Healthcare Fabrics Market Report 2026

The healthcare fabrics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $25.04 billion in 2025 to $28.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing healthcare infrastructure development, rising hospital admissions, expansion of infection control protocols, growing demand for disposable medical textiles, increased use of protective healthcare clothing.

The healthcare fabrics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $45.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable healthcare solutions, rising adoption of advanced medical textiles, expansion of home healthcare services, growing demand for smart and functional fabrics, increasing investments in healthcare textile innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of antimicrobial and antiviral fabrics, rising demand for reusable and sustainable medical textiles, expansion of non-woven fabric applications, increasing use of high-performance fiber blends, enhanced focus on patient comfort and safety.

The growth of the healthcare fabrics market is being driven by increasing government initiatives focused on hygiene. Governments worldwide are emphasizing the importance of enhancing consumer awareness regarding hygiene and health issues. Medical textiles are utilized in various applications, including bedding, clothing, surgical gowns, cloth wipes, and diapers, leading to heightened demand for antimicrobial textiles and healthcare fabrics. Concerns about hygiene encourage consumers to purchase sustainable antimicrobial textiles made from pure fibers with an herbal finish. For example, in March 2023, the UK Government allocated $20.29 million (£18.5 million) to support the provision of safe, reliable, and affordable water supply, sanitation, and hygiene services aimed at disease prevention, protecting public health, and safeguarding the environment from pollution. This initiative is a vital part of the UK government’s commitment to eliminating preventable deaths among mothers, young children, and infants. Such initiatives are expected to significantly expand the use of hygiene products, which represent a key application area for healthcare fabrics. Therefore, the increasing government initiatives are anticipated to drive the market during the forecast period.

The rise in the number of hospitals is anticipated to support the expansion of the healthcare fabric market in the coming years. A hospital is a specialized medical facility established to offer a variety of healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and care for patients with diverse medical conditions and illnesses. The development of hospitals leads to a higher demand for isolation gowns and personal protective equipment (PPE), thereby driving the need for specialized healthcare fabrics. For example, according to the American Hospital Association, a US-based non-profit organization, the United States had 6,120 hospitals in 2024, up from 6,093 hospitals in 2022. Consequently, the growth in the number of hospitals is contributing to the expansion of the healthcare fabric market.

Leading companies in the healthcare fabric market are developing advanced products that utilize polymer technology, improving the performance and functionality of medical textiles used in various applications. Polymer technology involves the study, development, and application of polymers, which are large molecules made up of repeating structural units known as monomers. For example, in August 2024, Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics, a US-based fabric manufacturer, introduced Dartex END464-E at the Healthcare Design (HCD) Conference Expo, a networking, education, and product-sourcing event for the healthcare design industry. Dartex END464-E is a healthcare fabric specifically engineered for seating applications in healthcare settings. The fabric demonstrates exceptional resistance to wear and tear, making it ideal for high-traffic environments. It employs advanced polymer technology to improve its lifespan and performance and can withstand abrasive chemical cleaning agents, ensuring durability in healthcare environments.

Major companies operating in the healthcare fabrics market are Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Berry Global Group Inc., Freudenberg & Co. KG, Ahlstrom Munksjo OYJ, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Avgol Industries Ltd., Standard Textile Co Inc., Shawmut Corporation, DuPont Protection Solutions, Seiren Co. Ltd., Mogul Nonwovens, Suominen Corporation, Johns Manville, Toray Industries Inc., Hollingsworth and Vose, PGI Nonwovens, TWE Group, Fitesa, RadiciGroup, Lydall Inc., Glatfelter Corporation.

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

The healthcare fabric market consists of sales of woven fabric, non-woven fabric, polyurethane, dressing clothes, surgical clothes, polyvinyl chloride, and butylene esters. 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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