Global Blind And Shade Manufacturing Market

Plastic Pipes And Shapes Market Definition

The plastic pipes and shapes market consists of sales of plastic pipes and pipe fittings, and plastics profile shapes such as rods, tubes and non-rigid plastic sausage casings by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that manufacture plastic pipes and pipe fittings, and plastics profile shapes such as rods, tubes and non-rigid plastic sausage casings. Businesses in the plastic pipes and shapes industry use polymers and resins as raw materials which are primarily sourced from polymer suppliers. A plastic pipe is a tubular section, or hollow cylinder, made of plastic. It is usually of a circular cross-section, used mainly to convey substances which can flow i.e. liquids and gases (fluids), slurries, powders and masses of small solids. Plastic pipes are normally used for local movement of liquids and gases. Raw materials such as Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE) are used in manufacturing plastic pipes and shapes.

Animal Testing Market Definition

The animal testing market consists of the total expenses incurred by end-use entities that use animals for testing their products. End-use entities include academic research institutions and various industries (such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals & pesticides and cosmetics,) that conduct animal testing during product development. Pharmaceutical and medical device companies also use animal testing to understand basic disease mechanisms. End-use entities may also outsource these tests to clinical research organizations (CROs). The animal testing market covered in this report includes sales of animal testing services by CROs to end use industries. The market includes the costs of animal models and the costs of animal testing operations (such as animal maintenance and feed) during drug/ product testing. This market does not include animals caged in companies as stock and not used for testing, and animals used for breeding.

Non-Animal Alternative Testing Market Definition

The non-animal alternative testing market is the total expenses incurred by end-use entities that use alternative technologies instead of animals for testing their products. End-use entities include academic research institutions, and various industries (such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals & pesticides and cosmetics) performing animal testing to conduct basic research, toxicology profiling, and others. The non-animal testing market covered in this report includes sales of non-animal testing services by CROs to end use industries. The market is inclusive of the costs of alternate technology tools and other operational costs involved in using these tools for various preclinical testing purposes.

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing Market Definition

The polystyrene foam product manufacturing market consists of sales by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that manufacture polystyrene foam products which are used in food packaging, electronics packaging, automobiles and the construction industry. These products include coolers, ice chests, cups, dinnerware, insulation sheets and other products made from polystyrene foam. This market does not include sales of other plastic foam products. Polystyrene is a lightweight plastic polymer made from suspension polymerization of styrene monomer. In suspension polymerization, styrene is treated with a polymerization initiator to convert it into polystyrene.

