The Global
Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market is projected to expand at a CAGR
surpassing 7.9% during the forecast period (2014 to 2020). The industry stood at
USD 5980 million in 2013. Booming global population and rising cases of
incontinence & related disorders are key market drivers. Other factors that
fuel demand are surging income levels, sophisticated medical infrastructure,
and high incidence of hospital acquired infections.
Medical nonwoven disposables are made of
special nonwoven materials that prevent cross contaminations. They effectively
sieve out bacteria that spread infections. Medical nonwoven disposables are
preferred over conventional textiles since the former exhibit greater
protection against infections. One of its key demand drivers is the widespread
acceptance of the same among medical practitioners.
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The global medical nonwoven disposables
market is categorized on the basis of products and regions. The product
portfolio comprises disposable nonwoven hygiene products and nonwoven medical
supplies. In 2013, the industry was dominated by the nonwoven medical supplies
segment. It accounts for more than 50% of total revenues. The market for
hygiene products is anticipated to expand robustly over the forecast period.
High adoption rate and rising cases of urinary & fecal incontinence propel
demand for hygiene products.
The disposable incontinence pads & ostomy
liners segment led the disposable nonwoven sanitation products industry in
2013. These products are essentially used in light or medium incontinence
cases. It is expected that the introduction of eco-friendly & chlorine free
incontinence pads will significantly contribute to market demand.
Geographically, the worldwide medical
nonwoven disposables market is categorized into four key segments: Europe,
North America, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World. Owing to high patient
awareness, intense R&D activities, and the presence of updated
technologies, North America dominated the global market in 2013. This region
receives immense government support.
According to recent surveys, disposable adult
incontinence products are needed by nearly 29 million individuals in North
America. Such a trend could further fuel regional demand during the forecast
period. China and India are the two main Asia Pacific economies that are poised
to witness remarkable growth in the forthcoming years. Regional market drivers
are widespread awareness about hospital acquired infections and surging
healthcare expenditure.
Prominent industry players are Kimberly Clark
Corporation, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA), Unicharm Corporation,
Covidien, and Freudenberg Nonwovens among many others. Characterized by stiff
competition, the global industry thrives on new product development and
innovations. Biodegradable & gender specific diapers are expected to
positively impact the market in the long run.
Currently, the industry is witnessing high
demand for nonwovens that are meant for moderate & heavy incontinence.
These products include pull up pants and protective adult underwear.
Manufacturers need to ensure that these products rank high on softness,
stretchability, and strength. FIBRELLA Lite nonwoven is the award winning
product manufactured by Suominen, a Finland based manufacturer of nonwovens. It
is a lightweight spunlace nonwoven that is widely available and is employed in
adult incontinence & baby care applications. This material employs
excellent bonding, finishing, and forming technologies. Introduction of this
product has enabled Suominen to expand its customer base considerably.
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