| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| CAGR | 8.00 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Healthcare Fabrics Market Analysis
The Healthcare Fabrics Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 8% during the forecast period.
- Asia-pacific dominated the market with a significant share and is estimated to continue its dominance during the forecast period.
- The non-woven fabric segment dominated the market owing to the growing application base in developing nations.
Healthcare Fabrics Market Trends
Non-woven Fabric the Leading Segment
- Nonwoven fabrics are majorly preferred in the healthcare industry owing to their softness, strength, comfort, stretch ability, cost, and high absorbing ability of liquids.
- The increasing consumer awareness about hygiene and improving quality of healthcare fabrics are expected to propel the growth of healthcare products during the forecast period.
- Some of the other properties of nonwoven fabric that have led to an increase in its application in the healthcare industry include:
- Its ability to mitigate the risk of spreading drug-resistant bacteria, viral, and blood-borne diseases.
- Its ability to be tailored, according to medical specifications and requirements.
- Its environmentally-friendly nature, being disposable without causing harm to the environment.
- Polyester and polypropylene non-woven fabrics are some of the major types of non-woven fabrics. Polyester non-woven fabrics are manufactured by needle punching.
- These fabrics have good heat setting property, excellent elasticity, high wet strength, and good drape characteristics. These fabrics also retain their physical properties in wet conditions and are resistant to humidity changes. They are used in medical/surgical gowns, masks, and drapes.
- The growing investments in healthcare facilities in the Asia-Pacific region are driving the growth of PET nonwoven fabrics in the near future.
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Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific is expected to witness a significant increase, over the forecast period, for hygiene products, due to the increasing adoption of female hygiene products in countries, like India, China, etc.
- In India, according to the BCH (Indian Nonwovens Industry Association), the market penetration rate of sanitary napkin increased significantly since 2014.
- Additionally, the textile industry in China is booming, with increasing investments and government support from the 13th Five Year Plan. Textile and apparel makers in the country are going through painful industrial restructuring.
- While the country, with enormous production capacity, is still the world's largest clothing exporter, oversupply at home, high labor costs, and rising global protectionism have all eroded its competitiveness.
- This scenario is likely to be a positive factor in producing fabrics and hence creating more opportunities for the market studied.
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Healthcare Fabrics Industry Overview
The market studied is fragmented with no company holding a significant share in the market. Some of the key players in the market include Knoll, Inc., Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Designtex, and Maharam, among others. Majority of the players are forward integrated across the value chain.
Healthcare Fabrics Market Leaders
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Knoll, Inc.
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Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
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Designtex
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Maharam
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Healthcare Fabrics Industry Segmentation
The healthcare fabrics market report includes:
| Material | Polypropylene | ||
| Polyester | |||
| Polyethylene | |||
| Cotton | |||
| Other Materials | |||
| Type | Woven | ||
| Non-Woven | |||
| Knitted | |||
| Application | Privacy Curtains | ||
| Wall Coverings | |||
| Hygiene Products | |||
| Dressing Products | |||
| Bedding | |||
| Other Applications | |||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China | |
| India | |||
| Japan | |||
| South Korea | |||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |||
| North America | United States | ||
| Canada | |||
| Mexico | |||
| Europe | Germany | ||
| United Kingdom | |||
| France | |||
| Italy | |||
| Rest of Europe | |||
| South America | Brazil | ||
| Argentina | |||
| Rest of South America | |||
| Middle-East and Africa | South Africa | ||
| Saudi Arabia | |||
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa | |||
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Healthcare Fabrics Market Research FAQs
What is the current Healthcare Fabrics Market size?
The Healthcare Fabrics Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 8% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Healthcare Fabrics Market?
Knoll, Inc., Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Designtex and Maharam are the major companies operating in the Healthcare Fabrics Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Healthcare Fabrics Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Healthcare Fabrics Market?
In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Healthcare Fabrics Market.
What years does this Healthcare Fabrics Market cover?
The report covers the Healthcare Fabrics Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Healthcare Fabrics Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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