The nanotechnology clothing market consists of sales of clothes that use nanotechnology or nano fabrics. Nanoparticles are increasingly used along with fibers or as a coating on clothing to enhance the surface characteristics of clothes such as microbicidal, waterproof, antistatic or UV-protection, color durable, dirt-resistant, odor-resistant, stain-resistant, wrinkle-resistant, and better thermal performance. The nanotechnology applications include nanowhiskers, silver nanoparticles, nanopores, and nanoparticles. The global nanotechnology clothing market is expected grow from $4.24 billion in 2020 to $6.3 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 48.6%. The growth is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $14.52 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 23%. The nanotechnology clothing market covered in this report is segmented by type into nanocoated textiles; nanoporous textiles; fabrics consisting of nanofiber webs; composite fibers based on nanostructures and by application into healthcare; packaging; sports and leisure; defense; home and household; environmental protection; geotextiles; others. The rising use of nanotechnology clothing in the medical industry, owing to its anti-microbial properties, is expected to drive the nanotechnology clothing market. Nanotechnology clothing offers the anti-microbial property to fight against microorganisms such as viruses, fungi, and bacteria. The companies functioning in the nanotechnology clothing market are introducing medical products to deal with microorganisms. For instance, in March 2020, Anxin, a Zhuhai-based mask manufacturer came up with bacteria-killing reusable nano-silver masks to meet the increasing demand for face masks post-COVID-19 outbreak. The nano-silver particles continuously release irons that are capable of killing bacteria and viruses. Therefore, the growing usage of nanotechnology fibers or clothing in the healthcare industry is projected to boost the revenues for the nanotechnology clothing market over the forthcoming years. The toxicity of nanomaterials is expected to hinder the nanotechnology clothing market’s growth during the forecast period. According to the Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, nanomaterials or nanoparticles are toxic to the human body and can easily enter the circulatory system through skin, lungs, and intestinal organs. The inhalation of nanomaterials leads to the entry of these materials into the human body and then reaches the brain causing damage or death. Thus, the toxicity of nanomaterials is anticipated to hamper the growth of the nanotechnology clothing market during the forecast period. The launch of new products incorporating wearable technology is a key trend shaping the growth of the market. Major players operating in the nanotechnology clothing market are launching a new line of clothing with wearable technology in order to maintain their competitive position in the global market. For instance, in January 2019, Teijin Frontier, a textile company of the Teijin Group launched a new line of sportswear and other clothing incorporating wearable solutions. The company showcased the product range at the 5th Wearable Expo at Tokyo Big site, a leading trade fair for wearable devices and related technology. The integration of technology with nano clothing is projected to be a major trend in the nanotechnology clothing industry over the next coming years. The major players covered in the global nanotechnology clothing market are Nano Textile, Colmar, Shanghai Huzheng Nano Technology, eSpin Technologies, FTEnE, Parker Hannifin, Schoeller Technologies, Odegon Technologies, Aspen Aerogel, BASF, Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Nantero, Liquidia Technologies, DigiLens Inc., StoreDot, Abionic, Lyncean Technologies, NuMat Technologies, Nanotech Industrial Solutions, Aspen, Aerogel, NanoHorizons, Nanex, Schoeller Technologies, Odegon Technologies, Global Photonic, Konara. The countries covered in the global nanotechnology clothing market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global nanotechnology clothing market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global nanotechnology clothing market is segmented - 1) By Type: Nanocoated Textiles, Nanoporous Textiles, Fabrics Consisting of Nanofiber Webs, Composite Fibres based on Nanostructures 2) By Application: Healthcare, Packaging, Sports and Leisure, Defense, Home and Household, Environmental Protection, Geotextiles, Others 3) By End-User: Men, Women, Kids

The ethical fashion market consists of revenues generated by the establishments that are primarily engaged in designing, production, retail, and purchasing of ethical fashion apparels. Ethical fashion is about designing and manufacturing clothes that care for people and communities while minimizing the impact on the environment. It focuses on both the social and environmental impact of fashion, and to improve the working conditions of laborers. The global ethical fashion market is expected grow from $4.67 billion in 2020 to $5.84 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.1%. The growth is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $8.3 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 9%. The ethical fashion market covered in this report is segmented by type into fair trade; animal cruelty free; ecofriendly; charitable brands. The growing awareness of the adverse effects of the textile industry on the environment is encouraging customers to opt for ethical fashion materials. The farms that grow raw materials used to make fabrics, including crops like cotton, flax, and hemp, need a lot of water. Up to 20,000 liters of water are needed to produce just 1kg of cotton. To protect these crops, some farmers use lots of pesticides and herbicides that end up in the environment. Manufacturing rayon, an artificial fabric made from wood pulp, has emerged in the loss of many old-growth forests. During the process that transforms it into the fabric, the pulp is treated with dangerous chemicals that eventually get their move into the environment. Considering these processes that harm environment, people are shifting towards environment friendly materials, and this factor is contributing to the growth of ethical fashion market. Ethical fashion is becoming increasingly popular globally however the high cost for cloth is hampering the growth of ethical fashion market. Every piece of clothing is handmade on a sewing machine by someone, somewhere. Paying to people will largely impact on the cost of clothing. Ethically run sewing facilities pay their employees well and offer important human rights for a safe working environment. Choosing to manufacture with these ethical mills drives up the costs significantly for ethical fashion brands. Natural resources are being used as alternatives for complex and adversely affecting chemicals-based textiles. Chemicals such as chromium which are toxic, are heavily used in the leather tanning process. To address the concerns with toxic chemicals, Carmen Hijosa, founder of Ananas Anam, developed 'Pinatex', a natural leather alternative made from cellulose fibres extracted from pineapple leaves as an alternative to it and other petroleum-based textiles. The industrial process used to create Pinatex produces biomass, which can be converted into a fertilizer that farmers can spread into their soil to grow the next pineapple harvest. The use of natural and sustainable materials is current trend in ethical fashion market. In August 2019, Nike, Inc., an American multinational corporation acquired Boston-based predictive analytics company Celect for an undisclosed amount. With the acquisition of Celect, Nike greatly accelerates digital advantage by adding a platform developed by world-class data scientists. Celect is a cloud-based predictive analytics platform, helping retailers optimize inventories through data-driven decisions. The major players covered in the global ethical fashion market are Christian Dior SE, H&M AB, NIKE Inc, Adidas AG, Pact, Tentree, Everlane, Eileen Fisher. The countries covered in the global ethical fashion market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global ethical fashion market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global ethical fashion market is segmented - 1) By Type: Fair Trade, Animal Cruelty Free, Ecofriendly, Charitable Brands 2) By Product: Organic, Manmade/Regenerated, Recycled, Natural 3) By End-User: Men, Women, Kids

