Non-Woven Fabrics Market Report 2025

The non-woven fabrics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $27 billion in 2024 to $29.4 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing cost-efficiency, disposable hygiene products, medical and healthcare applications, consumer preference for non-woven products, environmental concerns.

The non-woven fabrics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $39.38 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising awareness of health and hygiene, growing demand in automotive industry, expansion in construction sector, advancements in agriculture, focus on sustainable packaging. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of antimicrobial and antiviral properties, customization for automotive interior applications, growth in non-woven geotextiles for infrastructure, emphasis on softness and comfort in non-woven fabrics for bedding, increasing adoption in agriculture and crop protection.

The increasing demand for non-woven fabrics in the healthcare industry is anticipated to drive significant growth in the non-woven fabrics market moving forward. Non-woven fabrics are created by bonding or interlocking fibers, offering cost-effective and versatile solutions for various medical applications. Their use has surged, particularly in disposable and reusable items like surgical gowns, drapes, gloves, and tool wraps, which are essential for maintaining hygiene in healthcare settings. For instance, a report from Textile Magazine in May 2024 indicated that North America's nonwoven capacity reached 5.565 million tons in 2022, marking a 2.4% increase from the previous year and a net growth of 128,700 tons. This growth reflects an improvement over the previous year's rate of 1.8%. As healthcare institutions continue to prioritize cost-effective and hygienic solutions, the demand for non-woven fabrics is expected to rise substantially during the forecast period.

The growing demand in the automotive industry is expected to drive significant growth in the non-woven fabrics market in the coming years. The automotive industry encompasses the various companies, organizations, and activities involved in designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling motor vehicles. Non-woven fabrics provide several advantages, including weight reduction, noise dampening, thermal insulation, tensile strength and durability, moldability and flexibility, moisture resistance, ease of processing, and softness for comfort. These fabrics are utilized in automotive air filters, effectively trapping dust, pollen, and other particles to enhance air quality within vehicles. For instance, in 2023, the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA), a France-based international association of automobile manufacturers, reported notable growth in the global automotive industry, with total vehicle production reaching 93,546,599 units - an increase from the 85,016,728 units produced in 2022. Therefore, the rising demand within the automotive sector is driving the growth of the non-woven fabrics market.

The rise of new technologies has become a significant trend gaining traction in the non-woven fabrics market. Technological innovations have facilitated substantial growth across many sectors of the textile industry, particularly in nonwoven fabrics. These advancements are anticipated to lower production costs, enabling the commercial manufacture of nonwoven textiles. For example, in February 2024, Freudenberg, a fabric manufacturing company based in Germany, introduced a line of fully synthetic wetlaid nonwovens. These materials are made entirely from synthetic substances, including polymers such as polyester, polyolefin, polyamide, and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). They can incorporate staple fibers up to 12 mm in length and ultra-fine microfibers as thin as 0.04 dtex. Designed specifically for filtration and various industrial applications, these nonwovens enhance performance in demanding environments.

Strategic partnerships are a prevalent strategy among major companies in the non-woven fabrics market to foster innovation and strengthen market positions. In April 2023, SharpCell Oy, a Finland-based sanitary paper product manufacturer, collaborated with Valmet Corporation, a Finland-based provider of services and technologies for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. This partnership aims to develop new technologies for nonwoven automation and quality control by combining Valmet's measurement and control technologies with SharpCell's process insights. The collaboration seeks to make significant strides in nonwoven quality control and automation.

In September 2024, Welspun World, a multinational company based in India, formed a partnership with Avgol for an undisclosed sum. This collaboration aims for Avgol to leverage its innovative Biotransformation Technology to create eco-friendly non-woven products that address end-of-life challenges in plastic waste management. Avgol is a US-based company operating within the non-woven fabric sector.

Major companies operating in the non-woven fabrics market include Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Jinsheng Huihuang (Group) Co. Ltd., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Toray Industries Inc., Berry Global Group Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Avintiv Inc., Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj, P.H. Glatfelter Company, Glatfelter Corporation, Action Nonwovens Inc., Lydall Inc., TWE Group Inc., Suominen Corporation, Johns Manville Corporation, Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd., Kingsafe Group, Fitesa S.A., Fibertex Nonwovens A/S, Hollingsworth & Vose Company, PFNonwovens GmbH, Dalian Ruiguang Nonwoven Co. Ltd., Delaware Valley Corporation, Xamax Industries Inc., Dongguan Veijun Non-woven Technology Co. Ltd., Freudenberg & Co. KG, Shandong Kangjie Nonwovens Co. Ltd., CHTC Jiahua Nonwoven Co. Ltd., Huifeng Nonwoven Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the non-woven fabrics market in 2024, and it is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the non-woven fabrics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the non-woven fabrics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

Nonwoven fabrics are materials that resemble fabric and are composed of staples and long fibers that are bonded together through chemical, mechanical, thermal, or solvent-based processes. These fabrics find applications in the production of disposable and durable clothing, garment linings, shoe linings, interlinings, and synthetic leather fabrics. They offer specific functionalities such as absorbency, liquid repellency, resilience, stretch, softness, strength, flame retardancy, washability, cushioning, filtering, sterility, and others.

The primary types of nonwoven fabrics include polyester, polypropylene, nylon, and others. Polyester fabric, a synthetic woven material known for its durability and cost-effectiveness, is derived from petroleum. The technologies employed in the manufacturing of nonwoven fibers include spunbond, wet-laid, dry-laid, and air-laid. Various sectors, including industrial, hygiene, agricultural, and others, serve as end-users for nonwoven fibers.

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The non-woven fabrics market consists of sales of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester and viscose. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

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