Healthcare Fabrics Market
PUBLISHED: 2024 ID: SMRC25796
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Healthcare Fabrics Market

Healthcare Fabrics Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Fabric Type (Stretch Fabrics, Woven Fabrics, Knitted Fabrics, Hydrophilic Fabrics, Thermal Fabrics, Non-Woven Fabrics and Other Fabric Types), Raw Material, Application, End User and By Geography

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Published: 2024 ID: SMRC25796

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Healthcare Fabrics Market is accounted for $19.7 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $36.5 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period. Healthcare fabrics are specialized textiles designed for medical and healthcare applications, engineered to meet stringent standards of hygiene, durability, and comfort, they offer features such as fluid resistance, breathability, and ease of sterilization. Healthcare fabrics play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness, preventing infections, and promoting patient and healthcare worker safety within medical environments.

According to the American Hospital Association, more than 133 million people in the U.S., nearly half the population, suffer from at least one chronic illness.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Increasing focus on patient comfort

As healthcare institutions strive to deliver patient-centered care, there is growing recognition of the role that textiles play in promoting comfort, dignity, and well-being. Patient comfort is recognized as a crucial component of quality healthcare delivery, influencing satisfaction levels, treatment outcomes, and even patient adherence to care protocols. Moreover, tailoring healthcare fabrics to meet the specific needs and preferences of these populations’ further drives innovation and market demand.

Restraint:

Economic uncertainty

Governments and healthcare institutions may face budget constraints and cutbacks in healthcare funding due to a weaker economy, which in turn affects the procurement of healthcare fabrics as cost-cutting measures are implemented. Furthermore, economic uncertainty can disrupt global supply chains, affecting the sourcing and availability of raw materials necessary for manufacturing healthcare fabrics, thereby impeding market growth.

Opportunity:

Stringent hygiene standards

With patient safety and infection prevention at the forefront of healthcare priorities, there is a growing demand for healthcare fabrics that offer superior antimicrobial properties, fluid resistance, and easy sterilization capabilities. Furthermore, regulatory mandates and accreditation standards compel healthcare facilities to adhere to strict guidelines for environmental hygiene. These standards necessitate the use of high-quality healthcare fabrics that can withstand frequent laundering, disinfection, and sterilization processes without compromising performance or durability, which is fostering market growth.

Threat:

Limited adoption of advanced technologies

Despite ongoing innovations in textile manufacturing, adoption rates of these technologies remain constrained within healthcare settings. One primary reason for this limited adoption is the lack of awareness and education among healthcare professionals regarding the benefits and capabilities of advanced healthcare fabrics. Furthermore, healthcare decision-makers may be unfamiliar with the latest textile innovations or may perceive them as complex and challenging to integrate into existing workflows, which gradually hinders the market size.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has had several negative impacts on the healthcare fabrics market, disrupting supply chains, altering demand dynamics, and causing economic uncertainty. This disruption led to delays in production and distribution, affecting the availability of healthcare fabrics and increasing lead times for manufacturers. In addition, many healthcare facilities faced financial constraints, limiting their ability to invest in new textiles or upgrade existing infrastructure, thereby impeding this market expansion.

The polyamide segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The polyamide segment is estimated to hold the largest share, due to its versatile properties and wide range of applications in medical textiles. These fabrics offer excellent abrasion resistance, tear strength, and dimensional stability, making them ideal for surgical gowns, drapes, and wound dressings. Additionally, polyamide-based fabrics can be engineered to provide moisture management properties, enhancing wearer comfort during prolonged uses, which is boosting this segment’s growth.

The private clinics segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The private clinics segment is anticipated to have highest CAGR during the forecast period due to their independent ownership and focus on personalized care. They often prioritize the use of high-quality fabrics to enhance the patient experience and differentiate their services. Furthermore, private clinics often prioritize customization options for healthcare fabrics, allowing them to align with the clinic's branding and aesthetic preferences, which are propelling this segment’s expansion.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific commanded the largest market share during the extrapolated period owing to rising awareness of hygiene standards, and the expansion of healthcare infrastructure across emerging economies. Governments in countries like China, India, and Japan are investing heavily in healthcare infrastructure development, including hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities, which in turn fuels the demand for medical textiles, which significantly drives this region’s size.

