Antimicrobial Textiles Market to Showcase 5.2% CAGR till 2028; Urgent Need to Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections through Microbes to Spur Demand

The global antimicrobial textiles market is projected to grow from USD 9.45 billion in 2021 to USD 13.63 billion in 2028. The rising usage of antimicrobial textiles in the healthcare industry for making masks, gowns, curtains, gloves, bandages, dressing, and beds will affect growth positively. This type of textile helps in preventing hospital acquired infections and the formation of microbes. This information is given by Fortune Business Insights™ in a published report, titled, “Antimicrobial Textiles Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Active Agents (Synthetic Organic Compounds, Bio-Based Compounds, Metal & Metallic Salts and Others), By Fabric (Cotton, Polyester, and Others), By Application (Home, Commercial, Medical, Apparel, Industrial, and Others) and Regional Forecasts, 2021-2028.” The report further states that the market stood at USD 9.04 billion in 2020. It is set to exhibit a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period between 2021-2028.

Milliken & Company Starts Producing PPE for Healthcare Industry amid COVID-19 Pandemic

In April 2020, Milliken & Company, an industrial manufacturer based in the U.S. announced that it is set to leverage its materials science expertise for the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) amid the COVID-19 pandemic for the healthcare industry. It is currently manufacturing unique barrier protection fabrics that can be used in head covers and gowns of healthcare professionals. These fabrics were developed by using the BioSmart antimicrobial technology that has the capacity to kill 99.9% of germs. Such initiatives by companies would propel the demand for antimicrobial type of textiles in the forthcoming years.

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Increasing Demand from the Sports Industry to Accelerate Growth

The rising awareness of health and hygiene among people worldwide is set to drive the demand for antimicrobial fabrics. These are often used to prevent skin infections and foul odors occurring because of the growth of microbes. In the sports industry, the demand is very high as players sweat tremendously during rigorous activities. These textiles help in lowering discomfort and chances of cross-infection for surging performance. It is set to augment the antimicrobial textiles market growth in the upcoming years.

However, the usage of certain chemicals in this textile can cause skin irritation. At the same time, they can affect the environment. Thus, government bodies have implemented strict norms revolving around the usage of antimicrobial fabrics. This factor may hinder growth.

Key Players Aim to Strengthen Positions through Portfolio Upgradation & Collaboration

Renowned companies present in this industry are implementing numerous strategies to compete with their rivals. Leading organizations, such as Milliken & Company, BASF, and Trevira GmbH are constantly participating in collaborations and R&D activities to strengthen their positions. A few other small and large companies are improving or upgrading their pre-existing product portfolios to fulfil the high demand.

Fortune Business Insights™ lists out the names of prominent manufacturers of antimicrobial textiles operating in the global market. They are as follows:

• Milliken & Company (U.S.)


• Trevira GmbH (Germany)


• UNITIKA LTD. (Japan)


• PurThread Technologies, Inc. (U.S.)


• Herculite (U.S.)


• BASF SE (Germany)


• The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.)


• Microban International, Ltd. (U.S.)


• Biocote Limited (UK)


• Sanitized AG (Switzerland)


• Other Players

A Notable Industry Development-

• January 2018: Sciessent, LLC joined hands with Canal Co., Ltd. to enhance the distribution network of its odor control and apparel products in the Chinese market. It would also help the company to broaden its presence geographically and provide better services to clients.

Further Report Findings-

• Asia Pacific is expected to grow considerably because of the high demand for antimicrobial textiles from emerging economies, such as South Korea, India, and China.


• In 2020, North America generated USD 3.24 billion in terms of revenue. The increasing utilization of high-quality fabrics and awareness regarding the surging cases of various chronic ailments would aid growth.


• By applications, the medical segment procured 27.9% in terms of the antimicrobial textiles market share in 2020. The expansion of the medical industry worldwide would contribute to this growth. Besides, the rising usage of gloves, masks, wipes, curtains, uniforms, and gowns made of antimicrobial textiles in this industry would boost growth.

The global market is segmented in this way: