ePTFE: The wide application leads the bright future of the industry

Industry Chain & Applications

• Upstream: Relies on polymer materials like PP (polypropylene), PE (polyethylene), and PTFE resin.
• Downstream: Widely used in automotive, consumer electronics, new energy, medical, apparel, industrial filtration, and aerospace sectors.

Key Sectoral Applications

1. Medical:
   • Used for artificial blood vessels, cardiac patches, tracheal implants, and as a premium filler material in plastic surgery.
2. Aerospace:
   • Valued for extreme temperature/corrosion resistance, lightweight properties (30% weight reduction vs metals), and cost efficiency in civil aircraft components.
3. Environmental Protection:
   • Powers advanced baghouse filters with 99.99% particulate capture efficiency for cement plants and waste incineration systems.
4. Apparel Technology:
   • Enables protective gear like radiation-resistant suits, firefighting uniforms, and space suits via its moisture-permeable barrier technology (10,000 g/m²/24h breathability).

Market Dynamics

• China faces a 12,000-ton annual supply gap due to:
  • Restricted exports from Western manufacturers (military-use controls under ITAR regulations).
  • Limited domestic production capacity, with only 3 major manufacturers focusing on automotive and electronics (80% of current output).
• Growth Drivers:
  • Projected 15% CAGR (2023-2030) fueled by new energy (fuel cell membranes) and aerospace demand.
  • Localization rate expected to rise from 35% to 60% by 2028 with expanded production lines.