Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
Key Findings
Nonwovens Demand Forecast
Historical Market Trends
Pricing Trends
Competitive Materials
Environmental & Regulatory Considerations
Foreign Trade
Foreign Trade: Overview
Foreign Trade: Exports
Foreign Trade: Imports
MATERIALS
Key Findings
Fibers & Filaments
Fibers & Filaments: Overview
Fibers & Filaments: Demand Forecast
Fibers & Filaments: Polypropylene
Fibers & Filaments: Polyester
Fibers & Filaments: Polyethylene
Fibers & Filaments: Wood Pulp
Fibers & Filaments: Rayon
Fibers & Filaments: Cotton
Fibers & Filaments: Other Fibers & Filaments
Other Fibers & Filaments: Scope
Other Fibers & Filaments: Demand Forecast
Other Materials
Other Materials: Overview
Other Materials: Demand Forecast
PRODUCTS
Key Findings
Web Formation Processes
Web Formation Processes: Overview
Web Formation Processes: Demand Forecast
Web Formation Processes: Spunmelt
Spunmelt: Demand Forecast
Spunmelt: Spunbonded
Spunmelt: Meltblown
Web Formation Processes: Carded
Web Formation Processes: Wetlaid
Web Formation Processes: Airlaid
Web Bonding Processes
Web Bonding Processes: Overview
Web Bonding Processes: Thermal Bonding
Web Bonding Processes: Chemical Bonding
Web Bonding Processes: Mechanical Bonding
Mechanical Bonding: Overview
Mechanical Bonding: Needlepunching
Mechanical Bonding: Spunlacing
Mechanical Bonding: Stitchbonding
DISPOSABLES MARKETS
Key Findings
Disposables Markets Outlook
Consumer Markets
Consumer Markets: Demand Forecast
Consumer Markets: Consumer Wipes
Consumer Wipes: Demand Forecast
Consumer Wipes: Baby Wipes
Consumer Wipes: Household Care Wipes
Consumer Wipes: Personal Care & Other Wipes
Consumer Markets: Personal Hygiene Products
Personal Hygiene Products: Demand Forecast
Personal Hygiene Products: Demand by Product Type
Personal Hygiene Products: Infant Diapers & Training Pants
Personal Hygiene Products: Adult Incontinence Products
Personal Hygiene Products: Feminine Hygiene Products
Consumer Markets: Other Consumer Nonwovens
Filtration Markets
Filtration Markets: Demand Forecast
Filtration Markets: Demand by Product Type
Filtration Markets: Air Filters
Filtration Markets: Fluid Filters
Medical Markets
Medical Markets: Demand Forecast
Medical Markets: Medical Gowns
Medical Markets: Surgical Drapes
Medical Markets: Healthcare Wipes
Medical Markets: Face Masks
Medical Markets: Other Disposable Medical Garments & Textiles
Other Disposables Markets
Other Disposables Markets: Demand Forecast
Other Disposables Markets: Industrial & Institutional Wipes
Other Disposables Markets: Protective Apparel
Other Disposables Markets: All Other Disposables
NONDISPOSABLES MARKETS
Key Findings
Nondisposables Markets Outlook
Construction Markets
Construction Markets: Demand Forecast
Construction Markets: Building Construction
Building Construction: Demand Forecast
Building Construction: Roofing
Building Construction: House Wrap & Other Materials
Construction Markets: Geotextiles
Geotextiles: Demand Forecast
Geotextiles: Demand by Product Type
Electrical & Electronics Markets
Electrical & Electronics Markets: Overview
Electrical & Electronics Markets: Demand Forecast
Motor Vehicles Markets
Motor Vehicles Markets: Overview
Motor Vehicles Markets: Demand Forecast
Furnishings Markets
Carpets & Rugs Markets
Other Nondisposables Markets
Other Nondisposables Markets: Scope
Other Nondisposables Markets: Demand Forecast
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Key Findings & Industry Composition
Market Share
Competitive Strategies
Competitive Strategies: Overview
Competitive Strategies: Product Differentiation
Competitive Strategies: Low Cost Leadership
Low-Cost Leadership: Overview
Low-Cost Leadership: Backward, Forward, & Horizontal Integration
Competitive Strategies: Market Segmentation
Competitive Strategies: Cooperative Agreements
Research & Development
Manufacturing
Manufacturing: Materials Sourcing
Manufacturing: Production Processes
Marketing
Marketing: Overview
Marketing: Industry Publications
Marketing: Product Samples
Marketing: Conferences & Trade Shows
Acquisitions & Divestitures
List of Industry Participants
APPENDIX
Scope
Methodology
Associations & Agencies
Related Freedonia Group Studies
Definitions
Abbreviations
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Manufacturing Outlook
Demographic Trends
Housing Stock
Consumer Spending Trends
Retail Sales
Textiles Outlook
Healthcare Providers & Facilities
List of Tables
OVERVIEW
Table 2-1 | Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 2-2 | Nonwovens Market, 2006 - 2021
Table 2-3 | Nonwovens Prices, 2006 - 2021 (cents per square meter)
Table 2-4 | Nonwovens Relationships to Competitive Materials
Table 2-5 | Nonwovens' Primary Regulatory Framework
Table 2-6 | Foreign Trade in Nonwovens, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
MATERIALS
Table 3-1 | Fiber & Filament Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021 (thousand metric tons)
Table 3-2 | Polypropylene Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021
Table 3-3 | Polyester Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021
Table 3-4 | Polyethylene Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021
