Automotive Nonwoven Fabrics Market Global Report 2026

The automotive nonwoven fabrics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $20.11 billion in 2025 to $21.74 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%.The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for lightweight materials in vehicle interiors, increasing use of nonwoven fabrics for automotive interior applications, growing need for thermal and acoustic insulation, expanding vehicle production and sales, rising demand for economical and efficient automotive textile materials.

The automotive nonwoven fabrics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $29.24 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for automotive fabrics made from recycled fibers, growing adoption of lightweight materials in electric vehicles, rising demand for advanced acoustic insulation solutions, increasing need for durable and multifunctional interior fabrics, and expanding demand for sustainable automotive material technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of lightweight nonwoven automotive fabrics, increasing demand for recycled and recyclable fiber materials, rising use of nonwoven fabrics for acoustic insulation, expanding demand for thermally insulating automotive fabrics, and increasing adoption of durable, high-performance nonwoven materials.

The rising adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to propel the growth of the automotive nonwoven fabrics market going forward. Electric vehicles are automobiles powered entirely or partially by electric motors using energy stored in rechargeable battery systems. The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing due to growing environmental concerns, as consumers, businesses, and governments seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and decrease dependence on fossil fuels through cleaner and more sustainable transportation solutions. The adoption of electric vehicles is driving demand for automotive nonwoven fabrics, as manufacturers increasingly utilize lightweight, flame-resistant, and acoustically insulating materials to improve battery safety, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce overall vehicle weight. For instance, in January 2025, according to Cox Automotive, a US-based system software company, electric vehicle (EV) sales were revised to 1,212,758 units in 2023, representing a 49% increase from 2022, and continued to grow in 2024, increasing by 7.3% to reach 1,301,411 units. Therefore, the rising adoption of electric vehicles is driving the growth of the automotive nonwoven fabrics market.

Key companies operating in the automotive nonwoven fabrics market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as flame-resistant nonwoven fabrics to improve electric vehicle battery safety, enhance thermal runaway protection, and support lightweight vehicle designs. Flame-resistant nonwoven fabrics are engineered textile materials designed to withstand high temperatures, resist ignition, and provide thermal and electrical insulation while maintaining flexibility and durability in demanding automotive applications. For example, in September 2024, Asahi Kasei Corporation, a Japan-based chemical and materials company, launched a new grade of LASTAN flame-retardant nonwoven fabric for electric vehicle battery applications. The material is designed for use in battery top covers, busbar protection sleeves, and other battery pack components, providing high flame resistance, electrical insulation, abrasion resistance, and flexibility as an alternative to conventional mineral-based materials for thermal runaway protection.

In February 2026, CorpAcq Group Plc, a UK-based corporate compounder and private equity firm, acquired Nonwovenn for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, CorpAcq aims to expand its presence in the fabric technology sector by adding a high-growth technical fabrics business to its portfolio while supporting Nonwovenn’s long-term innovation, international growth, and product development objectives. Nonwoven Ltd. is a UK-based company that supplies a broad range of specialized nonwoven fabrics for automotive applications.

Major companies operating in the automotive nonwoven fabrics market are Toray Industries Inc., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Johns Manville Corporation, Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding SE & Co. KG, Toyobo Co. Ltd., Autoneum Holding AG, Hollingsworth & Vose Company, Thrace Plastics Holding and Commercial S.A., TWE Group GmbH, Fibertex Nonwovens A/S, Sandler AG, Tenowo GmbH, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Mogul Nonwovens Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Monadnock Non-Wovens LLC.

Asia-Pacific was the dominating region in the automotive nonwoven fabrics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive nonwoven 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 automotive nonwoven fabrics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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