Nonwoven Materials and Products

November 03, 2010

Wellesley, Mass. – According to a new technical market research report, NONWOVEN MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS  (PLS033B) from BCC Research (www.bccresearch.com), the global market for nonwoven materials and products is expected to reach 11.9 billion pounds in 2010. That is expected to increase to nearly 15.6 billion pounds in 2015, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.

The North American segment of the market is expected to increase at a 5-year CAGR of 3.4%, rising from an estimated 2.2 billion pounds in 2010 to 2.6 billion pounds in 2015. The subsegment of that market, made up of durables, is expected to rise from 691 million pounds in 2010 to 829 million pounds in 2015, for a CAGR of 3.7%. The North American subsegment made up of disposables is expected to rise at a CAGR of 3.2%, increasing from 1.5 billion pounds in 2010 to nearly 1.8 billion pounds in 2015.

The goal of this report is to provide a detailed and comprehensive study of the global market for nonwoven materials and products used in durable and disposable applications as well as potential business opportunities in the future. The report’s objectives include a thorough coverage of the underlying economic issues driving the nonwoven materials and products business, as well as assessments of new and potential products that companies are developing.

The report starts with an overview of the chemistry of fibers and other materials, and the processes to manufacture nonwoven fabrics and materials, and then moves on to specific applications for nonwoven products. It describes the market growth, the developing technology trends, industry leaders, and applications for these nonwoven products. World markets are covered next, followed by a comprehensive analysis of the industry structure and then profiles of leading companies.

The scope of the report includes diverse segments such as geotextiles, home furnishings, floor coverings, automotive, industrial garments, apparel interlinings, coatings and laminates, hygiene, medical/surgical, filtration, wipes, fabric softeners, footwear, and other disposable and durable products.
Audiences for this study include marketing executives, business unit managers and other decision-makers in the nonwoven materials and products companies. Technology suppliers, suppliers of plastic resins and fibers, adhesives suppliers, and other materials companies, and other companies peripheral to this business also will find this report of interest.

Nonwoven Materials & Products( PLS033B )
Publish Date: Sep 2010    

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