Riding the Wave of Technical Textiles: Opportunities and Challenges for African Textile Industry Mohamad Midani, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, German University in Cairo intexive Technical Consulting, Egypt Midani, M. 1
Spot the Problem! 3000 Egypt Textiles Imports (US$ Million) 2000 1000 0 2000 2003 2006 2009 2012 2015 World Trade Organization International Trade and Market Access Data Nov. 2018
Technical Textiles: Definition Textile materials and products intended for end uses other than clothing, and home furnishing. The fabric or fibrous component is selected primarily for its performance and properties rather than aesthetic. 3
Technical Textiles by Application Source: Techtextil Messe Frankfurt GmbH Midani, M. 4
Technical Textiles by Process Textile Composites Technical Textiles Nonwovens Midani, M. 5
Other Technical Textiles Midani, M. 6
Nonwovens: Definition Nonwoven is a sheet or web structures bonded together by entangling fibers or filaments, by various mechanical, thermal and/or chemical processes. Nonwoven fabrics are engineered fabrics, they are designed to perform a specific function. Made through a one-step process from fiber to fabric. Cost effective for disposable applications. Midani, M. 7
Nonwoven Applications Midani, M. 8
Textile Composite: Definition Textile composites are combined materials made up of at least 2 components, a reinforcement and a matrix. The reinforcement being in the form of a textile fabric (woven, knitted, braided), and the matrix is a polymer. Composites allow combining properties from both components. - e.g. High strength and lightweight!
Textile Composite Applications Midani, M. 10
Technical Textiles Opportunities Challenges intexive Textiles Market Breakdown by Fiber wt. Conventional Textiles 74% Technical Textiles 26% Technical Textiles 13% Nonwovens 9% FRP Composites 4% Future Market Insights Technical Textiles Market Size, Share, Trends, and Forecast: 2015-2020 April 2016
Technical Textiles Opportunities Challenges intexive World Technical Textile Market Global demand for technical textiles expected to reach $160.38 billion by the end of 2018 at CAGR 5.89%. WORLD CONSUMPTION OF TECHNICAL TEXTILES Rest 35% U.S. 23% Japan 7% China 13% Europe 22% U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration Top Markets Report Technical Textiles May 2016 12
Technical Textiles Opportunities Challenges intexive World Technical Textile Market Egypt trade in 2014 Technical (USD million) Exports 44.8 Imports 142.6 The Middle East and Africa is the smallest market, but there is strong growth potential in this region. The market is growing at CAGR 17 % between 2008 and 2015. Future Market Insights Technical Textiles Market Size, Share, Trends, and Forecast: 2015-2020 April 2016
Technical Textiles Opportunities Challenges intexive Growth in Specific Sectors Rising importance of healthcare and hygiene - e.g. wipes, face masks, diapers, dental floss, ear buds, sanitary napkins etc. Increasing focus on sports - e.g. Sporting equipment, artificial turfs, composites, sportswear and active wear, sports footwear etc. Increasing spending on defense and security - e.g. Bullet proof jackets, high altitude clothing, gloves, shoes and other important accessories.
Technical Textiles Opportunities Challenges intexive Key Success Factors in Technical Textiles 1. Technical Expertise - R&D facilities, universities, scientists, budget, centers of excellence. 2. Home country demand - Existing markets or potential markets 3. Suppliers - Machinery, auxiliaries, raw materials Midani, M. 15
Technical Textiles Opportunities Challenges intexive Technical Expertise? Midani, M. 16
Technical Expertise intexive provides technical consulting in 3 areas: Advanced fiber composites Nonwovens Technical textiles Advance Fiber Nonwovens Composites Technical Textiles Midani, M. 17
Technical Consulting Services intexive provides tailored solutions; Professional education Hands-on training Research and development New product development Technical consulting Midani, M. 18
Developing Novel Natural Fibers Date Palm Midrib Fibers
Developing Novel Natural Fibers Developed a proprietary method for extracting textilegrade fibers from date palm midribs. less expensive and high-quality local alternative to imported natural fibers - e.g. Jute, Sisal, Hemp, Flax, and Kenaf 140 million date palms concentrated in the MENA - Annual availability ~ 930 K tons - Estimated market size ~ $2.5 billion - Fiber Strength, σ UTS = 450 Mpa - Fiber Modulus, E = 24 Gpa - Density, ρ = 1.32 g/cm 3 - Cellulose content = 73%
Potential Applications of Midrib Fibers
Summary Technical Textiles is an attractive sector It provides a differentiation strategy to overcome competition Several opportunities in home country demand Biggest challenge is the technical expertise
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