Nonwovens in the US by Product and Market, 7th Edition

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Large, Established Disposables Markets Will Drive Nonwovens Gains

About two-thirds of new growth in this period will be associated with nonwovens’ use in the production of disposable goods such as wipes, diapers, and medical supplies. Nonwovens dominate in these and many other single- or limited-use products, favored for their low cost, light weight, and versatile formulation and performance possibilities. In addition, the nonwoven content of these disposable products tends to be high, making these markets especially beneficial to growth in the nonwovens market.

Key Findings in the Nonwovens Study:

Market Growth will Benefit Nonwovens in Construction & Electronics

In some markets, growth in nonwovens sales will be driven by market trends in addition to continued market penetration. For example, nonwovens used in roofing materials, house wrap, and geotextiles will benefit from strong growth in construction activities. Similarly, nonwoven battery separators will see gains following the expansion in production of high-performance batteries such as lithium-ion types. Building acoustics also offer the prospect of a relatively untapped market in which nonwovens perform well, although this market remains small.

Product Development & Price Growth Make for Higher Market Value

The technologies going into nonwovens, such as microfibers and nanofibers, spunmelt web formation, and thermal web bonding, continue to improve with ongoing research and development. As these technologies make for increasingly value-added and high-performance nonwovens, growth in product pricing contributes to higher overall market value. For example, meltblown nonwovens are costly, due to the energy requirements of their production process. Nevertheless, investments into meltblown technology are on the rise, as these materials have proven effective in applications such as filtration and acoustics.

Imports of End-Use Products Restrain Growth for US Nonwovens

Since US demand for nonwovens relies on the domestic manufacture of products that contain nonwovens, the foreign production and importing of these finished products limits the size and future growth of the nonwovens market. In several major markets, including personal hygiene products, medical supplies, electronics, and motor vehicles, much of the United States’ demand is met by foreign production, with imports increasing faster than domestic production. In a highly globalized industry, gains in nonwovens sales are therefore restrained by competition with the low-wage labor of developing countries such as China.

Study Coverage

This study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011, 2016) and forecasts (2021) by product (spunmelt, carded, wetlaid, and airlaid) and market (disposables and nondisposables). Disposables markets include consumer, filtration, and medical markets. Nondisposables markets include construction, electrical and electronics, motor vehicle, furnishings, and carpet and rug markets. The study also evaluates raw materials consumption, company market share, and competitive analysis on industry competitors, including Kimberly-Clark, Berry Global, DuPont, Berkshire Hathaway, and Freudenberg.

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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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Nonwovens in the US by Product and Market, 7th Edition

Large, Established Disposables Markets Will Drive Nonwovens Gains

Key Findings in the Nonwovens Study:

Market Growth will Benefit Nonwovens in Construction & Electronics

Product Development & Price Growth Make for Higher Market Value

Imports of End-Use Products Restrain Growth for US Nonwovens

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Nonwovens in the US by Product and Market, 7th Edition

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Table | Key Trends in the US Nonwovens Market

2 OVERVIEW

2.1 Key Findings

Table | Key Trends in the Nonwovens Market

2.2 Nonwovens Demand Forecast

Table | Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021

Table | Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021

2.3 Historical Market Trends

Table | Nonwovens Market, 2006 - 2021

Table | Nonwovens Demand & GDP, 2006 -2016

2.4 Pricing Trends

Table | Nonwovens Prices, 2006 - 2021

2.5 Competitive Materials

Table | Nonwovens Relationships to Competitive Materials

2.6 Environmental & Regulatory Considerations

Table | Nonwovens' Primary Regulatory Framework Regulation Year Description

2.7 Foreign Trade

2.7.1 Foreign Trade: Overview

Table | Foreign Trade in Nonwovens, 2006 - 2021

2.7.2 Foreign Trade: Exports

2.7.3 Foreign Trade: Imports

3 MATERIALS

3.1 Key Findings

Table | Key Trends in Nonwovens Materials

3.2 Fibers & Filaments

3.2.1 Fibers & Filaments: Overview

3.2.2 Fibers & Filaments: Demand Forecast

Table | Fiber & Filament Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021

Table | Fiber & Filament Consumption & CAGR by Fiber Type, 2016 - 2021

3.2.3 Fibers & Filaments: Polypropylene

Table | Polypropylene Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021

Table | Advantages & Disadvantages of Polypropylene Fibers & Filaments

3.2.4 Fibers & Filaments: Polyester

Table | Polyester Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021

Table | Advantages & Disadvantages of Polyester Fibers & Filaments

3.2.5 Fibers & Filaments: Polyethylene

Table | Polyethylene Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021

Table | Advantages & Disadvantages of Polyethylene Fibers & Filaments

3.2.6 Fibers & Filaments: Wood Pulp

Table | Wood Pulp Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021

3.2.7 Fibers & Filaments: Rayon

Table | Rayon Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021

Table | Advantages & Disadvantages of Rayon Fibers & Filaments

3.2.8 Fibers & Filaments: Cotton

Table | Cotton Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021

Table | Advantages & Disadvantages of Cotton Fibers & Filaments

3.2.9 Fibers & Filaments: Other Fibers & Filaments

Table | Other Natural & Synthetic Fibers & Filaments

Table | Other Fiber & Filament Consumption in Nonwovens*, 2006 - 2021

Table | Advantages & Disadvantages of Glass

Table | Advantages & Disadvantages of Nylon

3.3 Other Materials

3.3.1 Other Materials: Overview

3.3.2 Other Materials: Demand Forecast

Table | Other Materials Consumption in Nonwovens, 2006 - 2021

4 PRODUCTS

4.1 Key Findings

Table | Key Trends in Nonwovens Products

4.2 Web Formation Processes

4.2.1 Web Formation Processes: Overview

4.2.2 Web Formation Processes: Demand Forecast

Table | Nonwovens Demand by Web Formation Process, 2006 - 2021

Table | Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Web Formation Process, 2016 - 2021

4.2.3 Web Formation Processes: Spunmelt

Table | Spunmelt Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021

Table | Spunmelt Materials Consumption by Weight, 2006 - 2021

Table | Spunbonded Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021

Table | Spunbonded Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Selected Segments, 2016 - 2021

Table | Meltblown Nonwovens Demand, 2006 - 2021

Table | Meltblown Nonwovens Demand & CAGR by Selected Segments, 2016 - 2021

4.2.4 Web Formation Processes: Carded