Hygienic Non-Woven Fabrics market size, share & industry analysis, By Material (Polypropylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyethylene, Rayon), By Type (Disposable,Non-disposable), By End-Use (Healthcare, Medical, Others) and regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Non-woven fabrics are textile fabrics made up of thermoplastic fibres, generally used to make healthcare and medical grade products like wound dressings, surgical gowns, drapes, coveralls, masks, and others. The term non-woven is used because they are neither woven nor knitted but are laid in different patterns and bonded together using heat and pressure. The structure of the product varies from soft and smooth to hard and tear-proof depending upon the area of application which is expected to boost the market demand.

Increasing demand from healthcare sector for manufacturing personal care products like sanitary napkins, diapers, tampons, napkin liners, sanitary towels and other products is likely to boost the market growth. Additionally, the high demand for PPE for frontline workers and patients in the on-going situation of COVID-19 pandemic is surging the market growth for hygienic non-woven fabrics.

However, lack of exposure and awareness about the benefits in consumers who consider non-woven fabrics are harmful for environment is likely to hamper the market growth.

Market Segmentation:

Based on material, the market is segmented into polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene, rayon, wood pulp, biocomponents and others. Based on type, the market is segmented into disposable and non-disposable. Based on end-use the market is segmented into healthcare, medical, and other.

From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

Key Players Covered:

The global hygienic non-woven fabrics market consists of global & regional players operating. Some of the key players in the market include DuPont, Berry Global Group, Freudenberg, Suominen Corporation, Fitesa, TWE Group, Johns Manville, Glatfelter, Ahlstrom-Munksjö, ExxonMobil, Kimberly-Clarke, and Others.

Key Insights

• New Advancements in Production Technologies


• Key Trends in the Hygienic Non-Woven Fabrics Market


• New Product Launches, Expansions, Key Players


• Ranking of Key Players in the Market

Regional Analysis:

The market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific accounts for the largest share in the market attributed to the large number of manufacturers present in the region. Moreover, it is the fastest growing market attributed to the easy availability of raw materials in China and is expected to further drive the regional market.  North America holds significant share in market due to the increasing demand from healthcare sector. Europe is expected to show significant growth due to increase in demand for non-woven PPE from healthcare sector to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Latin America and Middle East and Africa are expected to show considerable growth by the end of the forecast period.

Segmentation

Hygienic Non-Woven Fabrics Industry Developments

• In March 2019, ExxonMobil expanded its polymer portfolio for non-woven for hygiene and personal care products.


• In May 2018, Kimberley-Clark Corporation expended the production capacity of its manufacturing facility of non-woven in North Carolina for adult and feminine hygiene products.