Region with highest CAGR:

Europe is expected to witness highest CAGR over the projection period, owing to a growing population, urbanization, and an aging demographic, leading to greater healthcare needs and the proliferation of healthcare facilities. This region is home to some of the key players, such as Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd., Freudenberg Group, and Berry Global Group Inc. Moreover, collaboration with local players and investment in research and development further drive innovation and product diversification in this region.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in the Healthcare Fabrics Market include Berry Global Group Inc., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Eximus Corporation, Carnegie Fabrics LLC, Freudenberg Group, Paramount Tech Fab Industries, Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd., Ahlstrom Munksjo OYJ and Knoll Inc.

Key Developments:

In January 2024, EVANSVILLE and Berry Global Group, Inc announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Berry Global, Inc., plans to issue a new series of first priority senior secured notes.

In November 2022, Berry Global Group, Inc. a leading supplier of packaging solutions for consumer goods and industrial products, announced the appointments of three new independent members of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and the formation of a Capital Allocation Committee.

Fabric Types Covered:
• Stretch Fabrics 
• Woven Fabrics 
• Knitted Fabrics 
• Hydrophilic Fabrics 
• Thermal Fabrics 
• Non-Woven Fabrics 
• Other Fabric Types 

Raw Material Covered:
• Cotton 
• Polypropylene 
• Polyester 
• Polyamide 
• Viscose 
• Polyethylene 
• Polyurethane 
• Other Raw Materials 

Applications Covered:
• Clothing
• Dressing Products
• Blanket & Bedding
• Privacy Curtains
• Upholstery
• Hygiene Products
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Private Clinics
• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Nursing Homes
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary           
            
2 Preface           
 2.1 Abstract          
 2.2 Stake Holders          
 2.3 Research Scope          
 2.4 Research Methodology          
  2.4.1 Data Mining         
  2.4.2 Data Analysis         
  2.4.3 Data Validation         
  2.4.4 Research Approach         
 2.5 Research Sources          
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources         
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources         
  2.5.3 Assumptions         
            
3 Market Trend Analysis           
 3.1 Introduction          
 3.2 Drivers          
 3.3 Restraints          
 3.4 Opportunities          
 3.5 Threats          
 3.6 Application Analysis          
 3.7 End User Analysis          
 3.8 Emerging Markets          
 3.9 Impact of Covid-19          
            
4 Porters Five Force Analysis           
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers          
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers          
 4.3 Threat of substitutes          
 4.4 Threat of new entrants          
 4.5 Competitive rivalry          
            
5 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market, By Fabric Type           
 5.1 Introduction          
 5.2 Stretch Fabrics          
 5.3 Woven Fabrics          
 5.4 Knitted Fabrics          
 5.5 Hydrophilic Fabrics          
 5.6 Thermal Fabrics          
 5.7 Non-Woven Fabrics          
 5.8 Other Fabric Types          
            
6 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market, By Raw Material           
 6.1 Introduction          
 6.2 Cotton          
 6.3 Polypropylene          
 6.4 Polyester          
 6.5 Polyamide          
 6.6 Viscose          
 6.7 Polyethylene          
 6.8 Polyurethane          
 6.9 Other Raw Materials          
            
7 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market, By Application           
 7.1 Introduction          
 7.2 Clothing          
 7.3 Dressing Products          
 7.4 Blanket & Bedding          
 7.5 Privacy Curtains          
 7.6 Upholstery          
 7.7 Hygiene Products          
  7.7.1 Baby Diapers         
  7.7.2 Adult Diapers         
  7.7.3 Sanitary Napkins         
 7.8 Other Applications          
            
8 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market, By End User           
 8.1 Introduction          
 8.2 Private Clinics          
 8.3 Hospitals          
 8.4 Ambulatory Surgical Centers          
 8.5 Nursing Homes          
 8.6 Other End Users          
            
9 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market, By Geography           
 9.1 Introduction          
 9.2 North America          
  9.2.1 US         
  9.2.2 Canada         
  9.2.3 Mexico         
 9.3 Europe          
  9.3.1 Germany         
  9.3.2 UK         
  9.3.3 Italy         
  9.3.4 France         
  9.3.5 Spain         
  9.3.6 Rest of Europe         
 9.4 Asia Pacific          
  9.4.1 Japan         
  9.4.2 China         
  9.4.3 India         
  9.4.4 Australia         
  9.4.5 New Zealand         
  9.4.6 South Korea         
  9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific         
 9.5 South America          
  9.5.1 Argentina         
  9.5.2 Brazil         
  9.5.3 Chile         
  9.5.4 Rest of South America         
 9.6 Middle East & Africa          
  9.6.1 Saudi Arabia         
  9.6.2 UAE         
  9.6.3 Qatar         
  9.6.4 South Africa         
  9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa         
            
