Reusable Underpads Global Market Report 2026

Reusable underpads are washable absorbent products developed to safeguard beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and other surfaces from moisture leakage associated with incontinence, medical conditions, or patient-care activities. Their primary function is to provide long-term protection of surfaces, enhance patient comfort and cleanliness, and lower waste generation and replacement expenses through repeated washing and continued reuse.

The primary material categories of reusable underpads include cotton or flannel, polyester, blended fabrics, and other material types. Cotton or flannel consists of soft and highly absorbent fabric materials commonly incorporated into reusable underpads to deliver comfort and moisture protection. These products are available in small-size and large-size formats and are distributed through institutional sales channels, retail pharmacies and medical stores, e-commerce platforms, and specialty medical stores. Their applications cover adult and baby use, and they are utilized by hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care settings.

Tariffs are influencing the reusable underpads market by increasing the cost of imported raw materials such as cotton, polyester, and specialty absorbent fabrics used in manufacturing washable medical underpads. This is raising production expenses for manufacturers and increasing procurement costs for hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare providers, particularly in import-dependent regions such as Asia-Pacific and parts of Europe. Key affected segments include polyester-based and blended fabric underpads due to reliance on global textile supply chains. However, tariffs are also encouraging domestic textile production, supply chain localization, and investment in sustainable fabric innovation, thereby improving long-term resilience and cost efficiency in the market.

The reusable underpads market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.66 billion in 2025 to $0.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising prevalence of incontinence and chronic care patients, increasing hospital focus on hygiene and infection control, growth in long-term care facilities and nursing homes, expansion of home healthcare services, development of reusable textile-based medical products.

The reusable underpads market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.92 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing aging population requiring continence care products, rising demand for sustainable and washable medical textiles, growth in home-based healthcare and caregiving services, increasing healthcare cost pressure driving reusable product adoption, advancement in absorbent fabric and textile technology. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of eco-friendly reusable healthcare textiles to reduce medical waste, rising demand for high-absorbency multi-layer fabric technology in underpads, growing preference for cost-efficient long-term patient care solutions in healthcare facilities, expansion of home healthcare and elder care driving underpad usage, improved antimicrobial and skin-friendly textile innovations for patient comfort and hygiene.

The increasing healthcare expenditure is expected to propel the growth of the reusable underpads market going forward. Healthcare expenditure refers to the total amount spent by governments, organizations, and individuals on healthcare services, products, and infrastructure to maintain or improve health outcomes. Healthcare expenditure is increasing due to rising utilization of medical services driven by higher insurance coverage and aging populations. Rising healthcare expenditure supports the adoption of reusable underpads by enabling hospitals, nursing facilities, and homecare providers to invest in cost-effective, durable, and hygienic patient care products. For instance, in January 2026, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a US-based federal agency, healthcare spending increased from $4.9 trillion in 2023 to $5.3 trillion in 2024, reflecting a 7.2% rise, and projections indicate continued annual growth of over 7% through 2025 and into 2026. Therefore, the increasing healthcare expenditure is driving the growth of the reusable underpads market.

The rising prevalence of urinary incontinence is expected to propel the growth of the reusable underpads market going forward. Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary leakage of urine resulting from a loss of normal bladder control. Urinary incontinence is increasing primarily due to the expanding aging population, as older adults experience weakened pelvic floor muscles, reduced bladder capacity, and higher rates of chronic conditions that impair bladder control. Reusable underpads support the management of urinary incontinence by effectively absorbing urine and preventing leakage, thereby keeping surfaces dry, improving user comfort, and reducing the risk of skin irritation during extended use. For instance, in April 2024, according to the American Urological Association, a US-based nonprofit organization, nearly 33 million adults in the United States were estimated to be affected by overactive bladder and urinary incontinence in 2024. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of urinary incontinence is driving the growth of the reusable underpads market.

