Non-Woven Fabrics Global Market Report 2026

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.

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 affecting the non-woven fabrics market by increasing costs of imported fibers, polymers, and production machinery used in spunbond and meltblown processes. Asia-Pacific manufacturers face export pricing pressures, while Europe and North America experience higher input costs. These tariffs are impacting margins and sourcing strategies. However, they are also promoting local fiber production, regional manufacturing expansion, and innovation in alternative raw materials.

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The non-woven fabrics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $21.55 billion in 2025 to $23.21 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of disposable hygiene product manufacturing, growth in medical textile usage, rising adoption in industrial applications, advancements in fiber bonding techniques, expansion of global textile production.

The non-woven fabrics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $31.44 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable and biodegradable nonwovens, rising investments in smart textile manufacturing, expansion of healthcare and hygiene markets, growing use of nonwovens in agriculture, increasing focus on circular textile economy. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of eco-friendly nonwoven materials, rising demand for hygiene and medical nonwovens, expansion of high-performance functional fabrics, growing adoption of advanced bonding technologies, enhanced focus on lightweight and durable textiles.

The rising demand for nonwoven materials in the healthcare sector is expected to drive the growth of the non-woven fabrics market going forward. Nonwoven fabrics consist of fibers bonded or interlocked together rather than being woven or knitted. The availability of low-cost products suited for budget-conscious healthcare institutions has increased the adoption of nonwoven fabrics in medical applications, including disposable and reusable surgical gowns, drapes, gloves, and instrument wraps. For example, in May 2024, according to the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), a US-based trade organization for the nonwovens sector, nonwovens production capacity in North America reached 5.713 million tonnes in 2023, representing an increase of more than 230,000 tonnes compared with the previous year. This also reflected an improvement over the prior year's growth rate of 1.8%. Therefore, rising healthcare demand for nonwoven materials is expected to support the growth of the non-woven fabrics market during the forecast period.

Major companies operating in the non-woven fabrics market are increasingly forming partnerships to develop new products and strengthen their market positions. Strategic collaborations in the non-woven fabrics sector promote innovation by combining complementary expertise, resources, and technological capabilities, accelerating the development and commercialization of advanced solutions. For instance, in April 2023, SharpCell Oy, a Finland-based manufacturer of sanitary paper products, partnered with Valmet Corporation, a Finland-based provider of technologies and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. This collaboration focuses on the development of advanced technologies for nonwoven automation and quality control. By combining Valmet's expertise in measurement and control systems with SharpCell's process knowledge, the partnership aims to deliver innovative solutions for the nonwoven industry. Together, the companies seek to achieve significant progress in nonwoven quality control and automation through the integration of advanced automation technologies and air-laid nonwoven manufacturing expertise.

In September 2024, Welspun World, an India-based multinational company, partnered with Avgol for an undisclosed amount. Through this partnership, Avgol intends to leverage its Biotransformation Technology to develop environmentally friendly nonwoven products that address end-of-life challenges associated with plastic waste. Avgol is a US-based company operating in the non-woven fabrics industry.

Major companies operating in the non-woven fabrics market are 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 2025, 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, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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).

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.

Non-Woven 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 non-woven 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 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.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Technology: Spunbond; Wet Laid; Dry Laid; Air Laid
• 2) By Product: Polyester; Polypropylene; Nylon
• 3) By End User: Industrial; Hygiene Industry; Agriculture
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Spunbond: Polypropylene (PP) Spunbond; Polyester (PET) Spunbond
• 2) By Wet Laid: Wood Pulp; Synthetic Fibers
• 3) By Dry Laid: Carded; Thermal Bonded
• 4) By Air Laid: Absorbent Products; Non-Absorbent Products
• Companies Mentioned: 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.
• 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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