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Increasing demand is driving the global polyester fabrics market

2023-07-18

China Textile 2023年2期

According to Future Market Insights, the global non—woven polyester fabric market is projected to increase at a CAGR of 6.84% in the forecast period from 2023 to 2033. The market size in 2023 is likely to reach US$ 54.8 billion and in 2033 it will reach US$ 106.2 billion. The market size in 2022 was US$ 51.31 billion.

The growth of the fabrics market is responsible for the increase in demand for non—woven products and so—lutions for medical, hygiene, filtration applications, etc.

The usage of the nonwoven polyester fabric market is rising due to the inauguration of products with reduced costs in cost—sensitive hospitals. Several government initiatives have been taken to control HAIs (Hospital Ac—quired Infections) to promote the usage of nonwoven medical products like disposable patient gowns, linens,etc. It is also used in the construc—tion of roads in the form of geotex—tiles for increasing the durability of roads. Also, the low maintenance costs associated with nonwovens are assumed to raise the demand in construction applications. Lastly,it is also used in the civil engineer—ing sector for strengthening the embankments, which will be used in agricultural materials like anti—weed sheets in construction mate—rials like— house wraps, household products, and roof linings.

One of the most important factors that will have a direct im—pact on the end—product market is the availability of raw materials,where more than 80% of the fibers of the raw materi—als are synthetic. Some of the raw material fibers are available in large quantities and at affordable prices in comparison to carbon fibers, glass fibers, etc. are costlier and are not easily available.

Enhancements in the technologies are also ex—pected to pull down production costs, thereby, assimi—lating the non—woven textile that is commercially fea—sible. In addition to that, the incorporation of nanofiber and high—performance material technologies are also emerging as traditional membranes by creating new opportunities for nonwoven manufacturers.

According to Future Market Insights, Asia Pacific is said to be dominating the global nonwoven fabrics market. So, the rising population of China and India has expected to couple with the growth in their income levels for driving the demand for nonwoven fabrics in hygiene ap—plications. China is said to be the largest consumer as reflected by the commission of their additional capacities leading to an increase in the production of non—woven fabric in the region.

Nonwoven polyester fabric market overview

According to latest research on Nonwoven polyester fabric market, the demand of Nonwoven polyester fabric market is anticipated to grow with a significant growth rate of about 5.0%to 7.0% in between the coming assessment period of 2021 to 2031.

The growth of the fabrics market is attributed to the in—crease in demand for nonwoven products & solutions for hy—giene, medical, construction, and filtration applications. The key growth drivers of the nonwoven fabrics market are the growth of the modern healthcare sector in the emerging markets,rise in birth rate, and increase in the geriatric population in the western countries.

What is driving demand for nonwoven polyester fabric market?

Major factors driving the market are the growing de—mand from the health and personal care sectors. The use of nonwoven fabrics in medical applications is increasing due to the introduction of products with reduced costs for use in cost—sensitive hospitals.

Products, such as disposable & reusable surgical gowns, drapes, gloves, and instrument wraps, are widely used in hospitals. Several government initiatives to control HAIs (Hospital Acquired Infections) promote the use of nonwoven medical products, such as disposable patient gowns, drapes, and linens that help reduce the spread of HAIs.

Nonwoven polyester fabric is also used in road con—struction in the form of geotextiles to increase the durability of roads. Low maintenance costs associated with nonwo—vens is expected to fuel its demand in construction applica—tions. Positive outlook on global automobile and transporta—tion industry is further expected to propel growth for non—woven fabrics market over the next few years.

In the civil engineering sector, it is used to strengthen embankments. It is also used in agricultural materials such as anti—weed sheets, in construction materials like roof linings and house wraps, and in household products like wrapping bags and packaging materials.

Healthcare industry to remain a key segment

Increasing demand from the Healthcare industry is one of the major factors driving the global polyester fabrics market. Nonwoven fabric is used to make vari—ous products in the healthcare industry, such as surgical gowns, aprons, drapes, face mask components, and wound dressings.

They are also used in hygiene products, such as sanitary towels, sanitary napkins, tampons, baby diapers, and napkin liners. The demand for new and better—performing products is propelling the nonwo—ven industry.

Asia pacific nonwoven polyester fabric market outlook

Asia Pacific dominated the global nonwoven fabrics market. The increasing newborn population in countries such as China and India coupled with grow—ing income levels is expected to drive the demand for nonwoven fabrics in hygiene applications. Aging population in Japan is also expected to drive the de—mand for nonwovens in disposable applications such as adult incontinence products.

China is the largest consumer, globally, as reflected by the commissioning of additional capacities, as well as an increase in the production of non—woven fabric in the region. In terms of consumption and production of non—woven fabric, China held the largest share, globally.

North-America demand outlook for nonwoven polyester fabric market

North America is also expected to witness significant market growth of nonwoven polyester fabric on account of rising production output coupled with expected rebound in construction activities over the forecast period. However, the maturity of several disposable goods markets such as diapers is expected to restrict the growth rate to a certain extent.

However, the construction and geotextile sector would provide much—needed new opportunity avenues for players in the market.

Who are the key manufacturers and suppliers of nonwoven polyester fabric?

Some of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of nonwoven poly—ester fabric including Ahlstrom—Munksjo (Finland), Berry Global Inc. (USA),Glatfelter Company (USA), DuPont (USA), Lydall Inc. (USA), Fitesa (Brazil),TWE Group (Germany), Freudenberg Group (Germany), PFNonwovens(Czech Republic).

Several key market participants are focusing on new & innovative prod—uct development to cater to the growing demand from the end—use sector.Key players are investing an enormous amount in research and develop—ment to introduce new products and they are also investing to manufacture products in a sustainable way, to decrease carbon emissions.

Key players are also focusing on acquisitions of small and medium—sized players and collaborations with other market participants either for R&D or to manufacture the product at a large scale.