Leading companies operating in the reusable underpads market are concentrating on the development of technological advancements in fabric and manufacturing, such as HydroLock multilayer absorbent technology, to enhance product durability, improve fluid management, and lower lifecycle costs in healthcare settings. HydroLock multilayer absorbent technology refers to an advanced fabric engineering approach that integrates a moisture-wicking top layer, a high-capacity absorbent core, and a waterproof backing to ensure rapid liquid absorption and sustained performance across repeated wash cycles. For example, in March 2025, Standard Textile Co. Inc., a US-based healthcare textile company, launched SURPASS, a reusable underpad designed for clinical use. The product incorporates HydroLock Technology for rapid absorption, a durable multilayer core that maintains shape and functionality after frequent laundering, and a Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)-free construction that enhances safety and sustainability compliance. Additionally, SURPASS is designed to dry faster than conventional reusable underpads, assisting healthcare facilities in reducing laundry processing time and energy consumption. Each reusable pad is capable of replacing up to 60 disposable underpads over its lifecycle, substantially reducing landfill waste and long-term operational costs for hospitals and care centers.

Major companies operating in the reusable underpads market are Cardinal Health Inc.; Essity Aktiebolag; Unicharm Corporation; Medline Industries Inc.; First Quality Enterprises Inc.; PAUL HARTMANN AG; Ontex Group NV; Attindas Hygiene Partners; Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare; ABENA A/S; MIP Inc.; NorthShore Care Supply LLC; Dynarex Corporation; Salk Inc.; Conni Pty Ltd.; Beck's Classic Manufacturing; Boston Textile Company; Haining Meike Textile Co. Ltd.; Care Line Inc.; Wave Medical Products

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

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

The reusable underpads market consists of sales of washable bed underpads, reusable chair pads, waterproof mattress protectors, reusable incontinence pads, quilted absorbent underpads, pediatric reusable underpads, bariatric reusable underpads, and reusable hospital-grade protective pads. 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.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Material Type: Cotton Or Flannel; Polyester; Blended Fabrics; Other Material Types
• 2) By Size Type: Small Size; Large Size
• 3) By Distribution Channel Type: Institutional Sales; Retail Pharmacies And Medical Stores; Electronic Commerce Platforms; Specialty Medical Stores
• 4) By Application Type: Adult; Baby
• 5) By End User Type: Hospitals; Long Term Care Facilities; Home Care Settings
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Cotton Or Flannel: Organic Cotton; Brushed Cotton; Cotton Terry Cloth; Cotton Knit Fabric; Flannel Fabric; Quilted Cotton; Cotton Fleece; Cotton Twill; Absorbent Cotton Layers
• 2) By Polyester: Microfiber Polyester; Knitted Polyester; Brushed Polyester; Polyester Fleece; Polyester Knit Fabric; Quilted Polyester; Polyester Mesh; Polyester Topsheet Fabric; Waterproof Polyester Backed Fabric
• 3) By Blended Fabrics: Cotton Polyester Blend; Polyester Rayon Blend; Cotton Rayon Blend; Cotton Polyurethane Laminate; Poly Cotton Twill; Cotton Polyester Fleece Blend; Polyester Viscose Blend; Poly Rayon Soaker Fabric; Cotton Bamboo Blend
• 4) By Other Material Types: Rayon; Bamboo Fiber Fabric; Vinyl Backed Fabric; Polyurethane Laminate; Polyvinyl Chloride Backed Textile; Microfiber Fabric; Nonwoven Textile Layers; Terry Fabric; Suede Cloth
• Companies Mentioned: Cardinal Health Inc.; Essity Aktiebolag; Unicharm Corporation; Medline Industries Inc.; First Quality Enterprises Inc.; PAUL HARTMANN AG; Ontex Group NV; Attindas Hygiene Partners; Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare; ABENA A/S; MIP Inc.; NorthShore Care Supply LLC; Dynarex Corporation; Salk Inc.; Conni Pty Ltd.; Beck's Classic Manufacturing; Boston Textile Company; Haining Meike Textile Co. Ltd.; Care Line Inc.; Wave Medical Products
• 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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