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Chemical & Material Global Textile Softening Agent Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

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  • 24 October, 2025
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  • 145 Pages
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According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Textile Softening Agent market size was valued at US$ 3992 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 5808 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.6% during review period.
In this report, we will assess the current U.S. tariff framework alongside international policy adaptations, analyzing their effects on competitive market structures, regional economic dynamics, and supply chain resilience.
A textile softening agent, also known as a fabric softener, is a chemical substance used in the textile industry to improve the softness, feel, and overall comfort of fabrics. It is typically applied during the textile finishing process, after the fabric has been woven or knitted.
Textile softening agents are designed to modify the surface properties of fibers, making them smoother, more flexible, and less stiff. This helps to reduce friction between fibers, leading to improved fabric drape, reduced creasing, and increased comfort against the skin.
The global textile softening agent market refers to the overall market for chemicals and products used to soften textiles. It includes various types of softening agents, such as cationic softeners, silicone-based softeners, and fatty acid-based softeners, among others.
The size and growth of the global textile softening agent market can be influenced by factors such as the demand for soft, comfortable textiles, advancements in textile manufacturing processes, and changing consumer preferences. Market trends, including the increasing popularity of eco-friendly and sustainable softening agents, also impact the market.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Textile Softening Agent market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Textile Softening Agent market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Textile Softening Agent market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Textile Softening Agent market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031
Global Textile Softening Agent market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kiloton), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Textile Softening Agent
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Textile Softening Agent market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Huntsman Corporation, Wacker Chemie AG, The Dow Chemical Company, Archroma, Evonik Industries, Dupont, Solvay SA, Tanatex Chemicals B.V, BASF SE, Lubrizol Corporation, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Textile Softening Agent market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Cationic Softeners
Nonionic Softeners
Silicone Softeners
Hydrophilic Softeners
Amino Functional Softeners
Others
Market segment by Application
Textile Manufacturing
Apparel Industry
Home Textiles
Technical Textiles
Laundry and Fabric Care
Others
Major players covered
Huntsman Corporation
Wacker Chemie AG
The Dow Chemical Company
Archroma
Evonik Industries
Dupont
Solvay SA
Tanatex Chemicals B.V
BASF SE
Lubrizol Corporation
Kao Corporation
Klüber Lubrication
Zschimmer & Schwarz
NICCA Chemical
Matex Eco Solutions
Pulcra Chemicals
Rudolf Group
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Textile Softening Agent product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Textile Softening Agent, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Textile Softening Agent from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Textile Softening Agent competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Textile Softening Agent breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Textile Softening Agent market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Textile Softening Agent.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Textile Softening Agent sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.


1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value by Type: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.3.2 Cationic Softeners
    • 1.3.3 Nonionic Softeners
    • 1.3.4 Silicone Softeners
    • 1.3.5 Hydrophilic Softeners
    • 1.3.6 Amino Functional Softeners
    • 1.3.7 Others
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Application
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value by Application: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
    • 1.4.2 Textile Manufacturing
    • 1.4.3 Apparel Industry
    • 1.4.4 Home Textiles
    • 1.4.5 Technical Textiles
    • 1.4.6 Laundry and Fabric Care
    • 1.4.7 Others
  • 1.5 Global Textile Softening Agent Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.5.1 Global Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
    • 1.5.2 Global Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity (2020-2031)
    • 1.5.3 Global Textile Softening Agent Average Price (2020-2031)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 Huntsman Corporation
    • 2.1.1 Huntsman Corporation Details
    • 2.1.2 Huntsman Corporation Major Business
    • 2.1.3 Huntsman Corporation Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 Huntsman Corporation Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.1.5 Huntsman Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 Wacker Chemie AG
    • 2.2.1 Wacker Chemie AG Details
    • 2.2.2 Wacker Chemie AG Major Business
    • 2.2.3 Wacker Chemie AG Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 Wacker Chemie AG Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.2.5 Wacker Chemie AG Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 The Dow Chemical Company
    • 2.3.1 The Dow Chemical Company Details
    • 2.3.2 The Dow Chemical Company Major Business
    • 2.3.3 The Dow Chemical Company Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 The Dow Chemical Company Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.3.5 The Dow Chemical Company Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 Archroma
    • 2.4.1 Archroma Details
    • 2.4.2 Archroma Major Business
    • 2.4.3 Archroma Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 Archroma Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.4.5 Archroma Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 Evonik Industries
    • 2.5.1 Evonik Industries Details
    • 2.5.2 Evonik Industries Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Evonik Industries Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 Evonik Industries Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.5.5 Evonik Industries Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 Dupont
    • 2.6.1 Dupont Details
    • 2.6.2 Dupont Major Business
    • 2.6.3 Dupont Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 Dupont Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.6.5 Dupont Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.7 Solvay SA
    • 2.7.1 Solvay SA Details
    • 2.7.2 Solvay SA Major Business
    • 2.7.3 Solvay SA Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.7.4 Solvay SA Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.7.5 Solvay SA Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.8 Tanatex Chemicals B.V
    • 2.8.1 Tanatex Chemicals B.V Details
    • 2.8.2 Tanatex Chemicals B.V Major Business
    • 2.8.3 Tanatex Chemicals B.V Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.8.4 Tanatex Chemicals B.V Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.8.5 Tanatex Chemicals B.V Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.9 BASF SE
    • 2.9.1 BASF SE Details
    • 2.9.2 BASF SE Major Business
    • 2.9.3 BASF SE Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.9.4 BASF SE Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.9.5 BASF SE Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.10 Lubrizol Corporation
    • 2.10.1 Lubrizol Corporation Details
    • 2.10.2 Lubrizol Corporation Major Business
    • 2.10.3 Lubrizol Corporation Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.10.4 Lubrizol Corporation Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.10.5 Lubrizol Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.11 Kao Corporation
    • 2.11.1 Kao Corporation Details
    • 2.11.2 Kao Corporation Major Business
    • 2.11.3 Kao Corporation Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.11.4 Kao Corporation Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.11.5 Kao Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.12 Klüber Lubrication
    • 2.12.1 Klüber Lubrication Details
    • 2.12.2 Klüber Lubrication Major Business
    • 2.12.3 Klüber Lubrication Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.12.4 Klüber Lubrication Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.12.5 Klüber Lubrication Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.13 Zschimmer & Schwarz
    • 2.13.1 Zschimmer & Schwarz Details
    • 2.13.2 Zschimmer & Schwarz Major Business
    • 2.13.3 Zschimmer & Schwarz Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.13.4 Zschimmer & Schwarz Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.13.5 Zschimmer & Schwarz Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.14 NICCA Chemical
    • 2.14.1 NICCA Chemical Details
    • 2.14.2 NICCA Chemical Major Business
    • 2.14.3 NICCA Chemical Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.14.4 NICCA Chemical Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.14.5 NICCA Chemical Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.15 Matex Eco Solutions
    • 2.15.1 Matex Eco Solutions Details
    • 2.15.2 Matex Eco Solutions Major Business
    • 2.15.3 Matex Eco Solutions Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.15.4 Matex Eco Solutions Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.15.5 Matex Eco Solutions Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.16 Pulcra Chemicals
    • 2.16.1 Pulcra Chemicals Details
    • 2.16.2 Pulcra Chemicals Major Business
    • 2.16.3 Pulcra Chemicals Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.16.4 Pulcra Chemicals Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.16.5 Pulcra Chemicals Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.17 Rudolf Group
    • 2.17.1 Rudolf Group Details
    • 2.17.2 Rudolf Group Major Business
    • 2.17.3 Rudolf Group Textile Softening Agent Product and Services
    • 2.17.4 Rudolf Group Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
    • 2.17.5 Rudolf Group Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: Textile Softening Agent by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.2 Global Textile Softening Agent Revenue by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.3 Global Textile Softening Agent Average Price by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2024)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Textile Softening Agent by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2024
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 Textile Softening Agent Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 Textile Softening Agent Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
  • 3.5 Textile Softening Agent Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 Textile Softening Agent Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 Textile Softening Agent Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 Textile Softening Agent Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global Textile Softening Agent Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.2 Global Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 4.1.3 Global Textile Softening Agent Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
  • 4.2 North America Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.3 Europe Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.5 South America Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value (2020-2031)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value (2020-2031)

5 Market Segment by Type

  • 5.1 Global Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.2 Global Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
  • 5.3 Global Textile Softening Agent Average Price by Type (2020-2031)

6 Market Segment by Application

  • 6.1 Global Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.2 Global Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
  • 6.3 Global Textile Softening Agent Average Price by Application (2020-2031)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 7.2 North America Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 7.3 North America Textile Softening Agent Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.2 North America Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 8.2 Europe Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 8.3 Europe Textile Softening Agent Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.2 Europe Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific Textile Softening Agent Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 10.2 South America Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 10.3 South America Textile Softening Agent Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.2 South America Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa Textile Softening Agent Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Textile Softening Agent Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Textile Softening Agent Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 Textile Softening Agent Market Drivers
  • 12.2 Textile Softening Agent Market Restraints
  • 12.3 Textile Softening Agent Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of Textile Softening Agent and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Textile Softening Agent
  • 13.3 Textile Softening Agent Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 Textile Softening Agent Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 Textile Softening Agent Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

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