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Camouflage over climate

26 Sep '25
4 min read
Camouflage over climate
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Insights

  • Europe's protective textiles sector faces a rare window of opportunity.
  • The global protective textiles market will grow to a value of €**** billion in 2034.
  • Six of the world's ten largest exporting countries are European.
  • Expanded defence budgets within the EU will boost investments.
  • Brussels signals a tactical pause on parts of its green agenda.

The market is both sizable and resilient. Global revenues are about €**.* billion today, projected to reach €**.* billion by ****, a steady five per cent annual growth path according to MP Corporate Finance. Europe holds a central position—six of the world’s ten largest exporters are based there, reflecting deep technical expertise and export orientation. Industrial demand and tighter safety rules remain important, but rising defence expenditure is becoming the primary growth engine, joined by emergency services and healthcare.

Industry structure

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