According to the Market Statsville Group (MSG), the global 3D sewing robots market size is expected to grow from USD 19.59 million in 2022 to USD 74.42 million by 2033, at a CAGR of 12.9% from 2023 to 2033.
The growing trend of customization and personalization in the textile industry also drives the demand for 3D sewing robots. These robots can easily be programmed to sew intricate designs and patterns and quickly switch between different tasks, allowing manufacturers to offer unique products to their customers. Another factor driving the 3D Sewing Robots Market is the increasing focus on sustainability in the textile industry. These robots are energy-efficient and can significantly reduce waste and material consumption. They can also be programmed to optimize the use of fabric, further reducing waste and costs.
This ongoing pandemic further interrupted the demand and supply of 3D sewing robots worldwide, backed by a certain restriction on trade. This often limits the adoption of 3D sewing robots, inhibiting global market growth. However, the upsurge in the production of face masks has supported the market growth to a certain extent. The bulk production of face masks and other personal protective equipment has boosted the global market nominally. From the perspective of the cyclical law of developing the sewing equipment industry, the industry is still undergoing cyclical adjustment and slow bottoming in 2020. Under the influence of COVID-19, market demand has become weaker, business costs are high, and industry competition has intensified. In the face of crises and challenges, the company will actively adjust the product structure and adhere to customer demand as the orientation, in-depth exploration of market potential, and fully expand product sales. Through global business and resource integration, make full use of the international operating platform, effectively allocate various resources, and accelerate the transformation and upgrading of the company's main sewing equipment business to resolve the crisis.
Due to the rise in online shopping, e-commerce has seen a significant increase in its share of total apparel sales. This has affected several leading retail brands, such as Macy's Inc., Nike Inc., and Lululemon Athletica Inc., as well as some of the fastest-growing consumer brand manufacturers, including Brooks Sports Inc. (a running shoe merchant) and FIGS Inc. (a medical scrubs merchant). E-commerce is an exemplary concept in the future of textile and apparel industry. It plays a major role in the present textile and apparel industry scenario. It is also very significant that the future of the textile and apparel industry is complete only with E-commerce. Diverse e-commerce applications are being implemented in the textile and apparel supply chain. E-commerce helped global apparel sales stayed afloat in 2020. In 2020, the share of online apparel sales in the total U.S. apparel sales was 46.0%, and it witnessed a faster growth rate than in the previous years. With the continuous rise in the e-commerce sector, the clothing market is continuously rising rapidly. The major apparel manufacturers have witnessed a significant increase in sales through the online platform. Therefore, 3D sewing machines are expected to witness significant growth with the rise in the e-commerce fashion industry in the near future.
Apparel manufacturers globally face major challenges from feeble trade policies worldwide; for instance, the U.S.-China trade war. This trade war has had a significant impact on the global apparel industry. Besides, China, the major apparel manufacturer globally, also faces challenges in adopting new technologies. Due to strict environmental policies imposed by local governments, Chinese apparel manufacturers are in large numbers (at least 80,000) and find it difficult to adapt to new sewing machine technologies. This further impeded the growth of technologically advanced sewing machines in markets such as China.
Moreover, other textile industry-dependent economies, such as ASEAN countries, including Thailand and Indonesia, lack awareness regarding the textile industry's technologically advanced machines. This factor is further supported by the high cost of such technologically advanced devices, which limits their adoption rate. These factors cumulatively are likely to have an adverse impact on the overall sewing machine market, thus restraining its growth in the near future.
Automation improves productivity and the quality of fashion products by minimizing human intervention and preventing manufacturing mistakes. These processes assist in smooth automatic transitions of workpieces between steps or during a process. According to a report by SoftWear, one of their robots can produce approximately 1,142 T-shirts in eight hours. Producing the same number of T-shirts without a robot requires 10 workers, all working at full speed. The automated process will increase production and, at the same time, significantly drop production costs. Every T-shirt produced by an automated sewing machine is expected to cost just $0.33. This cost is significantly lower than any cheap labor market worldwide, with constantly rising prices. Therefore, an automated sewing system will make it possible for companies to save money and move production closer to their headquarters. Therefore, the efficiency of 3D sewing machines is comparatively higher than manual sewing machines, saving labor and time and allowing textile manufacturers to dispatch products with incredible speed and high accuracy.
The study categorizes the 3D sewing robots market based on application area at the regional and global levels.
Based on the application, the market is divided into clothes, shoes, car interiors, pads, bags & accessories, and others. The clothes segment accounted for the largest market share of around 38.3% in 2022 in the global 3D sewing robots market. These robots are being used to automate various processes in clothing manufacturing, such as cutting, sewing, and stitching. With the increasing demand for customized and personalized clothing, 3D sewing robots are becoming an essential tool for manufacturers to meet the growing consumer demand while maintaining high levels of productivity and efficiency. Moreover, the clothes segment is also witnessing significant growth due to the increasing adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the fashion industry. 3D sewing robots are being used to optimize the use of fabric, reducing waste and material consumption. This, in turn, reduces the environmental impact of clothing production, making it more sustainable and ethical.
Based on the regions, the global 3D sewing robots market has been segmented across Europe, North America, the Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific, and South America. North America accounted for the largest market share of 44.0% in 2022. The region has a large and growing textile and apparel industry, and the adoption of automation technologies is also increasing. The region has a growing consumer base that is conscious of environmental and social issues, and they are demanding products that are produced sustainably and ethically. 3D sewing robots optimize fabric utilization, reduce waste and material consumption, and make the production process more sustainable. Moreover, the fashion industry's customization and personalization trend also drives the demand for 3D sewing robots in North America. These robots can easily be programmed to sew intricate designs and patterns, allowing manufacturers to offer unique products to their customers.
The 3D sewing robots market is a significant competitor, and extremely cutthroat in the sector is using strategies including product launches, partnerships, acquisitions, agreements, and growth to enhance their market positions. Most sector businesses focus on increasing their operations worldwide and cultivating long-lasting partnerships.
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