Antimicrobial Hospital Textile Market Size

Antimicrobial Hospital Textile Market Size

Antimicrobial hospital textile market size was valued at around USD 8.3 billion in 2023 and is estimated to grow at 6.7% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. Antimicrobial hospital textiles are specialized fabrics used in healthcare settings that are treated with antimicrobial agents to inhibit the growth and proliferation of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. These textiles are designed to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by creating an environment that resists microbial contamination.

The rising prevalence of healthcare-associated infections is a significant driver for this market. For instance, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2022, 7 out of every 100 patients in high-income countries and 15 out of every 100 patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) acquired at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI) while in acute care hospitals.
 

Additionally, 1 in 10 patients affected by a healthcare-associated infection dies as a result. In the EU/EEA, approximately 8.9 million healthcare-associated infections occur annually in both acute and long-term care facilities. This underscores the urgent need for effective infection control measures and antimicrobial hospital textiles to mitigate the spread of healthcare-associated infections and enhance patient safety across diverse healthcare settings.
 

Furthermore, heightened awareness of health and hygiene among care providers, innovations in antimicrobial agents and textile production technologies, and the enforcement of strict regulatory policies concerning hospital hygiene are also contributing to revenue growth in the market.