Healthcare Fabrics Market Report

Healthcare Fabrics Market Report, By Raw Material (Polypropylene, Cotton, Polyester, Viscose, Polyamide), Fabric Type (Non-woven, Woven and Knitted), Application and Geography - Global Market Share, Trend Analysis & Forecast , 2019 - 2028

Report Code : 10059 | Publish Date : Upcoming | Industry : Healthcare | Geography : Global


Medical fabrics with in-built antimicrobial properties are one of the best protections against the spread of infections that continually protect the fabric surface, whether on curtain fabrics, mattress fabrics, or pillow fabrics. The advent of smart clothing is witnessing as a technique revolutionizing the practice of healthcare to monitor the health and keep track of chronic conditions. Smart textiles are designed to feel comfortable on the skin and contain conventional fabric woven with conductive fibers and electronic elements, including fiber optics, biomedical sensors, microcontrollers, and wearable antennas, including Mouser's line of Internet of Things system-on-modules. Smart textiles are gaining the attention of several players involved in healthcare fabrics, which in turn, is offering an opportunity for market growth. 

Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook

Rising consumer awareness regarding hygiene products, coupled with the improved quality of healthcare fabrics are key factors expected to drive the growth of the healthcare fabrics market during the forecast period. Furthermore, ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have surged the growth of healthcare fabrics globally.

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Healthcare Fabrics Market Regional Trends

Geographically, the market is segmented into Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and RoW. The Asia Pacific healthcare fabrics market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Improving standards of living, increased focus towards the use of personal hygiene products, and growing populations are primarily responsible for the high consumption of healthcare fabrics in the Asia Pacific region.

Healthcare Fabrics Market Segmental Highlights

Various raw material of the healthcare fabrics industry are classified into polypropylene, cotton, polyester, viscose, polyamide, and others (polyurethane, polyethylene, and vinyl). The polypropylene segment is projected to lead the healthcare fabrics market during the forecast period due to the high demand from hygiene products. However, the polyester segment of the healthcare fabrics market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR majorly due to its low cost. Moreover, the fabric types has been segmented into non-woven, woven, and knitted. The demand for healthcare fabrics is high from the non-woven segment due their excellent absorption properties, softness, smoothness, strength, comfort and fit, stretchability, and cost-effectiveness. 

Various applications of the healthcare fabrics are hygiene products (sanitary napkins and baby diapers), dressing products, clothing, blanket & bedding, privacy curtains, upholstery, and others (adult diapers, surgical hosiery, and orthopedic appliances). The demand for healthcare fabrics is expected to be high from the hygiene products segment due to an increase in the consumption of sanitary napkins and baby diapers in the emerging countries of the Asia Pacific. Moreover, rising awareness and growing disposable incomes coupled with the rising numbers in the new born and menstruating populations is expected to fuel the growth of the healthcare fabrics market in hygiene products.

Healthcare Fabrics Market Key Players

The key companies in the healthcare fabrics market are Designtex (US), Maharam Fabrics Corporation (US), Knoll, Inc. (US), Brentani Inc. (US), Arc-Com (US), Kimberly-Clark Corporation (US), Paramount Tech Fab Industries (India), Advanced Fabrics (SAAF) (Saudi Arabia), Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd. (Israel), and Architex International (US), among others. Foremost companies have invested huge capital in mergers & acquisitions and research & development activities to develop advanced products in the market. 

The report analyses the global healthcare fabrics market based on raw material, fabric type, application and geography. Various raw material of the healthcare fabrics industry are classified into polypropylene, cotton, polyester, viscose, polyamide, and others (polyurethane, polyethylene, and vinyl). Moreover, the fabric types has been segmented into non-woven, woven, and knitted. 

Various applications of the healthcare fabrics are hygiene products (sanitary napkins and baby diapers), dressing products, clothing, blanket & bedding, privacy curtains, upholstery, and others (adult diapers, surgical hosiery, and orthopedic appliances).

Why to buy this report:

  • The report offers changing market dynamics in the healthcare fabrics market, presenting historical, current and projected market size in terms of value (USD Million)
  • The research study provides an in-depth analysis of the industry value chain focusing on the peer and parent markets of healthcare fabrics
  • It presents a comprehensive assessment of geographical regions exhibiting promising growth, potential and niche segments, and a neutral perspective on the healthcare fabrics market performance
  • The report also offers strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations and competitive landscape, mapping the key common trends of healthcare fabrics market