From market data, fire-resistant non-woven fabrics have been widely used and steadily growing in furniture cushions, while their application in the curtain field shows even higher growth potential.
Market situation in two fields
Furniture padding
The current market situation (2024/2025) is that the global market size is approximately 52.94 billion yuan. The expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the next few years is about 5.5%. The main growth points and trends, as a lightweight and economical alternative to traditional materials, have a mature market and stable growth.
Flame retardant curtains
The current market situation (2024/2025), the size of the Chinese market is expected to exceed 15 billion yuan. The expected annual compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the Chinese market is approximately 12.3%. The main growth points and trends, driven by regulations and increased consumer awareness, are penetrating from public places to high-end residential areas.
Stable growth in mature applications
In the field of furniture, fire-resistant non-woven fabric is mainly used as a structural lining for supporting, reinforcing, and lining sofas, mattresses, seats, etc. Its popularity is mainly due to its lightweight, durable, breathable, and cost-effective characteristics, making it an ideal substitute for traditional woven fabrics. The market has become relatively mature, and growth mainly comes from stable demand for global furniture production and natural replacement brought about by material upgrades.
High growth driven by regulations and awareness
Unlike furniture cushions, flame-retardant curtains (or fire-resistant curtains) are a market driven directly by mandatory safety regulations and consumer safety awareness. Its popularity trend is more significant, mainly reflected in:
Mandatory requirements of regulations: In public places such as hotels, hospitals, schools, and shopping malls, fire prevention standards for interior decoration and renovation of buildings are mandatory requirements, which constitute the basic market.
Consumer upgrading and safety awareness: With the increasing awareness of household fire safety, especially in high-end residential areas and areas prone to wildfires, flame-retardant curtains are accelerating their entry from public places into the civilian residential sector. Consumers not only demand safety, but also pay more and more attention to its decorative nature, promoting the development of products towards aesthetics and customization.
Technological innovation and system integration: Future products can not only passively flame retardant, but also be linked with building fire alarm systems to achieve automatic shutdown and become part of intelligent fire protection systems. The materials themselves are also developing towards greater environmental friendliness (such as using phosphorus based flame retardants) and multifunctionality (such as combining antibacterial and shading properties).
How to choose and view
After understanding these trends, you can pay attention to the following points when choosing and using:
Pay attention to certification labels: Whether it’s furniture or curtains, please identify clear flame retardant labels and safety standards (such as national standards, NFPA, etc.) when purchasing.
Distinguish application scenarios: For home use, focus on soft decoration materials in areas such as bedrooms and living rooms. If living in high-rise buildings or with higher safety requirements, furniture and curtains made of flame-retardant materials can be given priority consideration.
Understanding the meaning of “flame retardant”: “Flame retardant” is not “non combustible”, its core function is to delay the spread of flames and gain escape time. It is an important passive fire prevention measure, but cannot replace active firefighting equipment such as smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
In summary, the application of fire-resistant non-woven fabric in furniture cushions is fundamental and stable, while in the field of curtains, it is entering a rapid growth period driven by regulations and consumer upgrades, and products are becoming smarter and more aesthetically pleasing.
Dongguan Liansheng Non woven Technology Co., Ltd. was established in May 2020. It is a large-scale non-woven fabric production enterprise integrating research and development, production, and sales. It can produce various colors of PP spunbond non-woven fabrics with a width of less than 3.2 meters from 9 grams to 300 grams.
Post time: Dec-28-2025