Nonwoven Fabrics Market

Nonwoven Fabrics Market Overview

Nonwoven fabric is a type of fabric-like material made from produced from staple fiber and long fiber, that are bonded together by chemical, mechanical, heat, or solvent treatment. This term is used in the textile manufacturing sector to denote fabrics such as felt, which are neither woven now knitted.

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Major Nonwoven Fabrics Market Drivers

The key drivers that are responsible for surging the growth of the global nonwoven fabrics market include the strong demand for nonwoven products & solutions for hygiene, medical, construction, and filtration applications, along with the increasing birth rate at the global level. Moreover, the rising geriatric population in the western countries is another factor that is energizing the demand of the market in the coming years. Numerous nonwoven manufacturers are expanding their production capacity and heavily investing in machinery to manufacture healthcare essentials in respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. The increasing number of cases worldwide and the rising requirement for healthcare worker, are further opening new doors for the growth of nonwoven fabrics.

Various technological enhancement has surged the demand of the textile industry, particularly for nonwoven fabrics. The new advanced technologies are helping in reducing the production costs, thus supporting the market growth. The introduction of nanofiber and high-performance material technologies in place of the traditional membranes is bringing various growth opportunities for the market in the coming years. The emerging trend towards the adoption of safety measures while following practices in the medical industry will further enhance market growth. The automobile industry has a large number of exterior and interior parts that are used for nonwoven fabrics due to its durability, lightweight, and moldability features. All these features are contributing to the growing demand of the market in the coming years. On the other hand, the less availability of raw materials is one of the biggest factors that is likely to hamper the growth of the market.

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Based on technology, the spunbond segment is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the increasing demand for the spunbond nonwoven across several applications such as in hygiene products, construction, agriculture, wipes, separators, and filtration. Spunbond is the most preferred technology through which nonwoven fabrics are produced in better quantities.

On the basis of application, the hygiene segment is expected to lead the market during the forecast period. The nonwoven fabric is being widely used as an alternative to traditional textiles, especially in hygiene products, due to its remarkable absorption feature, softness, smoothness, strength, comfort level, and cost-effectiveness. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for nonwoven fabrics for hygiene purposes is increasing, thus creating various growth opportunities in the market.

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Regional – Segment Analysis

Based on the region, Asia-pacific region is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. Various factors, including continuous economic growth, increasing working population, and the strong domestic demand for hygiene products, are the major factors that are surging the demand of the market in this region. In addition to this, the constant growth in the agriculture, automotive, medical, and construction sector is further increasing the application of nonwoven fabrics in these sectors. The nonwoven fabric offers various benefits such as a high level of hygiene and safety, durability, lightweight, versatility, environment-friendly, and logistical convenience.

Top Market Players

Various notable players operating in the market include Ahlstrom-Munksjö, Berry Global Inc., Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Glatfelter Corporation, DuPont, TORAY INDUSTRIES INC., Lydall, Inc., Fitesa, Suominen Corporation, and Johns Manville, among others. 

Key Developments:

• • In 2020, Suominen Corporation introduced a nonwoven material for the prodcution of face mask applications. The new nonwoven has passed European Standard EN 14683:2019 Type II requirements in terms of filtration efficiency and pressure drop. This is a new material that is added to the FIBRELLA family.
  • In 2020, Johns Manville plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, started its production this month to make nonwoven fabrics which will be used for the production of disposable medical gowns. The new polyester spunbond nonwoven is especially designed for the production of Level 3 medical gowns.
  • In 2020, Fitesa completed the purchase of Freudenberg’s (Germany) South American hygiene nonwovens business. The sale is limited to the hygiene business ran by Freudenberg Hygiene Brazil Ltda. The sale does not affect Freudenberg Performance Materials’ Brazilian and other South American businesses in apparel, shoe, and leather sectors.

Segments covered in the Report:

The global Nonwoven Fabrics Market has been segmented on the basis of polymer type, layer, function, technology, application, and key regions. Based on polymer type, the market is segmented into PET, PP, rayon, PE, wood pulp, and others. Based on layer, the market is segmented into single layer and multi-layer. Based on function, the market is segmented into disposable and non-disposable. Based on technology, the market is segmented into spunbond, dry laid, wet laid, and others. Based on application, the market is segment into building & construction, hygiene, filtration, consumer products, medical, automotive, and others. 