10 Key Developments           
 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures          
 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers          
 10.3 New Product Launch          
 10.4 Expansions          
 10.5 Other Key Strategies          
            
11 Company Profiling           
 11.1 Berry Global Group Inc.          
 11.2 Asahi Kasei Corporation          
 11.3 Kimberly-Clark Corporation          
 11.4 Eximus Corporation          
 11.5 Carnegie Fabrics LLC          
 11.6 Freudenberg Group          
 11.7 Paramount Tech Fab Industries          
 11.8 Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd.          
 11.9 Ahlstrom Munksjo OYJ          
 11.10 Knoll Inc.          
            
List of Tables            
1 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)           
2 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Fabric Type (2021-2030) ($MN)           
3 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Stretch Fabrics (2021-2030) ($MN)           
4 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Woven Fabrics (2021-2030) ($MN)           
5 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Knitted Fabrics (2021-2030) ($MN)           
6 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Hydrophilic Fabrics (2021-2030) ($MN)           
7 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Thermal Fabrics (2021-2030) ($MN)           
8 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Non-Woven Fabrics (2021-2030) ($MN)           
9 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Other Fabric Types (2021-2030) ($MN)           
10 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Raw Material (2021-2030) ($MN)           
11 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Cotton (2021-2030) ($MN)           
12 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Polypropylene (2021-2030) ($MN)           
13 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Polyester (2021-2030) ($MN)           
14 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Polyamide (2021-2030) ($MN)           
15 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Viscose (2021-2030) ($MN)           
16 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Polyethylene (2021-2030) ($MN)           
17 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Polyurethane (2021-2030) ($MN)           
18 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Other Raw Materials (2021-2030) ($MN)           
19 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)           
20 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Clothing (2021-2030) ($MN)           
21 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Dressing Products (2021-2030) ($MN)           
22 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Blanket & Bedding (2021-2030) ($MN)           
23 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Privacy Curtains (2021-2030) ($MN)           
24 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Upholstery (2021-2030) ($MN)           
25 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Hygiene Products (2021-2030) ($MN)           
26 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Baby Diapers (2021-2030) ($MN)           
27 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Adult Diapers (2021-2030) ($MN)           
28 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Sanitary Napkins (2021-2030) ($MN)           
29 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)           
30 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)           
31 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Private Clinics (2021-2030) ($MN)           
32 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Hospitals (2021-2030) ($MN)           
33 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Ambulatory Surgical Centers (2021-2030) ($MN)           
34 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Nursing Homes (2021-2030) ($MN)           
35 Global Healthcare Fabrics Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)           
            
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Research Methodology

We at Stratistics opt for an extensive research approach which involves data mining, data validation, and data analysis. The various research sources include in-house repository, secondary research, competitor’s sources, social media research, client internal data, and primary research.

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Data Mining

The data is collected from several authenticated, reliable, paid and unpaid sources and is filtered depending on the scope & objective of the research. Our reports repository acts as an added advantage in this procedure. Data gathering from the raw material suppliers, distributors and the manufacturers is performed on a regular basis, this helps in the comprehensive understanding of the products value chain. Apart from the above mentioned sources the data is also collected from the industry consultants to ensure the objective of the study is in the right direction.

Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

Data Analysis

From the data that is collected depending on the scope & objective of the research the data is subjected for the analysis. The critical steps that we follow for the data analysis include:

  • Product Lifecycle Analysis
  • Competitor analysis
  • Risk analysis
  • Porters Analysis
  • PESTEL Analysis
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The data engineering is performed by the core industry experts considering both the Marketing Mix Modeling and the Demand Forecasting. The marketing mix modeling makes use of multiple-regression techniques to predict the optimal mix of marketing variables. Regression factor is based on a number of variables and how they relate to an outcome such as sales or profits.


Data Validation

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We are in touch with more than 15,000 industry experts with the right mix of consultants, CEO's, presidents, vice presidents, managers, experts from both supply side and demand side, executives and so on.

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