- Healthcare fabrics, encompassing a range of textiles used in hygiene, wound care, bedding, and surgical applications, are increasingly vital components of modern medical and caregiving environments due to their comfort, antimicrobial properties, and suitability for infection prevention and patient well-being
- The escalating demand for healthcare fabrics is primarily fueled by heightened awareness of hygiene standards, rising incidences of hospital-acquired infections, and growing utilization of advanced medical textiles in both hospital and home care settings
- North America dominated the healthcare fabrics market with the largest revenue share of 39.2% in 2024, characterized by stringent healthcare regulations, increasing elderly population, and a strong presence of key manufacturers, with the U.S. leading adoption due to advancements in nonwoven technologies and a growing focus on sustainable, skin-friendly fabric materials
- Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the healthcare fabrics market during the forecast period due to expanding healthcare infrastructure, rising medical tourism, and increasing public and private investment in healthcare services
- Non-Woven fabric segment dominated the healthcare fabrics market with a market share of 46.8% in 2024, driven by its cost-effectiveness, disposable nature, and widespread use in wound dressings, surgical gowns, and hygiene products
