my country’s waterproof and moisture-permeable membrane research and development enthusiasm is rising, and industry concentration needs to be improved

Waterproof and moisture-permeable membrane refers to a new type of polymer waterproofing made of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (TPU), acrylic resin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), rubber, etc., and introduced hydrophilic groups. Material. Waterproof and breathable membranes have the advantages of aging resistance, wear resistance, good toughness, high strength, water resistance, and good elasticity. They are widely used in electronic products, clothing, sporting goods, medical supplies, building materials and other fields.

Thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (TPU) is widely used in the production process of waterproof and breathable membranes. It has the advantages of excellent elasticity, hydrolysis resistance, and good deformation, and has broad application prospects in many fields. In recent years, with technological advancement and strong market demand, my country’s TPU output has maintained a growth trend and has become one of the world’s major producing countries. In 2022, my country’s TPU output will reach 676,000 tons, setting a record high. The advantages of raw materials have laid a good foundation for the development of my country’s waterproof and moisture-permeable membrane industry.

Attracted by market prospects, my country’s enthusiasm for research and development of waterproof and moisture-permeable membranes continues to rise. In April 2023, Donghua University and Anta Group officially launched the second phase of research and development of “breathing membrane technology”. This technology has greatly improved the comprehensive performance of PTFE waterproof and breathable membrane, and the product is expected to be widely used in the field of sporting goods in the future. application. In the future, with in-depth research and technological progress, my country’s waterproof and moisture-permeable membrane industry will gradually develop in a high-quality direction.

According to the “2023-2028 China Waterproof and Breathable Membrane Industry Market In-depth Research and Development Prospects Forecast Report released by the Industrial Research Center , waterproof and breathable membranes are widely used in electronic products, clothing, sporting goods, medical supplies, building materials and other fields. In the field of electronic products, waterproof and breathable films can be used to produce waterproof accessories for mobile phones; in the field of clothing, waterproof and breathable films can be used to make mountaineering clothing, cold-proof jackets, ski suits, surfing suits, raincoats and other products; in the field of sporting goods, waterproof and breathable films Wet films can be used to produce basketballs, scooters, etc.; in the field of medical supplies, waterproof and breathable films can be used to produce medical protective clothing, medical gloves, etc.; in the field of building materials, waterproof and breathable films can be used as wall waterproofing materials.

my country’s waterproof and moisture-permeable membrane industry has a low degree of concentration and the market competition pattern is relatively fragmented. Dongguan Tuoyuan Composite Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Xingen Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Foshan Jinwanda Technology Co., Ltd., Foshan Fo Plastic Technology Group Co., Ltd., etc. are the main manufacturers of waterproof and moisture-permeable membranes in my country.

Industry analysts said that waterproof and moisture-permeable membranes have excellent performance and their products are widely used in many fields. With technological advancement and strong market demand, , the development prospects of the industry continue to improve. There are many waterproof and moisture-permeable membrane manufacturers in my country, but the market is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises. It is expected that in the future, companies with high-performance waterproof and moisture-permeable membrane production capabilities will occupy a large space in my country’s market.