The development trends and industrial value of polyacrylonitrile fibers in 2026! 

In 2026, under the deepening of the dual-carbon strategy and the guidance of new material industry policies, the polyacrylonitrile fiber industry accelerated its departure from the extensive mode of scale expansion and entered a new stage of transformation centered on quality and efficiency. Greening, functionality, and high-endization have become the core mainlines of the industry's development. 

The green manufacturing system has been gradually improved, and the sustainable development path has been continuously expanded. The industry actively promotes the environmental upgrade of production processes by optimizing spinning technology and improving solvent recovery efficiency, significantly reducing energy consumption and pollutant emissions during the production process. At the same time, breakthroughs have been made in the research and application of bio-based raw material substitution and recycling technologies, gradually reducing reliance on traditional fossil resources and promoting the transformation of the industrial chain to a circular economy model, which conforms to the requirements of green industrial development. 

Technological innovation drives the upgrading of product structure and enhances the supply capacity of high-end varieties. The mature application of technologies such as copolymer modification and special-shaped section design has promoted the large-scale production of functional products with anti-static, flame-retardant, antibacterial, and high-porosity properties, effectively improving the performance shortcomings of traditional products. Particularly important is that the production technology of high-purity polyacrylonitrile staple fibers has become increasingly mature, providing key support for the carbon fiber industry chain and becoming an important breakthrough for the high value-added development of the industry. The popularization of digital production control technology further ensures the stability and consistency of product performance. 

The application fields have undergone structural adjustments, and the industrial use market has become the main driver of growth. The proportion of the traditional clothing sector has continued to improve, while the application of industrial textiles has been continuously expanded. The penetration rate in scenarios such as filtration materials, flame retardant protection, and automotive interiors has steadily increased. The demand for special properties of fibers in high-end application scenarios has forced the industry to carry out customized product research and development, promoting the continuous rise in the value of the polyacrylonitrile fiber industrial chain.