The global nonwoven fabrics market size is expected to reach $61.06 Billion by 2028 growing at the CAGR of 5.47% from 2021 to 2028. This growth is attributed to several macro and micro economic factors such as
Non-woven fabrics are textile fabrics that are made of randomly laid, parallel laid, or cross- laid webs which are bonded together, either chemically or mechanically, with adhesives or thermoplastic fibers under heat and pressure. Non-woven fabrics are flat, porous sheets, which are made of separate fibers, molten plastic, or plastic films. The term non-woven fabric is usually used in the textiles industry, which denotes fabrics that are neither woven nor knitted.
Driving Factors
The factors driving the growth of the global Non-Woven Fabric market include the growing automotive industry, increasing demand for personal care and cosmetics, a growing number of infrastructure development projects, and increasing health awareness. In addition, shifting consumer preferences towards hygiene products, changing lifestyles, and improved standards of living contribute to market growth.
Rising demand from the healthcare industry
The non-woven fabric is used for making several products in the healthcare industry, which includes surgical gowns, drapes, face mask components, wound dressings, and others. They are also used in hygiene products including sanitary towels, napkin liners, sanitary napkins, baby diapers, and tampons. Several other properties of the non-woven fabric have resulted in the rising use of non-woven fabrics in the healthcare industry such as its ability to mitigate the risk of spreading drug-resistant bacteria, viral and blood-borne diseases.
The growing demand from the healthcare industry is a major factor in driving the market growth. Due to its environment-friendly nature, non-woven fabrics can be disposed of easily without causing any environmental damage. Furthermore, they can be easily tailored as per medical specifications and requirements. Moreover, the growing number of surgeries along with the construction of new medical facilities are further driving the demand.
Increasing demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Automotive manufacturers all over the world are focusing on decreasing the weight of vehicles to produce fuel-efficient and low- CO2- emitting vehicles. Furthermore, the need for lightweight and high- strength materials for interior applications in the vehicle is growing rapidly. Non-woven materials are 15 to 20 percent lighter as compared to other materials and can lower the weight of the car up to two kilograms. Also, they enhance the comfort and safety of vehicles. These benefits have boosted the demand for non-woven fabrics in over 40 applications such as filters, carpets, and battery separators in most of the vehicles.
Restraining factors
The factors restraining the growth of the global Non- Woven Fabric market include high production cost and lack of awareness among consumers since they consider non-woven fabrics to be harmful to the environment.
Collaborations and Alliances in the Nonwoven fabrics market is expected to generate higher avenues during the forecast period.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to supply chain disruptions leading to supply shortages or lower demand in the Nonwoven fabrics market. The travel restrictions and social-distancing measures have resulted in a sharp drop in consumer and business spending and this pattern is to continue for some time. The end-user trend and preferences have changed due to the pandemic and have resulted in manufacturers, developers, and service providers to adopt various strategies to stabilize the company.
In terms of COVID 19 impact, the Nonwoven fabrics market report also includes following data points:
- Impact on Nonwoven fabrics market size
- End User Trend, Preferences and Budget Impact
- Regulatory Framework/Government Policies
- Key Players Strategy to Tackle Negative Impact/Post-COVID Strategies
- Opportunity in Nonwoven fabrics market
Key Insight in the report:
The global Nonwoven fabrics market report covers executive summary, market dynamics, COVID impact & post COVID scenario, market size and forecast, competitive intelligence, market positioning, and product offerings.
Our report covers extensive competitive intelligence which include following data points:
- Business Overview
- Business Segment Data
- Financial Data
- Product Segment Analysis and Specification
- Recent Development and Company Strategy Analysis
- SWOT Analysis
The report covers market sizing and forecasting at the country level as well as at the segment level. Nonwoven fabrics market is analyzed across below-mentioned different segments:
- Technology
- Spunbond
- Wet laid
- Dry laid
- Others
- basis of layer
- Single-layer
- Multilayer
- basis of layer 3
- basis of layer 4
- function
- Disposable
- Non-disposable
Nonwoven fabrics market is also analyzed across below-mentioned regions/countries:
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Rest of the World
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
Some of the key players in of Nonwoven fabrics market include:
- Ahlstrom-Munksjo
- Berry Global Inc.
- Glatfelter Company
- DuPont
- Lydall Inc.
- Fitesa
- TWE Group
- Freudenberg Group
- PFNonwovens
REPORT CONTENT BRIEF:
- High level analysis of the current and future market trends and opportunities
- Detailed analysis on current market drivers, restraining factors, and opportunities in the future
- Nonwoven fabrics market estimates for 2020 and forecast from 2021 to 2028
- Vendor market share analysis at each product level
- Competitor analysis with a detailed insight into its product segment, financial strength, and strategies adopted.
- Identifies key strategies adopted including product launches and developments, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations and partnerships as well as funding taken and investment done, among others.
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