co., Ltd, KARL MAYER Holding SE & Co. KG, and Trützschler Nonwovens GmbH share of about 30-35% in 2024.
   
• KARL MAYER has maintained a robust presence in the composite textile industry, particularly for the innovative approaches used in developing reinforcement textiles. Its MAX GLASS ECO machine reveals both efficiency and sustainability with its high-speed glass-fiber reinforcement non-crimp-fabric slit-cutting cape loom for non-rotating wind power machines. With a notable presence in India and China, KARL MAYER has positioned itself as a prominent supplier in the Asian region, fulfilling the surging demand for advanced lightweight composite structures.
   
• Trützschler Nonwovens GmbH developed advanced nonwoven fabric production equipment used in the medical and industrial segments. As a member of the Trützschler Group, the company has production sites in Germany, China, India, the USA and Brazil which amplifies the company’s considerable international strength. This consolidated power of Trützschler enables them to better serve the diverse demands of the composite textile industry with customized solutions for nonwoven fabric design and production.
   
• Dashmesh Jacquard and Powerloom Pvt. Ltd. has been one of the leading firms in India’s textile machinery industry from 1979. The firm produces a variety of electronic jacquard machines and power looms which are essential to produce technical textiles. Although the primary concentration of Dashmesh continues to be on traditional textile machinery, its participation in the manufacturing of specialized equipment strongly enhances its position in the composite textile manufacturing industry in India.
   

Composite Textile Production Equipment Market Companies

Major players operating in the composite textile production equipment industry are:

• Changzhou Run Feng Yuan Textile Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
• Cygnet Texkimp
• Dashmesh Jacquard And Powerloom Pvt. Ltd.
• Griffith Textile Machines
• Hangzhou Dengte Textile Machinery Co., Ltd
• IMESA S.r.l.
• Itema Group
• KARL MAYER Holding SE & Co. KG
• Lamiflex S.p.A.
• Lindauer DORNIER GmbH
• McCoy Machinery Company, Inc.
• Optima3D Ltd
• Sino Textile Machinery
• Trützschler Nonwovens GmbH
• TSUDAKOMA Europe s.r.l.
   

Development of composite textile materials and their manufacturing processes will not commence until there’s innovation and investment from critical industry players towards environmentally friendly practices. Advances in energy-efficient resin infusion systems, laser fiber placement, and solvent-free prepreg processes are becoming important because of their precision and less environmental impact. Cygnet Texkimp and KARL MAYER Holding SE & Co. KG, for example, manufacture machines that minimize material waste and energy consumption while improving the use of recycled fibers, which reduces total lifecycle emissions and reliance on energy-intensive processes.

At the same time, the ethical factors of manufacturing along with transparent supply chains are fueling the need for composite inputs and complete tracing systems at all levels in textile machinery. International standards, for instance, ISO 14067 and certifications like OEKO-TEX are encouraging companies to adopt environmentally friendly technologies which are in tandem with corporate ESG strategies. In contrast, further and faster interdisciplinary cooperation among suppliers, R&D institutions, and regulators is very important in meeting the steep demands of composites textiles for deeper cuts in greenhouse gas emissions in the poised high-performance sectors of aerospace, automotive and wind energy as innovations in stitching composites textiles are turned into commercial scale sustainable textile production.
 

Composite Textile Production Equipment Industry News

• In March 2025, DORNIER presents new developments of its machines and systems for composite series production at JEC World 2025. On the P2 Roving, the global benchmark for production systems for high-quality fabrics made of carbon, glass and aramid fibers, it is possible to produce technical reinforcing fabrics for high-end applications extremely economically thanks to its high insertion capacity and its patented and maintenance-free DORNIER SyncroDrive.
   
• In June 2024, KARL MAYER Technische Textilien launched the new MAX GLASS ECO, a composite machine with a focus on standard non-crimp fabrics made of glass fibers. The MAX GLASS ECO incorporates proven solutions from the KARL MAYER GROUP's range of multiaxial machines, including features from its predecessor, the MAXTRONIC®, and combines these with sophisticated new technical developments.
   
• In March 2024, in collaboration with Vanguard Pailung, a manufacturer of ultra-high-speed knitting machines for body-size products, Groz-Beckert has developed an innovative compound needle for a new generation of machines. The new needle technology was presented for the first time at the ITMA in June 2023.
   
• In September 2020, the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University, a renowned institute worldwide in the field of textile technology and member of the composites consortium AZL Aachen, has procured a BIAXTRONIC high-performance warp-knitting machine with course-oriented weft-insertion system from Karl Mayer. ITA will use the BIAXTRONIC for the development of knitted open-meshed textile grids and non-crimp fabric structures for fiber-reinforced composites and reinforced concrete applications.
   

The composite textile production equipment market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) (Thousand Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Equipment Type, 2021 - 2034

• Weaving machines
• Knitting machines
• Braiding machines
• Prepreg machines
• Others

Market, By Fiber Type, 2021 - 2034

• Carbon fiber
• Glass fiber
• Aramid fiber
• Natural fibers
• Others

Market, By End Use Industry, 2021 - 2034

• Aerospace & defense
• Transportation
• Construction
• Sports & leisure
• Medical
• Others 

Market, By Technology Level, 2021 - 2034

• Manual equipment
• Semi-automated systems
• Fully automated equipment

Market, By Distribution Channel, 2021 - 2034

• Direct
• Indirect

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• MEA
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa