Tara Olivo, Associate Editor06.09.16
Manufacturers of end-use products continue to see the value nonwovens bring to the table, which in-turn has been fueling creativity in the fiber industry as producers seek to craft tailor-made solutions for everything including flushable wipes, softer baby diapers, lighter durable fabrics and much more.
According to Smithers Pira, which tracks the paper, packaging and print industry supply chains, the global nonwovens market is expected to grow 6.3% on average year-on-year thanks to global rising demand, reaching $50.8 billion in 2020, up from a value of $37.4 billion in 2015.
As demand for these versatile fabrics reaches new highs, so will the demand for the fibers and resins that make them.
One particular segment within the nonwovens industry that’s expected to see significant growth in the future is hygiene. Increasing disposable incomes in emerging markets will make way for greater demand in feminine hygiene and baby care, while rapidly rising aging populations in some developed countries is predicted to boost sales of adult incontinence products. As such, fiber producers are continuously looking at ways to appeal to this
According to Smithers Pira, which tracks the paper, packaging and print industry supply chains, the global nonwovens market is expected to grow 6.3% on average year-on-year thanks to global rising demand, reaching $50.8 billion in 2020, up from a value of $37.4 billion in 2015.
As demand for these versatile fabrics reaches new highs, so will the demand for the fibers and resins that make them.
One particular segment within the nonwovens industry that’s expected to see significant growth in the future is hygiene. Increasing disposable incomes in emerging markets will make way for greater demand in feminine hygiene and baby care, while rapidly rising aging populations in some developed countries is predicted to boost sales of adult incontinence products. As such, fiber producers are continuously looking at ways to appeal to this
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