The sanitary paper product market consists sale of sanitary paper products and related services. Sanitary paper product manufacturing establishments convert the sanitary paper or wadding into sanitary paper products like napkins, toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissues, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins and tampons. The global sanitary paper product market is expected to grow from $67.67 billion in 2020 to $71.77 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $90.89 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 6%. The sanitary paper product market covered in this report is segmented by product into tissues and handkerchiefs, table napkins, toilet paper, towels, sanitary napkins and tampons, disposable diapers. It is also segmented by application into residential, commercial. Awareness among people for hygiene and cleanliness is expected to drive the sanitary paper products manufacturing market. There is an increase in awareness among people on hygiene and cleanliness because of the initiatives of government and other organizations along with an increase in the income that has led to an increased spending on personal hygiene. According to a press release of World Health Organisation (WHO) in June 2019, 74% of global population used a basic sanitation service in 2019 and this has increased from 68% in 2015.Therefore, the increase in awareness on hygiene and cleanliness among people especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic is expected to drive the market. Threat of prominent substitutes is expected to hinder the sanitary product manufacturing market. There are many alternatives for paper available in market like cotton, plastic materials like polyester, polypropylene and others. Substitute products include cloth kitchen towel, wet wipes, sanitary pads, tampons and diapers made with plastics and other materials that are used instead of sanitary paper products. These alternatives are being used to decrease the environmental burden and for their ease of use. According to Statista, based on the US Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NCHS) in 2020, 16.31 million Americans used pre-moist wipes/ cloths 31 times or more within a week. Therefore, it is anticipated that prominent substitutes may hinder the market growth of sanitary paper product during the forecast period. Recycling of paper is expected to be a key trend in sanitary paper product manufacturing. In the paper industry, there is a rise in recycling due to environmental issues like deforestation and increase of waste. Recycled tissues require 50% less water, 64% less energy and make 74% less air pollution, which not only decreases the cost for the companies but also supports sustainability of environment. For instance, in 2019, a Canadian tissue paper manufacturer Cascades Inc. launched its Latte Collection, which was manufactured by a combination of white recycled fibre and cardboard. On September 2019, Cascades, a Canadian based manufacturer of tissue and packaging products has acquired Orchids Paper Products assets. This acquisition will help Cascades in modernization of its tissue platform and it will also strengthen its operational and geographical position. Orchid is bulk tissue manufacturer involved in production of parent tissue rolls which are converted to various tissue products. The major players covered in the global sanitary paper product market are Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Georgia-Pacific, Seventh Generation (US), Johnson & Johnson, Orchids Paper Products Company, Cascades Tissue Group - North Carolina, ONTEX France SA (France), Oji Holdings(JP), Metsa, AHP Llc (USA), Albany International Corporation (USA), Hoffmaster Group. The countries covered in the global sanitary paper product market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global sanitary paper product market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global sanitary paper product market is segmented - 1) By Product: Tissues And Handkerchiefs, Table Napkins, Toilet Paper, Towels, Sanitary Napkins And Tampons, Disposable Diapers 2) By Application: Residential, Commercial

