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Antimicrobial Textiles Market Size
Antimicrobial Textiles Market size was worth more than USD 14.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to witness over 6.5% CAGR from 2023-2032. Rising demand for antimicrobial sportswear and apparel is expected to complement the industry expansion.
Increasing public awareness regarding health and hygiene will complement the antimicrobial textiles industry dynamics. Antimicrobial fabrics ensure protection against diseases by invading pathogens at a cellular level. Based on the compounds used, these textiles can either prevent the spread of germs or kill them altogether. Some of the commonly used antimicrobial compounds used in textile production include chitosan, quaternary ammonium, and triclosan, among others. Increasing focus on fabric treatment processes with antimicrobial compounds should favor industry statistics.
| Report Attributes | Details |
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| Base Year: | 2022 |
| Market Size in 2022: | USD 14.52 Billion |
| Forecast Period: | 2023 to 2032 |
| Forecast Period 2023 to 2032 CAGR: | 6.9% |
| 2032 Value Projection: | USD 29.27 Billion |
| Historical Data for: | 2018 to 2022 |
| No. of Pages: | 190 |
| Tables, Charts & Figures: | 270 |
| Segments covered: | Fabric, Application, Active Agents |
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Environmental and health concerns associated with antimicrobial agents could restrain industry growth. Rigorous environmental laws on antimicrobial fibers are a major challenge for textile manufacturers. Despite the potential barrier against microbes and pathogens, these textiles are loaded with antibacterial compounds, which pose a threat to the environment. When these fabrics are washed, they often release compounds such as triclosan. These compounds pollute water bodies and put the aquatic ecosystem at risk. They can also reduce soil quality and contaminate farming land if disposed of on land.
Antimicrobial Textiles Market Analysis
Antimicrobial textiles market share from the cotton fabric segment is expected to exhibit over 2.5% CAGR between 2023-2032. Cotton is one of the most used fabrics in apparel, automobile, domestic and medical applications. A high preference for cotton fabrics can be attributed to their appealing texture, softness, comfort, and durability. Textiles made from cotton offer a hospitable environment for microbes to grow, indicating a lucrative application scope for antimicrobial coating. Cotton is also one of the most important cash crops in developing countries such as India and China with massive production output.
In terms of revenue share, the antimicrobial textiles market from the healthcare application is estimated to record over USD 14 billion by 2032. These fabrics are used in medical textiles for making masks, scrubs, bedding filters, laboratory coats, window coverings, surgical gowns, and other types of drapery. The rising geriatric population and high prevalence of contagious infections are accelerating the need for high-performance microbe-resistant fabrics in hospital settings.
These fabrics help healthcare facilities to offer a hygienic environment to patients undergoing long-term treatment. Hospitals and clinics are expected to contribute to the demand for antimicrobial fabrics due to the growing focus on limiting healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Antimicrobial textiles industry share from metal & metallic salts segment is poised to exceed USD 17.5 billion by 2032. Heavy metals and metallic salts such as silver copper, silver nitrate, cobalt, zinc, nickel nitrate, and titanium oxide inactivate microbes by binding with their intracellular proteins. Silver and copper have been prominently used in textile production processes. Compounds of silver are widely used by apparel manufacturers owing to their antimicrobial properties which help invade a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria such as E. Coli and Staphylococcus epidermis. Advancements in silver-based antimicrobial textiles and fibers will positively influence the industry outlook.
Asia Pacific antimicrobial textiles market is projected to expand at over 8% CAGR from 2023-2032. Changing lifestyles, booming industrial sector, rising disposable income, and surging demand for innovative textiles will foster industry statistics. The demand for antimicrobial medical textiles is expected to pick up pace owing to growing private and public spending in strengthening healthcare infrastructure. Additionally, the flourishing textile sector and large footprint of fiber manufacturers in India, China, Vietnam, Japan, and Indonesia should offer lucrative scope for the development of novel antimicrobial fabrics in the region.
Antimicrobial Textiles Market Share
Some of the leading companies in the global antimicrobial textiles market include:
- Herculite Inc
- Unitika Limited
- INNOVA TEX
- Kolon Industries Inc
- MediTEX Technology
- Milliken & Company
- Sinterama S.p.A
- Smartfiber AG
- Miti Spa
- Suzhou Chunshen Environment Protection Fiber Co. Ltd
- Thai Acrylic Fibre Co., Ltd.
- Trevira GmbH
- TOYOBO Inc.
- PurThread Technologies Inc
- HeiQ Materials AG
- Lifethread LLC.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on the antimicrobial textiles industry. Fast-paced transmission of the virus, surging number of cases affected by the pandemic, and increasing hospitalization rate accelerated the need for antimicrobial medical textiles. The pandemic substantially fueled the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly face masks. Leading organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) promoted the use of face masks owing to their ability to prevent the spread of the infection. In July 2022, a group of researchers designed a new N95 face mask capable of killing the SARS-CoV-2 virus upon exposure.
The Global Antimicrobial Textiles Market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of volume in Kilo Tons and revenue in USD Million from 2018 to 2032 for the following segments:
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By Fabric
- Polyester
- Polyamide
- Cotton
- Others
By Application
- Healthcare
- Apparels
- Sportswear/Active Wear
- Others
- Home Textile
- Others
By Active Agents
- Metal & Metallic Salts
- Silver & Silver Salts
- Others
- Synthetic Organic Compounds
- Biobased Agents
The above information is provided on a regional and country basis for the following:
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Australia
- Japan
- South Korea
- New Zealand
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa
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