Biodegradable Fabrics Global Market Report 2026

Biodegradable fabrics are materials created from natural fibers that can decompose over time through the activity of microorganisms. They return to the environment without leaving harmful residues or pollutants. These fabrics come from renewable and sustainable sources, allowing them to naturally reintegrate into soil or compost while reducing waste, conserving resources, and promoting overall environmental health.

The primary categories of biodegradable fabrics include natural fibers, regenerated fibers, and synthetic fibers. Natural fibers are organic materials obtained from plants or animals and processed physically into biodegradable fabrics. These fabrics are produced using techniques such as weaving, knitting, non-woven methods, and dyeing and finishing, providing features such as moisture absorption, antimicrobial effects, ultraviolet resistance, thermal regulation, and biodegradability. They are applied in areas such as apparel, home textiles, medical textiles, industrial and agricultural textiles, and packaging, and are utilized by end-users including retailers, textile manufacturers, fashion designers, automobile manufacturers, and healthcare providers.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the biodegradable fabrics market by increasing costs of imported natural fibers, bio-based polymers, processing chemicals, and textile machinery. Textile manufacturers in Europe and North America are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces export cost pressures. These tariffs are raising production costs and affecting price competitiveness. However, they are also encouraging regional fiber sourcing, domestic textile processing, and innovation in locally produced biodegradable fabric solutions.

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The biodegradable fabrics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.99 billion in 2025 to $8.96 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing environmental awareness in textile production, growth of sustainable fashion brands, rising demand for natural fiber textiles, expansion of renewable raw material usage, availability of biodegradable fiber technologies.

The biodegradable fabrics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.02 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of circular textile models, rising demand from apparel and home textile industries, expansion of biodegradable fabrics in medical applications, increasing investments in green textile manufacturing, growing focus on textile waste reduction. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of natural and regenerated fibers, rising demand for eco-friendly textile processing, growing use of plant-based fiber sources, expansion of functional biodegradable fabrics, enhanced focus on low-impact dyeing techniques.

The increasing use of sustainable materials in the fashion industry is expected to drive the growth of the biodegradable fabrics market in the coming years. The adoption of sustainable materials is expanding due to heightened environmental concerns related to textile waste, as fast fashion has resulted in large quantities of discarded garments being sent to landfills, where they emit harmful greenhouse gases and pollutants. The shift toward sustainable materials in the fashion industry supports the adoption of biodegradable fabrics by boosting demand for eco-friendly textiles that naturally decompose without leaving harmful residues. As fashion brands and manufacturers progressively replace traditional synthetic materials with biodegradable alternatives, they lower their environmental footprint while addressing rising consumer demand for sustainable products. For example, in September 2025, according to Textile Exchange, a US-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability in the textile sector, the proportion of raw materials sourced under sustainability programs by reporting brands increased from 58% in 2023 to 67% in 2024. Consequently, the growing adoption of sustainable materials in the fashion industry is fueling the growth of the biodegradable fabrics market.

Leading companies in the biodegradable fabrics market are leveraging innovative technologies to promote environmental responsibility. Biodegradable synthetic yarn technology enables the production of synthetic fibers, such as polyester and nylon, with additives that allow them to naturally break down in soil or water, reducing microplastic pollution and minimizing the environmental impact of synthetic textiles. For instance, in April 2025, US-based manufacturer Unifi Inc. launched Repreve with Ciclo technology, a line of recycled polyester and nylon fibers enhanced with a biodegradable additive that allows fabrics to degrade naturally in soil and seawater. This innovation reduces microplastic pollution while maintaining durability, performance, and dyeability. By combining recycled content with biodegradable technology, Repreve with Ciclo enables brands, mills, and retailers to provide high-performance, eco-friendly textiles for applications ranging from sportswear and fashion to home textiles and outdoor gear, reflecting the industry's focus on circular economy principles and sustainable production.

In December 2023, Israel-based textile manufacturer Algaeing partnered with Birla Cellulose to develop sustainable algae-powered cellulosic fibers. The collaboration integrates Birla Cellulose's expertise in man-made cellulosic fibers with Algaeing's algae-based fiber technology to create biodegradable, eco-friendly fibers that reduce environmental impact and offer innovative solutions for the textile industry. Birla Cellulose, an India-based company, specializes in producing sustainable, biodegradable man-made cellulosic fibers.

Major companies operating in the biodegradable fabrics market are H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Eastman Chemical Company, Teijin Limited, Lenzing AG, Sateri Holdings Limited, PANGAIA Materials Science Ltd., Sinosilk Co. Ltd., Ecovative Design LLC, Renewcell AB, Kelheim Fibres GmbH, Amour Vert Inc., Apex Mills Inc., Greenfibres Ltd., EnviroTextiles LLC, Bast Fibre Technologies Inc., Orange Fiber S.r.l., Toad & Co. Inc., Bolt Threads Inc., Ananas Anam Ltd., Natural Fiber Welding Inc.

North America was the largest region in the biodegradable fabrics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the biodegradable fabrics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the biodegradable fabrics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The biodegradable fabrics market consists of sales of linen, hemp, jute, ramie, kapok, coir, lyocell (tencel), modal, viscose, and rayon. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Biodegradable Fabrics Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses biodegradable fabrics market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Natural Fibers; Regenerated Fibers; Synthetic Fibers
• 2) By Technology: Weaving; Knitting; Non-Woven; Dyeing And Finishing
• 3) By Functionality: Moisture Absorbent; Antimicrobial; Ultraviolet (UV) Resistant; Thermal Regulation; Biodegradable
• 4) By Application: Apparel; Home Textiles; Medical Textiles; Industrial And Agricultural Textiles; Packaging Materials
• 5) By End User: Retailers; Textile Manufacturers; Fashion Designers; Automobile Manufacturers; Healthcare Providers
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Natural Fibers: Cotton Fibers; Wool Fibers; Silk Fibers; Hemp Fibers
• 2) By Regenerated Fibers: Viscose Rayon Fibers; Lyocell Fibers; Modal Fibers; Bamboo Fibers
• 3) By Synthetic Fibers: Polylactic Acid (PLA) Fibers; Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Fibers; Polycaprolactone (PCL) Fibers; Other Biodegradable Synthetic Fibers
• Companies Mentioned: H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB; Eastman Chemical Company; Teijin Limited; Lenzing AG; Sateri Holdings Limited; PANGAIA Materials Science Ltd.; Sinosilk Co. Ltd.; Ecovative Design LLC; Renewcell AB; Kelheim Fibres GmbH; Amour Vert Inc.; Apex Mills Inc.; Greenfibres Ltd.; EnviroTextiles LLC; Bast Fibre Technologies Inc.; Orange Fiber S.r.l.; Toad & Co. Inc.; Bolt Threads Inc.; Ananas Anam Ltd.; Natural Fiber Welding Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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