The hand towel market consists of sales of hand towel, which is a rectangular piece of absorbent paper made from tissue paper instead of cloth. Paper towels soak up water because they are loosely woven which enables water to travel between them, even against gravity (capillary effect). Paper towels can be individually packed (as stacks of folded towels or held coiled) or come in rolls. Paper towels have similar purposes to conventional towels, such as drying hands, wiping the hands or face, wiping windows, dusting, and cleaning up spills. The global hand towel market is expected to grow from $3.43 billion in 2020 to $3.61 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $4.44 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 5%. The hand towel market covered in this report is segmented by product type into rolled paper towels, boxed paper towels, multifold paper towel and by application into residential, commercial. The increasing awareness about hygiene in countries across the world is a key factor driving the growth of the hand towels market. Hygiene and sanitation are essential for preventing and controlling the spread of many dangerous human diseases including cholera, diarrhoea, Ebola and the recent Coronavirus infection. Regular hand-washing with soap is one of the most effective ways of avoiding or reducing COVID-19 spread without vaccine or cure. According to a recent poll in 2020 among French people, French citizens might be at high risk for viral infections in the form of coronavirus (COVID-19) due to a lack of good hygiene practices. Therefore, the increasing awareness about hygiene across the countries is expected to drive the growth of the hand towels market. The commercial places such as hotels, restaurants and workplaces are replacing hand towels with hand dryers, restraining the growth of hand towels market. The growing environmental concern to save trees led to adoption of hand dryers as hand towels require enormous amount of pulp from the trees to manufacture hand towels. According to the study by The Slate and Climate conservancy, using hand dryers is a greener choice and emit less greenhouse gases that emits 9 to 40 grams of carbon dioxide when compared with hand towels, which emits 56 grams of carbon dioxide. Also, with advancements in technology, more eco-friendly hand dryers are launched which consume less electricity. For instance, in 2020, Excel Dryer has launched XLERATOReco which is one of the most environmentally friendly hand dryers as it consumes only 500 watts and can dry up hands in 10 seconds without any heat. Therefore, hand dryers are a big threat to hand towels market and this can impact the market growth of hand towels during the forecast period. The manufactures of forest-friendly paper towels are gaining traction. Forest-friendly paper towels are those that are manufactured without the cutting down of forests. These papers are made from a mixture of bamboo and sugarcane. For instance, Who Gives A Crap, a paper towel manufacturer, specializing in environmentally friendly, zero waste, safe and plastic-free household products, manufactures environmentally friendly paper kitchen towels that are made of tree-free products and give value to money. They are super durable 2-ply towels that can clean-up very well. In September 2019, Cascades, a leading Canadian company that manufactures packaging and tissue products acquired the assets of Orchids Paper Products for $207 million in cash. This acquisition will benefit Cascades in its strategic long-term growth plan in tissue platform. It will enhance the ability to serve customers, increase the quality of the products, and improve the profitability of the company. Orchids Paper Products is a consumer products company based out of the USA that produces and markets paper towels, bathroom tissue, paper napkins, and other related products. The major players covered in the global hand towel market are Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, SCA, Hengan, Vinda, Asaleo Care, Sofidel, Georgia-Pacific, WEPA, Metsa Tissue, CMPC Tissue, KP Tissue, Cascades, APP. The countries covered in the global hand towel market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global hand towel market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global hand towel market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Rolled Paper Towels, Boxed Paper Towels, Multifold Paper Towel 2) By Application: Residential, Commercial 3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets And Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Speciality Stores, Online Channels, Others

