The antimicrobial hospital textiles market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for antimicrobial hospital textiles has seen significant growth in the past few years. An expansion is anticipated from $10.5 billion in 2024 to $11.23 billion in 2025 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. This robust growth during the historical timeline can be credited to strict healthcare regulations, a heightened focus on patient safety, requirements for hospital accreditation, investment in research and development, and healthcare awareness programs.
The Antimicrobial Hospital Textiles market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Growth in the antimicrobial hospital textiles market is predicted to be robust in the coming years, anticipated to reach $16.26 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%.
This surge during the forecast span can be credited to worldwide health crises, improved healthcare infrastructure, the call for sustainable and environment-friendly textiles, the escalating elderly population, governmental health hygiene interventions, and awareness of textile-related infections. Key trends expected in the forecast span include the amplified emphasis on infection control, advancements in antimicrobial technology, the call for eco-friendly antimicrobial textiles, the incorporation of smart textile technologies, and partnership and collaboration initiatives.
The augmented consciousness about health-care associated infections is anticipated to stimulate the expansion of the antimicrobial hospital textiles market. These infections are contracted while receiving medical care in healthcare institutions, from health professionals like doctors and nurses. Antimicrobial hospital textiles aid in minimizing these infections by impacting the digestive system, urinary system, skin, lungs, and bloodstream, with substances that prevent the proliferation and dispersion of bacteria. For instance, the World Health Organization reported in May 2022 that around 7 in every 100 patients in affluent nations and 15 in every 100 in lower-middle income countries contract at least one healthcare-related infection during their hospitalization. Despite this, there has been progression in various sectors including the appointment of infection prevention and control (IPC) focal points by more countries, dedicating budgets explicitly for IPC, and creating training modules for primary healthcare providers. Countries are also focused on setting up national IPC guidelines, initiating national programs to keep a check on HAI, executing multi-pronged strategies for IPC interventions, and prioritizing hand hygiene compliance as a significant national metric. Therefore, the growing awareness about healthcare-related infections is propelling the growth of the antimicrobial hospital textiles market.
The antimicrobial hospital textiles market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Cotton, Polyester, Polyamide, Other Types (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Acrylic, And Cellulose Acetate)
2) By Usability: Disposable, Reusable
3) By FDA Class: Class I, Class II, Class III
4) By Hospital Department: General Ward, Surgical Room, Infectious Disease Ward, ICU, Other Hospital Departments
5) By Application: Medical Uniform And Apparels, Upholstery, Surgical textiles, Incontinence Care Garments, Wound Treatment, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Cotton: Conventional Cotton, Organic Cotton, Blended Cotton
2) By Polyester: Regular Polyester, Recycled Polyester, Blended Polyester
3) By Polyamide: Nylon 6, Nylon 66, Blended Polyamide
4) By Other Types: Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Acrylic, Cellulose Acetate
Leading firms in the antimicrobial hospital textiles market are introducing eco-friendly antimicrobial cloth in response to increasing demand. This type of fabric, which is made using methods and materials mindful of the environment, inherently possesses or is treated with antimicrobial properties, thereby restricting microbial growth and contributing to cleanliness and longevity while also limiting ecological damage. For example, in October 2022, Noble Biomaterials, a company located in the US known for crafting advanced antimicrobial technologies for a range of uses, unveiled Ionic+ Botanical, a revolutionary antimicrobial fabric treatment that utilizes sustainable citric-based technology and is durable for as many as 50 washes. This fresh formula serves to bolster Noble's existing Ionic+ Mineral technology, delivering a plant-derived substitute that allows for adjustable sustainability strategies across diverse fabric applications. Noble collaborates with affiliates like Salomon, Crystal Denim, and Trident to elevate the usage of Ionic+ merchandise in industries such as home textiles, travel luggage, and sporting goods.
Major companies operating in the antimicrobial hospital textiles market include:
• Sinterama S.p.A.
• Trevira GmbH
• PurThread Technologies Inc.
• LifeThreads LLC
• Thai Acrylic Fiber Co. Ltd.
• Smith & Nephew PLC
• Herculite Products Inc.
• Toyobo Co. Ltd.
• Mollyflex Srl
• Swicofil AG
• Baltex Group Limited
• Microban International Ltd.
• Sciessent LLC
• BASF SE
• Lonza Group AG
• BioCote Limited
• Resil Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
• Archroma Management LLC
• HeiQ Materials AG
• Milliken & Company
• Vestagen Technical Textiles Inc.
• Bovie Medical Corporation
• Copper Clothing Ltd.
• The Medicom Group
• Foothills Industries Ltd.
• Resweater
• Specialty Textile Group Inc.
• Gap Medical Insurance
• Applied Silver Inc.
• Surgical Textiles
• Integra LifeSciences Corporation
• 3M Company
• Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj
• American Dawn Inc.
• Medline Industries Inc.
• Matguard USA
• Ruhof Healthcare
• BSN Medical Inc.
• Med Pride Inc.
• Colorite Inc.
• Angelica Corporation
• Hospital Specialty Company Inc.
• Medtronic PLC
• Cramer Products Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the antimicrobial hospital textiles market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the antimicrobial hospital textiles market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the antimicrobial hospital textiles market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.