Table 3-5 | Wood Pulp Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021
Table 3-6 | Rayon Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021
Table 3-7 | Cotton Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021
Table 3-8 | Other Natural & Synthetic Fibers & Filaments
Table 3-9 | Other Fiber & Filament Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021
Table 3-10 | Other Materials Consumption in Nonwovens, 2006 - 2021 (thousand metric tons)
PRODUCTS
Table 4-1 | Nonwovens Demand by Web Formation Process, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 4-2 | Spunmelt Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 4-3 | Spunbonded Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021
Table 4-4 | Meltblown Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021
Table 4-5 | Carded Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021
Table 4-6 | Wetlaid Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021
Table 4-7 | Airlaid Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021
DISPOSABLES MARKETS
Table 5-1 | Disposables Nonwovens Demand by Market & Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 5-2 | Consumer Nonwovens Demand by Segment & Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 5-3 | Consumer Wipes Nonwovens Demand by Application & Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 5-4 | Personal Hygiene Nonwovens Demand by Application, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 5-5 | Personal Hygiene Nonwovens Demand by Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 5-6 | Infant Diapers & Training Pants Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 5-7 | Other Consumer Nonwovens Demand by Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 5-8 | Filtration Nonwovens Demand by Segment, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 5-9 | Filtration Nonwovens Demand by Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 5-10 | Air Filter Nonwovens Demand by Application & Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 5-11 | Fluid Filter Nonwovens Demand by Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 5-12 | Medical Nonwovens Demand by Application & Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 5-13 | Other Disposables Nonwovens Demand by Application & Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
NONDISPOSABLES MARKETS
Table 6-1 | Nondisposables Nonwovens Demand by Market & Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 6-2 | Construction Nonwovens Demand by Segment & Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 6-3 | Building Construction Nonwovens Demand by Application & Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 6-4 | Geotextile Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 6-5 | Electrical & Electronics Nonwovens Demand by Application & Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 6-6 | Motor Vehicle Nonwovens Demand by Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 6-7 | Furnishings Nonwovens Demand by Application & Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 6-8 | Carpet & Rug Nonwovens Demand by Application & Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 6-9 | Other Nondisposables Nonwovens Demand by Application & Type, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars)
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Table 7-1 | US Nonwovens Sales by Company, 2016 (million dollars)
Table 7-2 | Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
APPENDIX
Table 8-1 | Study Scope: Nonwovens Markets
Table 8-2 | Relevant NAICS & SIC Codes (2012)
Table 8-3 | Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
Table 8-4 | Macroeconomic Indicators, 2006 - 2021 (billion 2009 dollars)
Table 8-5 | Manufacturers' Shipments, 2006 - 2021 (billion dollars)
Table 8-6 | Population & Households, 2006 - 2021 (million persons)
Table 8-7 | Housing Stock by Type, 2006 - 2021 (million units)
Table 8-8 | Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2006 - 2021 (billion dollars)
Table 8-9 | Retail Sales, 2006 - 2021 (billion dollars)
Table 8-10 | Textile Mill Product Shipments, 2006 - 2021
Table 8-11 | Selected Healthcare Facilities, 2006 - 2021 (thousands)
List of Figures
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Figure 1-1 | Key Trends in the US Nonwovens Market
OVERVIEW
Figure 2-1 | Key Trends in the Nonwovens Market
Figure 2-2 | Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021 (billion dollars)
Figure 2-3 | Nonwovens Demand & GDP, 2006 -2016 (percent)
MATERIALS
Figure 3-1 | Key Trends in Nonwovens Materials
Figure 3-2 | Fiber & Filament Consumption & CAGR by Fiber Type, 2016 - 2021 (metric tons & percent)
Figure 3-3 | Advantages & Disadvantages of Polypropylene Fibers & Filaments
Figure 3-4 | Advantages & Disadvantages of Polyester Fibers & Filaments
Figure 3-5 | Advantages & Disadvantages of Polyethylene Fibers & Filaments
Figure 3-6 | Advantages & Disadvantages of Rayon Fibers & Filaments
Figure 3-7 | Advantages & Disadvantages of Cotton Fibers & Filaments
Figure 3-8 | Advantages & Disadvantages of Glass
Figure 3-9 | Advantages & Disadvantages of Nylon
PRODUCTS
Figure 4-1 | Key Trends in Nonwovens Products