The toilet roll market consists of sales of toilet rolls, also called toilet paper, used as a sanitary paper. The market includes the sales of toilet paper made from recycled paper or fresh leaves pulp and used for cleaning and maintaining personal hygiene, which are disposable and easily degradable products. The company’s manufacturing toilet rolls are primarily engaged in manufacturing of toilet roll with one, two or multi layers, ultra-toilet papers and more used in household or commercial segments. The global toilet roll market is expected to grow from $20.15 billion in 2020 to $21.37 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The toilet paper market is expected to reach $27.08 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 6%. The toilet roll market covered in this report is segmented by product into pulp paper, recycled paper. It is also segmented by type into 1 ply, 2 ply, 3 ply, others, by distribution channel into online channel, offline channel and by end user into household, commercial. The increasing consciousness of the public to maintain cleanliness and personal hygiene especially among urban regions is increasing the demand for toilet rolls in public premises called Away-from-home (AFH) toilet paper. Countries with the fastest growing consumer markets like India and Indonesia are experiencing wider exposure to away-from-home toilet paper even if they don't consider toilet paper as a means of personal hygiene, could also increase the demand for toilet paper. In 2019, the revenue for away-from home tissue paper was US$ 27.48 Billion among which the major demand is experienced by the toilet paper in public premises. Therefore, the increase in demand for away-from home hygiene products among residents of urban regions is expected to drive the market. Instability in the pulp prices affects tissue paper manufacturing restraining the tissue paper manufacturing market. The high pulp prices increase the tissue prices by 10%, which decreases the volume of tissue paper sold. Instability in pulp prices can be observed following an imbalance between the pulp supply and demand caused due to various factors like seasonal demand, foreign producers' influence in several markets, and more. The average price of hardwood pulp on September 28 in Shandong was 3675 RMB/ton, which was increased by 50 RMB/ton to 1.38% compared with the average price of 3625 RMB/ton on September 1, which is used in the manufacturing of tissues and toilet paper. Owing to the increase in demand by China which is considered to be the largest consumer of pulp globally. The price of the toilet paper whose major component is a pulp is affected primarily by the changes in the price of pulp which is expected to hinder the market growth. Companies in the toilet roll market are increasingly using Through Air Drying (TAD) Technology, a high standard technology to produce paper. Toilet paper produced using TAD technology makes it suitable for rolled products and has high absorbency with improved properties of bulk. Ultra toilet paper is produced using TAD technology in which during drying the paper air is blown into the fibres. US is extensively using TAD technology in the production of tissue papers. For instance, Valmet is using eTAD Technology which produces soft, improved bulk and absorbency products with lower energy consumption and a sustainable process. This will give access to premium and ultra-premium tissue markets to the tissue manufacturers. In 2019, Cascades a Canada-based packaging and tissue products manufacturing company acquired Orchids Paper Products for an amount of US$207 million. The deal will benefit Cascades by supporting its revenue with the acquisition amount generated by the assets of Orchids Paper Products that includes Barnwell, South Carolina and Pryor, Oklahoma operations, and certain commercial arrangements and will help in execution of their strategic plan of modernization. Orchids Paper Products, a US-based company produce, convert and supply high quality consumer tissue products. The major players covered in the global toilet roll market are Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Georgia-Pacific, Seventh Generation, Cascades, Essity, Reckitt Benckiser, Angel Soft, Caprice Green Toilet Paper, Charmin Ultra Soft, Coronet, Green Forest Unscented Bathroom, Kirkland Signature, Kleenex, Lotus Toilet Tissue, Naturelle Toilet Tissue, Nouvelle Toilet Tissue, Quilted Northern Ultra Plush, Scott Extra Soft, Scott Rapid-Dissolving Bathroom, Soft 'N Gentle, Tesco Value Toilet Paper, Traidcraft Toilet Tissue, Velvet Toilet Tissue, White Cloud, Windsoft, Henkel, Colgate-Palmolive, Unilever, Clorox, Church and Dwight. The countries covered in the global toilet roll market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global toilet roll market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global toilet roll market is segmented - 1) By Product: Pulp Paper, Recycled Paper 2) By Type: 1 Ply, 2 Ply, 3 Ply, Others 3) By Distribution Channel: Online Channel, Offline Channel 4) By End User: Household, Commercial