Healthcare Fabrics Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

Healthcare Fabrics Market Size and Growth 2023 to 2032

The global healthcare fabrics market was estimated at US$ 18.07 billion in 2022 and it is expected to hit US$ 36.05 billion by 2032 with a registered CAGR of 7.2% over the forecast period 2023 to 2032.

Growth Factors

The demand for healthcare fabrics is growing due to the rising awareness regarding hygiene. In addition, healthcare fabrics are used against adverse effects of various disorders and infections. The expansion of healthcare sector is driving the growth of global healthcare fabrics market. Moreover, the demand for healthcare fabrics arose due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. has become one of the countries most hit by the COVID-19 epidemic. The country had seen over 35.8 million cases and 617 thousand deaths as of August, 2021. Thus, this resulted into the surge in demand for PPE kit and face masks. This directly impacted the expansion of global healthcare fabrics market.

One of the key factors propelling the growth of global healthcare fabrics market is rising geriatric population. The old people face variety of disorders and diseases. Thus, the demand for hygiene and dressing products is increasing due to this factor. In addition, technological developments are also boosting the growth and development of global healthcare fabrics market. The fabrics such as polypropylene, cotton, and polyamide are largely used raw materials for healthcare fabrics. These materials are combined for the manufacturing of healthcare fabrics in the global market.

On the other hand, increasing carbon footprint owing to the utilization of feminine hygiene products and growing availability of alternatives or substitutes are among the primary factors obstructing the healthcare fabrics market expansion, whereas counterfeit healthcare fabrics in the global market would hamper the healthcare fabrics market growth during the projection period.

The wide number of healthcare fabrics manufacturers is extending their testing procedures to assure high quality goods and products that comply with government rules and laws of different regions. A few companies have used antimicrobial testing facilities to manufacture materials that can fight COVID-19 and other kind of infectious diseases. To maintain a competitive edge over their competitors, most healthcare fabrics manufacturers are focusing on making their products environmentally friendly. This is a major factor influencing the market for healthcare fabrics.

The market for healthcare fabrics is also growing due to the rise in research and development initiatives by government as well as major players operating in the global healthcare fabrics market. The research helps manufacturers to understand the benefits of different fabrics available in the market. In addition, government is also helping in many ways for the growth and development of global healthcare fabrics market.

The government all around the globe is highly investing in new projects of healthcare fabrics and medical textiles. Also, during coronavirus outbreak, government of developed and developing regions invested for the production and manufacturing of face masks and personal protective equipment. This resulted in the growth of demand and supply of healthcare fabrics in the global market. Furthermore, government is also providing tax benefits to the healthcare fabrics market players. Those benefits are tax incentives and tax rebates. As a result, all of these aforementioned factors are supporting the growth of the global healthcare fabrics market.

Report Scope of the Healthcare Fabrics Market

Raw Material Insights

The polypropylene segment dominated the healthcare fabrics market in 2022. Polypropylene has grown in popularity as a result of continuous advancements in medical procedures and textile technology. The largest end use prospect for disposable high quality non-woven materials is in hygiene and medical applications such as protective apparel for patients and infection free surgical drapes.

The cotton segment is projected to reach fastest rate from 2022 to 2030. Cotton has a number of qualities that make it ideal for use in healthcare. It’s absorbent, soft, and safe to use with all three basic sterilizing methods such as steam, ethylene oxide, and gamma radiation. Cotton can be utilized in the healthcare sector in its simplest form as 100% cotton as a fabric composite or combined with other fibers. Thus, cotton is used as healthcare fabrics on a large scale.

Fabric Type Insights

The non-woven segment dominated the healthcare fabrics market in 2022. The demand for non-woven healthcare fabrics has grown due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. The face masks, personal protective equipment, and gowns are used for the protection against coronavirus outbreak. The government all around the world imposed stringent regulations for the use of such products, which had positive impact on the growth of the segment.

The knitted segment is expected to hit remarkable over the forecast period. As compared to woven healthcare fabrics, knitted healthcare fabrics are more effective and efficient in nature. The growing research and development activities are supporting the expansion of knitted healthcare fabrics segment.

Application Insights

The hygiene products segment dominated the healthcare fabrics market in 2022. The products such as gowns, caps, face masks, pads, and sanitary napkins are categorized under hygiene products. The government of developed and developing regions is highly investing for the development of healthcare infrastructure. This is directly impacting the growth of hygiene products in the global healthcare fabrics market.

The dressing products segment is expected to witness fastest rate during the forecast period. The demand for dressing products is growing on a large scale due to accidents. The dressing products help in the protection of stitches and wounds of the patients. These products also help in lowering swelling and pain of the affected area of the body.

Region Insights

Asia-Pacific dominated the healthcare fabrics market in 2022. India and China dominated the healthcare fabrics market in Asia-Pacific region. The healthcare fabrics market in the region is growing due to rise in adoption of feminine hygiene products on a large scale. The market penetration rate of sanitary napkins increased dramatically in India during 2014, as per the Indian Nonwovens Industry Association. In addition, the factors such as favorable government regulations and technological advancements are driving the growth of healthcare fabrics market in Asia-Pacific region.

Europe is expected to develop at the fastest rate during the forecast period. The UK, Germany, and France dominates the healthcare fabrics market in Europe region. The factors such as the expansion of healthcare industry, increase in number of cosmetic surgeries, and growing geriatric population are contributing towards the growth of healthcare fabrics market in Europe region.

Key Developments

• Designtex partnered with Vescom in September 2015 to bring a tailored portfolio of Designtex textiles to the South American and European markets.
• Asahi Kasei Corporation launched ECORISE in February 2020. It’s a polylactide with a planar structure that can be used to make facemasks.

Some of the prominent players in the global healthcare fabrics market include:

• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• Berry Global Group Inc.
• Freudenberg Group
• Ahlstrom Munksjo OYJ
• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• Knoll Inc.
• Eximus Corporation
• Paramount Tech Fab Industries
• Avgol Industries
• Carnegie Fabrics LLC

Segments Covered in the Report

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By Raw Material

• Polypropylene
• Cotton
• Polyester
• Viscose
• Polyamide
• Others

By Fabric Type

• Non-woven
• Woven
• Knitted

By Application

• Hygiene Products
• Sanitary Napkins
• Baby Diapers
• Adult Diapers
• Dressing Products
• Clothing
• Blanket & Bedding
• Upholstery
• Privacy Curtains
• Others

By End-use

• Hospitals
• Private clinics
• Nursing homes
• Ambulatory surgical centers
• Other

By Geography

• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Europe
• U.K.
• Germany
• France
• Asia-Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Malaysia
• Philippines
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa (MEA)
• GCC
• North Africa
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa