The report “Global Antimicrobial Textile Market by Active Agents (Synthetic Organic Compounds, Metal & Metallic Salts, Bio-based), Application (Medical Textiles, Apparels, Home Textiles), Fabric (Cotton, Polyester, and Polyamide), and Region – Global Forecast to 2026″, size is projected to grow from USD 10.7 billion in 2021 to USD 14.7 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2021 to 2026. Growth of the market is primarily triggered by the need for hygiene products to combat the increasing number of infections due to microorganisms in various applications such as sportswear, protective wear, curtains & drapes, carpets, surgical supplies & wipes, bedding, intimates, and footwear.
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Some of the prominent key players are:
· Milliken & Company (US)
· PurThread Technologies (US)
· Trevira GmbH (Germany)
· Thai Acrylic Fiber Co. Ltd. (Thailand)
· Vestagen Protective Technologies, Inc. (US)
Driver: Growing consumer awareness about hygiene in emerging economies
With a rising literacy rate and prevalent awareness campaigns, consumers are becoming aware of the potential dangers of microorganisms on textiles and the user of textiles. The demand for antimicrobial textiles is rising due to the increased awareness about hygiene, the rising disposable income, changing lifestyle along with increased concern about health, and the increasing pollution. Antimicrobial textiles create a barrier against bacteria responsible for skin infection, producing odor, and HAI. Therefore, antimicrobial textiles usage in apparel, sportswear, footwear, protective wear applications, and the healthcare industry is likely to grow significantly. This is expected to drive the market for antimicrobial textiles.
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Significant increase in the demand for antimicrobial textiles in medical textile application
By application, medical textile segment is projected to be the largest segment in the antimicrobial textiles market. The medical textiles industry is a major consumer of antimicrobial textiles as most of the HAIs are transmitted through textiles. As healthcare associated diseases are increasing in several hospitals, it is very important to protect medical devices as well as clothing used in the hospital. Antimicrobial products should be integrated into every device and fabric of healthcare so that they resist the growth and spread of microbes and be odor-free. In the medical industry, the demand for antimicrobial textiles is high for attire, surgical supplies & wipes, sheets & blankets, and others.
North America region to lead the global antimicrobial textiles market by 2026.
North America accounted for the largest market share of about 33.0%, in terms of value in 2020. The growth of the market in this region is attributed to the flourishing medical textile industry, presence of large customer base and leading companies in the region, which in turn, has increased the consumption of antimicrobial textiles. With the increased consumer awareness regarding health and hygiene and the growing demand for high-quality textile products has resulted in a rise in demand for antimicrobial textiles. Rapid industrialization, stringent industrial safety regulation, and advancements in textile materials also support the growth of the antimicrobial textiles market. The US is the leading market in the world in terms of both value and volume due to the presence of key players of antimicrobial textiles, strong export market, advanced and high-performance products as well as the expansion of the healthcare industry.