The global industrial sewing thread market is growing at six per cent a year.

Sewing thread is essential for the footwear and apparel industries but is now expanding into other textile products such as home interiors, automobile interiors, and technical textiles.

The growing popularity of low-cost clothing is another driving factor that fosters the market’s growth.Threads are also an important component of finished textiles, and the sewing threads used in technical textiles are made of polyester, polypropylene, Nylon6, Nylon6.6, and other synthetic materials. These threads are intended for use in both high and low-temperature applications.

China, India, Turkey, and Italy are among the key exporters of industrial sewing thread, comprising over 50 per cent of total exports. In terms of imports, Italy, the US, the Philippines, and Guatemala are the key importers of industrial sewing thread, comprising over 25 per cent of total imports.

However, in light of the recent Covid outbreak, numerous industries’ operations have either been temporarily halted or are operating with a minimal workforce due to strict lockdowns and restrictions. The industrial sewing thread market is also witnessed a significant impact. Besides that, the high costs associated with installing and maintaining these machines may impede the growth of the global industrial sewing thread market.