Market overview
The global fastness testing machine market is worth USD 118 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 202 mn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Light and weathering fastness is the largest by test segment.
| Scope | Machines that test the colour fastness of textiles to rubbing, washing, light, perspiration and sublimation, including crockmeters, launder-ometers and xenon light fastness chambers. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Testing Equipment |
| Value 2025 | USD 112 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 118 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 202 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 14,552 units |
| Volume 2036 | 21,418 units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 8,120 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Fastness Testing Machine market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 118 mn |
| 2027 | USD 125 mn |
| 2028 | USD 132 mn |
| 2029 | USD 139 mn |
| 2030 | USD 146 mn |
| 2031 | USD 154 mn |
| 2032 | USD 163 mn |
| 2033 | USD 172 mn |
| 2034 | USD 181 mn |
| 2035 | USD 191 mn |
| 2036 | USD 202 mn |
Fastness Testing Machine market segmentation
By test
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light and weathering fastness | 34.0% | 34.6% | USD 40 mn | 5.7% |
| Wash fastness | 28.0% | 27.2% | USD 33 mn | 5.2% |
| Rubbing fastness | 16.0% | 14.8% | USD 19 mn | 4.7% |
| Perspiration and others | 22.0% | 23.5% | USD 26 mn | 6.2% |
By end user
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Textile and garment manufacturers | 48.0% | 46.3% | USD 57 mn | 5.1% |
| Independent test laboratories | 30.0% | 31.8% | USD 35 mn | 6.1% |
| Brands and retailers | 12.0% | 12.2% | USD 14 mn | 5.6% |
| Education and research | 10.0% | 9.7% | USD 12 mn | 5.1% |
By standard
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO | 44.0% | 42.0% | USD 52 mn | 5.0% |
| AATCC | 26.0% | 25.0% | USD 31 mn | 5.1% |
| GB and other national | 30.0% | 33.0% | USD 35 mn | 6.5% |
By automation
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | 54.0% | 46.0% | USD 64 mn | 3.8% |
| Semi-automatic | 30.0% | 34.0% | USD 35 mn | 6.8% |
| Automatic | 16.0% | 20.0% | USD 19 mn | 7.9% |
By fibre tested
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton and cellulosic | 42.0% | 38.0% | USD 50 mn | 4.5% |
| Synthetic and blends | 40.0% | 43.0% | USD 47 mn | 6.3% |
| Wool, silk and others | 18.0% | 19.0% | USD 21 mn | 6.1% |
Top 25 countries for fastness testing machine by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 83.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.7%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 38 mn | 32.0% | USD 66 mn | 5.7% |
| 2 | India | USD 14 mn | 12.0% | USD 27 mn | 6.7% |
| 3 | Bangladesh | USD 9.4 mn | 8.0% | USD 20 mn | 7.7% |
| 4 | Vietnam | USD 7.1 mn | 6.0% | USD 14 mn | 7.1% |
| 5 | Turkey | USD 5.9 mn | 5.0% | USD 8.9 mn | 4.2% |
| 6 | Germany | USD 5.9 mn | 5.0% | USD 7.7 mn | 2.6% |
| 7 | United States | USD 5.9 mn | 5.0% | USD 7.7 mn | 2.6% |
| 8 | Pakistan | USD 4.7 mn | 4.0% | USD 8.7 mn | 6.3% |
| 9 | Italy | USD 4.1 mn | 3.5% | USD 5.5 mn | 2.8% |
| 10 | Indonesia | USD 3.5 mn | 3.0% | USD 6.5 mn | 6.2% |
| 11 | Egypt | USD 2.0 mn | 1.7% | USD 3.4 mn | 5.2% |
| 12 | Thailand | USD 1.8 mn | 1.5% | USD 3.0 mn | 5.2% |
| 13 | Spain | USD 1.6 mn | 1.3% | USD 2.2 mn | 3.3% |
| 14 | Malaysia | USD 1.4 mn | 1.2% | USD 2.3 mn | 5.2% |
| 15 | Poland | USD 1.2 mn | 1.0% | USD 2.0 mn | 5.2% |
| 16 | Brazil | USD 1.1 mn | 0.9% | USD 1.8 mn | 5.2% |
| 17 | Mexico | USD 0.95 mn | 0.8% | USD 1.6 mn | 5.1% |
| 18 | Philippines | USD 0.83 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.4 mn | 5.2% |
| 19 | Sri Lanka | USD 0.73 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.2 mn | 5.2% |
| 20 | South Korea | USD 0.64 mn | 0.5% | USD 0.95 mn | 4.0% |
| 21 | Singapore | USD 0.57 mn | 0.5% | USD 0.83 mn | 3.9% |
| 22 | Saudi Arabia | USD 0.50 mn | 0.4% | USD 0.83 mn | 5.2% |
| 23 | Netherlands | USD 0.44 mn | 0.4% | USD 0.61 mn | 3.3% |
| 24 | Australia | USD 0.39 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.57 mn | 3.8% |
| 25 | Portugal | USD 0.34 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.46 mn | 3.1% |
| Rest of world | USD 5.1 mn | 4.3% | USD 7.5 mn | 4.0% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Atlas Material Testing Technology (AMETEK)
- SDL Atlas
- James Heal
- Q-Lab
- Textest
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Gester Instruments
- Testex
- Mesdan
- Roaches International
- Toyo Seiki
- Daiei Kagaku Seiki
- Yasuda Seiki
- SDC Enterprises
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Presto Group
- Qinsun Instruments
- Wenzhou Fangyuan Instrument
- Hung Ta Instrument
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the fastness testing machine market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by test, by end user, by standard, by automation, by fibre tested. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the fastness testing machine market?
The global fastness testing machine market is estimated at USD 112 mn in 2025 and USD 118 mn in 2026.
How fast will the fastness testing machine market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 202 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 84 mn.
Which country is the largest market for fastness testing machine?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 38 mn in 2026, 32.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 52.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, Bangladesh is growing fastest at 7.7% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which fastness testing machine segment is largest?
In the by test split, Light and weathering fastness is the largest segment with 34.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading fastness testing machine companies?
Global leaders include Atlas Material Testing Technology (AMETEK), SDL Atlas, James Heal, Q-Lab.
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