The global smart textiles market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 24.6% during the forecast period, owing to an increase in demand from end-user industries like military and protection, architecture, sports and fitness, transportation, fashion and entertainment, and medical.The growing demand for and popularity of smart textiles can be attributed to the advanced functionalities of these products, owing to the integration of electronic components into advanced fibers and conductive materials to be used in diverse industries. These textiles can react to thermal, mechanical, chemical, and magnetic stimuli.North America is anticipated to hold the majority of the market's share by 2020. The region is expected to grow significantly due to increasing demand from end-user markets, like healthcare and transportation. In addition, APAC is expected to be the fastest-growing market for smart textiles due to low production costs and increasing R&D activities that are sponsored by the European Union's funding programs.

据中国海关统计，2016 年，我国纺织服装对美累计出口 450.25亿美元，同比下降 5.69%。其中，纺织品出口 116.99 亿美元，同比下降 2.45%，服装出口 333.26 亿美元，同比下降 6.78%。化纤纱线价跌、制成品类商品单价均有明显下跌，此外棉布出口惨淡、加工贸易大幅下滑等拖累全年出口。