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Healthcare Fabrics Market Trends

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Published Date: May 2024
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Healthcare Fabrics Market Trends

The increasing awareness regarding hygiene products is a significant driver for the market. Heightened awareness about the importance of hygiene in healthcare settings drives the demand for fabrics with antimicrobial and fluid-repellent properties.

Patients and healthcare providers alike recognize the importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Fabrics used in patient bedding, apparel, and other healthcare applications are designed to meet stringent hygiene standards to protect patients from potential harm.
Hygiene programs in healthcare facilities prioritize infection control measures to prevent the spread of pathogens and reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), further increasing the adoption of healthcare fabrics. For instance, WASH United gGmbH, in 2023, the MH Day awareness reached an astonishing 705,000,000 people all over the world. It raised awareness and pushed back taboos and stigma like never before. Millions more were reached via print media and through hundreds of menstrual hygiene day events that took place all over the world.
The increasing awareness regarding hygiene products underscores the importance of using high-quality fabrics in healthcare settings to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for patients, healthcare workers, and visitors. Consequently, this awareness drives demand for healthcare fabrics that offer superior performance in infection prevention and hygiene management, contributing to the growth of the market.

Authors: Mariam Faizullabhoy, Gauri Wani

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Healthcare fabrics industry size was valued at USD 21.4 billion in 2023 and is estimated to witness 6.9% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, due to their ability to meet the unique demands of medical environments including considerations for hygiene, durability, comfort, and safety

The polypropylene raw material segment is estimated to record USD 9.9 billion by 2032, given their excellent barrier properties including resistance to moisture, chemicals, and bacteria.

Demand for non-woven healthcare fabrics reached a revenue of USD 7.4 billion in 2023, led by their rising usage in disposable and single-use medical products due to their cost-effectiveness, convenience, and ease of disposal.

U.S. healthcare fabrics industry size is anticipated to witness 6.6% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, due to the proliferation of specialized healthcare services and treatment modalities.