Fire Retardant Welding Blanket Market Report 2026

The fire retardant welding blanket market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.32 billion in 2025 to $1.42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing industrial welding activities, expansion of metal fabrication operations, rising enforcement of workplace safety standards, adoption of flame-resistant protective equipment, growth of automotive and construction fabrication.

The fire retardant welding blanket market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in industrial safety equipment, rising demand for advanced heat-resistant materials, expansion of automated welding operations, growing focus on portable fire protection solutions, increasing use of non-toxic fire-resistant fabrics. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for lightweight high-temperature welding blankets, rising adoption of reusable and durable fire protection covers, growing use of custom-fit welding safety solutions, expansion of multi-layer reinforced blanket designs, enhanced focus on workplace fire safety compliance.

The rising incidence of workplace accidents is expected to drive the growth of the fire-retardant welding blanket industry in the coming years. Workplace accidents are defined as unforeseen and unplanned incidents that occur during work, causing injury, illness, or damage to people, property, or the environment. The increase in workplace accidents is largely attributed to insufficient safety training, which leaves employees ill-equipped to recognize and handle potential hazards on the job. Fire-retardant welding blankets help mitigate workplace accidents by providing a heat-resistant barrier, making them suitable for welding, cutting, and grinding operations. They reduce fire risks by containing sparks and molten metal, thereby improving on-site safety and protecting equipment. For example, in 2025, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a UK government agency, 124 workers and 92 members of the public lost their lives due to work-related accidents during 2024-2025. Hence, the rising occurrence of workplace accidents is fueling the growth of the fire-retardant welding blanket sector.

The increase in construction activities is expected to support the growth of the fire-retardant welding blanket market. Construction activities involve the building, repairing, or modification of structures such as buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. This growth is driven by urbanization, as increasing population density in cities fuels demand for residential, commercial, and infrastructure development. Fire-retardant welding blankets are essential for these activities, offering flame-resistant protection during welding, cutting, and grinding processes. They improve worker safety by containing sparks and heat, minimizing fire risks, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. For instance, in April 2025, the United States Census Bureau, a government agency, reported that construction spending reached $2.15 trillion in 2024, up from $2.02 trillion in 2023. As a result, growing construction activities are contributing to the market's expansion.

The surge in industrialization is projected to fuel the growth of the fire-retardant welding blanket market. Industrialization involves adopting advanced machinery, technologies, and mass production techniques to enhance efficiency, productivity, and scale in manufacturing and construction. This trend is driven by the rising demand for manufactured goods, which necessitates large-scale production to meet both consumer and industrial needs. Fire-retardant welding blankets play a key role in supporting industrialization by offering heat-resistant protection essential for manufacturing, fabrication, and metalworking tasks. They improve workplace safety by containing sparks and molten metal, thereby reducing fire hazards and supporting safe industrial operations. For example, in September 2024, the Office for National Statistics, a UK government department, reported that the total value of UK manufacturers' product sales reached around $574.6 billion (£456.1 billion) in 2023, an increase of approximately $21.7 billion (£17.2 billion), or 3.9%, from $553.2 billion (£438.9 billion) in 2022. Therefore, the growing pace of industrialization is driving demand for fire-retardant welding blankets.

Major companies operating in the fire retardant welding blanket market are Newtex Industries Inc., Auburn Manufacturing Inc., Steiner Industries, John Tillman Company, Mid-Mountain Materials Inc., Tex Tech Industries Inc., Lewco Specialty Products Inc., Apex Mills Corporation, McAllister Mills Inc., Texfire Textils Tecnics SL, Shree Firepack Safety Private Limited, RNG Performance Materials Pvt Ltd, Shreeji Industries Limited, Hemnil Protection, Darco Southern Inc., Steel Guard Safety Corporation, Unifrax LLC, Thermal Products Company, Glasstek Inc., HKO Heat Protection Group.

North America was the largest region in the fire retardant welding blanket market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fire retardant welding blanket market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fire retardant welding blanket market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fire retardant welding blanket market consists of sales of graphite-coated welding blankets, wire-inserted welding blankets, asbestos-free welding blankets, and multi-layer welding blankets. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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