In South Africa, the spandex yarn market remains a nascent yet emerging segment within the broader spun‑yarn industry, supported by gradual textile industry modernization and sustainability‐oriented policy incentives. The development is propelled by growing demand for stretch fabrics in activewear, hosiery, lingerie and technical garments, as local apparel manufacturers seek fabrics offering comfort, elasticity and shape retention. Government initiatives under the Industrial Policy Action Plan and the Clothing & Textiles Competitiveness Programme encourage modernization and quality improvements in yarn production, which benefit spandex blends alongside polyester and nylon offering.Globally, drivers such as the surge in athleisure and sportswear, rising health and fitness consciousness, and increased medical textile applications further support interest in spandex yarn even in South Africa
TABLE - South Africa Spandex Yarn Market Size & Forecast By Yarn Type 2021-2033
Yarn Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Covered Yarn (Single and Double Covered) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Core-Spun Yarn | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Others (Drawn Textured Yarn, Air-Covered Yarn) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - South Africa Spandex Yarn Market Size & Forecast By Application 2021-2033
Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Apparel | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Home Textiles | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Medical & Healthcare Textiles | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Others (Automotive, Industrial) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis