Hygiene and disposable gowns sector accounted for the substantial market share of disposable nonwovens in
2017 and is estimated to lead the overall market in the years to come. In addition, adult incontinence sector is
estimated to grow at the fastest pace in the years to come. Based on technology, wet laid, spunlaid, air laid,
carded, and others could classify nonwovens industry in the forecast period. Spunlaid sector accounted for the
substantial market share of nonwovens and is estimated to lead the overall market in the years to come. In
addition, the sector is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR in the years to come.
Based on the raw materials, fibers and polymers could classify nonwovens in the forecast period. Fibers
comprise polypropylene/polyethylene bicomponent, wood pulp, lyocel, rayon, cotton, polyester/polyethylene
bicomponent, and others. Besides, polymers comprise polyvinyl acetate-ethylene emulsions, polypropylene,
polylactic acid, polyester, and nylon. The market may be categorized based on end-users like geo-textile,
packaging industry, medical & healthcare industry, automotive industry, and others that could be explored in
the forecast period.
Globally, Asia Pacific accounted for the substantial market share of nonwovens in 2017 and is estimated to lead
the overall market in the years to come. The reason behind the overall market growth could be the growing
population in the developing countries, aging population in Japan, the rising income level, and the rapid
industrialization. The developing countries like India and China are the major consumers of nonwovens in this
region. North America and Europe are the developed markets and are estimated to show a moderate growth
rate in the years to come.
The key players of the nonwovens market are Fiberweb, Freudenberg, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Kimberly-Clark
Corporation, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Ahlstrom Incorporation, Polymer Group Incorporation, DuPont and
Chevron Corporation. These players are concentrating on inorganic growth to sustain themselves amidst fierce
competition.
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