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Key questions answered in this research report:

• • At what pace is global Nonwoven Fabrics Market growing? What will be the growth trend in the future?
  • What are the key drivers and restraints in Nonwoven Fabrics market? What will be the impact of drivers and restraints in the future?
  • What are the regional revenues and forecast breakdowns? Which are the major regional revenue pockets for growth in the global Nonwoven Fabrics market?
  • Which technology generated maximum revenues in 2019 and identify the most promising technologies during the forecast period?
  • What are the various application areas of global Nonwoven Fabrics market and how they are poised to grow?
  • What companies are the major participants in this market and their business strategies, how does the competitive landscape look like?

Report Coverage	Details
Market Base Year	2019
Market Forecast Period	2020-2027
Market Revenues Currency	USD Million
Base Year & Forecast Units	Revenues (USD Million)
Market Segment	By Polymer Type, By Layer, By Function, By Technology, By Application, By Region
Regional Coverage	Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and RoW
Companies Profiled	Ahlstrom-Munksjö, Berry Global Inc., Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Glatfelter Corporation, DuPont, TORAY INDUSTRIES INC., Lydall, Inc., Fitesa, Suominen Corporation, and Johns Manville, among others; a total of 10 companies covered.
25% Free Customization Available	We will customize this report up to 25% as a free customization to address our client’s specific requirements

Market Segmentation

Global Nonwoven Fabrics Market by Polymer Type

• • PET
  • PP
  • Rayon
  • PE
  • Wood Pulp
  • Others

Global Nonwoven Fabrics Market by Layer

• • Single Layer
  • Multi-Layer

Global Nonwoven Fabrics Market by Function

• • Disposable
  • Non-Disposable

Global Nonwoven Fabrics Market by Technology

• • Spunbond
  • Dry Laid
  • Wet Laid
  • Others

Global Nonwoven Fabrics Market by Application

• • Building & Construction
  • Hygiene
  • Filtration
  • Consumer Products
  • Medical
  • Automotive
  • Others

Global Nonwoven Fabrics Market by Region

• • North America Nonwoven Fabrics Market (Option 1: As a part of the free 25% customization)

    • North America Market by Polymer Type
    • North America Market by Layer
    • North America Market by Function
    • North America Market by Technology
    • North America Market by Application
    • US Market All-Up
    • Canada Market All-Up

  • Europe Nonwoven Fabrics Market (Option 2: As a part of the free 25% customization)

    • Europe Market by Polymer Type
    • Europe Market by Layer
    • Europe Market by Function
    • Europe Market by Technology
    • Europe Market by Application
    • UK Market All-Up
    • Germany Market All-Up
    • France Market All-Up
    • Spain Market All-Up
    • Rest of Europe Market All-Up

  • Asia-Pacific Nonwoven Fabrics Market (Option 3: As a part of the free 25% customization)

    • Asia-Pacific Market by Polymer Type
    • Asia-Pacific Market by Layer
    • Asia-Pacific Market by Function
    • Asia-Pacific Market by Technology
    • Asia-Pacific Market by Application
    • China Market All-Up
    • India Market All-Up
    • Japan Market All-Up
    • Rest of APAC Market All-Up

  • RoW Nonwoven Fabrics Market (Option 4: As a part of the free 25% customization)

    • RoW Market by Polymer Type
    • RoW Market by Layer
    • RoW Market by Function
    • RoW Market by Technology
    • RoW Market by Application
    • Brazil Market All-Up
    • South Africa Market All-Up
    • Saudi Arabia Market All-Up
    • UAE Market All-Up
    • Rest of world (remaining countries of the LAMEA region) Market All-Up

Major Players Operating in the Nonwoven Fabrics Market (Option 5: As a part of the Free 25% Customization – Profiles of 5 Additional Companies of your Choice)

• • Ahlstrom-Munksjö
  • Berry Global Inc.
  • Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
  • Glatfelter Corporation
  • DuPont
  • TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.
  • Lydall, Inc.
  • Fitesa
  • Suominen Corporation
  • Johns Manville