ANTISTATIC AGENTS MARKET ANALYSIS

The availability of alternatives is significantly restraining the growth of the antistatic agents market. There are several alternative products available that perform similar antistatic functions without using dedicated antistatic agents. For example, many plastics and polymer manufacturers have developed proprietary formulations that offer static dissipation without adding external antistatic additives. These integrally conductive materials maintain an even surface conductivity to prevent static build-up throughout the product life. As they eliminate the need for additional antistatic treatments, their usage has been rising among packaging converters and product OEMs in recent years.

Market Opportunities: Emerging applications in textile industry

Emerging applications in textile industries could provide huge opportunities for growth in the antistatic agents market. With the rapid advancements in technologies such as 3D printing, there has been a rise in development of new advanced textile materials. These materials made from synthetic and man-made fibers are increasingly being used across various end-use industries like automotive, healthcare, electronics, etc. The use of synthetic fabrics brings its own set of challenges. Synthetic materials are more prone to static build up during manufacturing and usage. Static charges can attract dust and dirt over the fabric surfaces. They can also cause potential electrostatic discharge which can damage delicate electronic components. This highlights the need for effective antistatic solutions to control static in such applications. Antistatic agents are widely being adopted by textile manufacturers to impart permanent antistatic properties to the fabrics before usage. Some of the commonly used antistatic polymers and compounds suppress the generation of static charges, dissipate the existing charges and prevent re-occurrence.