Global Nonwoven Fabrics Market Overview, 2022-2027

Global Nonwoven Fabrics Market Overview, 2022-2027

Non-woven fabrics are innovative fabrics like engineered materials produced directly from fibre and bonded together by chemical, mechanical, heat, or solvent treatment. Such manufactured fabrics have an extensive variety of applications across various industries. The growth of the nonwoven fabrics market is attributed to the increase in demand for nonwoven products and solutions for hygiene, medical, construction, and filtration applications. Nonwovens are used as an alternative to traditional textiles in hygiene products due to their softness, smoothness, comfort, and cost-effectiveness. Most nonwovens are engineered to be single-use products and function adequately for the applications for which they’re designed. Products such as automotive nonwovens and geo-synthetic nonwovens are intended to last for a long time and are often called durable.

The research report titled Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Overview, 2027 by Bonafide Research categorises the market to forecast the revenues and analyse the trends in each of the following segments: based on polymer type (Polypropylene, Polyethylene, PET, Wood Pulp, Rayon & Others), by layer type (Single Layer & Multi-Layer), by technology (Spun-Bond, Wet Laid, Dry Laid & Others), by application (Hygiene, Medical, Filtration, Automotive, Building & Construction & others), based on region, and major companies. This report forecasts revenue growth at regional levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2016 to 2027. The nonwoven fabric market is driven by the modern healthcare sector in the emerging markets, the rise in the birth rate, and the increase in the geriatric population in western countries.

The global nonwoven fabric market is projected to witness substantial growth, owing to increasing investments in the construction, medical, and personal care sectors. An increasing population, growing investments in the medical and hygiene sectors, rising per capita income, and a rapidly growing construction sector are the primary factors driving market growth. Growth in the Asia-Pacific market is driven by countries such as India and China, owing to the rapidly growing construction, automobile, and healthcare sectors in the region. The demographic trend of an ageing population in developed regions is projected to spur the demand for adult incontinence products in those regions. The increasing elderly population in these developed regions is projected to fuel the demand for nonwoven adult incontinence products over the forecast period, thereby catalysing the growth of the nonwoven fabric market.

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 and reusable surgical gowns, drapes, gloves, and instrument wraps are widely used in hospitals. Several government initiatives to control hospital acquired infections promote the use of nonwoven medical products, such as disposable patient gowns, drapes, and linens that help reduce the spread of infections. In response to the pandemic demand, nonwoven manufacturers around the world increased their production capacity and invested in machinery to manufacture healthcare essentials.

Spun bond is one of the most preferred technologies through which nonwoven fabrics can be produced in higher quantities. The market is led by the spun bond technology, which with dry-laid technology accounts for a little less than 3/4 of the market. The dominant market position of the segment can be attributed to the increase in the demand for these spun-bond nonwovens across various applications in hygiene products, construction, coating substrates, agriculture, battery separators, wipes, and filtration. The automotive segment is to witness a high application of the product in the coming period, which is to record a CAGR of 8.60%. Apart from sustainability and environmental demand, the introduction of new technologies in automobiles and reducing model lifecycles are the other significant factors driving the demand for nonwoven fabric materials in the automobile industry.

Although the fertility rate in most regions across the world is declining at a slow pace, the child population in the Asia-Pacific is projected to increase in the near future. This will essentially be due to the relaxation of the one-child policy in China and increasing birth rates in South East Asian countries. The Asia-Pacific region dominates the market both in terms of value and volume. Although consumption in China is high, per capita consumption in the country is much lower as compared to developed regions. Growing demand for baby diapers is driving spun-bond propylene nonwoven fabric demand in the region. Face masks and disinfecting wipes, which are key barriers against COVID-19, are made of nonwoven materials. In addition, general-purpose medical nonwovens like under pads, gauze, and medical garments may all be useful in treating any infection in patients.

Considered in the report:
• Geography: Global
• Base year: 2021
• Historical year: 2016
• Forecasted year: 2027

Regions Covered:
• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

Aspects covered in the report:
• Market Size by Value for the period (2016-2027F)
• Market Share by Polymer Type (Polypropylene, Polyethylene, PET, Wood Pulp, Rayon & Others)
• Market Share by Layer Type (Single Layer & Multi-Layer)
• Market Share by Technology Type (Spun-Bond, Wet Laid, Dry Laid & Others)
• Market Share by Application (Hygiene, Medical, Filtration, Automotive, Building & Construction & others)
• Market Share by Region

By Polymer Type in the report:
• Polypropylene
• Polyethylene
• PET
• Wood pulp
• Rayon
• Others (PA, PC, polyester, natural fibres, biopolymers)

By Layer Type in the report:
• Single-layer
• Multilayer

By Technologies in the report:
• Spun bond
• Wet laid
• Dry laid
• Others (electrostatic spinning and flash-spun)

By Application in the report:
• Hygiene
• Medical
• Filtration
• Automotive
• Building & Construction
• Others

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to Nonwoven Fabric Industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.


