Product Code: 3858
This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $7.5 billion US nonwovens industry. It presents historical demand data (2009, 2014 and 2019) and forecasts (2024 and 2029) by web formation (spunbond, meltblown, carded, wetlaid, airlaid) and market (industrial: electrical & electronics, motor vehicles, furnishings, carpets & rugs, other; consumer: consumer wipes, personal hygiene products, other; medical; filtration: air filters, fluid filters; construction: building construction; geotextiles). Additionally, material consumption is also presented. The study also includes a discussion of web bonding processes, pricing trends, foreign trade, as well as market share and competitive analysis on industry competitors including Ahlstrom-MunksjÖ Oyj, Avgol, Berkshire Hathaway, Berry Global, DuPont, Évora, Freudenberg, Glatfelter, Hollingsworth & Vose, Jacob Holm & Sons, Kimberly-Clark, Koch Industries (Georgia-Pacific), Lydall, PFNonwovens, and Suominen.
Study Highlights Include:
- The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing demand for crucial end-use products for nonwovens.
- Contrarily, nonwovens used in businesses that were limited by stay-at-home orders have seen declines.
- Continued product development that creates better performing nonwovens will help growth in all nonwovens markets.
- Nonwovens produced sustainably will spur gains in consumers markets through the forecast.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Overview
- Study Scope
- Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
- Nonwovens Demand Forecast
- Demand by Type
- Disposables
- Durable Nonwovens
- Demand by Web Formation Process
- Demand by Market
- Historical Market Trends
- Pricing Trends
- Foreign Trade
- Trends in Foreign Trade
- Imports
- Exports
- Competitive Materials
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Regulatory Considerations
3. Web Bonding Processes
- Trends in Web Bonding
- Thermal Bonding
- Chemical Bonding
- Mechanical Bonding
- Scope
- Needlepunching
- Spunlacing
- Stitchbonding
4. Materials Consumption
- Scope & Description
- Fibers & Filaments
- Consumption by Material
- Polypropylene
- Polyester
- Polyethylene
- Wood Pulp
- Rayon
- Cotton
- Other Fibers & Filaments
- Binders & Additives
5. Spunmelt Nonwovens
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand Forecast
- Demand by Type
- Spunbonded
- Meltblown
- Demand by Market
- Materials Consumption
- Suppliers
6. Carded Nonwovens
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand Forecast
- Demand by Market
- Materials Consumption
- Suppliers
7. Wetlaid Nonwovens
- Scope & Definition
- Demand Forecast
- Demand by Market
- Materials Consumption
- Suppliers
8. Airlaid Nonwovens
- Scope & Definition
- Demand Forecast
- Demand by Market
- Materials Consumption
- Suppliers
9. Industrial Nonwovens
- Market Scope
- Demand by Segment & Type
- Electrical & Electronics
- Motor Vehicles
- Furnishings
- Carpets & Rugs
- Other Industrial Markets
- Demand by Segment
- Industrial & Commercial Wipes
- Protective Apparel
- Other Applications
10. Consumer Nonwovens
- Market Scope
- Demand by Segment & Type
- Consumer Wipes
- Demand Forecast
- Baby Wipes
- Household Care Wipes
- Personal Care & Other Wipes
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Demand Forecast
- Infant Diapers & Training Pants
- Adult Incontinence Products
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Other Consumer Nonwoven Products
11. Medical Nonwovens
- Market Scope
- Demand by Segment & Type
- Medical Gowns
- Surgical Drapes
- Healthcare Wipes
- Face Masks
- Other Disposable Medical Garments & Textiles
12. Filtration Products
- Market Scope
- Demand by Segment & Type
- Air Filters
- Fluid Filters
13. Construction Nonwovens
- Market Scope
- Demand by Segment & Type
- Building Construction
- Demand Forecast
- Roofing
- House Wrap & Other Materials
- Geotextiles
14. Industry Structure
- Key Findings & Industry Composition
- Market Share
- Competitive Strategies
- Research & Development
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- List of Industry Participants
15. Appendix
- Scope
- Definitions
- Abbreviations
- Freedonia Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Demographic Trends
- Consumer Spending
- Building Construction
- Manufacturers' Shipments