Antimicrobial Textile Market Report

Market Insights

Antimicrobial textile market is likely to witness an impressive CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. The prime factor immensely contributing to the escalating demand for antimicrobial textiles is mainly the increasing demand for high-performance and microbe resistant fabrics for a growing number of applications and technological developments for the production of such textiles.

Segments' Analysis

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Antimicrobial Textile Market Share: By Active Agent Type

Based on the active agent type, the market is segmented as synthetic organic compounds, metal & metallic salts, and bio-based active agents. The synthetic organic compounds segment held the largest share of the market in 2019, and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. Synthetic organic compounds have low cost compared to metal & metallic salts and bio-based active agents. Synthetic organic compounds mainly include quaternary ammonium compounds, triclosan, and polyhexamethylene biguanides. The excellent efficiency of these compounds against a wide array of microbes is expected to drive the antimicrobial textile market.

Antimicrobial Textile Market Share: By Application Type

Based on the application type, the antimicrobial textile market is segmented as medical textiles, implantable good, non-implantable good, commercial textiles, apparel, home textiles, industrial textile, and others. The medical textile segment dominates the market, owing to the high risk of infection in healthcare facilities, different agencies such as Center for Disease Control (CDC) along with hospital management have started encouraging the use of antimicrobial fabric in medical-related textiles. Application of medical textile includes attire, sheets & blankets, and surgical supplies & wipes.  

Antimicrobial Textile Market Share: By Region

In terms of regions, North America is estimated to be the largest market during the forecast period, with the USA, Canada, and Mexico being the key countries with lucrative growth opportunities. The growth of the market is driven by rising consumer awareness regarding spreading of diseases which has led to the demand for better quality material with regard to the maintenance of health and hygiene.

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Market Scope & Segmentation

Antimicrobial fabrics are made or treated with antimicrobial chemicals that restrain the growth of bacterial microbes on the fabric. There is a tremendous demand for antimicrobial fabrics from the healthcare industry as they are majorly used in clinics and hospitals to maintain the hygiene. Apart from the healthcare industry, antimicrobial fabrics are massively used in the sports industry.

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The antimicrobial textile market is segmented into the following categories. 

Antimicrobial Textile Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Active Agent Type:

• Synthetic Organic Compounds
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Active Agent Type Analysis: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACS), Triclosan, Polyhexamethylene Biguanides (PHMB), Zinc Pyrithione, and Others)
• Metal & Metallic Salts
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Active Agent Type: Silver, Copper, Zinc, and Others)
• Bio-Based Agents
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Active Agent Type Analysis: Chitosan and Others)

Antimicrobial Textile Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Application Type:

• Medical Textiles
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Application Type Analysis: Attire, Sheets & Blankets, Surgical Supplies & Wipes, and Others)
• Implantable Good (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Non-Implantable Good (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Commercial Textiles
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Application Type Analysis: Protective Wear and Others)
• Apparel
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Application Type Analysis: Sportswear, Intimates, and Outdoor Clothing)
• Home Textiles
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Application Type Analysis: Carpets, Bedding, Curtains & Drapes, and Others)
• Industrial Textile
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Application Type Analysis: HVAC System)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Antimicrobial Textile Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Fabric Type:

• Cotton (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Polyester (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Polyamide (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Antimicrobial Textile Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Key Players

Some of the major antimicrobial textile manufacturers are-

• Milliken & Co.
• Unitika Ltd.
• Trevira GmbH
• Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd.
• PurThreads Technologies Inc.
• Vestagen Protective Technologies Inc
• LifeThreads LLC
• Herculite Inc.
• Smith & Nephew PLC
• Sinterama

Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact book, press release, journals, investor presentation, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both the qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
• Market trend and forecast analysis
• Market segment trend and forecast
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
• Emerging trends
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
• Key success factors

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Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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