1. Executive Summary
2. Report Methodology
3. Market Structure
3.1. Market Considerate
3.2. Market Definition
4. Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Outlook
4.1. Market Size by Value
4.2. Market Size by Volume
4.3. Market Share
4.3.1. By Layer
4.3.2. By Polymer Type
4.3.3. By Technology
4.3.4. By Application
4.3.5. By Region
4.3.6. By Country
5. North America Nonwoven Fabric Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size by Value
5.2. Market Size by Volume
5.3. Market Share
5.3.1. By Layer
5.3.2. By Polymer Type
5.3.3. By Technology
5.3.4. By Application
5.3.5. By Country
6. Europe Nonwoven Fabric Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size by Value
6.2. Market Size by Volume
6.3. Market Share
6.3.1. By Layer
6.3.2. By Polymer Type
6.3.3. By Technology
6.3.4. By Application
6.3.5. By Country
7. Asia Pacific Nonwoven Fabric Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size by Value
7.2. Market Size by Volume
7.3. Market Share
7.3.1. By Layer
7.3.2. By Polymer Type
7.3.3. By Technology
7.3.4. By Application
7.3.5. By Country
8. South America Nonwoven Fabric Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size by Value
8.2. Market Size by Volume
8.3. Market Share
8.3.1. By Layer
8.3.2. By Polymer Type
8.3.3. By Technology
8.3.4. By Application
8.3.5. By Country
9. Middle East & Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size by Value
9.2. Market Size by Volume
9.3. Market Share
9.3.1. By Layer
9.3.2. By Polymer Type
9.3.3. By Technology
9.3.4. By Application
9.3.5. By Country
10. Market Dynamics
10.1. Key Drivers
10.2. Key Challenges
11. Market Trends and Developments
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12. Company Profiles
12.1. Berry Global Inc
12.2. Freudenberg Group
12.3. Ahlstrom-Munksjo
12.4. Kimberly Clark
12.5. DuPont de Nemours, Inc
12.6. Fitesa
12.7. Glatfelter Corporation
12.8. Lydall
12.9. Toray Industries, Inc
12.10. Johns Manville
12.11. PFNonwovens
12.12. Company Overview
12.12.1. Asahi Kasei Corporation
12.12.2. Avgol
12.12.3. Fibertex
12.12.4. Fiberweb
12.12.5. Suominen
12.12.6. Hollingsworth & Vose
12.12.7. Mitsui
12.12.8. TWE Group
13. Strategic Recommendations
14. Disclaimer
List of Figures
Figure 1: Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Size – By Value 2016 to 2027F (In USD Billion)
Figure 2: Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Size – By Volume 2016 to 2027F (In USD Billion)
Figure 3: Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Share – By Layer (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Figure 4: North America Nonwoven Fabric Market Size – By Value 2016 to 2027F (In USD Billion)
Figure 5: North America Nonwoven Fabric Market Size – By Volume 2016 to 2027F (In USD Billion)
Figure 6: North America Nonwoven Fabric Market Share – By Layer (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Figure 7: Europe Nonwoven Fabric Market Size – By Value 2016 to 2027F (In USD Billion)
Figure 8: Europe Nonwoven Fabric Market Size – By Volume 2016 to 2027F (In USD Billion)
Figure 9: Europe Nonwoven Fabric Market Share – By Layer (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Figure 10: Asia Pacific Nonwoven Fabric Market Size – By Value 2016 to 2027F (In USD Billion)
Figure 11: Asia Pacific Nonwoven Fabric Market Size – By Volume 2016 to 2027F (In USD Billion)
Figure 12: Asia Pacific Nonwoven Fabric Market Share – By Layer (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Figure 13: South America Nonwoven Fabric Market Size – By Value 2016 to 2027F (In USD Billion)
Figure 14: South America Nonwoven Fabric Market Size – By Volume 2016 to 2027F (In USD Billion)
Figure 15: South America Nonwoven Fabric Market Share – By Layer (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Figure 16: Middle East & Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market Size – By Value 2016 to 2027F (In USD Billion)
Figure 17: Middle East & Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market Size – By Volume 2016 to 2027F (In USD Billion)
Figure 18: Middle East & Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market Share – By Layer (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
List of Tables
Table 1: Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Polymer Type (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 2: Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Technology (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 3: Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Application (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 4: Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Share by Region (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 5: Global Nonwoven Fabric Market Share by Country (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 6: North America Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Polymer Type (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 7: North America Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Technology (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 8: North America Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Application (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 9: North America Nonwoven Fabric Market Share by Country (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 10: Europe Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Polymer Type (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 11: Europe Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Technology (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 12: Europe Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Application (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 13: Europe Nonwoven Fabric Market Share by Country (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 14: Asia Pacific Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Polymer Type (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 15: Asia Pacific Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Technology (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 16: Asia Pacific Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Application (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 17: Asia Pacific Nonwoven Fabric Market Share by Country (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 18: South America Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Polymer Type (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 19: South America Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Technology (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 20: South America Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Application (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 21: South America Nonwoven Fabric Market Share by Country (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 22: Middle East & Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Polymer Type (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 23: Middle East & Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Technology (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 24: Middle East & Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market Share By Application (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 25: Middle East & Africa Nonwoven Fabric Market Share by Country (2016, 2021 & 2027F)
Table 26: Key Facts of Berry Global Inc
Table 27: Key Facts of Freudenberg Group
Table 28: Key Facts of Ahlstrom-Munksjo
Table 29: Key Facts of Kimberly Clark
Table 30: Key Facts of DuPont de Nemours, Inc
Table 31: Key Facts of Fitesa
Table 32: Key Facts of Glatfelter Corporation
Table 33: Key Facts of Lydall
Table 34: Key Facts of Toray Industries, Inc
Table 35: Key Facts of Johns Manville
Table 36: Key Facts of PF Nonwovens

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