Antimicrobial Textile Market Report 2026

The antimicrobial textile market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $14.02 billion in 2025 to $15.47 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing healthcare textile consumption, rising awareness of hygiene in apparel, expansion of hospital and clinical textile usage, availability of synthetic antimicrobial agents, growth in technical textile production.

The antimicrobial textile market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.61 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for sustainable antimicrobial fabrics, rising investments in functional textiles, expansion of antimicrobial sportswear adoption, increasing use of natural antimicrobial fibers, stricter hygiene standards in public spaces. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of antimicrobial medical fabrics, rising demand for odor-resistant apparel textiles, growing use of bio-based antimicrobial agents, expansion of antimicrobial home and commercial textiles, enhanced focus on wash-durable treatments.

The evolving preferences of health-conscious consumers and their proactive lifestyle choices are set to propel the growth of the antimicrobial textile market. Health-conscious consumers prioritize making decisions that contribute to their overall well-being. These consumers increasingly prioritize hygiene and cleanliness in their daily routines, leading to an elevated demand for antimicrobial textiles. Heightened awareness of the health risks associated with microbial contamination has bolstered the demand for textiles embedded with antimicrobial properties. Notably, a report by Koninklijke DSM N.V. in August 2023 indicated that amidst the pandemic, 60% of consumers globally are showing increased concern about health, emphasizing the importance of leading healthier lives to mitigate health-related issues. Therefore, the changing preferences and proactive approach of health-conscious consumers are driving forces behind the growth of the antimicrobial textile market.

In the antimicrobial textile market, a prevailing trend is the emphasis on technological advancements. Key companies operating in this sector are dedicated to pioneering technological solutions aimed at curbing the spread of viruses and meeting the evolving consumer demands. For instance, in September 2023, Microban International, a US-based provider of antimicrobial additives and odor control solutions, introduced a next-generation antimicrobial technology named Ascera. This innovative technology leverages an active ingredient inspired by nature, designed specifically for application in olefinic polymers and solvent-based coatings. The patent-pending Ascera boasts sustainability, being devoid of metal and exhibiting reduced toxicity compared to alternative technologies. This trend showcases a pivotal focus on technological innovation within the antimicrobial textile market to address pressing consumer demands and concerns.

In September 2024, Microban International LLC, a US-based provider of antimicrobial and odor-control solutions, entered into a partnership with CiCLO Textiles, LLC to strengthen the development of sustainable antimicrobial textile solutions. Through this collaboration, Microban International LLC seeks to enhance textile performance and sustainability by integrating durable antimicrobial protection with biodegradable fiber technology, enabling textile manufacturers to address both hygiene standards and environmental sustainability goals. CiCLO Textiles LLC is a US-based company specializing in biodegradable fiber and fabric technologies for synthetic textiles, focusing on eco-friendly materials that preserve performance and durability.

Major companies operating in the antimicrobial textile market are Milliken & Company, PurThread Technologies, Trevira GmbH, Vestagen Protective Technologies Inc., Herculite Products Inc., BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, Sanitized AG, LifeThreads LLC, Surgicotfab Textiles Private Limited, Sciessent LLC, Kolon Industries Inc., Response Fabrics Pvt. Ltd., Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, Sarex Textile Chemicals, Toyobo Co. Ltd., Vardhman Holdings Limited, Unitika Ltd., Meditex Technology, BioCote Limited, Microban International, HeiQ Materials AG, Noble Biomaterials Inc.

North America was the largest region in the antimicrobial textile market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the antimicrobial textile market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the antimicrobial textile market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The antimicrobial textile market consists of sales of acrylic, polypropylene, and tetrafluoroethylene; synthetic organic compounds; triclosan, polybiguanide, chitosan, and N-halamines. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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