HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market- Forecast (2021-2026)

HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market Overview

HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market size is expected to be valued at US$1,042.95 million by the end of the year 2026 and is set to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period from 2021-2026. HDPE nonwovens are strong and multipurpose fabrics that are used for various purposes such as for garments in textile industry, technical textiles, medical apparel and others. HDPE nonwovens possess greater strength, has high levels of uniformity, high tear and tensile strength and dimensional stability. HDPE nonwovens also has high resistance against chemicals, toxic substances and other hazardous substances in the environment. Therefore, it is widely preferred in the medical industry for use in PPE suits and other coveralls such as masks, medical gowns, gloves and other apparel owing to their enhanced performance and high resistance to chemicals and bacteria. Therefore, the increasing demand for PPE suits and coveralls from the medical industry, especially during the present days owing to the global pandemic Covid-19 is driving the demand for HDPE nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market.

COVID-19 impact

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the HDPE nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market witnessed an exponential surge in the demand owing to the increase in need for protection against coronavirus during the pandemic. This increased the demand for the production of PPE suits/coveralls across the globe which in turn increased the demand for HDPE Nonwovens, as it is majorly used in the production of such PPE suits and coveralls owing to the many benefits and advantages provided by HDPE nonwovens such as high thermal resistance, less thermal conductivity, high tear & tensile strength and others.

Report Coverage

The report: “HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market- Forecast (2021-2026)” covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Industry.

By Application: Sterile Packaging, Protective Apparel (PPE Suits/Coveralls, Hair Cover, Barrier Gloves, Shoe Covers, and Others), and Others.

By Seam Type: Serged Seam, Bound Seams, Heat Sealed/ Taped Seams, and Others.

By End-Use Industry: General Protection, Chemical Protection, Biohazard Protection, Cold Protection, Aerosol/Spray, and Others.

By Geography: North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of Europe), APAC (China, Japan India, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South America) and RoW (Middle East and Africa).

Key Takeaways

• Asia-Pacific market held the largest share in the HDPE nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market owing to increase in investments in the healthcare industry and growth of the healthcare industry.
• The properties of HDPE nonwovens are one of the major factors such as high resistance, tensile strength and durability which is impacting the growth of the HDPE nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market.
• Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the HDPE nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market witnessed a surge in demand owing to the increase in demand for PPE suits and coveralls from medical industry.

HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market Segment Analysis - By Application

Protective apparel segment held the largest share of 67% in the HDPE nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market in the year 2020, and is growing at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period 2021-2026. The protective apparel in HDPE nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market includes PPE suits/coveralls such as disposable clothing & apparel, chemical clothing, FR disposable clothing, arc-resistant coveralls, waterproof coveralls and high visibility coveralls (day/night visibility). These PPE suits are widely produced from HDPE nonwovens owing to their properties such as effective knitting of materials, resistance against external dust particles, waterproof and lightweight. The increase in the number of occurrences of diseases such as infectious diseases, heart ailments and others across the globe is one of the major factors driving the demand for healthcare facilities which is in turn driving the demand for HDPE nonwovens (TYVEK). According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the total number of emergency visits to doctor due to infectious diseases increased to 3.4 million in the USA as on 2021. This is further driving the demand for HDPE nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market from the protective apparel segment.

HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market Segment Analysis - By Seam Type

Serged seam segment held the largest share of 77% in the HDPE nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market in the year 2020. Serged seam is basically made by stitching two regular seams of two pieces of material sewn together with the help of a thread that is interlocked around the edges of the material. The external stitch helps in providing better particle filtration. This is an economical stitching method for general applications. Serged seams provide better mechanical strength and is therefore suitable for basic protective suits and overall, that offers dry-particle protection and light splash. Fabrics that are made of serged seams are more elastic and can therefore help in providing superior breathability as compared to other seams such as taped seams and bound seams. Serged seam produces a neat and clean finish of fabric that is also fray resistant that makes the fabric durable. This is also increasing the demand for serged seam during the covid-19 pandemic as it is clean and hygienic, which can be used during covid-19 pandemic without the fear of virus infection. It is also easier and less complex to make serged seam as compared to other types of seams. Serged seams are one of the significant HDPE non-woven that is widely used in the medical industry. This is majorly driving the demand for serged seams in the HDPE nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market

HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market Segment Analysis - By End-Use Industry

General Protection segment held the largest share of 58% in the HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market in the year 2020. HDPE nonwovens are used in general protective apparels such as masks, protective suits and others. Especially during the covid-19 crisis, there was an increase in the demand for products such as face masks, protective suits, head covers, gloves and others. This is majorly driving the demand for general protection in the healthcare industry. HDPE nonwovens is preferred in producing such protective suits, head covers, gloves and others since HDPE nonwovens are highly durable and has high strength. According to the United Nations, the demand for surgical masks alone surged during the year 2020, at 2.4 billion units. This increased the demand for HDPE nonwovens, as it is widely used in the production of surgical masks. Since the outbreak of the global pandemic Covid-19, UNICEF has sent around 301.3 million surgical masks and 22.2 million N95 respirators that was sent to around 127 countries. It has also been mandated by World Health Organization, that every country has to stock up on protective applications such as masks, personal protective equipment (PPE) kits, medical gloves and others. This will majorly drive the demand for HDPE nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market in the general protection segment of the healthcare industry.

HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market Segment Analysis - By Geography

Asia-Pacific region held the largest share of 37% in the HDPE nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market in the year 2020, and is growing with a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period 2021-2026. In developing countries such as China, Japan, India and South Korea with the booming pharmaceutical and healthcare industry the demand for HDPE nonwovens is rising at a fast pace. For instance, in February 2020 in Wuhan, China, a second prefab hospital was opened to treat coronavirus patients. Additionally, in January 2021, China finished the building of a 1500 bed hospital in a city south of Beijing with surging covid-19 infections. According to Invest India the production for PPE products such as gloves, coverall/gowns (with or without aprons), head cover and shoe cover, and others continuously raised from April 2020 to May 2020. Thus, this uplifted the demand for HDPE nonwovens and surged the market growth. By the end of 2022, the South Korean biopharmaceutical company estimated to have increased its production capacity by 70%. According to Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure Pipeline Organization, in 2017, the announcement of a new Dunedin hospital project was done. The construction of the project is yet to be started and is expected to be completed by 2024. This is majorly driving the HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market in the Asia Pacific region.

HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market Drivers

The properties and benefits of HDPE nonwovens.

Due to its diverse qualities such as lightweight, durability, tear resistance, and recyclable, HDPE nonwovens are widely utilised in a variety of applications in medical and, protective apparels. Furthermore, high-density polyethylene nonwoven is finding use in a variety of applications due to its numerous advantages, including the ability to range from flexible lightweight structures to stiff and heavy structures, high tear strength, good crease and spray resistance, low drape ability, and a high strength-to-density ratio, among others. All of these factors, combined with the rising need for disposable products, are driving the worldwide HDPE nonwoven market forward. Nonwoven fabrics made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) are a dynamic, value-added alternative to more traditional materials. HDPE nonwoven fabrics are engineered to provide a variety of properties that other materials simply cannot match, such as compared to rival fabrics, this fabric has a higher strength per basis weight, high degrees of consistency, holding the form, high tensile and tear strength, dimensional consistency and easy engineering for specific and personalized applications. Therefore, owning to the aforementioned benefits as compared to counterparts HDPE nonwoven for PPE suits/coveralls medical is increasing.

The emergence of Covid-19 pandemic.

The presence of COVID-19 has heightened the importance of infection control in healthcare sector, homes, and in other commercial spaces, making medical nonwovens a standout market performer in 2020. As coronavirus infections are controlled, medical nonwovens will continue to be in high demand through 2026, as they are an important tool for infection and disease control. Demand for HDPE nonwovens is increasing as a result of the increased use of personal protective equipment in the treatment of COVID-19. This type of nonwoven is used in gloves, coverall gowns, head covers, shoe covers, which act as a vital barrier against the microscopic virus. In February 2020, the WHO advised industry and governments to increase manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE) kits by more than 35 percent to meet the increased demand. Organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Directorate General of Health Services have all issued guidance on using PPE kits to prevent the virus from spreading. Hospitals, points of entry, laboratories, basic health care, and quarantine centres are the principal targets of these regulations. SARS-CoV-2 can live on diverse surfaces for a few hours to several days depending on the substance, according to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in March 2020, which further increased the demand for disposable medical fabrics such as HDPE nonwovens. HDPE nonwoven apparel is lightweight and durable, and it protects against a wide range of microscopic hazardous particles like asbestos, lead, mold and viruses. As a result, the rising rate of epidemics is projected to promote market growth.

HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market Challenges

Easy availability of alternatives is significantly restricting the growth of HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market.

There are a variety of HDPE nonwoven alternatives on the market such as PET, LDPE and polypropylene non-woven which are slowly gaining traction in various applications such as non-woven bags, interlining, healthcare coveralls, masks, filters, etc. Furthermore, the cost-effectiveness of HDPE woven fabrics, in contrast to non-woven fabrics, is another major challenge in the HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market; unlike non-woven fabrics, woven industrial fabrics are cost-effective while providing a significant ROI (return-on-investment) in the form of long-term and essentially high-performing textiles. Weaving, on the other hand, uses very little energy. As a result, several textile companies and industrial fabric manufacturers employ advanced recyclable thermal technology to reduce heat waste associated with woven production. The manufacturing method used is CO2 while also releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. As a result, the use of this technology is posing new challenges for HDPE nonwoven in the medical PPE suits/coveralls medical industry.

The volatility in raw materials prices is also restricting the growth of the HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE suits/coverall medical market

Fluctuating raw material costs moderately impede the global HDPE nonwoven in the medical PPE suits/coveralls medical market's growth. Shifts in consumer needs, high oil prices, and global trade patterns all have an impact on the market. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), crude oil prices increased by US$ 63.34 per barrel in 2019 compared to US$ 54.19 per barrel in 2017. The increase in the price of oil raises the input cost of intermediary goods, resulting in either passing the cost on to customers or lowering margins. The price changes have a cascade effect on finished product prices, which may impact the HDPE nonwovens for PPE suits/coverall medical market growth.

HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market Industry Outlook

Acquisitions and mergers, production expansion, facility expansion collaborations, partnerships, investments, are some of the key strategies adopted by players in the HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market. Major players in the HDPE Nonwovens (TYVEK) for PPE Suits/Coverall Medical Market are

• DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
• Medtecs Group
• Xiantao City Songqing Plastic Products Co., Ltd.
• Wuhan Woohoo Co., Ltd.
• HWTAI
• Lakeland Industries Inc.
• Thrace Group
• Xi'an Personal Protective Equipment Co., Ltd.
• Shandong Inso Industry Co., Ltd.
• Qingdao Trusty Industry & Trade Co., Ltd.

Acquisitions/Technology Launches

In August 2020, Bushu Pharmaceuticals unveiled a new plan to expand its pharmaceutical facility in Misato, Japan, with an investment of US$ 100 million.

• In August 2020, Samsung Biologics has announced a 1.74 trillion won (US$1.5 billion) investment in Incheon to build a fourth pharmaceutical factory, expecting increased demand for contract medication manufacturing to surge in the coming years.
• In 19 May 2020, Merrow, a large domestic manufacturer of soft goods and Merrow Sewing Machines, collaborated with DuPont, to meet the needs for Tyvek PPE gowns in the U.S., in response of COVID -19 crisis. Merrow became one of the largest producers of medical isolation gowns in the United States.
• In 15 April 2020, The #TyvekTogether Program introduced a new specialized Tyvek fabric, in order to increase the amount of garment production for the COVID-19 response to 15 million garments a month. Also, at full capacity, 6 million additional non-surgical isolation gowns per month were produced, by enabling other companies to join #TyvekTogether Program. DuPont donated more than 57,000 Tyvek, a new line of fabric, named Tyvek style 1222A, under #TyvekTogether Program.
• In 08 April 2020, DuPont, partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and FedEx, in order to provide accelerated delivery of Tyvek garments to critical COVID-19 effected regions, by transporting them via air rather than ocean. It enabled additional Tyvek garments availability, for support in the COVID-19 relief efforts in the U.S.