Figure 4-2 | Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Web Formation Process, 2016 - 2021 (billion dollars & percent)
Figure 4-3 | Spunmelt Materials Consumption by Weight, 2006 - 2021 (000 metric tons)
Figure 4-4 | Spunbonded Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Selected Segments, 2016 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 4-5 | Meltblown Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Selected Segments, 2016 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 4-6 | Carded Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Selected Segments, 2016 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 4-7 | Wetlaid Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Selected Segments, 2016 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 4-8 | Airlaid Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Selected Segments, 2016 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 4-9 | Key Applications for Thermally Bonded Nonwovens
Figure 4-10 | Key Applications for Chemically Bonded Nonwovens
Figure 4-11 | Key Applications for Needlepunched Nonwovens
Figure 4-12 | Key Applications for Spunlaced Nonwovens
Figure 4-13 | Key Applications for Stitchbonded Nonwovens
DISPOSABLES MARKETS
Figure 5-1 | Key Trends in Disposables Nonwovens Markets
Figure 5-2 | Disposables Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Market, 2016 - 2021 (billion dollars & percent)
Figure 5-3 | Consumer Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Segment, 2006 - 2021 (billion dollars & percent)
Figure 5-4 | Consumer Wipes Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Application, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 5-5 | Baby Wipes Nonwovens Demand & Infant Population Growth, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 5-6 | Household Care Wipes Nonwovens Demand & Household Care Wipes Demand, 2006 - 2021
Figure 5-7 | Personal Care Wipes Nonwovens Demand & Personal Care Wipes Demand, 2006 - 2021
Figure 5-8 | Personal Hygiene Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Application, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 5-9 | Diapers & Training Pants Nonwovens Demand & Infant/Toddler Population Growth, 2006 - 2021
Figure 5-10 | Adult Incontinence Products Nonwovens Demand & Senior Population Annual Growth, 2006 - 2021
Figure 5-11 | Feminine Hygiene Products Nonwovens Demand & Female Population 15-44 Growth, 2006 - 2021
Figure 5-12 | Filtration Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Segment, 2016 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 5-13 | Filtration Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Type, 2016 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 5-14 | Air Filter Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Type, 2016 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 5-15 | Fluid Filter Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Type, 2016 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 5-16 | Medical Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Application, 2016 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 5-17 | Other Disposables Nonwovens Demand & Manufacturers' Shipments, 2006 - 2021
NONDISPOSABLES MARKETS
Figure 6-1 | Key Trends in Nondisposables Nonwovens Markets
Figure 6-2 | Nondisposables Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Market, 2016 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 6-3 | Construction Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Segment, 2016 - 2021 (million dollars & percent)
Figure 6-4 | Building Construction Nonwovens Demand & Building Construction Annual Growth, 2006 -2021
Figure 6-5 | Roofing Nonwovens Demand & Selected Roofing Materials Demand, 2006 - 2021
Figure 6-6 | House Wrap & Other Nonwovens Demand & Residential Building Construction Growth, 2006 - 2021
Figure 6-7 | Geotextile Nonwovens Demand & Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures Growth, 2006 - 2021
Figure 6-8 | Electrical & Electronics Nonwovens Demand & Battery Shipments, 2006 - 2021
Figure 6-9 | Motor Vehicle Nonwovens Demand & Motor Vehicle Production, 2006 - 2021
Figure 6-10 | Furnishings Nonwovens Demand & Furniture Shipments, 2006 - 2021
Figure 6-11 | Carpet & Rug Nonwovens Demand & Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2006 - 2021
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Figure 7-1 | US Nonwovens Market Share, 2016 (billion dollars)
Figure 7-2 | US Nonwovens Market: Leading Supplier, 2016
Figure 7-3 | US Nonwovens Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2016
Figure 7-4 | US Nonwovens Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2016
Figure 7-5 | US Nonwovens Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2016
Figure 7-6 | US Nonwovens Market: Fifth Leading Supplier, 2016
APPENDIX
Figure 8-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2016, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average (percent)
Figure 8-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2001 - 2016 (percent)
Figure 8-3 | Housing Stock by Year of Construction, 2016 (percent)
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